Mysterio Ka Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 speculation has already started for the ride after WC. Personally I absolutely love the idea of a ride like this coming to the new island at thorpe, but at the same time I couldn't see it happening... FrightNights04 and stretchy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Well that ride is 400m too long. It's height is 2m to tall so not a major problem there. Although the island is no where near that size and it leaves the development boarder. The scale is off by the looks of things. And it is near impossible for Thorpe park to dig down. Apart from that it is a very nicley themed. Seeing as after WC16 the next investment would be around 2019 onwards (depending on the hotel) it is way too early to start discussing what it may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Is there some reason why rides are generally pretty short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thorpes approved MTDP has stated lengths and heights of which the rides can be. I do believe it's 900m for the next coaster and it can stand 50m tall. Swarm I think was limited to 800m. Ian-S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 MTDPs can still be changed. Many of these are just guestimates as to what the developments will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 The MTDP which runs to 2016 stated that neither of the two coasters could exceed 850 metres with one being under 40 metres tall and the other 50 metres. If it's on the MTDP they can put plans in as reserved matters like the Dodgems for example as it was on one of the proposed flat ride sites. WC16 had to be a full application though as it wasn't ever mentioned in any form that a building would be placed in The Arena (although it was earmarked for a refurb on the MTDP). Â Next year they'll probably put in an application for the next MTDP stating the terms they want, what coaster lengths they would like, possible flat ride places and anything else they might have in the pipeline like extensions to restaurants etc. The MTDP doesn't have to be met, nor does it have to be completed as we know the 2015 coaster on there was instantly pushed to 2016 at the earliest and now isn't happening for a good few years. Â They could try and push the limit to having coasters of over 1000metre and stupid height but it still has to be approved by the council. The MTDP is a rough guide on what they are thinking as possibilities for the 5/6 years. It isn't written in stone because if it was we'd have are second drop tower, a roller coaster this year and other stuff. Ian-S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks, it's a shame they can't or won't run a Rita type coaster around the perimeter of the park, that would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Rita is a pile of junk. Maverick is the sort of ride they need. Whiteknuckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Rita is best ride. The only thing you can call a pile of junk is a pile of junk, Rita is a glorious coaster. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thing is, Rita is the same type of coaster as Stealth, so would they really need another one (even though it would be a different route)? And I suppose that if you can't put a 'world's first' on it any more, it's not worth making (although 'world's first rollercoaster that goes round an island full of other rollercoasters by a lake by a motorway that is surrounded by chavs' sounds good enough to Thorpe) jon81uk, Ian-S and FrightNights04 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Rita is best ride. The only thing you can call a pile of junk is a pile of junk, Rita is a glorious coaster.  It's average at best. A sheer waste of an opportunity. Kerfuffle, Matt 236, Altitude and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks, it's a shame they can't or won't run a Rita type coaster around the perimeter of the park, that would be amazing. Rita is best ride. The only thing you can call a pile of junk is a pile of junk, Rita is a glorious coaster. Seriously thorpe does not need another launched coaster, especially one like Rita because they have a much better one by the same company. However something like Helix or Blue Fire would be a possible exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Awe spoil my fun why don't you, I was thinking, Indy 500 the ride, 0-220mph in a shade over 8 seconds, 2.5 mile track done in a around 40 seconds, do 4 laps like the real qualifying run.... now that's something to put hairs on your chest, or kill you. Now I'll go Google helix and blue fire, because the only helix I know of is the syfy show... Mysterio Ka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Maverick is a better version of a multi launch in my opinion. Although I think thats becuase I like intamin over mack. However maverick does have a great layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 A Maverick style ride with the new Intamin trains/restraints on Altair in Cinecitta World might well be fantastic... Â But the question does lie with does Thorpe need another launch coaster or a multi-looper? They have both already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Why split hairs? Have one of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Split from WC16, for a look into the distant unknowable future... pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Placing a bet on the codename being HC20. Â Â Nothing constructive to add though. Â Thorpe will presumably want their next (next) big thing to be a coaster at heart. Â But what and where seem to be anyone's guess. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 We need a coaster with no gimmicks, no inversions and lots of airtime. Was thinking along the lines of a smaller version of Millennium Force. pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'll take Piraten or Javelin personally. OldFarmerDean, J.S217 and Sidders 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Piraten has inadequate throughput for Thorpe Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark9 Posted April 21, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Fits like a glove then. Dan9, Benin, HermanTheGerman and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Get the mack version and add a downwards barrel roll at the end. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Tuckwell Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 You say that Thorpe doesn't need another launched coaster as it has Stealth, but look at the very park you're taking inspiration from: Cedar Point... That has Top Thrill AND Maverick - which is almost the exact same combination of coasters that you're ruling out for Thorpe.. Granted, we are dealing with a very different size of park comparison, but one that is possible none the less. Â As for that video, she's an absolute beaut and the creator has done an amazing job of it... I've always had money on it being a woodie hybrid to follow Swarm, as that seems to be a coaster type that's missing... BUT... Â Seeing the quality of Oblivion: Black Hole over at Gardaland, or Baron, I wouldn't be surprised to see a New-Gen Dive Machine installed to compliment Swarm... Â Never say never... They said that about the proposed Woodie at Alton and now look what seems to be happening.. pluk and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 After WC16, I know we would all like to see a topspin. Yes, you are all thinking it really... I think this particular model is ideal, it should be implemented on the EXACT same cycle and the squeaky noises should not tried to be covered up in any way possible. It should also be placed next to Storm Surge, as this would allow the noises to blend in. --- (For anyone out there who doesn't have a sense of humour, this post is taking the mick ) lewumbrajumbos, Thorpelover, Kerfuffle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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