BenC Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sounds like the Ministry of Sound theme (read: music, lights, rave) without the Ministry of Sound sponsorship! In my eyes, any changes they make to X has to be worth a punt, as the ride as it stands is hardly a "must do" for the average visitor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Cannot wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 And so one of Thorpe Park's worst kept secrets seems to have been finally announced! Sounds interesting; hopefully it's been given enough budget to be worthwhile. It's no secret I was a fan of NWO and I fear the forward-facing direction could make the actual ride pretty poor, but we shall see. aTOMic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyJimmy86 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 sounds exciting, but they didn't mention when it will be open, will it be in time for opening day this thursday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi guys, we're still making the finishing touches so X will be open a little later in Spring Opening soon basically. I guess that could be anything from a week or two to a month or so. Interesting seeing the Facebook reactions, which are pretty much all "YOU'VE RUINED IT!!!" or "JUST GET RID OF IT!!!"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyJimmy86 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 but surely they have all of the closed season to get it ready in time, sounds like I'm not going to be able to ride it during my visit next monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sounds great! I'm just happy that I can say I went on X when it travelled backwards, but I am looking forward to see If the heavy rave music and lighting thing provides a better and a more enjoyable gimmick then when it just travelled backwards in pitch black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyJimmy86 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 update from thorpe park official: THORPE PARK Official Hi guys, we're still making the finishing touches so X will be open a little later in Spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 #BRAVEITFORWARDS !! MattyMoo, OldFarmerDean and Whiteknuckle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 but surely they have all of the closed season to get it ready in timeNo, it's a misconception that theme parks are busy all winter. From what I gather, stuff like general maintenance, cleaning and any minor developments are done during the run up to opening month. The majority of the closed season is spent... closed. This sounds like what X No Way Out has been needing for a long time. The ride's purpose was confused from the start. In the pas,t they have tried and failed to explain the point of the ride with some kind of 'theme', but the truth is it has no point. It would be stupid to invest in a proper theme design for what is a very poor ride experience, but ignorant to let the ride remain in its current pathetic state. So I am glad they have gone back to basics, refurbished the infrastructure and added sensory effects to just make it a good, fun ride. That's all it needs really, as long as they do it properly. X may actually be enjoyable this year! :o Although I will miss the weird sensation of travelling backwards on a glorified runaway train in a dark pyramid. pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Should be interesting to see how it is now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have always liked XNWO however I have also always thought it fell short of its full potentail. All I can say to this is bring it on! Ash Ryan and holtjammy16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikhilSharma Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I can see my input to x no way out was prominent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Meh. Always the pessimist aren't you Steven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Always the pessimist aren't you Steven. I'm optimistic Mr, but Thorpe has taught me never to aim high, then if it's any better its a bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm keen for these 'tunnels' of light. Eurosat/Space Mountain in paris anyone? Although going at a slow speed this could just look tragic. Mad Coaster Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Then you should have said that, instead of 'meh'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Coaster Man Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yeah, some Space Mountain style light tubes would be pretty cool, but knowing Thorpe, the braking sections will probably be the bits that the tunnels are placed around. Still, we can hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sounds cool. I will certainly give it a try. I know making it go forward may seem slightly disappointing for some, but having learnt from past experience (Backwards Swarm), all I can say is, ''don't knock it till you try it.' On a different but somewhat related note, I guess that means "The worlds first and only Backwards roller coaster in the dark" is no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I liked the ride going backwards, although I agree that it definatley needed to be refurbished.As long as this is done properly it should be good, but let's hope it's not a half hearted job like we have seen in previous years. They have (partly) updated the ride page. http://www.thorpepark.com/rides/x.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I liked the ride going backwards, although I agree that it definatley needed to be refurbished. As long as this is done properly it should be good, but let's hope it's not a half hearted job like we have seen in previous years. They have (partly) updated the ride page. http://www.thorpepark.com/rides/x.aspx If you have a look at the drop down list of rides- X looks very strange compared to the others and doesn't fit in very well. Also, they have left it in xtreme thrills with 1.4m height restriction for some reason?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Might be a daft question here but now that the trains run forwards, will they be removing those block sections or at least letting them run through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sounds cool. I will certainly give it a try. I know making it go forward may seem slightly disappointing for some, but having learnt from past experience (Backwards Swarm), all I can say is, ''don't knock it till you try it.' On a different but somewhat related note, I guess that means "The worlds first and only Backwards roller coaster in the dark" is no more. Very true, but they've gained the status of the worlds only sky swat now. As for this decision, I'm looking forward to the new X and should prove an interesting experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Might be a daft question here but now that the trains run forwards, will they be removing those block sections or at least letting them run through? Doubt it, as it'd end up reducing the throughput. It doesn't have a brilliant one in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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