Coaster Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 It's just bizarre, X is a family coaster by definition and putting a horror theme on it would make no sense whatsoever. Marhelorpe, Martin Doyle, JoelAllen and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelAllen Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Honestly, I would hate for X to leave if that is the case. For me, X has a special charm to it, so when I go to Thorpe; riding X is a must! X having a refurbishment half way through the year suggests that X is probably not leaving. Maybe the front blue pyramid is just being replaced? X could just be having TLC. Until we know more, I don’t really know what’s going on... Matt A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid.  As someone who still doesn't go on the big rides yet, and especially my sister who won't go on them for a long time, X is probably the ride we go on the most. If it gets this theme, all we (and others like us) have are Storm Surge, Quantum (and my sister won't even do that), Mr Monkey's Banana Boat, the Weymouth rides, Rocky Express, Rumba Rapids, Storm in a Teacup, Dodgems (which I won't do), and the only rollercoaster will be Flying Fish (which, as you know I despise). That, imo, is a worse ride offering than Legoland (At least until I get on the big rides). This would be such a stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Do people actually think the rides going to be themed to TWD... L7123456 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingferno Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I'd love to know where people have got this idea that X is going to be themed to The Walking Dead? I'm not saying that it's not going to happen but is there any evidence behind this so called rumor or are people assuming because X's entrance has been removed. We may just be seeing a TLC of things being replaced and brought back to life. I wouldn't look to deeply into it till we know more of have more images confirming the rumor. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, MarkC said: Do people actually think the rides going to be themed to TWD... Are you surprised, theres never any logical or common sense thinking with fanboys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, InfernoLOVER said: I'd love to know where people have got this idea that X is going to be themed to The Walking Dead? I'm not saying that it's not going to happen but is there any evidence behind this so called rumor or are people assuming because X's entrance has been removed. We may just be seeing a TLC of things being replaced and brought back to life. I wouldn't look to deeply into it till we know more of have more images confirming the rumor.  Other than the fact that X is having work and it shares a building with TWD maze - No !  But hey closed season is made for this stuff  With that said - X is obviously getting some significant work, the fact they've removed the entire entrance is a fair amount of work in its self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 A rather strange rumor about X. I know Thorpe make questionable decisions but I would hope they don't theme X to twd. Â I want them to get a skyline horizon. I've accepted that they probably won't be getting a skywarp anytime soon so I shall now turn my attention to the shorter version. http://www.skylineattractions.com/?p=rides&I=skywarp#horizon JoshuaA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetmagix Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Was it X that they had to curtail in the inside queue due to changing fire regulations? Maybe they are altering the building so the entire queue is indoors rather than some indoors and some outdoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 hours ago, streetmagix said: Was it X that they had to curtail in the inside queue due to changing fire regulations? Â First time I rode it the member of staff working at the entrance said they could only have a certain number of people inside due to h&s (most of the queue was outside at the time) so I'd imagine you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 When x opened the number of staff working on the ride was much higher, in most buildings there is a regulation of ratio of staff to customers for safe building evacuation, as the years went on x staff numbers dropped resulting in the outside queue and curtailed indoor queue line to ensure there are less people in the building without having double the length walk that now exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk3 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid.  As someone who still doesn't go on the big rides yet, and especially my sister who won't go on them for a long time, X is probably the ride we go on the most. If it gets this theme, all we (and others like us) have are Storm Surge, Quantum (and my sister won't even do that), Mr Monkey's Banana Boat, the Weymouth rides, Rocky Express, Rumba Rapids, Storm in a Teacup, Dodgems (which I won't do), and the only rollercoaster will be Flying Fish (which, as you know I despise). That, imo, is a worse ride offering than Legoland (At least until I get on the big rides). This would be such a stupid idea.Go on the big rides then. TPC and Whatever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 1 hour ago, dk3 said: Go on the big rides then. Yes, I'm sure it's that easy to get over fears just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPC Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 14 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: Yes, I'm sure it's that easy to get over fears just like that. The only way you will conquer your fears, is to attack them