Benin Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 As long as it isn't left like a moulding construction site minus the roof I'll be happy! Merlin based optimism with ride renovations <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 That sucks. Little drop in the dark makes the ride much more interesting. How is it possibly too much work or money to replace the roof? It really isn't a big job. BigBobJones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark9 Posted November 23, 2012 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I don't know what amuses me more, the fact they can't afford a new roof or the fact they let it get into that condition in the first place. Merlin. PLEASE REFURBISH YOUR DAMN RIDES PLEASE. Cornflakes, alexander, AstroDan and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom222 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 It would be strange going on it and not having a tunnel to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 It would be strange going on it and not having a tunnel to go through.I know it would be so weird having an open air drop..... I don't even know what the drop looks like Quite frankly they need to replace the roof..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Wow I can't wait to ride it without the tunnel Hope it doesn't ruin anything too much Is this why it was closed during the end of fright nights? Because of the rotting tunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I did get the vibe something was up in that tunnel. Half the times I visited the lights were actually on and you could see the drop anyway, and frankly it absolutely stank of mold. On the plus side it means they might actually bother to give the ride a spruce up....well I can dream anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 The character of loggers leap is helped because of the tunnel. There is variety in this log flume which in my opinion makes it the best I have ridden in the uk. Without it it'll be just another log flume! I hope if they don't replace it next season that they will in the future as that is a very good part of the ride I think and it won't be the same without it. I can see it now new ride for 2013.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Sad news, the roof from the tunnel on the first lift will be removed over the closed season due to Health & Safety. It was rotting away and collapsing all last season so it was really just a matter of time.I have so many fond memories of going on that ride, very early memories of going it for the first time and not expecting the first drop so soon. I really hope that it's replaced, seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 If they don't replace the roof, then it shows they really don't want to or can't be arsed to maintain these rides. There is nothing wrong with loggers, it just needs some TLC. Remove the roof and you take away part of the ride. But lets see what they do when it opens up, they may replace it or do it up, also one thing I didn't like was the emergency lights had greed LEDs which spoilt it, I want my tunnel to be dark and not lit up with LEDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Well this sucks! The indoor tunnel was one of the things that I felt made the ride more unique compared to other log flumes. I am not at all happy to see its departure. Disappointed they didn't want to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm really disappointed if this is the case. The tunnel adds to the whole experience. It's a bit of the unknown, adds variety into the ride and makes it more enjoyable. The fact that it's been in a not-so-good state the past few years really speaks volumes about the situation... Ryan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 If the roof is not replaced and the ride is not spruced up I fear that they may not see a future for loggers in the medium/ long term. The beginning of the end if you get my drift. Surely the park know that the tunnel is a major element that makes the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 It's a family ride, so Thorpe won't bother... A shame really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 To be honest, the entire Diamond Mine cave on the Tirol Log Flume at Europa-Park is being removed this closed season for a similar problem. Rotting, moulding - disgusting really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 It will be such a shame if this does happen and Thorpe do not replace the roof as soon as possible. In my opinion they will be ruining one of the best water rides in the UK! To be honest, the entire Diamond Mine cave on the Tirol Log Flume at Europa-Park is being removed this closed season for a similar problem. Rotting, moulding - disgusting really. Oh no that's such a shame So the Log Flume and the Alpine Coaster will be left completely out in the open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikhilSharma Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I'm not surprised they're removing the tunnel, it looked like it was crumbling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 It will be such a shame if this does happen and Thorpe do not replace the roof as soon as possible. In my opinion they will be ruining one of the best water rides in the UK! Oh no that's such a shame So the Log Flume and the Alpine Coaster will be left completely out in the open? Ahem. Come on. Everywhere at EP is immaculate! As if anything like this would ACTUALLY happen. Can you imagine it? Phill Pritchard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Ahem. Come on. Everywhere at EP is immaculate! As if anything like this would ACTUALLY happen. Can you imagine it? Sh** sorry I completely missed the sarcasm in your post! lol Phew, I was really shocked there and disappointed it might not be there when we visit again in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 This is as catastrophic as the duck scene not working in The Flume. Flipper and Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Was just thinking, perhaps the flooding and excessive rain lately probably finally caused it to give way? If it did fall through by itself, Merlin are VERY lucky it didn't happen mid-season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Was just thinking, perhaps the flooding and excessive rain lately probably finally caused it to give way? If it did fall through by itself, Merlin are VERY lucky it didn't happen mid-season... It did partly in a very small section near the entrance of the tunnel, but they repaired it as it was minor. From what I've heard though is that this is down to Health and Safety due to the rotting of the tunnel; and not by direct choice, but words are words I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 It did partly in a very small section near the entrance of the tunnel, but they repaired it as it was minor. From what I've heard though is that this is down to Health and Safety due to the rotting of the tunnel; and not by direct choice, but words are words I guess. It is not down to health and safety. Sorry for the being pedantic, but blaming or excusing these things on the always mythical 'health and safety' really chafes my pickle. There is no health and safety executive directive saying tunnels on log flumes can't exist. There is common sense saying you can not have theming falling in peoples faces, DLRP tried that and it didn't work out well. The only reason it would be in danger of collapse, and therefore not be able to remain, is if Thorpe failed to maintain it properly (or didn't build it properly in the first place but that seems unlikely here as it has been there longer than most people on this forum have been alive). It has been and can continue to be done safely. If they are removing it is because of their unwillingness to maintain it to a reasonable standard, not because it can't be done due to 'health and safety'. #rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Well we all have different opinions, sources, etc. Pluk and as stated at the end of my post "words are just words" all anybody can go off is what they believe / write or read / get told. And thats what makes opinions, points of views, and forums in general such interesting places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 You seem closer to Thorpe Park management then most, so what is your opinion as to why Loggers Leap tunnel is not being replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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