August 16, 201312 yr comment_165537 I think X is a welcome improvement. Sure it's not too intense and the queueline in busy periods leaves a lot to be desired but I think the ride itself is great, with some nice headchopper moments and close supports to the sides. The music and lights are great. Just don't go in expecting a rip-roaring B&M and you'll be fine I totally agree!
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165562 I think X is the only big dark ride coaster in the UK (correct me if I'm wrong), tbh I like it but I think itd a bit short with out the brakes. I just look forward to eurosat now see how that compares.
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165563 I think X is the only big dark ride coaster in the UK (correct me if I'm wrong), tbh I like it but I think itd a bit short with out the brakes. I just look forward to eurosat now see how that compares. All I'm going to say is that I eagerly await your trip report on that one.
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165568 I think Astro Storm at the mighty Brean Leisure Park might be bigger? But that's all I can think of. So X and Astro Storm are all the UK can offer for dark coasters. Oh dear.
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165593 That's quite a sobering thought... Still yet to ride the new X, definitely intrigued to see just how shorterned the ride is. Does stacking happen quite often?
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165598 Not really,well I havent seen it stack up and Mark I look forward to it too
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165608 To my knowledge, all the currently existing dark ride coasters X/ Thorpe Park Astrostorm/ Brean leisure park Raptor/ LWV Cheese Factory/ Gullivers MK Plus Clone Zone at Milkyway which seems quite bizarre. Don't think there are any other uk dark coasters now as Black Hole and Thunder mountain closed in 2005. The uk could do with another major new dark coaster as only X and Astro are really the only big ones and I doubt they're a patch on other dark coasters in the world.
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165633 Yeah we definately need a new one I mean both X and astro storm are meh.
August 17, 201312 yr comment_165643 Yeah we definately need a new one I mean both X and astro storm are meh. Yeah especially as X is questionably the best dark coaster we have now and the fact excluding Astrostorm which is the relocated Space Invader ride, the last uk dark coaster built was 14 years ago and that was that strange coaster at Gullivers.
August 19, 201312 yr comment_165892 Whilst queueing for X today, the spekers outside were playing this track, sort of piano/keyboard type track, but it kept cutting out and restarting every 10 seconds or so. Anyone know the name of it?
August 20, 201312 yr comment_166005 Whilst queueing for X today, the spekers outside were playing this track, sort of piano/keyboard type track, but it kept cutting out and restarting every 10 seconds or so. Anyone know the name of it? It's just the theme music for X isn't it as they want it to be seen as ravey
August 30, 201312 yr comment_167369 So, my original opinion on the new X has changed completely. I seriously love the ride. Yes, okay, it's not exactly the most thrilling coaster, but I find it really good fun. What I think I really like about it, but only realised tonight, is that thanks to the light show, each ride feels slightly different, adding to the re-rideability (12 times this evening!). Also got 2 goes with just the lasers on this evening - really is a great experience. Didn't think I'd say this, but I do no prefer X to NWO and, dare I say, it's my second favourite ride on park right now..! X - 8/10
August 31, 201312 yr comment_167382 I don't think it's new ride hype, as it's got better and better for me! Could be that because it's a less intense ride, and just meant to be a bit of fun, it offers something completely different from all the other coasters on park, so seems better. I guess time will tell... And nah, it may good, but it ain't THAT good...
August 31, 201312 yr comment_167388 I love X has got some money spent on it but I do kind of miss it going backwards and rolling back and forth on the blocks, maybe it's just nostalgia and I don't like change
August 31, 201312 yr comment_167394 Yeah we definately need a new one I mean both X and astro storm are meh. Astro Storm is very good! (Much better than X imo)
September 2, 201312 yr comment_167529 Love the music on this rid, but the volume needs to be pushed to the max. I don't know if they changed it since I went in April, but it could have been louder and the could have put the bass up a bit more
September 2, 201312 yr comment_167532 And nah, it may good, but it ain't THAT good... So NOT really an 8/10 then?
September 2, 201312 yr comment_167535 So NOT really an 8/10 then? Well, Nemesis is at least a 9.5/10, so...
September 2, 201312 yr comment_167596 X seems to be working well, the volume is at the right level IMO. It is never going to be an epic coaster, but it does have a new lease of life and is very popular with those who are now able to ride it due to the heigh change.
September 22, 201311 yr comment_169010 I went in there on saturday and it had loads of smoke and it is so much better with smoke
September 23, 201311 yr comment_169044 Loads of smoke yesterday too - definitely the best incarnation of the ride. Quite thrilling and I came off with a smile!
September 23, 201311 yr comment_169047 I don't mind when there's lot's of lights which mean you can see the ride... as long as if there is lot's of smoke it looks cool either way - I really enjoy this ride, and can't even count how many times I've been on it this year now - it is different everytime with the music and light show, way better than no way out!
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