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It does annoy me though that over safety reasons, a lot of the once impressive water effects are no longer on. If they were able to work, rumba could be a much better ride.
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I think what makes Storm Slurge gain its queues and popularity (if it has any) is due to being on one of the main paths of the park, being the group ride as said, being in the middle of the park as well as having a rather low throughput.
If Storm Surge were to be in a different park location (one less in your face) as well as obtain greater theming, the ride probably wouldn't be shunned as badly by everyone for being an absolute awful ride.
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Here's part 1 of my trip report.
http://forum.maniahub.com/blog/34/entry-472-my-smashing-time-at-mos-thorpe-part-1-the-day/
Part 2 shall be following shortly.
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Sadly I'm out of the equation as the date I can't do has been chosen as I have work Sunday, Uni will have started and also I have a wedding on a sat. Gutted I can't make it.
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I really want to ride Megaphobia, it looks an amazing coaster and the layout looks brilliant. As a fanboy, I feel disappointed and embarrassed that I have yet to ride a wooden roller coaster (mainly due to living too far from the parks that do as well as mainly only able to do Merlin parks).
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Despite having only done my top 10 3 months ago, I thought it may be time to update it after riding the Smiler, here's the current standing of my top 10,
1/ Nemesis/ Amazing ride
2/ The Smiler/ love the inversions and weightlessness of the ride
3/ The Swarm/ Great drop and theming
4/ Oblivion/ love the drop part
5/ Stealth/ short but sweet
6/ Nemesis Inferno/ runs amazingly
7/ Dragons Fury/ excellent family ride
8/ Colossus, love the loops and seems slightly smoother this year
9/ Saw the ride/ good indoor section
10/ Thirteen/ the secret drop is very good
And there you have it, Smiler has knocked Rage of the top 10 and having ridden some coasters this year, it has changed my opinions slightly about them making them rise or lower on the list.
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Darn, I'm away for this one which means not only will I not be able to attend but my chain of meets has snapped. Have a great time though.
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I actually forget if the was open last Saturday as I don't ride it. It's good news though that the ride is now finally running again.
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If they do what they did for MOS for this event, it should be a big success and adding rides like Tidal and Rush rally helps with queues and makes it more enjoyable too. Two trains on coasters would be nice though.
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Really enjoyed yesterday. It was good spending a day with everyone again at the park, the amazing night rides at MOS plus the club part too although shame they didn't play more 90's stuff.
Another impressive meet, except for my terrible hangover.
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This is brilliant what Thorpe have done by looking at customer feedback. £15 for regulars and £5 for pass holders is a much better price. Well done Thorpe.
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Just a heads up,Thorpe are advertising on FB that there last few tickets for tomorrow night are available, so I advise anyone who hasn't bought a ticket yet to purchase one ASAP as they are extremely likely to sell out.
The link For the news/status is here https://www.facebook.com/thorpepark
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For me, I think Merlin membership is a way to con people. Okay, you pay a certain amount a month and can terminate the package after 12 months. But however it's actually more than the passes to subscribe to every year and yet you cannot use it less than 12 months.
Though it may be good for some, I'm sticking to my traditional method of buying a pass year in year out.
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I don't know what/why people don't like Slammer. I think it's a great ride giving a spinning free fall experience as well as the unnerving feeling you don't feel safe. The ride is very unique in terms of experience (especially with the one in Six Flags now gone). The ride is a one of a kind experience IMO.
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This sounds a very good idea although I don't why they couldn't just do longer open hours as its more money for a few more hours of rides. Even us pass holders have to pay for it and though its a little cheaper, it should really be free.
Though its a brilliant idea, I don't think it's right paying that much more for the experience and I won't be able to do any of the days anyway due to commitments. Shame they couldn't go back to the later openings they did several years ago.
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Though towers had two coasters in three years, I suppose that is different because of the five year gap between Thirteen ad Rita as well as the fact one is a thrilling family coaster whilst the other is a thrill machine (despite what the park's classification of Thirteen).
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Sounds like Tidal weather to me .
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Aggggggh, this is terrible news. No major coaster for possibly another four years plus more of the shipping container hotels. This is not good news at all and I can't wait that long til the next coaster.
One other thing,is it just me or are the prospects of a permanent hotel appearing to have the chances of Thorpe getting a top spin ?
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When I was there Sunday, they played the ride theme in the queue. I don't think towers ever used the story audio in the queue. That said, my first visit to Towers was only last year so who knows.
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Providing its the 7-8th then I should be able to attend as long as nothing important appears.
I will however need a lift from someone as I can't drive otherwise I won't be able to make it.
The 28-29th will be a definite no as It will be hit with three bullets which will be at uni, work on the Sunday as well as attending a cousin's wedding.
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Can't wait for uni, start at Brunel in September.
There isle problem I have is with accommodation. When I first started applying, I saiid wanted halls but have decided I want to stay at home now because the uni isn't too far away and it's very expensive for halls. I have no idea how this will work.
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In terms of attending, I should be able to make it for the trip however I will need a lift there and back from someone.
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Ministry Of Sound @ Thorpe Park Meet
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Double post (bang bang bang), but here's part 2 of my trip report. I'm still not at the end yet which is surprising as I never expected this to reach three parts. Enjoy though.
http://forum.maniahub.com/blog/34/entry-474-my-smashing-time-at-mos-thorpe-part-2/