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Good idea for a thread
I agree with Detonator - the wait at the top is so tense. All drop towers freak me out, but Detonator is the worst (or best, depends how you look at it!) Still get nervous every time.
In terms of actually being scared though - as in "oh my god am I actually going to survive this thing", it would have to be either the Wild Mouse at Blackpool, or the Bomb Bay at Wet 'n' Wild Orlando.

I'd actually do that!

Organised Chat:
This Friday, at around 7pm.
Subject: Thorpe Park's next investment (what would you like to see etc...)
It doesn't have to stay as that subject, it's just a starting point.
See you there!

I love the idea of the Swarm's theme! Alien invasion, crashed plane and helicopter, near miss with a smoking wing, fireball explosions, the whole thing based on a panicked evacuation.... Sounds bloody awesome. And can you remember the buildup to opening? Crazy alien dude predicting the end, viral videos of the start of the attack... God the potential was unbelievable!
The trouble is, a lot of it is totally wasted... Nobody 'gets' what the hell is supposed to be happening... It's just "that ride that has the plane crashed and that". A lot of it just too half-arsed to be noticed.
I think the station building is absolutely amazing, but ruined by the lack of a roof! The atmosphere could have been amazing in there if it was enclose and made fairly dark.
Same goes for the helicopter - it's fantastic that it's there, but it's 'plonked' in the middle of nowhere where nobody can see it. Therefore, again, wasted.
The queue doesn't help with the atmosphere either. Cattle pen nightmare!
That said, I do love the Swarm. Definitely one of the most badass themes going, and I actually love the ride its self. The music is fantastic as well!

I've only really queued when I went on it the first time last year in easter holidays, so didn't mind the annoying TV screens as it was all new for me... but barely queued for it since then, and half the time the TV's aren't working properly anyway...
but yeah haven't heard the sound effect working this year at all... really added to the overall experience of the ride in my opinion whether it be actually on the ride, or in the queue!

the swarm is built on an island with no landscaping and not built under ground level, so it's hard to create as immersive themeing as the other merlin wing riders... although it does seem there is a lot more effort being put into the other ones abroad!

Hiya,
Was just wondering if anyone knew what the music is that is now played on X and if there is ANYWAY I can get my hands on it as I believe it hasn't been released or has a title. If not then does anyone know the company that produced it so I can contact them?
Thanks guys,
OliIzzy

I am well aware of the differences between older and newer woodies as I have ridden the Blackpool woodies and Megafobia a lot.
I'm not sure if the people visiting Thorpe know about woodies in the UK, but does it matter?
Do you think many of them knew about Speed before Saw was built? Or Raptor before Swarm?
A woodie at Thorpe would bring something new to the majority of people at the park, which can only be a good thing.

I just don't get this Winter Wonderland at all.... To me it's just a glorified fairground with disgustingly overpriced rides.
But tbh my opinion is irrelevant because I can't afford those prices anyway!

I'd want a lot for that sort of money!

I'd want a lot for that sort of money!

It would look very... different!
I think it would have looked nice with yellow supports and black track.

I'd postpone it till March if I were you, in previous years a zoo day has had a lot to offer but this year they're going to be really quite dismal.

Neither did I - it's a shame that parks see fit to remove rides like this.
Waltzer in the dark at Thorpe next year anyone?

If it's new, people will want to ride it.

Maybe, depending on how good it is.
Still, that isn't always the case - I still can't put my finger on why The Swarm didn't attract a lot of people!

They shouldn't have gotten rid of Black Revolver - who can go wrong with a waltzer in the dark?

There has been rumours of this happening for some time. I'm personally hoping this doesn't happen as there's more than enough Thomas rides now.

I haven't gone running around shouting about my private life, but...
This summer my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fast forward to now and she's finished her chemo, is due to start radiotherapy in a week, and is doing really well! She hasn't been given the all clear yet but after the initial surgery she was told things are looking positive, and she was given extra treatment as a preventative measure.
As much as I could rant about how cancer is horrible, blah blah blah, I don't see the point. I'd rather focus on how well my mum is doing than fixate on the fact she was diagnosed with it in the first place.
Proud daughter right here!

Doing some research for a project at college I came across this image.

Following the link took me to this page:
http://www.artem.com/portfolio/552
This company produced the gasometer, water tank and the church steeple. Some decent images of both effects in use and the creation/installation of them.
Excuse me for going slightly of the Tidal Wave topic here, but the whole portfolio is worth a look as they've done many notable projects such as the props used in the opening ceremony, Brian the Confused. com robot and a replica rig that tilts Air's seats for the TV advert. Definitely worth a look!

Unfortunately I never got to ride it, but Black Revolver sounded like one awesome ride <3

They shouldn't have gotten rid of Black Revolver - who can go wrong with a waltzer in the dark?

well, if you going to publicise on a public forum that you were a total knob and that from your actions, you could have potentially changed rules that could mean people are potentially worse off or don't enjoy it as much then Pluk, Jamie, Merry-go-girl and others have every right to be annoyed with him, he has been a total burk!

Why ever not? Hopefully it will make them see that it's not just one moaners opinion but general consensus that such things are real stupidity and discouraged as strongly as possible.

Breaching health and safety rules in such a way is ridiculous, it's people like you who ruin our rides for everyone.
(Anyone remember the restriction on Rumba Rapids last year because of people standing up?)
What on earth went through your head to do an idiotic thing like that?
This proves my point about the park not being strict enough - you should have been ejected from the park for doing that!
Stupidity.