MattL28

Ahhh, that all makes sense. Creature Campus could work as a scare zone if they wanted it to. Back in the day, Amity was a mix of both, and I think the location outside Stealth makes more sense for a full set based around the school than Launch Pad, which seems to be used for multiple different things. Not really Fright Nights-related, but it’s funny how Launch Pad suddenly comes alive when there are food units open. Maybe they should have stuck to the original plan and kept permanent food units around the area. I just can’t see Lucifer’s Lair also having a stage and staying show-focused. I think the danger is that there ends up being more shows than scare zones. I think the theme of lucifers lair lends itself better to being a hub of entertainment. I’d be really sad to see it go. I don’t think Purgatory Town should come back unless they move away from the conversation-based approach. Me and my group aren’t really going to interact with actors on that level. I think the actors should be providing scares and approaching us to scare us, rather than just loitering around and having a conversation with people. Alton Towers does scare zones really well with its two free walkthrough scare zones. I’m glad The Crows are coming back, but I think they really needed another one alongside it.

New show has been announced as Rebel Ball with dance, fire, music and Dj shows. I think this is a replacement of all the shows at lucifers lair, so I assume this is going on the launchpad and lucifer is going to take a backseat. This confirms a few things and makes more things confusing What will lucifers lair be? Creature Campus was rumoured to be moving to the launch pad because of the what3words code in the teaser. Will Rebel Ball just be shows or have roaming actors too? It could be the best use of the launch pad for this event and I really hope it’s advertised well as the hub of the event

It will be quite a weird area with no stage or shows, unless there’s more theming

There is still multiple places to host a scare zone including outside rumba rapids. I do miss the swarm invasion style of zones too.

Credit to Thorpe Guide I don’t particularly like the idea of creature campus moving to launchpad. It’s a waste of a good area that could be much more with either lucifer lair there or a new concept. I know creature campus isn’t amity anymore but having it in the amity area makes much more sense and anyway it’s pointless for a 10 min dance show every so often. A place with multiple shows like lucifers lair would be so much better On another note The new maze seems quite cool but let’s not do anything hooded again. This years event looks quite good but I think it depends on the scare zones which we’ve taken for granted but we could possibly have less free stuff again this year. We will see but 2021 was one of my favourite years

Thing is, it might be slightly better if they kept up with maintenance of the queue line and it wasn’t dirty. The general upkeep of that queue line, fencing, lighting, bins, graffiti, dirt on the floor, the fact the whole thing is in the blazing heat due to the reflective floor. And it might been slightly better, if it was actually themed. It’s a disaster, there’s more theming for the chocolate than then Hyperia.

There must be a budget for when there is an unplanned replacement. You can’t have two rides in that area SBNO

It’s yet to be confirmed but there’s a good possibility that a zone has made way for the new maze. It’s slowly been the case since 2021 that zones have become fewer and fewer. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see crows again as much as I love them. They’ve been around in some form since 2020

Glad there’s a new maze without getting rid of another. Not sure why it’s not included in the maze package unless it’s just a way to make more money out of their new maze? This year could be much better than last year depending what shows and scare zones come back this year. Last year was quite boring for a fright nights regular but it didn’t really need to change. I hope next year that trailers will be replaced, it’s been at the event long enough.

I agree totally with the sentiments above, I don’t know what’s really changed other than time passing. I just don’t think there’s much to be excited about or update, but I think even launch pad normally would have had 50 videos. If it was launched a few years back I think that’s the major factor with new rides is that it takes time. A new ride typically takes around 2 years to open, a lot can change in that time in life. So I just want them to hurry up and announce something.

This might be a time thing but I’m not sure but does everyone else think the excitement from 2021-2024 has died down now at Thorpe Park. Nothing really happening throughout the year, nothing really to look forward to. I think if Fright Nights stays the same this year, I think maze wise it will. Then it’s quite a boring year and much of the same for next year. There used to be quite a big fan base active on social media but I think that’s completely gone now

Launch pad looks good, the finish is actually very decent for once! Is this the style Thorpe needed to go for? Maybe not….. should have been more theme parky Genuine question, if amity (KFC area) was damaged beyond repair and the area needed refurbing then what would they do with it? If they did the same thing as this, the park would suddenly get very boring and loose any theme. So yes this is nice looking but is it acceptable for a theme park? I just wish, once again we knew what direction the park was going in eg. Rides, theming ect.

Which is werid as the previous vice president was clearly expecting to stay at Legoland past 2026!

It has been announced that the VP of Thorpe Park is stepping down from his role. They never last long throughout anything, however Neil has lasted quite a long time. No idea what this means for the future

All the black metal fencing behind the boards has been removed. I think the fright nights scenario will become true