Matt 236
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Here's my trip report of my first ever TPM meet on Sunday.
After leaving (and walking the dog), I arrived at Chessington just after 9:15. Once I started walking on the path towards the entrance, my excitement really built up further. Once I had reached the outside of the entrance, I found a group of people which I learnt quickly were TPM. Peaj arrived shortly afterwards along with Mr Fish. Eventually , we entered the park where we met a few more members near Hocus Pocus before Peaj gave an introduction to everyone before we entered our first attraction.
Hocus Pocus was the first attraction which is a fun little attraction. The 2nd ride of the day was Rattlesnake which I went in a car with JamesC, Mer and Peaj which was great fun and were easily the loudest car. Next up, we all observed the area where Runaway Train is which is sadly still in a sorry state with no apparent. The third ride was Skyway Safari where I went on with Thrillseeker Alex and James in what I call the 'newbie' carriage. On the ride, we observed many beautiful views such as the sea life marquee and the brand new Thirteen theming which has appeared near the Chicken Shack.
After exiting skyway, more members arrived as we met Jack Stevens by the hotel entrance and EC around market square. We soon entered Tomb Blaster where I gained a score of 9,300. Next up, the group headed for the new attraction Zufari and after not queuing 45 minutes, we entered the pre show which everyone seemed very enthusiastic to keep Ghozi's secret of the cave
. The pre show of the ride is very interactive with the audience and quite fun. Although the syncing of the voice was disappointing. Once going on the ride which we got the three back rows of a vehicle, I took my first ride on Zufari. Most of the ride is a very enjoyable experience seeing the animals and atmosphere. However the cave was a bit of an anti-climax although got most of us quite wet. Zufari in summary is a great addition and though there are areas for improvement, Its a fun ride, 8/10.
After heading back up the Zufari pathway, we all took a ride on Ramesis Revenge. This was my first ride ever not just on Ramesis but a top spin overall. At first, I had strong adrenalin rush wondering how the ride would be and before long the ride began. After the ride finished, I came off finding the ride very enjoyable. I could've easily done it a second time.
After this, we were hoping to brave it rock less on Dragon Falls, but unfortunately the ride had broken down which meant the only thing we could witness from the ride was the eyesore of drop where the remains of the theming has been removed. Without further ado, we went in to Wild Asia and took a ride on Monkey Swinger. When the ride finished, we took a twist on Kobra which seemed to have of lot of people with birthdays riding it today.
Once we left Kobra, the final member attending MarkC arrived and next we took a bumping on the Tuk Tuk Turmoil where JamesC and I began our plan of targeting Peaj. After this ride, it was lunch time which due to fastrack for the Vampire at 2, I had to leave the group for a short while. Once reaching Transylvania and eating my lunch, I went on Vampire which I went through the fastrack route which goes through the way the old entrance did which although short and not mind blowing I think builds the ride up a bit more than the current forest queue line.
The ride was running quite smoothly today and doesn't feel as rough as it did last year and is a very enjoyable ride. Loading at this time seemed pretty good as they were dispatching the first train when the second one arrived. Also the station operations where you are batched to rows is an improvement as well as the re-routing of exit rider which in the past caused problems leaving the ride with the narrow pathway and the two back rows designation for the exit riders reducing throughput.
Once leaving the ride, I rejoined the group again shortly who were having lunch at Creaky Cafe which we soon took a splash on the duck territory that is the Bubbleworks which I rode with JamesC, Jack and EC which was a very fun and slightly wet journey. Once leaving the ride, I checked my ORP which I found hilarious which I decided to buy as a memory of my enjoyable ride. Following on from Bubbleworks, I took another fantastic ride on Vampire. Meanwhile in the queue line, the TPM meet game for the trip concluded which I will leave for Peaj to report on. Once arriving at the station, I rode Vampire with Mr Fish and having another fantastic ride.
After Vampire, we walked up the hill to Pirates Cove where I took a swashbuckling ride on Black Buccaneer which I sat at the very back with Phill Prichard and others. The ride op also must've found out we were a fan base and instead of the three usual rules gave us four others, one of those was to only report good things of the ride which I shall say, the ride was great fun.
The final ride of the day (or so we thought) was Dragons Fury which seemed to take a little longer than usual. Also while while TPM bought out the Dragons Treat shop, a large gap formed in the queue as well. Once we reached the station, we soon learnt of the disappointing new loading rule on the ride where only three adults were able to ride which meant everyone had to ride in threes.
Despite this rule though, it was a great fun ride and our car featured a lot of spinning and a very enjoyable ride. Once we left the ride, we said goodbye to Jack Stevens who was going home. Shortly afterwards, I decided to have a photo taken with me and the group which Definitely sums up how great the day had been so far. Shortly afterwards, we soon learnt that Zufari was still open and without hesitation, we all legged it to Zufari and everyone was able to get a second last ride on Zufari.
