OldFarmerDean Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 wouldn't it be fair though to have 2 investments, one for family (fish retheme) and new flat ride (for the thrill seeker / up for it families)... realistically I would say fish stay where it is, but as it's closed now I don't really see why unless they got plans to take it out of working order and then to move it... alternatively wasn't there the topic about flying fish closing early ready for maintenance for when the resort attempts february half term opening (which suggests fish wouldn't be rethemed/moved)... I know it's all rumours and hope I'm not reading too much into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 What about moving the fish to ranger country, and then put a polyp in amity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 So next year we're getting Fish moved for a second time with a retheme... This is top tier theme parking right here... Also, was Scorpion Express really a success? Given that Chessie's figures don't tend to fluciate wildly, and a lot of visitors probably didn't turn up last year because the park was dreadful and pointless... How INCREDIBLY short sighted was it installing the Fish in it's new location and then moving it again in a few years time - especially considering the Fungle site has been derelict for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 How INCREDIBLY short sighted was it installing the Fish in it's new location and then moving it again in a few years time - especially considering the Fungle site has been derelict for ages. Fungle Safari closed in 2008, that'll be why Fish wasn't moved there when it reopened after the move... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 The fish isn't moving by the way... JoshC., James_C and pluk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 If Thorpe are really gonna start taking their events seriously (which they clearly are with the amount of entertainment they hosted this year) its about time they erected a permanent stage. If they can start hosting bigger and better concerts, it could become a massive source of revenue for them and also increase hotel occupancy. I know its not the most exciting thing in the world for enthusiasts, but its something that I think is important for the parks sustainability in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 The fish isn't moving by the way... Shhh they took the bait #fishpuns PS Fish is moving Source: I know someone who worked at the park once Matt 236, James_C, HermanTheGerman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I imagine a more permanent stage may come to light but I don't think they will advertise New for 2015 a stage. I don't see it attracting many guests. Did Thorpe ever submit planning permission for the dodgems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 PS Fish is moving Source: I know someone who worked at the park once Looks like you saw a good opportunaity there. I think you sauce needs to be Heinz though... Did Thorpe ever submit planning permission for the dodgems? Yes; beginning of January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 So we could potentially be waiting until after january we get any news. why not announce what your going to do like the rest of the world merlin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Guys 2016 something that Rhymes with park wide maybe making it's spot there Tom and Cornflakes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 A Phoenix Twister replacing Rocky Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 The fish isn't moving by the way... Your source is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Your source is wrong. My source scoured the seas to gather this information. There's just no way its changing plaice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Dear god, these fish puns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Seems like people are fishing for likes. James_C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nah, just casting nets far and wide for more information. J.S217 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I can't wait til the 2015 happens as we will finally see a top spin installed, tidal wave's fireball returned and Colosus get a repaint. Who knows, we may even see a second Detty tower and vengeance appearing too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 my money is still on the 500ft tall aqua trax which becomes an RMC dark ride with a top spin pre show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Let's get real here. Everyone knows that Tussauds wanted to build a Zac Spin on Fungle's site they just never got round to it. Merlin were in the process but shelved the plans. Now they're clearing trees in the site but not taking out the stumps it is obvious, an RMC Zac Spin because undoubtedly they will eventually make one! It'll duel as well, so we'll get the first track next year and the second one in 2016. Simple. Or maybe they're just clearing the trees to start their own paper manufacturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I think considering the park is now a "resort", more table-service restaurants are needed. I haven't stayed in the Shark Hotel yet but I think the only table-service outlet available to resort guests after hours is Bar 360? And that's a bar. If I'm saying overnight or even for two nights, I'd love a small choice of restaurants in which I can just relax without having to get up and down to visit a bar. TPJames and Mark9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 This came up yesterday, the park is now for families and considers itself as a resort. It has no restaurants only fast food and no where you can properly sit down, would be nice to see some better food instalments, especially for those staying overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Building a whole new building seems like a highly inefficient way of doing that though. They could easily convert the Calypso BBQ into a full service restaurant. Also, keep in mind Pizza Hut is being booted out at the end of this year too, so if they were that desperate, they could turn it into an actual restaurant rather than a Pizza Pasta buffet. They have more than enough food outlets for it to not matter if they lost one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 ^ No they don't though tbh. The BBQ isn't open until late for hotel guests, and the food there is fairly similar to Bar 360... (Fries, Burgers, Salad, Chicken etc) Thorpe Park doesn't have the selection of good food a resort needs. I don't want to live off pub/theme park food for 2 or 3 days if I'm a hotel guest. Besides the Calypso BBQ is a long walk from the Hotel, as well as it not being open late. It's also outside. In October, if I was a hotel guest looking to try something new at the BBQ, I wouldn't want to sit there in the cold whilst I eat a quickly-cooked meal on a wooden bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Wild mouse at THORPE would be a hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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