Linkin Park Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 On 10/29/2012 at 4:31 PM, 'Stokesyboy said: Also heard this rumor from a decent source!Didn't you tell us Asylum was being moved to Alton Towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 To be fair The Sanctuary is basically Alton Towers' twist on The Asylum so I would say it did happen kind of, but was just lost in translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 If it's a twist, it's an incredibly huge twist! There's barely anything you can compare, apart from the people are a bit loony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 So X should Become part of the Ministry Of Joy Ride line up that would fit x so much but please keep the trains backwards it really confuses me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 On 11/2/2012 at 1:00 PM, 'jackstevens217 said: So X should Become part of the Ministry Of Joy Ride line up that would fit x so much but please keep the trains backwards it really confuses me It appears to have left you very confused. What does the Ministry of Joy (200 miles away) have to do with either Thorpe or X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 It would fit in If it goes with the strobe lights which it looked like it would with the new techno music , but the confusion (for me), is when you go on the ride when you think you are going to drop one way you drop the other I love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I think someone's got confused with 'The Ministry of Joy' and 'The Ministry of Sound'... Ryan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 On 11/2/2012 at 2:01 PM, 'JoshC. said: I think someone's got confused with 'The Ministry of Joy' and 'The Ministry of Sound'... Haha this is basically a spot on comparison between Alton and Thorpe rides, themeing, and audience. Fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Went on X twice yesterday (don't ask me why...its terrible ) and there was a smoke machine on in the queue, giving the area quite a good eerie haze actually, and the mannequin in the queue was making a noise and flashing also, which I haven't noticed before. walking through it though, it is in dire need of repair/refurbishment in many places, and the cars are just appauling, I could see them being replaced even if they still face backwards, but just newer lap bars etc... As its pretty much certain there's no major ride additions for 2013, id say that a retheme could be possible. BigBobJones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 The trains remind me of those a fairground ghost train may have. Good for there age but if a re theme is in the works, a new train design may be necessary. Having said that, I have no idea how much a set of them would cost to construct. I mean it can't be that much, it is only a Vekoma. As I have said from the start, a retheme really could do wonders to the ride. Okay it may never be amazing but I think they could get it to a point where people come off feeling satisfied. I would personally love to see the pyramid itself repainted/new colour scheme but am dubious this would ever happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 On 11/2/2012 at 7:03 PM, 'LG95 said: I would personally love to see the pyramid itself repainted/new colour scheme but am dubious this would ever happen. I'm sure there's more chance of them getting rid of the pyramid completely over repainting it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 They can't change the trains! Surely they're now the only things left with the 90s thorpe logo on them? Doc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderItAll Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 If they change the trains, maybe they could sell them to people like us, I could make quite a cool chair out of one of them carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 to be honest I am feeling embarrassed it was just a idea but yes I do wish the trains will stay backwards and a re theme would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wouldn't be surprised if they did get the new Roller Skater trains on it (or sommat similar)... Which are pretty damn ace btw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Spinning cars!!! Now that would work well all the twists and turns on X. But again it's only fantasising Whiteknuckle, BigBobJones, pluk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 TP doesn't have a spinning coaster so this could work and with the cars spinning, it will turn it into more of a thrill ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I do like the idea but I'd say some pretty large modifications would need to be made in order for spinning cars to be added; probably too much for it to be even be worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 In reality, if we are going to get a re-theme it'll be a bit of paint, new filters on lights, new music etc. it isn't going to be anything special. We won't get spinning cars etc- the way way we all speculated we would get rotating 'pods' on Sub-Terra, it just isn't going to happen. I honestly don't this rumour is true and without verified sources I'm surprised some of you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom222 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think it should be re-themed so it fits in with lost city. The pyramid could be an eyptian pyramid and the ride could be a curse or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 On 11/5/2012 at 6:49 AM, 'Chaz said: I honestly don't think this rumour is true and without verified sources I'm surprised some of you do. I'm not starting a rumor, just think spinning cars would be great (Have they done in the dark spinning before?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 On 11/5/2012 at 12:19 AM, 'BigBobJones said: TP doesn't have a spinning coaster so this could work and with the cars spinning, it will turn it into more of a thrill ride On 11/5/2012 at 9:00 AM, 'Thorpe Park 1979 said: I think it should be re-themed so it fits in with lost city. The pyramid could be an eyptian pyramid and the ride could be a curse or something like that. and now we've dug even deeper into the everlasting yearly discussion about what we think thorpe park will do with x no way out when deep down we should know whatever happens will not be so drastic, if at all.. gif necisary c1hrisin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 On 11/5/2012 at 9:00 AM, 'Thorpe Park 1979 said: I think it should be re-themed so it fits in with lost city. Agreed. Its current theme doesn't belong anywhere in the park, it's just sat on its own being random. A total retheme to fit into an area, say Lost City, is really what it needs. Ideally the building needs a total refurb as it is in an awful state, the walls for example are battered and vandalised, and often the damage is covered up by duct tape, which is then painted over. Sounds hideous but it's what I witnessed back in 08 as an employee! Whether these were just "Quick fixes" until closed season I don't know, but either way it's bad that it can be damaged so easily. I can't think of any solutions to this other than rebuilding the pyramid (which we can highly doubt will happen), I'm hardly a DIY or building expert But I bet if the building had a clear and exciting theme, people would be less likely to become so bored as to vandalise it. Especially if the rumours about lowering the height restriction are true; it should be exciting inside for the younger guests while they queue. Of course, that's all very lovely to think about...reality is, theming wise, we'll probably just get a lick of paint on the inside walls and another new soundtrack I would really love it if Thorpe did something special with this though. It's a perfect opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 do Vekoma even have a spinning Coaster in there production line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thorpe, theme their ride to an old themed area? Nah, won't happen, they don't even believe Lost City exists anymore... And spinning coasters in the dark have been done, the relatively awful Caligstro at Rainbow Magicland and the rather fab Crush's Coaster at Walt Disney Studios are two examples... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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