JoshC. Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 BREAKING NEWS Thorpe have submitted plans for a dark ride replacing the arena and CRC! - http://thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/30-10-2014/2016-Attraction-Plans-Released All the plans can be found on the council's website: http://planning.runnymede.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx (search for Thorpe Park and it's on the second page). Very exciting times ahead! FrightNights04, UnderItAll, InfernoMartin and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alexander Posted October 30, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 coastercameron98, paige, holtjammy16 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 DARK RIDE HYPE ste193, Kerfuffle, Matt 236 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 And let the sh**storm of speculation commence! I joke. I'm actually so excited to see what it turns out to be! C'mon Thorpe, don't let us down! Olistjj, dragon2000, pluk and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 ...and looking at the plans, looks like Studio 13 won't be going anywhere next year and beyond! kinnaird, ste193 and FrightNights04 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Really happy where this is going, using up space that was just left neglected apart from MBV, I'm happy they haven't closed that area off with the building as it would have destroyed the flow of the park, excited to see what this is and if they pull it off, I have to say though the building plans don't look Dr Who in the slightest which is good Olistjj, Whiteknuckle, Kerfuffle and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Well it can't be a coaster, at least not a good one! Looking at the post above, the building will be huge, so I really don't know what it could be! Olistjj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looking at the post above, the building will be huge, so I really don't know what it could be! Well whatever it is, it better be something theatrical...like Terror Tomb was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marc Posted October 30, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Really exciting times - we've cried out for a decent dark ride for years and I've every confidence that Thorpe will be able to deliver this. The building is pretty huge so who knows what could be inside. I'm sure some will be glad to know the plans detail a Single Rider queue too! FrightNights04, Liam T, Kerfuffle and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 One more thing, if you read the entrance sign, it reads "THORPE DEPOT". I guess that guides us towards the theme a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Am I the only one that doesn't really like dark rides... You go on them once and then they get boring, people could say the same about roller coasters but they're actually thrilling, and I go to a theme park for big rides, so hopefully, as it's a major investment that it is something with thrilling elements, or we best get something new for thrill seekers for next year, otherwise they're just taking the p***!! iSatnav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Am I the only one that doesn't really like dark rides... You go on them once and then they get boring, people could say the same about roller coasters but they're actually thrilling, and I go to a theme park for big rides, so hopefully, as it's a major investment that it is something with thrilling elements, or we best get something new for thrill seekers for next year, otherwise they're just taking the p***!! Some people here appreciate good narratives, special effects and immersive surroundings? I get your point, but it is a theme park after all, they're not "taking the piss". jon81uk, AJ and Kerfuffle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nemesis: Sub-Inferno is coming y'all Glitch, FrightNights04, ste193 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoMartin Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Really excited about this, can't wait! Altitude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Am I the only one that doesn't really like dark rides... You go on them once and then they get boring, people could say the same about roller coasters but they're actually thrilling, and I go to a theme park for big rides, so hopefully, as it's a major investment that it is something with thrilling elements, or we best get something new for thrill seekers for next year, otherwise they're just taking the p***!! I never got bored of riding things like Escape from Gringotts and Transformers at Universal - dark rides can be a truly amazing experence - feel this is exactly the type of attraction the park are crying out for. Altitude, jon81uk and ste193 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Some people here appreciate good narratives, special effects and immersive surroundings? I get your point, but it is a theme park after all, they're not "taking the piss". In terms of not offering anything new thrilling since 2012, and probably then won't see any investment in 2017 and no one would know what the future holds from then... Just saying, I for one am disappointed, unless it is an all in one experience, as immersive themeing is great, just I find dark rides in general slow and boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 ^ But it makes perfect sense given Thorpe's new audience! Plus how does Escape from Gringotts look slow and boring? It's paced so well and the "coaster choreography" is just perfection <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mah boi Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Isn't it obvious what Thorpe Park are making? It will be a live Five Nights At Freddys experience. Sorry, just me being silly. Anyway, this news is great and I'm looking forward to see what Merlin decide to do with this attraction. Merry-go-girl and Glitch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 In terms of not offering anything new thrilling since 2012, and probably then won't see any investment in 2017 and no one would know what the future holds from then... Just saying, I for one am disappointed, unless it is an all in one experience, as immersive themeing is great, just I find dark rides in general slow and boring. 