Coaster Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, Ian-S said: Restoration of existing stuff should never be seen as improving, the stuff should never have been left to rot in the first place. If the person here who first said they'd heard loggers was closing is any indication, then Colosus, Slammer and Rapids will all close at the end of this season for "improvements" (they said that was going to happen too iirc, loggers closes at end of 15, rest to follow end of 16). As it's just a rumour at the moment I'll take that with a pinch of salt. With that said, I was suggesting that Rumba could be refurbished over the winter ready for the park reopening in 2017, not closed throughout next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 On 27/09/2016 at 5:59 PM, Coaster Jamie said: Rumba could be refurbished over the winter ready for the park reopening in 2017, not closed throughout next season. The same rumor circulates every single year. Its not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessica2 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 On 28/09/2016 at 7:25 PM, StevenVig said: The same rumor circulates every single year. Its not true. such a shame, it does still have potential with a bit of a retheme lol!! just looks so tired now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Someone is claiming Thorpe have confirmed a "terrifying new journey" is coming to DBGT but I can't find anything official. Edit: Whoops. (It's in the DBGT topic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgeorgiou46 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 They should give out VR headsets at the entrance so that Merlin don't actually have to theme anything or fix any effects; it can all be imaginary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack holmes 12 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 On 08/08/2016 at 7:17 AM, ThemeParkCrafter said: Speaking to a high up member of staff who said only 1 of the 2 endings and 3 of the 13 journeys are currently on so 2017 could be when more things are added. I just wanted to ask if you are saying theres 1 of the 2 endings in the BBC documentary (thing) they show behind the scenes but theres a demon thing flying do you reckon it'll be that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 With it being open next year, I really don't know now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 The flying demon was present on some of the early technical rehearsals but haven't been seen since. I think it is highly likely that the second ending may feature them in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hopefully whatever happens, the extension will be something to compliment the experience and not just a scare maze add on. I wouldnt like to see another Sub Terra situation. Fingers crossed the new shop will still be exceptionally themed and retain the animations found in the existing one. Cian, Josh3103 and L7123456 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 18 hours ago, Josh3103 said: I think in 2017 we will see the removal of Slammer and Colossus and the reopening of Loggers Leap Is this a joke? Colossus won't be removed for another decade at the very least, it's a previous world record breaker and gets long queues virtually every day. And Loggers Leap is pretty much dead now, I think we all need to let it go. Josh3103 and CharlieN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh3103 Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Whatever said: Is this a joke? Colossus won't be removed for another decade at the very least, it's a previous world record breaker and gets long queues virtually every day. And Loggers Leap is pretty much dead now, I think we all need to let it go. I didn't know it had a world record what for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Inversions.... Whatever, 3Dimensions, Kerfuffle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 20 hours ago, Josh3103 said: I think in 2017 we will see the removal of Slammer and Colossus and the reopening of Loggers Leap And if it did close the park would tell us and I'm sure they'd do a last ride event like the ones that are very popular at Cedar Fair parks. It wouldn't just get dismantled over the closed season with absolutely no mention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt10 Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Without being redeveloped straight away as well, it would leave a massive empty space in the park, so I don't see it replaced unless there is something lined up to fit in its place. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 12 minutes ago, CharlieN said: And if it did close the park would tell us and I'm sure they'd do a last ride event like the ones that are very popular at Cedar Fair parks. It wouldn't just get dismantled over the closed season with absolutely no mention... Hex, The Flumes, Charlie, Driving School all wave hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, Ian-S said: Hex, The Flumes, Charlie, Driving School all wave hi! None of those are ground breaking, popular roller coasters though are they? Especially considering that Colossus was the first really significant coaster to come to Thorpe Park. Plus Hex is under refurbishment so it isn't gone for good. Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 LOL loggers is supposed to be closed for refurbishments too but nobody believes that. All I'm saying is yes they are not coasters, but both Loggers and The Flumes were extremely popular family rides, I would expect them to do a big goodbye event for Colossus if it ever closed, but considering the way the other rides have been treated, coupled with the fact that the last big 'goodbye' event was eight years ago, I wouldn't be assuming Merlin have any thought for fans desires to say goodbye. Their focus has changed over the years. Edit: I didn't include Bubbleworks because we all know that 'event' was just a cynical money grab and they never had any intention of tearing the ride down. Coaster and Josh3103 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Ian-S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 They really have started chopping the end of the season off, I'm not sure but I'm pretty certain we were there the first weekend in November last year, for those of us that have no interest in FN, it means the season ends at the end of September for all intent and purpose. CharlieN and Josh3103 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrightTime94 Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 On 11/9/2016 at 8:17 PM, Ian-S said: They really have started chopping the end of the season off, I'm not sure but I'm pretty certain we were there the first weekend in November last year, for those of us that have no interest in FN, it means the season ends at the end of September for all intent and purpose. This depresses me so much. My best ever day at thorpe was the last day of the season in 2014 - they let me stay on inferno 3 times, and I got six rides on the swarm as well as everything else loads. I wish they could close it for the first two irrelevant weekdays of november and instead open it on the weekend after fright nights, but without a stupid queue-doubling fireworks event. saffy, Josh3103 and CharlieN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PasajeDelTerrorFan Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Maybe replacing SAW:Alive or the area where Cabin usually is with a year round horror maze run by an outside company(if its not run by Merlin then it might work better). When I worked at Thorpe I got asked at least 5+ more times a day if SAW alive was open so it shows there is a demand for a maze to be open all year. maybe not have it open from park start maybe open only from 1-5/11:30-4/12-6 and then at fright nights They could bring in more actors or Thorpe could suggest ideas to ramp up the experience Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartshouse Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I know we have seen the opening dates for 2017 but has any one seen a date for annual pass yet??? wondering if they will do a press / annual paxss event for the 2017 open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 If they're doing an AP event it'll be the weekend before they open. Either both days or just the Sunday depending when they do friends and family day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartshouse Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 16 hours ago, Mitchada04 said: If they're doing an AP event it'll be the weekend before they open. Either both days or just the Sunday depending when they do friends and family day. Thanks Mitchada just trying to do some planning with work holidays :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 On 30/10/2016 at 9:11 AM, Josh3103 said: I didn't know it had a world record what for? Most rumours about a closed season repaint for a ride in the world. JoshuaA, Mer, saffy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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