Matt 236 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Let's not get started on Neptunes & Angry Birds Land Calypso is vibrant then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilerGeorge Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I listened to that podcast someone posted on here, something about a Dynamic coaster thing? That'll be absolutely awesome if that was true! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You see, I wouldn't call Tidal Wave a 'depressing' / dark themed ride. Yes, it's themed around destruction, but it comes across as a very light hearted theme; comical almost. Together with the audio, whilst on the surface it seems like a 'depressing' theme, it is far from it. And it doesn't feel particularly 'derelict' either. Storm Surge has no theme really, so it seems like a bit of a non-point to argue that here in my eyes! Swarm is slightly similar to Tidal Wave in some ways as well. It's themed around destruction that is 'happening now', but has a strong sense of irony about it - a flaming fire truck, emergency services destroyed, a church (a safe place) taken over, a plane taken out of the sky now ruled by The Swarm. Yes, it's not a particularly happy / comical theme, but I don't think it's really all that comparable to this project. Whilst light hearted, they are still both destruction themes, something which Thorpe already has too many of. Whilst I like the theme of The Swarm, why would you want two destroyed area themes in the same park? Only Saw has a similar look to it in my opinion, with the abandoned warehouse, which is becoming derelict and run down. It's the only one which feels "dull" (which is arguably the point, though I agree not the best thing for a theme park environment!). So why would you want another ride with a similar theme in the same park? (I'm not saying that it will do, we don't know yet, but going by the plans it looks similarly dull). There's no written rule as to what a theme park is supposed to be. They can be fun and vibrant like Chessington or they can be dark and scary like Nemesis and Oblivion. Besides you've focused on just the dark and depressing things at Thorpe, how about the comic attitude of Stealth, the humour of WWTP radio at Tidal Wave, the bright tropical paradise of Inferno or the pastel colours of Lost City. Aside from Swarm and Saw, Thorpe's a far brighter place then people give credit for. Bright tropical paradise of Inferno? Maybe when it first opened, but at the moment it looks just as dull and destroyed as the rides which are supposed to! The same applies to lost city, it's in such a state it looks dull and drab, the first things that come to mind are oil, dirt and rust. Stealth I'll agree with, and Angry Birds Land but that's so poorly done it just makes the area look worse in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I find it interesting that part of the building is labelled 'Station', which confirms it's a tracked ride or a coaster I guess, and not a boring simulator or something! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I listened to that podcast someone posted on here, something about a Dynamic coaster thing? That'll be absolutely awesome if that was true! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes - we've heard from Dynamic Attractions that a major park in the UK has bought one of their rides... Will and Kerfuffle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilerGeorge Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 That's awesome [emoji1] very excited for this [emoji2] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.dynamicattractions.com/products/trackless-dark-rides/ What the ****? Nobody's going to all for this 'virtual' ride crap as they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 ...what? MachoMachine, Will and Kerfuffle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.dynamicattractions.com/products/trackless-dark-rides/ What the ****? Nobody's going to all for this 'virtual' ride crap as they? On the link you posted, the trackless ride looks similar to the Spiderman ride at Islands of Adventure. Those rides aren't 'virtual crap' as you so wrongly described them as. I will be so disappointed if this is for Paramount UK...but I don't think they would already be ordering rides just yet, or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.dynamicattractions.com/products/trackless-dark-rides/ What the ****? Nobody's going to all for this 'virtual' ride crap as they? I take it you haven't even been on Spiderman or Transformers? Or even Revenge of the Mummy which is the closest to a SFX Coaster I've ever ridden in my life... Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I find it interesting that part of the building is labelled 'Station', which confirms it's a tracked ride or a coaster I guess, and not a boring simulator or something! Ahh, nice find! I didn't see that when I first looked at the plans. It makes me think it's definitely a SFX Coaster and themed to something British. I would really like for it to be themed to Jack The Ripper, something that focus on British History. I don't think the SFX Coaster would be for Paramount UK because to me, it seems a bit early to be having rides manufactured and built. And maybe if this dark ride becomes a huge success, it will allow Thorpe and Merlin to build more dark rides (of different types) in their parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 And maybe if this dark ride becomes a huge success, it will allow Thorpe and Merlin to build more dark rides (of different types) in their parks. It can have similar effects if you look at other rides... Please Thorpe build a wooden coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I would really like for it to be themed to Jack The Ripper, something that focus on British History.A Jack the Ripper theme is a little dark for a 'family' park, isn't it? Seeming as he murdered prostitutes and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 A Jack the Ripper theme is a little dark for a 'family' park, isn't it? Seeming as he murdered prostitutes and all that. Well there ARE family rides with dark themes out there! Revenge of the Mummy for instance. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 A Jack the Ripper theme is a little dark for a 'family' park, isn't it? Seeming as he murdered prostitutes and all that. "World's first slapper slashing coaster" would be amazing don't lie Ian-S and Kerfuffle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilerGeorge Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 The Mummy (Orlando) was simply breathtaking to say the least... Fire, screens, animatronics.... Sensory overload haha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 A Jack the Ripper theme is a little dark for a 'family' park, isn't it? Seeming as he murdered prostitutes and all that. Thorpe Park isn't a family park....it doesn't really give off that image when you have rollercoasters like SAW, Slammer, Fright Night Mazes and Swarm. And we learned about Jack the Ripper in school and I turned out reasonably fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Okay. 1) It's an SFX Coaster from Dynamic Attractions. 2) Jack the Ripper is okay for a family market (look at the Dungeon) 3) You're not getting a wooden coaster. Get over it. MachoMachine, Matt 236, SmilerGeorge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 London Dungeons - The Ride RubyRed95, Matt 236, TPJames and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Okay. 1) It's an SFX Coaster from Dynamic Attractions. 2) Jack the Ripper is okay for a family market (look at the Dungeon) 3) You're not getting a wooden coaster. Get over it. Or 1) There's no evidence to fully suggest that 2) Jack the Ripper isn't going to draw in any crowds (sounds like a workout DVD) 3) I think we worked out that we're not getting that 6 months ago Nick Hutson, JoshC. and Graw 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Okay we need to play this simple: 1. Stop speculating 2. Wait for the official announcement 3. Pray to God that this dark ride will be a GROUNDBREAKER slendercat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilerGeorge Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 London Dungeons - The Ride Wouldn't surprise me, what with Merlin and the derelict theme haha [emoji4] would actually be pretty neat hah Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well, I don't think it should be Jack the Ripper theme anyway, there's already a ride at Thorpe about a serial killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Six Seasons and a Dark Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 2) Jack the Ripper isn't going to draw in any crowds (sounds like a workout DVD) HAHAHAHA! Brilliant! I'd pay to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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