Paul Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I agree!I also enjoy X:\ No Way Out. It is a very good ride but I don't think it is worth waiting over 30 minutes for in my opinion.I agree with that as well! It's a great time filler, but not something I would queue for, over other attractions if longer than 10/15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Anyone remember these effects?clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I never ever saw them in use, so now my wondering as to why the heck they installed those, is now over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 they should get it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Never seen before.However, I definately agree with you Ricky that they should return to X:\ No Way Out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Oh my god , never ever had any clue that those effects were there, I wonder if there still installed, if so they should definitely be fixed! :PGreat find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 That would look good back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 that would make x no way out area look awesome if they had that and some red lights at frightnights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Ive never seen that before!That would be great if they got them back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I think I remember seeing them back in 2005 when they had that mist on ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I think I remember seeing them back in 2005 when they had that mist on ride.There used to be mist on the ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 There used to be mist on the ride? Yep, when you stopped mist used to come down from above, next time you go on, when you stop look up, you may still be able to see the little pipes that sprayed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Yep, when you stopped mist used to come down from above, next time you go on, when you stop look up, you may still be able to see the little pipes that sprayed it.I remember getting the breeze by the fans above, but I don't even think you get that now.It is a shame that the mist for X is not in operation. (Same for the outside of the X building too).Just little things like that can improve the ride!!I think I vagely remember watching a video in X? :PThis was years ago though when I was younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I think I vagely remember watching a video in X? :PThis was years ago though when I was younger.Yeah that was there FN 2007 and FN 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 There was a new video there last year or the year before all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Williams Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have a pretty strange story about X. Nearly four years ago I was at the park with a friend of mine and we were making our way over to X. She told me that she had been on X once or twice before but had never noticed that there was actually a ride inside the pyramid. Apparantly every time that she had lined up for X in the past she never found the roller coaster and never even knew it existed. She thought That No Way Out was just walking through a dark corridor. I thought this was pretty funny as it means she either turned back both times (I think she said she had been on it twice) or she went out a fire exit or something. She wouldn't even believe me when I told her that there was a ride in the pyramid at first lol.Anyway, I like the ride but It's nothing special. However, I really enjoy the experience of the que line and the post-ride corridor. I like the ride too but I much prefere the dream-like, surreal atmosphere that you experience whilst in the building. I try to get on X every time I visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 As much as I love X, I can only imagine how much better it was in the past. These days your lucky just to have the lighting on the breaks work... Its such a shame as the ride could be so much more with fans and steam. I must admit I do love the ride though, I love how the train stops and then reverses a little on the break runs, its crazy... Which is the idea As Keith said up the page, just the little things could improve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 It annoys me ride after ride how much X:/ is just being wasted run in it's current state. The concept is fantastic and different to anything else in the park, and with a great deal of work on theming the ride could be so much unbelievably better. Riding it at the moment just irritates me that the theming is pretty much non-existant. Such a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 But theres only so much you can do with a coaster thats meant to be in total darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 How is it wasted?The ride is awesome, regardless of wether it has no effects, no guest interaction; it's a pretty cool coaster. It's slightly forceful without a proper lapbar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 It is wasted because of all the potential atmospheric blah blah not being used! The idea of an abandoned warehouse where a supercomputer has gone mad would not only appeal to Thorpe Park's audience but be a good, immersive ride. But, no, all they thought of putting on those blocks were some 'effects' that don't work. What about lighting effects such as strobes and pulsing lights, music, better sound effects and some actual theming? Why not make the indoor queueline part of the ride as a dark, immersive walkthrough with all the sensory effects in there?A lot of potential - it is a huge building, too - but none is being used to satisfaction (especially for the general public). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 It is wasted because of all the potential atmospheric blah blah not being used! The idea of an abandoned warehouse where a supercomputer has gone mad would not only appeal to Thorpe Park's audience but be a good, immersive ride. But, no, all they thought of putting on those blocks were some 'effects' that don't work. What about lighting effects such as strobes and pulsing lights, music, better sound effects and some actual theming? Why not make the indoor queueline part of the ride as a dark, immersive walkthrough with all the sensory effects in there?A lot of potential - it is a huge building, too - but none is being used to satisfaction (especially for the general public).Or knock it down and make use of the triangular shape and build a rollercoaster/dark ride in an ancient pyramid to match the theming of Colossus (ancient temple/ruins)Just an idea, Merlin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 It is wasted because of all the potential atmospheric blah blah not being used! The idea of an abandoned warehouse where a supercomputer has gone mad would not only appeal to Thorpe Park's audience but be a good, immersive ride. But, no, all they thought of putting on those blocks were some 'effects' that don't work. What about lighting effects such as strobes and pulsing lights, music, better sound effects and some actual theming? Why not make the indoor queueline part of the ride as a dark, immersive walkthrough with all the sensory effects in there?A lot of potential - it is a huge building, too - but none is being used to satisfaction (especially for the general public).Correct me if I'm wrong but the queue did use to go inside through various themed corridors, much longer than it is now but they had to change this due to fire hazards. At least this is what I was told by a friend who rode it a long time back. I do agree that the effects not working is a let down but it is still a fun roller coaster without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 You are right, there was a longer queueline which was probably themed. It involved a revolving tunnel and a simulator lift, apparently. This section was not removed but re-routed so that it could be used for Freak Show 3D and then Hellgate.It could add a lot to the ride if they used it as part of the indoor walkthrough on X No Way Out. All that is left is that small bit with the robot figure behind glass and I think there are a few air blasters around that area, before it goes into a queueline... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Does anyone have a picture/drawing/description of the layout of this ride? I cant remember it exactly but I want to make a recreation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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