The pre-show this time was even more as JamesC got to do his monkey impression
. The 2nd go was still fun but more relaxed as not as many animals were out than before. Once we left the ride, everyone then headed to around the area near Ramesis where most were going to head to the Monkey Gardens for a meal. Unfortunately due to various reasons, I wasn't able to attend so said my goodbyes to everyone and then set of to find my folks. I was in a very happy mood after the trip and while heading to the car saw Peaj and a few others just about to leave for the Monkey Gardens giving a last farewell before heading off on the journey home. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the day and am very pleased I attended. The rides were good but the company was excellent. I am Definately hoping to attend more future TPM meets as it was brilliant day and I got to meet many wonderful people.
- Phill Pritchard, pluk, Mer and 2 others
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. It was a shame to see it recently in such a sorry state closed behind with no apparent work going on.
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Thoroughly enjoyed today's trip at Chessington, going on all the rides I wanted, Great company and going on Zufari. Hope to attend another TPM in the near future.
- James & Co., alexander and J.S217
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I really can't wait for this trip.
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Subway for me,
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Judging by how run down the ride looks these days and also the car model out side being removed as well, I can't see the ride having too long left and can see Chessie replacing it in the short term. I could see a splash battle or geruster junior coaster (probs spelt wrong) replacing the ride.
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I think it's Ramesis is still in Chessie, because it means that there are a small number of thrill rides in the park. Certainly not enough to be on the likes of Thorpe or even towers but the right a lance. Secondly, it will prove a good stepping stone for peeps wanting to be more adventurous and wanting to go to Thorpe Park.
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Looking what's going so far, it looks an amazing project and that theming should hopefully turn a collection of average 2nd hand rides in to something exciting.
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I remember being in Spain a few years back and there was Minced meat that went off a while before it expired and went a black colour. It was horrible.
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Sounds yucky. As for expiry date, it depends on what food it is and where you buy it.
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Merlin logic/ use dark colours like grey and black on all new roller coaster track colours so we don't need to bother repainting it after many years.
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My top ten
1/ Nemesis, legendary coaster that is world class
2/ Swarm, brilliant theming and immense drop
3/ Oblivion, The drop is epic,
4/ Stealth, The launch is amazing
5/ Dragons Fury, fun thrilling family coaster
6/Saw the ride, excellent first section and atmosphere
7/ Colossus, Thorpe classic sadly let down by an unfomftable ride
8/ Rage, short but sweet, a great little coaster
9/ Nemesis Inferno, great looping ride for beginners,
10/ Thirteen, average 1st half, immense 2nd
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I would expect the coaster to go on the island near Swarm (possible island A) as the other one is currently occupied by Snoozeboxes.
I would like the 2015/16 coaster to either be a woodie either like Megaphobia or Outlaw run which a looping woodie may be more coherent towards Thorpe's main audience. The only other ride type I would really like would be a hyper coaster (possibly B&M).
I'd like it to have a theme more of adventure or purpose than typical Devastation.
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I 'd say Vampire's throughputs have been going down hill since 2009.
2009, Exit rider queue resulting in the two back rows removed
2011 (after summer) decommission of 3rd train
2012 increased selling of fast track
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I think it's time I introduce myself. My names Matt (Matthew) and I have been a member of TPM properly since march 2013. Although I actually joined late 2011, I somewhat lost access to my account after a few posts (mainly about the CCR) and then decided to join up again under my original account following the news of Logger's shocking tunnel removal.
I've been strongly interested in theme parks and the like since I was around three and regularly visited Thorpe & Lego land which I thoroughly enjoyed each time I went. Many years later and I'm still heavily interested in theme parks and other attractions and visiting other parks such as Chessie , Alton Towers and Adventure Island.
The are still many parks I wish to visit around the world including Disney Land, Europa Park and loads more.
Other than themeparks, my main interest is in Music and play Piano, Drums & Oboe and hope to learn more instruments in the future. I enjoy playing a series of different styles as well as being involved in several music jobs and opportunities when I'm not riding roller coasters and the like. I'm also hoping to learn several pieces of music used in various themeparks too.
Thanks for reading.
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I'd say it would fit in a Uk park although perhaps not Thorpe who I can't see getting a top spin. The ride actually reminds me a bit of the Rack and Energiser for some reason (though I haven't been on either).
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Sounds like a great improvement there, hopefully now I can see if rides have a 90 minute queue without going right near the entrance.
All they need to do now is replace the park queue information boas around a the park which the old ones are gone now. The one that was near Inferno didn't work for a long time.
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As a newbie and one attending this trip, I eventually had to negotiate my father about this trip and after some persuasion and reassurance I made to him as well as showing him the meet plan, he eventually agreed to me attending.
My advice is explain to them completely about the meet.
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First went to Chessie in 2006 and then stopped going in 2008 but have started going again since 2011.
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Storm Surge is Definately the worst ride at Thorpe. Even rangers carousel is slightly better
. As for Rumba due to it being a stape themepark ride and being built on a concrete axe, I can't see it being removed for 7 years at the very least. What needs to appen with Rumba is the theming and everything needs to be completely stripped down and then returned to a more adventurous ride. Increasing the water flow, more interactive elements and an interesting feature in the tunnel (also a lick of pain too) and that in my view would already make the ride much better.
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Getting someone to ride a roller coaster
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The first looping coaster I went on was Nemesis Inferno in 2006 which I absolutely loved and brought on to enjoy looping coasters. I would say Inferno is a good one to start with to get anyone on looping coasters.