Jack Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I really think fright nights will be big this year, with big top which was amazing, saw which is actually my favourite fright night maze (which will surprise a lot of you), platform which will hopefully be improved in the same way big top was creating a quality maze, containment which is always fun, and at least one (possibly and hopefully more) new attraction. I know it's still very early but I'm pretty sure it was around the middle of May when the park announced platform last year, so hopefully we will be getting some news or updates soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Platform was 'announced' in April last year, but that was only because it accidentally was published online. Maze announcements tend to be July / August time of late, as they can then capitalise in the busy crowds with on park advertising. Certainly the past 4 years it's been that way. Before then, announcements used to be in September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thorpe have confirmed that Cabin won't be returning this year for Fright Nights, and that something will be taking it's place in its location. I am actually very happy about this. Cabin was good, but it was getting very boring after four years of little change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Work has been happening inside the building part visible from the queueline, I'm assuming they are ripping out the cabin sub structure from within the building 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt10 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes, from X the other day in the queue, you could visibly see light seeping through from where the queue passes cabin.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 My first fright nights was only back in 2013 when CITW was new - it was my favourite maze and that first year I absolutely loved it (apart from having a clown stood right in my face and not moving until I joked that I would kiss him ) It did gradually become a bit samey so I'm not too fussed that it is leaving and look forward to seeing what goes there instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Great move IMO. Cabin in 2013/2014 was brilliant, but as of recent, the attraction has been one of the weaker mazes at the event. I hope we see Platform 15 changed in some form though, like what they did to Big Top. I think if Thorpe play their cards right, this could be one of the stronger years of the event IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 The IP this year is a good one, if it all goes through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Why do some members seem to know things regarding this year's fright nights? Some stating the quantity of mazes, others showing knowledge of IP's. Was there a major information spill that I missed or is this just a case of 'my brothers friends work at Thorpe and told me this'? 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Is there anything anywhere that actually says that big top, platform and saw are returning because the website has old information on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWTPRadio Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Oh Steven! Don't worry, he's just pretending to know everything. MarkC, Cian, JoshuaA and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 The only person who knows anything is Jart. Say his name, and he shall appear. Han30, pluk, L7123456 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roodie Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 59 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: The only person who knows anything is Jart. Say his name, and he shall appear. Do we have to say it 3 times like 'Beetlejuice'? Cian, Han30 and MattyMoo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 22 hours ago, Amoss said: Website is up to date for 2017 and also mentions scare zones - https://www.thorpepark.com/events/fright-nights It says new for 2016 though?? Plus it doesn't actually say that this mazes are returning in the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cian Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) As you probably know, it's been confirmed that Cabin will not be reappearing this year. Here's a sneaky pic of it right now in its current state: [Picture removed by request of Thorpe Park. Please do not share this photo elsewhere] (I can't recall where I found this, so if any of you know please tell me so I can give credit. Thanks.) I suppose that hints at a complete reroute for the new IP this year, which I find great as I found Cabin's layout pretty dull after a few runs on it. Regarding the "scare zones" though, a friend told me that during their tour of P15, their guide spoke about the possibility of turning Platform into a scare zone, and that it's currently being considered by management. Just a rumour though. I think most of us could agree that it'd be much better if that was the case. Edited June 1, 2017 by BaronC. Removed picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Platform shouldn't return at all IMO - most pathetic attempt at a "scare" maze I've ever seen! JoshuaA and Josh3103 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Platform was quite frankly embarrassing. Never again Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Am I the only one thinking it is highly possible that Steven Kings' IT will be the new ip. I mean it would be classic Thorpe for them to keep the big top exactly the same, but just brand it as an 'IT' maze with a couple of new theming items placed around. The main reason I say this is because there is a new version of the movie coming out this year and when the new Blair witch movie came out last year, Thorpe took the opportunity to brand it as a new maze! Just speculation, I don't want it to happen but I think there is a strong possibility that it will. As to other mazes I'm really excited to see what the park does, platform needs the treatment big top got last year, saw needs to have the same high number of actors it had last year, I don't really do containment so I don't care about that, and hopefully there will be at least 2 maybe 3 new attractions. I really think this will be a good year for fright nights if Thorpe manage the crowds well and just don't sell fast track at all for the mazes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 I'm pretty sure Cabin's replacement will be the new IP- it seems there is a ton of work being done in that building, so it only makes sense that the new IP will be placed there. I definitely think Cabin needed to go, like it was good/really good back in 2013/2014 but quite honestly, Sub Species IMO completely did what Cabin did, and did it 10x better! I'm very interested to see what they do with Platform this year though, as with it being such a large space and layout, I'm not sure how they can change it. 2 hours ago, Jack said: I really think this will be a good year for fright nights if Thorpe manage the crowds well and just don't sell fast track at all for the mazes. we can dream, we can dream.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyessy Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 13 hours ago, Jack said: Am I the only one thinking it is highly possible that Steven Kings' IT will be the new ip. It's interesting you mention IT. The next IP Merlin go for will be their 27th external IP 1) Derren Brown 2) Gruffalo 3) Ghostbusters 4) Kung Fu Panda 5) How to Train Your Dragon 6) Shrek 7) Ice Age 8) Madagascar / Penguins of Madagascar 9) My Bloody Valentine 10) Cabin in the Woods 11) Blair Witch 12) You're Next 13) SAW 14) Angry Birds 15) Furchester Hotel 16) Go Jetters 17) Octonauts 18) Postman Pat 19) In the Night Garden 20) Mr Bloom 21) Justin's House 22) Charlie and Lola 23) The Numtums 24) Nina's Science Lab 25) Sonic 26) Merlin (TV show - attraction at Warwick Castle) For those unfamiliar with IT, it's about a clown who appears everyone 27 years. Given THORPE love to do fancy things with their numbers (experiment 10 for 10 years, studio 13 for 13, platform 15 for 15), I could see them making Merlin's 27th IP about a current franchise where the number 27 is so important Cian and Capri Sun 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 ^ What about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Coaster said: ^ What about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? SHHH! don't ruin the ridiculous theory.. Anyway, if they did use that as a marketing point, I'd think I'd shoot my brains out.. Merlin have done some bad marketing in the past, but this would just be borderline hilarious.. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 If there was a maze themed around IT, I would need a few drinks before even attempting it - that film scared the poop out of me as a kid and I've only just got ok(ish) will clowns ? "They all float down here" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudToServe Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 tho, Big Top was listed at the start of the year as returning for 2017, then removed.... IT's an interesting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 No way would they have commissioned IMAScore, to make a track especially for The Big Top for a single season Plus it was really well received last year, and is still a relatively new attraction, wouldn't make sense removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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