Coaster Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Jack said: A rumour has been going around that Thorpe management are already discussing fright nights for this season (which I suppose is a positive), but they voted on having 3 well themed, long, detailed, and well thought out attractions or to have 8 quick mazes which they don't really put as much effort into. I think it would be a no brainier for a lot of us on these forums but Thorpe obviously care more about quantity more than quality. I wasn't meant to share this with any of you (I know 2 people high up in Thorpe management) but I thought if I get banned from the park for a year then it's not too big of a loss, better you lot knowing and me being banned than the other way around. If you were told not to share the information then you shouldn't have posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Jack said: A rumour has been going around that Thorpe management are already discussing fright nights for this season (which I suppose is a positive), but they voted on having 3 well themed, long, detailed, and well thought out attractions or to have 8 quick mazes which they don't really put as much effort into. I think it would be a no brainier for a lot of us on these forums but Thorpe obviously care more about quantity more than quality. I wasn't meant to share this with any of you (I know 2 people high up in Thorpe management) but I thought if I get banned from the park for a year then it's not too big of a loss, better you lot knowing and me being banned than the other way around. Having only three mazes at Fright Nights would be a nightmare for queues: it's bad enough with 5. Then again, whilst 8 mazes would improve queues, the quality wouldn't be great. Another thing is that Thorpe do not have the space to create large mazes nor do they have the space to have 8 separate mazes. Where would they put them all? Big Top is returning as well as Platform. They won't use the beach again due to the flooding, they can use Cabins building and maybe the Lakeside Marquee... then where else? I guess behind Swarm island if they want to use that land. This information just seems a bit off. Thorpe should stick to 5-6 attractions that are all consistently good, like they were in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Jack said: A rumour has been going around that Thorpe management are already discussing fright nights for this season (which I suppose is a positive), but they voted on having 3 well themed, long, detailed, and well thought out attractions or to have 8 quick mazes which they don't really put as much effort into. I think it would be a no brainier for a lot of us on these forums but Thorpe obviously care more about quantity more than quality. I wasn't meant to share this with any of you (I know 2 people high up in Thorpe management) but I thought if I get banned from the park for a year then it's not too big of a loss, better you lot knowing and me being banned than the other way around. Why would this be a rumour? Thorpe doesn;t take a day to plan fright nights. It takes them the whole year as a team to plan. Sometimes for some attractions I'm sure it takes longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenthillXD Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 15 hours ago, Jack said: A rumour has been going around that Thorpe management are already discussing fright nights for this season (which I suppose is a positive), but they voted on having 3 well themed, long, detailed, and well thought out attractions or to have 8 quick mazes which they don't really put as much effort into. I think it would be a no brainier for a lot of us on these forums but Thorpe obviously care more about quantity more than quality. I wasn't meant to share this with any of you (I know 2 people high up in Thorpe management) but I thought if I get banned from the park for a year then it's not too big of a loss, better you lot knowing and me being banned than the other way around. Wait... aren't Big Top, Platform and Saw Alive pretty much all but confirmed to be returning alongside a new IP? And as everyone else has said, Thorpe is landlocked, there's no way they can fit in 8 attractions. Also they'd have been working on Fright Nights 2017 for a long time already, especially if these discussions on huge IP's actually go anywhere. I personally think we'll see Saw and Big Top unchanged, Platform (hopefully) with some major changes and something new in place of Blair and Cabin. Also I would be surprised if we didn't see Containment return now it's permanent. What major IP's? Well I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I'm not all that excited about the prospect of them using IP's again. But in all seriousness, I have a lot of hope that the new management will revitalise the event. God knows it needs it. I guess I am cautiously optimistic? After all they've got a solid acting team, they only need decent attractions (outside of Big Top) and voila, they'll have a decent event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I don't know who told you that, I've certainly not heard of this being the case! In regards to what we might see though, dependent on how well it's done, I have a very good feeling about this year! CharlieN and MachoMachine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 It's going to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I'm already so excited for this years event. Especially after seeing the spruce up the park has had since the new boss man has been employed. Fingers crossed for the best year yet. Found this little grid on Wikipedia to put it all in perspective, proud to say I have been in all of them. Yay ips I wouldn't mind seeing - resident evil, silent hill, a nightmare on elm street and Friday 13th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I would imagine the IP's will be linked to the same company, as it'd be easier (and cheaper) to gain the IP this way - similar to the Lionsgate contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenthillXD Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 