pluk Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 46 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: Would they consider a Star Shape (a la Danter's Air) to replace Samurai one day do you think? I'd hope not, such a dull ride. I can imagine the Slammer/Samurai/Loggers/CCR area being cleared and combined for a new major ride rather than being used as it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Same here really. As to when that will be mind you... expect to see clearance start in 2 years from now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 2 hours ago, MattyMoo said: Would they consider a Star Shape (a la Danter's Air) to replace Samurai one day do you think? Would be unique to have one permanently... I really do think Thorpe could do with some more flats (that aren't Lumber Jump or Timber Tug ) You may have missed Samurai on Saturday but it was top notch. JoelAllen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I still can't get my head around how good Samurai was on Saturday. For a nearly 20 years old ride it was back at its best (after years of awfulness) So no please no replacement for now! JoelAllen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I'm genuinely - pleasantly - shocked to hear this Samurai news! Maybe they should move Ramases Revenge to Thorpe too, finally, so it can be back to it's best jessica2, JoelAllen and RobF 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Tbh anyone remember bling at bpb ? This would be a bad idea, thorpe has a respectable amount of flats, its towers that needs the flat’s investment tbh. I hope the whole area gets a major investment and is beborn keeping to the west/canada theme. maybe add a traditional saloon to the area serving food/ drink (smith and western operated anyone?). With a decent woody comparable to woodan/troy. Interacting with a good old fashion mine train (not a mack powered). The area has a decent footprint and potential, lets see what thorpe come up with. . . (Tbh it will likely be something boring and uninspiring) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus thrills Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 I think it will be reopened and used as a flat ride in the same area as project exodus or it will become a ride a bit like Kobra at Chessington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterverse Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 37 minutes ago, Exodus thrills said: I think it will be reopened and used as a flat ride in the same area as project exodus or it will become a ride a bit like Kobra at Chessington You think Slammer will be reopened? No chance. That rust bucket has been stood SBNO for so long now that I guarantee if they tried to as much as budge it, it would crumble to a thousand pieces. That combined with the fact that S&S no longer manufacture said ride will make finding replacement parts a fairly impossible task. My prediction - it will be removed shortly after Exodus because the park will realise how disgusting it looks next to a brand new coaster, turned into a temporary picnic area with benches until 2025 when the park have the funds to invest in a brand new type of flat ride to sit in its place. It would've made much more sense to factor in Slammer's replacement into the Exodus plans, but I guess demolishing multiple rides in Old Town along with the buildings and infastructure, then rebuilding a few buildings on top of building the UK's tallest rollercoaster probably isn't the cheapest thing in the world. I hope the park put a system into place (hopefully not virtual queuing like Madrill Mayhem, but I guarantee we'll be getting that exact system) to help manage queues once Exodus opens - because without any supporting rides in the area, the queue is going to be absolutely heaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm Pap Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Will it be, or won't it be, please money, we want it please The time has come, to say farewell, or say hello, but who does care How can we dance when our ride's not turning, How can we build when the power's going, How will we look when the eyes are on us, Will we succeed with the eyes, car, on, us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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