X

[Tom G]

1.2m unaccompanied, 1m accompanied. It says on the park map!

[Topsyturvy15]

The new height restriction sounds great. To be honest there is more risk of falling out of a log flume than getting hurt on a small coaster so I can't see it being a problem. Hopefully it will add a new experience to smaller riders and will add something to the park that X couldn't in the past.

[JoshC.]

I heard from a member of staff today that X should open "at the end of March or beginning of April". He also said that Ministry of Sound are involved with X, and it includes a £30,000 light show.

(This was heard by a staff member who worked on Swarm, so a different ride area to X I think, so take that for what you will. )

[Kerfuffle]

When does X reopen anyway?

[JoshC.]

Well, according to Theme Park Collective's FB page, it opens at 12 today!

[NikhilSharma]

It's opened today..yay

[J.S217]

I need to go on this

plus what song is being played

[TPJames]

It's opened today..yay

Great, I better get down to thorpe soon I have a feeling X is gonna be something...brilliant.

[Mitchada04]

Glad it has opened just in time for the busy period. Will have to pop down Tuesday and give it a go before I read/hear too many spoilers

[pluk]

Open an hour and still no review? Come on people, I'm waiting!

From TPM facebook

[TPJames]

'Apparently' X has hit an 80 minute queue due to it opening this afternoon. This means that all the other rides and rollercoasters currently have queue times under 30 minutes(Colossus was at 120mins earlier in the day). Please correct me if I am wrong- I got the info off ride hopper.

[Benin]

Surely that's something not too surprising if Thorpe is reasonably busy...

Especially with a lower height restriction now, X is going to be pretty busy throughout the year...

[J.S217]

so basically the only chance I will get on this will be after Easter then

[TPGG]

Which will be a better day to go to Thorpe Park - Sunday or Monday?

[J.S217]

I would say Sunday

[Benin]

So apparently the light show is nice, but not much has actually changed...

Why are people getting so hyped up for this change? Just out of interest when all that was promised were forward facing trains and lights?

[Kerfuffle]

I'm going to Thorpe tomorrow, so MY review will start rolling in...eventually

[TPGG]

Nice thanks

[Mad Coaster Man]

Just rode this today. It's far better than expected. There is a large central column of lights that are synced to the music, as well as various lasers and other lighting effects. The second hill seems better towards and the ride is far better than it used to be. Also on the exit the "Thorpe Park Power Supply" has been plastered over. Overall I'd give it an 8/10 over my original 6/10.

[J.S217]

wicked how long did you queue

[TPGG]

Reckon a Tuesday or Wednesday would be best to go to avoid Easter weekend?

[Coaster]

Just rode this today. It's far better than expected. There is a large central column of lights that are synced to the music, as well as various lasers and other lighting effects. The second hill seems better towards and the ride is far better than it used to be. Also on the exit the "Thorpe Park Power Supply" has been plastered over. Overall I'd give it an 8/10 over my original 6/10.

So what is the music being played?

And a shame to hear that another part of the park's history has been hidden

[Ricky]

The music isn't recognisable by shazam, but it's an up beat trance mix.

[Fred]

Nooooo the thorpe power supplyyyy!!

Expect more powercuts in the future then, muppets.

[Mad Coaster Man]

wicked how long did you queue

I queued just under one hour. And yes the music sounds like generic club music.