2000- Tidal Wave. Thrill water Ride 2001 - Zodiac, Detonator and Vortex. 3 Thrill Rides 2002. Colossus - Thrilling rollercoaster 2003. Nemesis Inferno, Quantum and Eclipse. A Thrilling rollercoaster, a thrill ride and a dull waste of space (which lasted two seasons) 2004. Samurai. Thrill ride. 2005. Slammer and Rush. 2 Thrill rides 2006. Stealth. Thrilling rollercoaster 2007. Return of Flying Fish. First proper family ride since Pirated 4D, 9 years previously. 2008. Time Voyagers (Nothing to add) 2009. Saw the ride. Thrilling roller coaster 2010. Saw Alive. Load of rubbish but firmly in the thrill category 2011. Storm Surge. Waste of space but a family ride of sorts. 2012. The Swarm. Thrilling rollercoaster 2013. X retheme. Make it family friendly 2014. Angry Birds Land (where do I begin) I'm sorry you missed the absolute deluge of thrilling rides in the noughties, but to say they are taking the piss now is ridiculous. There are plenty of thrilling and interesting dark rides out there. We don't even know what Thorpe are planning. To disregard this attraction based on planning permission that only shows us a building and location is laughable. Will, Mer, paige and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 3:1 odds it will involve laser blasters. Yep totally agree that every dark ride on the planet isn't thrilling. Kerfuffle, Cornflakes, iSatnav and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 2000- Tidal Wave. Thrill water Ride 2001 - Zodiac, Detonator and Vortex. 3 Thrill Rides 2002. Colossus - Thrilling rollercoaster 2003. Nemesis Inferno, Quantum and Eclipse. A Thrilling rollercoaster, a thrill ride and a dull waste of space (which lasted two seasons) 2004. Samurai. Thrill ride. 2005. Slammer and Rush. 2 Thrill rides 2006. Stealth. Thrilling rollercoaster 2007. Return of Flying Fish. First proper family ride since Pirated 4D, 9 years previously. 2008. Time Voyagers (Nothing to add) 2009. Saw the ride. Thrilling roller coaster 2010. Saw Alive. Load of rubbish but firmly in the thrill category 2011. Storm Surge. Waste of space but a family ride of sorts. 2012. The Swarm. Thrilling rollercoaster 2013. X retheme. Make it family friendly 2014. Angry Birds Land (where do I begin) I'm sorry you missed the absolute deluge of thrilling rides in the noughties, but to say they are taking the piss now is laughable. There are plenty of thrilling and interesting dark rides out there. We don't even know what Thorpe are planning. To disregard this attraction based on planning permission that only shows us a building and location is laughable. I agree with Mark, Thorpe have been installing nothing but flats and rollercoasters since 2000, and I am personally very happy to see Thorpe taking a break from coasters to bring us something new and innovative. They are being diverse in what attractions they offer us and to change their audience to family, really opens up themselves to new and exciting possibilities. Secondly, I don't get how anyone can say dark rides are boring - I love the Spiderman ride and Mummy rollercoaster and the Gringotts and Transformers rides look amazing. I'd be happy with anything half as great as the aforementioned. Thirdly, this is Thorpe and Merlin's biggest investment ever so I imagine this to be technically-great and fantastically-themed. Also they're re-developing and creating a whole area and there's also clearing being done on Miss Hippo's Fungal Safari. EC! and Altitude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Dark rides can be better than roller coasters or flat rides. They give a complete experience, a story that you are part of much more, guests can be involved! Spiderman, Forbidden Journey, Tower of Terror!!!! Not boring or slow, just because dark rides in the UK aren't brilliant (although Duel isn't slow and Hex has an amazing story and experience!) Doesn't mean you should slate the fact this will be a dark ride. Much more excited by this than if they had announced a coaster (which Thorpe are obviously short of) as we've no idea what will be within this building and Thorpe can keep that up for as long as they want pretty much! HYPE Mer, Kerfuffle, Altitude and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am hoping it's going to play on our fears....so Clowns and Dark claustrophobic corridoors oh and drowning 400400 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 3:1 odds it will involve laser blasters. Why would lasers be an option when you have X right next door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is great news for Thorpe and I am potentially excited about this. Why potentially I hear you ask? Being a dark ride, there is a lot more work, effort and creativity needed to pull off such a fantastic ride and hopefully it will tick the boxes of being good throughput, immersive with a good storyline,plot,pace and theming and also a great investment. Whilst I'm sad to hear the passing of the caroulsel, yet another classic from the pre-Tussaud's days, despite being a centrepiece to the park's past, I did feel the ride system was starting to look worn,dated and slightly out of place (even in the gradually family friendly returning) Thorpe, plus I feel the arena's footprint will be put to better use with no space wasted and MBV can be easily relocated elsewhere in the park. Happy Mr monkeys! Calypso BBQ, Studio/Inferno shop and also the pathway are staying as it would take away a huge chunk of oark space away plus ruin the park's flow too. If Thorpe pull off this mammoth (non major coaster) ride, it will do them great and be a fantastic addition which will hopefully be successful for them. Wonder what this means now for Fungle's site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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