Ian-S Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Saw, Slammer, that funny thing next to Saw and all the water rides were closed for annual pass day last year. We're not going this year, have other plans for that weekend, but since the tickets went so quick it'll be interesting to see just how many people are there and whether any rides are shut. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400400 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 all the water rides were closed for annual pass day last year. Last year loggers was open on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 For a couple of hours yes, how could I forget that soaking I had lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 There were two annual pass days, the wait times for the first one, (7/3/2015) can be seen here https://queue-times.com/parks/2/open_periods/87and the wait times for day two (8/3/2015) here https://queue-times.com/parks/2/open_periods/88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 From Merin's site on FAQs. What is the ride availability? All of the roller coasters and selected smaller rides will be open subject to availability. What restaurants and retail will be available? Our larger retail stores will be open; Pizza Pasta, Desperado’s Mexican Cantina, Fin’s Bar & Grill and a selection of smaller restaurants will be open including our brand partners KFC and Burger King. Colossus might not from rumours I've heard though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Any parIcular reason for Colossus? I seem to remember the original rumour was that Loggers & Colossus would close this year and be cleared for redevolpment (sure I read it here), we all dissed it at the time but it's turned out to be true for Loggers, one wonders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I seem to remember Colossus really doesn't like the cold, it's probably just a late tester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I always hate seeing people saying about how they won't visit theme parks they regularly visit when it's busy. Almost comes across as people saying that they don't want to see parks being successful? Equally about not renewing passes. Late reply. Isn't this because the difference Thorpe busy and say, Alton busy are very different scales. Thorpe just copes very badly with busy days particularly with quite a lot of breakdowns and ride closures and with its relatively small size even the quieter rides like Quantum have long queues. Alton just doesn't have this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hi, our only planned closure is Logger's Leap however all rides are subject to availability! In response to someone asking about AP day. What are these rumours about Colossus out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Late reply. Isn't this because the difference Thorpe busy and say, Alton busy are very different scales. Thorpe just copes very badly with busy days particularly with quite a lot of breakdowns and ride closures and with its relatively small size even the quieter rides like Quantum have long queues. Alton just doesn't have this problem. Very true. My issue is more a general one, when people moan about parks being busy. Being busy, crudely speaking, is good for any park, since that means they're getting the people through the gates. So when people moan about parks being busy, it can come across as though they essentially are moaning about the parking doing well. Moaning about how a park copes when it's busy, and not wanting to visit during such times, is much more justified though. I didn't really phrase my post well, and has misinterpreted others' points too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 In response to someone asking about AP day. What are these rumours about Colossus out of interest? I can't remember but I'm sure I read it here, generally the rumour came out that Loggers was to close at the end of 2015, and that part way through or at the end of 2016 Colossus was to close too allowing Canada Creek and the Colossus site to be devoloped in the future, I seem to remember one of the main arguments was 'what about Saw' (in a kind of why those two areas while leaving Saw there). The only thing that gives the rumour any substance is that despite the majority thoughts that Loggers would never close (due to it's signficicance with it's stature and that dam plaque - you'd be amazed the number of foreigners I know who ask about it and make a special trip whenever they come here to see it, especially American's who are Royal mad), Loggers has closed and Thorpe are being very selective in their wording about it's return. I could have dreamed it, but I'm sure I didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayuk30 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 The closed rides ap day never going to run smoothly nor dose the 1st few month And going to be worse as we have this cold weather and Easter weekend in 3 weeks so I reckon there be no rush slammer Colossus Loggers is closed for season no tidal wave I also think rumba Rapids be closed so it will be a very fun ap day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 The original rumour floating around last season was that Loggers, X and Slammer would be SBNO for 2016, and Colossus would close permanently at the end of the 2016 season. Whilst I believe there was some substance to the 2016 SBNO list (things change), I believe the Colossus rumour is completely false. Then again, part of me does wonder just how long it has left. Ian-S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 It's a relatively new coaster, I can't imagine Colossus being hung out to dry already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Seeing that the ride has been covered in a fairly excessive amount of scaffolding, I am very doubtful Colossus will be leaving this season. Whilst it may not open for AP day and will probably retain it's rusty appearance, the ride closing is a different matter. Further evidence such as a park post a while ago stating "all other rides will be open" or words to that extent suggests Logger's should be the only foreseen closure of 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Don't know if anyone's seen this yet, 12p tickets! https://www.thorpepark.com/12p-ticket MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I wonder if those coins will be available in the gift shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Share ideas for what you'd like to see Thorpe do for next season... -Introduce themed areas again. If the pop badges are anything to go by, Thorpe seem to already have some sort of plans for themed areas. Introduce them again, even if it's just on the map or something, to pave the way for stronger identities to these areas in later years. Cheers Thorpe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPMSam Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just a quick question, is the path from roughly slammer to IAC now open? Or do you still have to do the long loop around to get from one to the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just a quick question, is the path from roughly slammer to IAC now open? Or do you still have to do the long loop around to get from one to the other? It'll be open now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPMSam Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 It'll be open now That's a relief! 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Similarly - I cannot see Colossus going anywhere anytime soon... that thing as iconic as Stealth for Thorpe Park in my opinion. I don't enjoy riding the thing one bit mind you, but it's still iconic dragon2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercameron98 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good old shipping containers-ish... From TowersStreet's FB dragon2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Not shipping container-ish, it literally is Although this one is not so bad, its just a retail unit, easy to remove if there was a requirement. Not so good for actual attractions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Good old shipping containers-ish... From TowersStreet's FB Well at least they can move it if need be... But in all seriousness, it's just a painted shipping container. At least Alton themed it with Gloomy Wood! Thorpe is becoming an industrial estate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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