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Nope. It is an intentional effect from the fire engine. It's a great effect too, that really adds to the drama of the ride.

These pictures are so dank. I can't wait for Infinity War!

Storm Surge does tend to get big queues so doing it earlier might not be a bad idea. Saying this, personally, I'd ride a coaster first because they tend to be popular. Maybe try Inferno and then head to Stealth. I wouldn't classify Storm Surge as a must ride so don't focus too much on riding it. I find it kind of dull. Don't stress out about riding everything - it means that you can't relax and enjoy the park. Have lunch either early or late, because that can dramatically shorten your queue time. Don't forget less publicised attractions such as X, Rumba and Angry Birds 4d. All of them are great fun. Ride The Swarm near the end. Due to its proximity to the entrance, it is very popular in the morning so if you wait it will probably have a 20min max wait in the afternoon. Enjoy your day and hope this helps!

The last 4 pages of this thread have literally just been moans. People moaning about the lateness and even more people moaning about these moaners. And now I'm moaning about... I won't even go there! Seriously though, this craziness did not need to happen and whilst you may be annoyed, an Internet rant will not do anything. so I advice everyone to... #goofflineandhavesomechilltime

Isn't in the other way around? We can wait to visit as we have passes. However, 'the average guest' may have booked for the end of May with the soul intention to ride DBGT only to find that it isn't open. Therefore, surely this affects non AP holders more?

I'd prefer Thorpe to set reasonable opening dates which were only set once the park was sure that the ride would be open on time.

Yep...

Happy 37th Birthday Thorpe Park! Thank you for providing me happiness, fear, excitement and The Swarm!

@cianjs posted a video almost identical to this in the Derren Brown Ghost Train topic. Whilst this Dollywood version is less relatable, I found it just as funny. In other news, hasn't it been rumoured that LR has been running 8mph faster than intended and it has been seen at 80mph? If so, the airtime would be heavenly!

I bought a fast pass for I'm a celebrity. That was low for even me...

Should this thread be in the future section or due to how soon it's (hopefully) opening, is there no point? I'm glad that the majority of that review has been edited - Thorpe seem to be very good at keeping this a secret at the moment. After all, it would be a great shame if after all this secretivity, an Instagram account or a review leaked all the information...

I'd agree. Nemesis Inferno and Stealth aren't exactly gleaming but they only need a paint job in about 5 years or so.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Peggy.

Lies.

Are you Palace or United?!

Bad news guys, The Galactinotes have dropped to number 2 in the charts. A new entry by The Colossus Choir is now at number one. The track is a called "I love heartline rolls". I guess we need to up our game a bit...

Banned for not knowing what a GT-I9505 is.

Banned for: a) Using swear words. b) Abbreviating swear words. c) Not using a full stop. d) Sending your post from your SM-G361F using Tapatalk.

Banned for suggesting banning both of Matt's accounts. You brutal banner.

One more piece of advice Cian, don't spend all your time chatting to me and Miles! I'm the opposite to you. I want to go into architecture/engineering in an attempt to get into the theme park industry. Due to this, I picked resistant materials. The trouble is, I'm useles at the practical side of it and the design is the only reason I've picked it. I really don't want to regret my decision...

So many of those pictures are utterly breath taking!

Infinity. Eurofighters bore me. Sohne Skyloop or premier rides sky rocket?

God we've taken this way too far...

I really enjoyed this entry! one day I will go to Towers and not ride any rides, as it's something I've always wanted to do. However, for the 3 and a half hour drive when I go to the Towers I want to pack as much in as possible. I've been through the gardens numerous times - only to get to the dark forest though! And as for the Towers themselves, Hex is all that I've seen of them. It's a great shame really. Although Towers magic has been fading over the past years it still remains one of the most enchanting parks that will always be loved by enthusiasts. As much as I love Thorpe, it really misses magic and I go there purely for the rides, not the overall experience - unlike Towers!

Dark rides Kingda Ka or Formula Rossa?