head on. Just do the coasters and make yourself do them. If anything, it's easier with friends because you get peer pressure to ride. The worst situation is you don't like the ride and don't ever ride it again. Just saying, with your name containing Chessington, Chessington coasters are abysmal and are far less enjoyable than thorpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 3 hours ago, dk3 said: Go on the big rides then. This doesn't justify the terrible family lineup though if X leaves for a tacky Walking Dead re-theme. Â 1 hour ago, TPC said: The only way you will conquer your fears, is to attack them head on. This is much, much, easier on paper than to actually do. Especially if that person has overbearing anxiety. Â Â yeah and OlivusPrime 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 1 hour ago, ChessingtonSam said: Yes, I'm sure it's that easy to get over fears just like that. I was in year seven when I first went on The Swarm, my first big ride. I was a HUGE wimp. It took me literally walking away from the queue several times for friends to forcibly take me on the damn thing. And after that... it’s like the fear has been ironed out of you. Okay, there are still some creases in the fabric - I’m still nervous before stealth, for example - but I have tried every ride at Thorpe. Those that I didn’t like, I didn’t ride again (but will sometimes brave for a challenge). I still have a fear of heights, but no longer in the context of a coaster. It takes one go, one deep breath, and lots of bullying from friends and family. You’ve been on this forum for around two years; next season is your time to shine with these rides! yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 X will not become TWD. Relax people. Whatever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPC Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 4 years ago at Thorpe, the only major attractions I did were stealth and detonator. Last year, I started to do Inferno and swarm. This year, I was able to do ever coaster and look at me now doing all the major PA coasters alone. At the end of the day, it's possible to ride everything but you just have to be active and make yourself ride. Whatever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 X is becoming The Jart Experience. Gonna be good. Rach666, Whatever and 1729 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1729 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 I think its obvious whats happening to X  there turning the last car around so you can "brave it backwards for 2018" ;p  seriously, its unlikely the walking dead maze would open all year round, maybe a special event for a peak few days (weekends in august possibly?) but not going to happen  Looking at the photo of what happend they removed the entrance structure so maybe there re working the queue a bit  Matt A, JoelAllen and ste193 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 2 hours ago, 1729 said: seriously, its unlikely the walking dead maze would open all year round  Every single other Walking Dead attraction across the globe became a permanent addition and I don't see this being any different. It's not a wise choice imo, scare attractions all year round do not work in the UK as we have seen before. The end of the "Goodbye 2017" video implied something horror related coming next year and the quote "See you at the safe zone" is very Walking Dead-ish. One of the mazes will be open all year, and if Thorpe have any sense whatsoever it will be Living Nightmare, not Sanctum...  Also, how are people seriously believing that X could be rethemed to TWD. That is never going to happen. It underwent a refurbishment mid-season to spruce the ride up a little bit: The removal of the entrance is most likely a continuation of that surely? Not to mention that X is a fairly popular family coaster that does get long queues on busy days. It really does not seem plausible for them to give it a horror theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 11 hours ago, MarkC said: X will not become TWD. Relax people. That sounds like something someone who knows that X will become TWD themed would say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivusPrime Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 25/11/2017 at 3:21 PM, 1729 said: I think its obvious whats happening to X  there turning the last car around so you can "brave it backwards for 2018" ;p omg  You've genuinely cottoned on to something... Of course! Why didn't we think of it before? It's genius!  X was made to travel forwards for this very reason! They were waiting for a particularly low-investment year, when they would turn it backwards once more... And now, hey presto, a new World's First experience for 2018!!  I think Merlin have this World's First thing down much more than we give them credit for, and this is the proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 The Walking Dead was a FRIGHT NIGHTS IP only.  X will not be rethemed as a permanent The Walking Dead attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obliviben Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 I'm really surprised and disappointed that they didn't take this opportunity to change Saw - The ride and upgrade it to Jigsaw - The Ride. Jigsaw has grossed over 100 million now and Saw - The ride was Merlins biggest success at that point so feel like they are missing out not doing this to be honest  it would also have been a great to upgrade Saw Alive to Jigsaw Alive to soak up the queues off Jigsaw would of made perfect sense to me damn you Thorpe park Rach666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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