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39 minutes ago, Marc said:
Bouncezilla hasn’t replaced any ride, it’s taken up a space what would otherwise be empty. Whilst I can see why some don’t like it the feedback has been incredibly positive - only have to scroll through Facebook posts about it!
Its all good in the short-term, just like IAC, DBGT, Nemesis Sub Terra, ect. But in the long term this a just waste of budget that doesn't really add much to the park at all.
Sure it'll be gone by next year, but they could of done so many things this year with the budget and they chose this..
A lot of people complain about Merlin never really having the foresight to think about the long-term when it comes to their investments, I think Bouncezilla is just another smaller example of this.
So many things could of been done this year that would have been more beneficial to the park in the long term- Swarm's Station, Inferno's Queue, Colossus not just being hastily filled with concrete, a flat ride in Slammer's place, Old Town being spruced up and Loggers being dismantled.
Maybe next year they should just add seasonal rides everywhere, who cares about the main park that is literally rotting? Loggers Leap's space at this rate won't see any change or development until Alton receives SW12.. I think some trampolines next to Swarm would be fitting, maybe just play some EDM in The Swarm area next? That would be fun.
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Would everyone just be okay then if the park add a used pinfari to replace Nemesis, a Wacky Worm to replace Stealth and The Waltzers in the place of Swarm?
This is not some tacky funfair, its one of the biggest theme parks in the UK..
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I currently think Skyforce is the best flat in the country but Quantum is certainly a very good flat ride and easily my favourite one at Thorpe.
I think its a shame it hasn't opened yet, hopefully it opens soon.
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You know it would be nice to have REAL support attractions instead of this..
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2 hours ago, Ivsetti said:
Happy 40th Birthday to the best park in the UK!
Paultons, Blackpool and Alton Towers all say hi! Chessington also recently just said hi!
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Maybe we'll see a clone at Thorpe for next year? Would easily be the best thing the park has gotten since The Swarm.
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I think a giga is plausible considering Firehawk recently went and Cedar Fair seem to not announce things until last minute (remember Steel Vengeance not being announced even though track was completely visible?)
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Remember when Thorpe used to be like the second best theme park in the UK? Well, past tense is fun..
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I think Vampire for now is safe, I don't see the park removing it for another 5 years or so and even then I don't think its too much of a maintenance nightmare (especially now with the vekoma trains.)
I think the next ride to face the Black Buccaneer fate is gonna be Rameses; Its rarely open, not very popular and overall I'm kinda shocked they haven't sent it to the scrapyard yet..
I think Samurai will soon face that same fate.. Merlin really don't like flat rides..
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**Sorry for hyping up halloween in may**
It seems like Tulleys have something exciting up their sleeve for this year.. I am very excited to see what this new attraction will be!
I'm not gonna rule out a scare zone or another show but if this is the ninth maze then that is beyond exciting!
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Flat rides have seemingly been neglected by Merlin recently, quantum is just the tip of the iceberg..
Merlin don't seem bothered to add them either.. Flat rides give such good support so I really don't understand why Merlin aren't investing in any for their parks at the moment..
Its really a shame Quantum is taking so long to open, though I guess it doesn't seem hopeless like Black Buccaneer or Enterprise (rip)..
I really think Merlin need to get their sh** together with their flat rides. Maintain your current ones properly and add in new flats, flat rides can draw in guests and aren't expensive to build.. Its that simple..
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I think some of the Six Flags ones look kinda bad like TC or Joker but I think besides those examples they look pretty fine.
Wildfire and Goliath actually look better aesthetically than some B&M's IMO, Goliath's stall under its lift hill looks amazing.
Remember too these things ride really well and are fairly cheap (Wildfire was no more than 9 Million)..
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You have to admit it was pretty funny seeing someone strut their VIP pass on a lanyard while acting like they're some sort of celebrity around the park, I think with that its sad to see the loss of free comedy that we all received from this incredibly idiotic product.
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In a ideal world next year the park would invest in a identical replacement and maybe spruce up the area while they are at it.
I think that is wishful though, lets hope.. I wouldn't be upset if they re-did Tomb Blaster next year instead as that ride is currently a pile of garbage.
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Yeah I think if Valhalla is still in the mess it was last year then Hex easily is the best dark ride in the UK.
I think Alton struck gold with Hex, using the parks history and location to build tension for a Vekoma Madhouse just works so well.
The ride to this day still makes me shiver due to its eerie atmosphere (especially in the pre-shows)
Alton is by far my favorite Merlin Park at the moment, I feel like Alton is very clearly the crown jewel in Merlin's UK lineup.
But to be fair when its competition is.. Its not saying much (bar the dungeons, stuff them)
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If your idea happened it would be pretty random and probably would leave most guests with a "what the fu** is that theme about?" reaction.
I would like a American Horror Story themed RMC with 8 zero g stalls, doesn't mean its ever going to happen..
What is the ideal ride for one isn't something that is going to appeal to the masses or/and not realistic.
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If Varney hates Chessington then he must seriously loathe Thorpe..
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I guess in many ways having a IP makes sense in the current UK market, look at Peppa Pig World, Cbeebies Land or even Thomas World.
I think their best bet would try to use IP's from ITV that would appeal to the younger market because that seems to be where the money is.
If this project ever comes to fruition I think it would be a hugely positive addition to the current UK industry. It would hopefully push Merlin to actually give a shi* about their investments (especially in Thorpe which wouldn't be too far from this park)..
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Top ten before Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America (not gonna include rides from my trip to Over Texas as that was 2012 and my memory is sh**)
1. Shambhala:
Awful park, great ride. Consistently my favourite.
2. Wodan:
I love GCI, can't wait to get back on this thing soon. Not sure if I prefer Blue Fire though.
3. Nemesis: This thing was hauling ass the other day.
4. Blue Fire: IT IS A MACK.
5. Wickerman: Wodan but a bit smaller. Still amazing though.
6. The Smiler: Little rough but very fun and unique Gerst.
7. Red Force: Sexy ass launch
8. Silver Star: Fun in the back on the final bunny hills. Gives some floater air but depends on the day
9. Dragons Khan: Painful but intense and it looks sexy.
10. Inferno: My current favourite at Thorpe. Especially good towards the end of the day in the back row.
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Just rode Nemesis the other day and I have to say it was running really well, and both of my rides on it were just after opening so I was pretty blown away how intense it was!
Nemesis maybe 25 years old but it certainly still holds it ground as one of the best rides in the park (and Alton have a pretty respectable lineup)
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I think more transport is a step in the right direction as current buses are a pain in the ar**..
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I think its probably unlikely they will actually get it but if they do it will be a great addition!
I presume this has lap bars so it will probably ride a lot better than Colossus and it isn't like its near anyway.
Overall I think it would be a great addition for the more northern theme parks.
I would rather have this than a Volare any day of the damn week.. Hero makes Infusion look like fun..
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I think the main park really needs attention before a hotel..
BounceZilla
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Still would ruin the area. If the Colossus area wasn't already so drained of its theme Bouncezilla must be the nail in the coffin for the area.
Remember Thorpe in most respects is still a theme park. It ruins the immersion (the little that is left at Thorpe) ..
My other reasons are 2 posts below. They spent money on this when the main park is in desperate need of some permanent support attractions and major rides need refurbishing..