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Does anyone know if Hyperia’s area/queue still looks like this? This was taken a week ago, not sure if they’ve done anything since? It’s gotta be theming, better planting/weed protection or to build shade.

I wonder when the next investment will be. It is hard to know, if they will only invest if Hyperia is a success. Then that leaves me to wonder what would be seen as a success numbers wise? You have slammer apparently being removed at the end of the year. Whether it actually happens, I’m not sure. It was said on the passholder group at the start of the year and now that group is gone. You’d think if they are removing slammer, something must be going in its place to make the cost worthwhile. Why remove it randomly after 7ish years of leaving it SBNO. They wouldn’t tease the island behind swarm unless it was genuinely going to be used and I’m sure it will be cheaper to build there compared to where Hyperia was built. A wooden coaster could suit that area…

Two Trains! Just unfortunately hit school trip season. It’s quieter to go on a weekend than mid-week this time of year. Fingers crossed for a quieter September 🤞 They are opening Hyperia at 12pm each day this week. I can only assume this allows them to carry out enhanced checks and testing to avoid a valley incident. I don’t want to jinx it but I think we could be over the hill with the various issues. I say various, I mean really it was just the lift hill with issues. The valley incident could have been prevented with having water dummies and procedures in place for testing. Which I’m sure they now have.

Watching peoples videos from the tour, the updates made do look nice! However, the flooring across the park needs to be replaced urgently. It actually brings down their work and by now should have all Covid markers pressure washed by now

And the announced their new themed land as Big Easy Boulevard?! Like use land names across the park, not as and when it suits

However the park have confirmed that the viewing plaza has now been cut

As amazing as the sparkle project is and I’m very aware it’s a multi year project. I’m curious as to why they didn’t attempt to refresh the whole entrance area and plaza this year. If you want the park looking the best for the opening of Hyperia. Surely the entrance plaza is the place to start!

There we have it, quite a short partnership! Again, the area is now left empty. Black-mirror always held a queue especially around Fright Nights. I’m not sure it was as planned as they make it out to be.

I think I’m criticising more the way instagram displays ads more than anything. The image is great, it’s just easy to scroll past on instagram. There’s not text or anything to grab attention.

They have started to pay for sponsored advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Strange use of image and description, it’s not necessarily the most engaging or descriptive.

The Nemesis Inferno has now no similarities to Nemesis considering they reverted back to the old font

They did send out that newsletter saying book for 2024 and ride Hyperia. it would be misleading if it didn’t open in march? Plus why is Thorpe opening on a Sunday this year?

Whats peoples thoughts on an opening date? It possibly could still be March, they are progressing pretty well.

Looks like they are removing the rocks too in the right hand side of the second pic. I’m glad they are doing this, amity is such a pinch point during peak periods. Just a shame there’s no way I can think of that the park could install adequate seating whilst keeping the area clear. When asked about the Hyperia Burger King on the pass-holder group. They replied saying “they will keep us updated on this area soon”. What’s clear to me, even tho it was never included in the planning application, that ‘street’ with the toilets and Burger King is actually part of Hyperia’s area and they’ve gone the smart way in bringing it into line with Hyperia. It’s cheaper to do this way and already making good use of existing buildings. They still look pretty western though and don’t really match the black and gold of Hyperia’s station. I personally can’t see that Burger King staying, my bets is that it’s going to be a themed Aramark unit. Which isn’t a bad thing because at Thorpe, it seems Aramark has to complement the existing brands and offering.

It’s all well and good and will look good for next couple of years but will need regular maintenance to keep the appearance up to scratch. They really need an onsite maintenance team specifically with an eye for quality and standards. Not just general facilities

It looks strange it being just straight track 😂😂

See below screenshots, the brand industry seems to also share the same opinion.

Apparently according to FB replies the person who created the logo was on the Thorpe account

It’s too simple, soulless and kinda cheap looking. The old logo was way better and already the new logo looks out of place on their website. I get it’s versitile because of the different colours but that’s simply that…. I don’t get it really. also removing resort, seems a backwards step and moving away from Merlin’s claw. Are they putting themselves up to be sold? Moving away from a tussauds brand and Merlin way of thinking….

It’s great that they are aware and slagging off previous teams and management from the not too distant past 😂 However, unless this announcement cements their brand. What’s not to say that it doesn’t return to the old ways in 5 years time? They are so choppy and changey and have been for the past 10 years.

It’s mental to me, a few years ago that this would have been massive for closed season and a Colossus repaint was always a rumour. Now it’s here and happening, it’s not even the biggest news and I’m like ‘alright it’s happening 🤷‍♂️’

My only concern atm about Hyperia is the splashdown effect. There’s a lot of work going into creating that concrete pit which will inevitably stick out of the lake and I’m pretty sure it will be pretty hard for them to maintain the effect as it is in the middle of the lake. It’s a lot of effort and money for something which could have gone elsewhere? I know why they have done it, to create something to watch off-ride.

It’s a bit of a weird one for me and I can tell for a few people. This is better than my expectations, I love that detonator will finally get a decent theme and the cinema is so versatile so no matter what it is used for and when. It will just be “Thorpes cinema”, even for conferences ect… The detail and look is better than what I expected, just maybe a little less empty but guest flow and events have been considered, so it’s pretty good. Thing is, I know we knew this but it is a repaint and repair of existing buildings. These buildings are some of the original buildings and have been used over and over again. It would have been nice to see some dramatic changes to the area to change it up a bit. It may have been nice to create different uses for the shop and the peckish food outlets. Just add something new. however, it’s nice to see Thorpe go down a themed route which is smart, fits in and won’t stick out. It’s not focused on new rides and bringing people into the park. It’s a project about putting pride into the park.

I have a feeling they are gonna remove reference to it being a resort. I’ve noticed it’s used a lot less…

It’s harmless, not taking any room