10 hours ago, Owen said: I would imagine the IP's will be linked to the same company, as it'd be easier (and cheaper) to gain the IP this way - similar to the Lionsgate contract. It would make sense, but are there actually many studios that have a large horror catalogue other than Lionsgate and Universal? I kinda doubt we'll see any Universal properties coming over, so in all fairness if they do get two IP's I can see them being from different studios. Still wracking my head as to what they could be. But to be honest, I'm not exactly hyped at the prospect of IP's making a big return. Here's hoping they pick something good. Also is there confirmation it's more than one IP? Because if so, that's pretty interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Who said they necessarily have to be movies? I wouldn't mind seeing Resident Evil - Biohazard personally, but I think that'd be just a bit TOO out there. And I believe the press release mentioned "IP's" as opposed to an IP. (Might be making that up though so don't take it as 100%) EDIT - Indeed, this comes from Attractions Management... "In addition to the ride’s redevelopment, there are also plans afoot for new IP additions to the park’s popular Fright Nights staged during the month of October." silenthillXD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenthillXD Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Owen said: Who said they necessarily have to be movies? I wouldn't mind seeing Resident Evil - Biohazard personally, but I think that'd be just a bit TOO out there. And I believe the press release mentioned "IP's" as opposed to an IP. (Might be making that up though so don't take it as 100%) EDIT - Indeed, this comes from Attractions Management... "In addition to the ride’s redevelopment, there are also plans afoot for new IP additions to the park’s popular Fright Nights staged during the month of October." Oh nice, Ike your thinking, guess it could be something other than films! Resident Evil would be amazing what with RE7 having just been released! Could see that happening to be honest. Have Thorpe even done proper Zombies before? Also the RE7 escape room was a massive critical success, could see them reacting to that by trying to get the IP. I would say silent hill would be cool, but there's no way Konami would give that IP away any more. Film wise, get out, rings and Alien are probably the biggest horrors so far this year. Not quite sure if any of them would really fit in at Thorpe, but it would be cool to see any of them appear. Honestly I'm liking your RE idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Key word is plans for multiple IPs. There are two plans, one for if they get both the IPs they're going for, one for just the one IP. They're not linked/owned or whatever by the same company unlike the Lionsgate set. It is much more like Universal's Horror Nights in the concept of having multiple IPs from different brands, as we'll still have Saw too so could potentially have 3 well known horror franchises on park. silenthillXD, Olistjj and MachoMachine 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Its one IP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graw Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 50 minutes ago, StevenVig said: Its one IP. multiple mazes of the same IP? or only one IP maze this year then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach666 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I thought it was a simple case of retaining Saw Maze only from Lionsgate and then getting a new IP.. therefore 2 IPs??? Clearly I am missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Rach666 said: I thought it was a simple case of retaining Saw Maze only from Lionsgate and then getting a new IP.. therefore 2 IPs??? Clearly I am missing something Yes you're right, its just one new IP to avoid confusion Rach666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 If it is only the one that they've got then it's 2 mazes with that one new IP Rach666 and ProudToServe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hmm, interesting. I've personally heard otherwise in there being more than one IP, which would make sense as multiple IP lead attractions will be being replaced, but as it's so early on anything can change between now and October! silenthillXD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hello. I was wondering if anyone has any fright nights merchandise they want to sell I'm looking for all different things and from all years. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I think Resident Evil would be a good IP. I would definately be interested in an RE themed scare maze. And some Umbrella Corp. branded merch would be cool. Olistjj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Amarghh said: yeah I've got a platform 15 fright nights cast of 2016 hoodie xoxo Do you have a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudToServe Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 23/03/2017 at 0:54 PM, StevenVig said: Its one IP. On 23/03/2017 at 2:22 PM, Mitchada04 said: If it is only the one that they've got then it's 2 mazes with that one new IP IT could be. TPMSam, pluk and holtjammy16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenthillXD Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 21 hours ago, ProudToServe said: IT could be. As much as an IT attraction would be amazing, I can't see them doing two killer clown attractions. I wouldn't be surprised to see IT go to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal though. I am still clueless as to what the IP's are. I just can't really think of anything that would really suit Thorpe's style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I'm so excited for this year. Even more than usual. I have good feelings about 2017. Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 I would love to see cabin turned into a chop shop (tulleys farm) style maze but free flow as well, maybe Texas chainsaw?! mrmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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