JohnnyRocket
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I don't know, it just comes across as an internal battle between some people wanting themed areas and others not. So the compromise was not giving the areas names but just grouping the rides into colours, which is totally meaningless to guests. đ¤ˇââď¸ Like, it means nothing that they've lumped the playground in with the dome shops. And they're lumping Walking Dead with Ghost Train but have made sure the new Fish & Chip stand is listed as Amity, even though it's between Walking Dead and Ghost Train, so what's the point? I think either go hard on the themed areas or not at all. Maybe that's just me! Ultimately it doesn't really matter of course, just a curious decision.
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Haha of all the years the re-brand Vibes again, you'd think this would be the one! đ Yeah presumably something fireworks related being added to Detonator - when you think about it, it's a firework in reverse as the ride's shooting downwards - maybe it'll be a firework test going wrong?!
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Wasnât sure whether to start a 2024 topic or one just for the map. In any caseâŚ. The 2024 map has been released. 2 main observations from me. One - seems strange to build the UKâs tallest coaster but opt for your map to be a 2D top-down view meaning you donât see the height of the new ride. Two - theyâve very clearly put defined areas back on the map again here, but havenât put area names on. This seems really weird?! Either commit to the themed areas or donât have any at all. I think it makes the layout confusing as to the average guest thereâs no rhyme or reason why certain rides and shops are grouped together. In any case, Samurai and Saw now constitute one area, hence the black repaint itâs getting. The teacups are considered part of Big Easy Boulevard. https://www.facebook.com/share/x3SLLY1onbm1F8ZR/?mibextid=WC7FNe
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Ahhh there's even more new adverts round Stealth! I love them all! Depth Charge diving school. Love it. And the Amity Hotel with shark room. Amazing how much difference just adding some art to some blank fences makes
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Interesting! I always liked Colossus's entrance, was more impressive than Inferno's, Swarm's & Saw's. Can never say no to extra theming though!
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It does genuinely look better than when it opened! I do wish they would bring back the broadcast van/trailer even just as theming. And I miss the original diner!
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I think Detonator looks alright to be honest, it's always just been a tarted up temporary funfair ride at the end of the day. Once the whole area's done, it'll be the most cohesive that part of the park has ever been, it spent a lot of its time being a mashup of pirates and 1950s America, then the dodgy Angry Birds IP plastered over it slap bang in the middle of Amity Cove.
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Are you able to share for those of us not annual pass holders at all? đ
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The memorial was moved to Sunken Garden before works started!
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Yep no surprise or great loss if it has gone, itâs a great space for a Fright Nights maze
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Good if so! Was fun when it opened but itâs a one-and-done kind of thing. Much better space for a Fright Nights maze
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From Jack Silkstone, Amity Cove is finally being decluttered round the front of Tidal Wave! Amazing news.
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Not really people pouring their heart out over it? Itâs an end of year round up over the course of 2023 of different rebrands. Iâve personally got used to it, but itâs still ultimately a crap logo. And thatâs what this thread is dedicated to. The park hasnât even opened its doors yet following the new rebrand!
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A global rebrand review blog has now named Thorpe Parkâs the 2nd worst of 2023. Behind a paywall, but a summary: Original link: https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_year_in_review_part_3_the_most_not_great_2023.php
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Quite fun that we still donât know what the new 4D film will be. Perhaps the generic cinema theme points towards it not being a specially made film, as youâd think theyâd go all out for that. So perhaps itâs a film that already exists at other parks, as Pirates 4D was. Anything out there that Thorpe might buy in? Or maybe it will be a specially made film!
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So so happy Colossus is finally getting some love. Wonder what the unopened present could be in the Project Sparkle video. đ¤ shall we take bets? My moneyâs on Black Mirror re-theme/replacement!
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All sounds great! So good to hear Colossusâs theming is being repaired and even added to. And the Stealth entrance finally being repaired. Always thought they shouldâve rethemed Samurai / painted it black when they built Saw next to it. But quite funny theyâre doing it now after saying they want the park to be brighter and lighter đ Iâd say Zodiac is the flat most in need of a repaint, just to give it its original colour scheme. Maybe next year!
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I can't remember where I saw it now but someone posted that their friend lives in one of those houses on Manor Lane and a company has been negotiating with those houses to buy them out for the past few months. Now it's known to be Universal, you'd be laughing your way to the bank right now if you lived in one of those!
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Theyâve said theyâre not repainting sections that are being retracked. I believe that includes the vertical loop. They might not get everything re-painted that is *not* being retracked as they said thereâs a short time window to get it done, so anything not painted wonât necessarily be getting replaced. Hopefully theyâll manage to get it all done though!
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The new logo has been picked up by a rebranding blog I subscribe to. They look at the new rebrand, logo, marketing etc and have given it quite a bad review. Itâs behind a paywall but this is the summary. âOverall, this is very sad and a missed opportunity because itâs rare that theme parks get redesigns and there is so much material to draw from, especially for one with such a rich history as Thorpe Park â what this needed was more 1980s water bus energyâ The reader comments are also unfortunately quite scathing! https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_thorpe_park.php
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Presumably VIBES will get another new name and theme for next year, since they like to change it each time they rebrand. Any guesses?!
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A look at the wider Thorpe Park rebrand. Do really love all the patterns, colours and applications! https://www.robyeodesign.com/thorpe-park-rebrand
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They literally downloaded a free font and called it a day đ https://www.dafont.com/kelvinized.font?text=Thorpe
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Iâm not sure how, but itâs SORT OF growing on me already?! Think Iâm just happy to see the back of the old one! Always hated it since they changed it to ALL CAPS in 2008. The angled O is obviously a nod (eAsTeR eGg) to the old swoosh, and the bubble-type writing is a nod to the original 80s logo It absolutely does not work scaled down on social media profile pictures, you canât read it at all. But I do kind of appreciate the retro vibes of it, even it it looks like an 80s sports brand. I think main issue is it doesnât reallyâŚ. look like a logo?! Itâs just a word mark. It only pops once it has the new graphical elements behind it. Iâd love to know the process behind the designing of it. I thinkâŚ. Overall⌠itâll grow on everyone. As said before, despite being âiconicâ, itâs better than the old one!