[THE SWARM: Construction Updates]

Is it just me or do alot of people on here overlook the fact that alot of thorpe parks theming is very good? It might not have the beautiful scenary of Alton Towers and some of the other theme parks around but in terms of ride theming they are right up there with the best of them!I think the theming for Colossus, Inferno, and particularly SAW are very good. And I believe this ride will be no exception!

so so true. Plus just look at what Thorpe are doing- they started as more of a family park with defined areas and now they are going for a smaller target group they are trying to move away from some of the areas (I.e ranger county, neptunes beach) and trying to replace them with rides that are more exciting but all the time they are being added into areas (I.e Stealth and now Storm Surge being added to Amity Cove) they need to try and fit new rides in with old themes- its not always that easy. so people should pay a little more attention and aprechiate the effort made, specialy as there is a some what lack of space to develop thorpe

[THE SWARM: Construction Updates]

the money for infilling must be seperate and was done in one hit- after Saw:the ride was built they dug out the outer side of the lake and added to the main island (more from the outside than added to the inside due to regulation about the usage of the lakes) and its al been pretty much finished now- just hope that as its all had time to settle the rides wont sink at all

[Canada Creek Railway: The Bear Hunt]

seriousl miss the days of CCR going to the farm, always liked it over the ferry that use to go from the old model village from the pre-stealth days.Wonder if they will ever find a practical use for CCR again one day? the Island can't get much bigger but I would CCR to be able to do a loop of the island through bits of ride like it does by the lift on Saw: the ride.

[Thorpe Park Staff]

Well, today I did something I've been meaning to do for a LONG time. Just before I left, I popped into GS to ask if there was any way of being able to compliment staff via GS. The member of staff there, who I can't remember the name of for the life of me, was rather shocked, stating how it is very rare for that request, but she was also very pleased.Now, I know there's the whole no naming names policy, but I don't care. These staff have been constantly brilliant on every trip I've been one and they truly deserve as much praise and recognition as possible. Rikki, who you may have seen on Rocky Express being very vocal or sometimes the Fish, is just amazing. He always adds to the ride experience and is just so much fun. John, who drives CCR. Anyone who has been on CCR with him driving will know just has good he his. "This is usually the scariest part of the ride, where an ugly witch jumps out and scares everyone. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law doesn't work today." Also, Thomas. Seen him on the Fish and CCR (becoming a bit of a common factor ey? ). He's just a nice funny guy who is always chatty. Plus, him singing to the CC audio track. Just lol. There's also another op, on FF, who is really good. Always says "The world needs people like you" or something at the end of each ride. Would have complemented him too, but didn't know his name. So yeah, if just couple more people would spare 5 minutes before they leave, maybe the world would be a better place.

think its amazing when people do spend that few mins sending praise to staff for the things they have done to make the day more fun- nothing better in a morning breifing than being made to blush due to people metioning you doing something good. also makes you start the day in a better mood- so keep sending the praise! shame there wont be a Rikki Express this year though

[Thorpe Park Staff]

Everybody knows Nay!Jesus I aint seen her for ages......

Nay is the best! she is ride staff now (switched in 2010)