June 27, 20178 yr comment_250480 It's either the social media guys or the management but someone at Thorpe is bipolar.
June 27, 20178 yr comment_250481 I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they're now saying it's "permanently" closed just to stop people asking if it's opening...
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250492 The constant contradictions in their responses really isn't helping.
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250493 The constant stream of people asking questions isn't helping either... When the park/football team/corporate entity have something to announce, they will announce it... Badgering them about something is just grating down on everyone's nerves...
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250497 People are asking because its part of the experience its something they enjoyed and they want to know whats happening to it. I do because without loggers leap it makes me want to go somewhere else as tidal wave just soaks you and isn't an experience and rumba and storm dirge are naff, I think it helps that people are showing interest so that they see the ride is wanted and hope it will persuade to put there money where there mouth is.
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250498 Of course people are going to ask what's happening to it, the communication regarding its closure has been shocking.
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250501 Also if people didnt ask, there would be no business case to keep the ride, when people ask it is probably tracked to see what the impact / return on investment would be
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250502 There are better ways to plead the case than constantly moaning to the Twitter team who ONLY KNOW SO MUCH! If you want to moan about the closure, email the park, fill out the screens, go to guest services... The Twitter team are probably just as sick of it as us lot that there's no news... It's not like they're deliberately leading us on a goose chase about it...
June 28, 20178 yr comment_250504 There's also a difference between several people asking about it once, and some people asking about it several times in successive days / weeks / months expecting a different response. Let's face it, they'd no use in digging into these replies to look for a hidden meaning. The only thing we can conclude is that there's no universal single response, which there should be. But not enough people will pick up on that I guess.
June 30, 20178 yr comment_250542 2 hours ago, dean8002 said: I reall hope they bring it back! It was a great ride I wouldn't keep your hopes up
July 13, 20178 yr comment_250813 Today, they are back to saying it's in redevelopment.Is it me or does redevelopment sound like new ride rather than refurbishment? Also not denying the rumours, just saying they are fun. PJ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
September 30, 20177 yr comment_253053 Just now, Jodie said: When and why did this close? The ride closed at the end of the 2015 season for redevelopment and it's currently unknown if it will reopen however I would probably say it will never reopen due to no visible works taking place and the fact it wouldn't be cost effective to maintain
September 30, 20177 yr comment_253054 1 minute ago, Josh3103 said: The ride closed at the end of the 2015 season for redevelopment and it's currently unknown if it will reopen however I would probably say it will never reopen due to no visible works taking place and the fact it wouldn't be cost effective to maintain Ok thanks, that's sad it was a great ride which I loved back in the day
September 30, 20177 yr comment_253061 24 minutes ago, Jodie said: Ok thanks, that's sad it was a great ride which I loved back in the day It was a great ride indeed, my favourite on park
October 10, 20177 yr comment_253258 On 11/09/2016 at 8:19 PM, 0wl said: *Le Funny Pic* What, was Inferno too choked up to show?
October 17, 20177 yr comment_253408 Is it safe to assume that Loggers won't be back for 2018? Or at least 2018 opening? I figure the amount of work that needs doing is not feasible over closed season with no visible changes on site so far this year...
October 17, 20177 yr comment_253410 I think it's pretty much certian that it's never returning. The work needed to be done costs more than Merlin's stupid formula allows. The only way the ride is ever reopening is a complete retheme so they can market it as brand new worlds first nonsense.
October 19, 20177 yr comment_253468 Some birdies are saying the logs will leap again, but we shall see
October 23, 20177 yr comment_253571 On 19/10/2017 at 11:18 AM, StevenVig said: Some birdies are saying the logs will leap again, but we shall see I really pray its so, I miss that ride so much!
October 23, 20177 yr comment_253572 I don't have high hopes for the ride to return sadly, the space will probably be used for Thorpe's next big development, however I would love it to return obviously but it doesn't seem likely
October 23, 20177 yr comment_253575 I think Loggers returning is very 50-50. I feel like management want to reopen the ride, as it used to be very popular and would be something for all ages, however I guess it depends how much work would be required. Having been dormant for several years now, not only wouldn't be a case of restoring the ride system to running order such as repairing/replacing trough, pumps and other structures, but likely updating safety to meet current day requirements. I wonder if things such as the water system and boat restrictions could be amended.
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