February 26, 20205 yr comment_269011 21 hours ago, cw22 said: Who remembers this image? I agree with this, Galactica was re-themed in 2016, and this image was released I believe in summer 2017, so thorpe potentially had something technological themed in the works at the time seeing what Merlin did with Galactica. That bridge does look like a hyper coaster, and they're still using that blue/tech theme this season. I'm probably over-speculating and over-hyping this all but I'm hoping theres definitely still something bigger in the works. That image was used to signify 'the road to 2020', since 2020 was meant to be the next big investment. The picture is of the Meydan Bridge in Dubai, and was just generic 'futuristic' because it was looking at the future. It had no significance for the rides they were considering, or the themes they were considering. I agree that the Galactica retheme did well for Towers and it might have convinced Merlin to keep that sort of style in mind. With Black Mirror, they've got a solid idea with that tbf
February 26, 20205 yr comment_269013 BREAKING: It feels like a hot minute since Black Mirror was announced, but ya boi @Glitch will be the controller of the #glitch this #springysummmerthing on the Island Like No Other.
February 26, 20205 yr comment_269032 Black Mirror actually sounds pretty cool. I wonder if some of the mirrors were taken from Hocus Pocus 😛 As long as there's no safety exit line on the floor, it should be decent!
February 26, 20205 yr comment_269033 When Legoland and Michigan's Adventure are getting new coasters this year and Thorpe still be getting those bottom of the barrel additions..
February 27, 20205 yr comment_269041 I'm sure enthusiasts the world over will be hitting up Windsor for the.... *checks notes* Mack baby coaster.
February 27, 20205 yr comment_269047 A plus one is a plus one. Count me in! Black Mirror looks alright I suppose.
February 29, 20205 yr comment_269065 And the GP will want to ride it as it is the "World's First" Duplo coaster.
April 1, 20205 yr comment_269527 If we ever get another day at Thorpe, looks like we'll get to see some drones!
May 4, 20205 yr comment_269983 Might be worth starting a 2021 thread soon I reckon 👀 How long before Black Mirror becomes new for 2021 I wonder?
May 5, 20205 yr comment_269989 In the age of social distancing I think it's very unlikely that a free-roaming attraction where people touch walls will open this year. 2021 probably more likely.
May 5, 20205 yr comment_269991 2020 literally feels like an episode of Black Mirror with everything going on. The high likelihood of a Black Mirror attraction being delayed until next year is completely ironic.
May 5, 20205 yr comment_269992 Since most of the rides/themes at Thorpe are apocalyptic and full of destruction, expect some hasty rethemes for 2021. I got this list straight from Park Pixie so she gonna get in BIG trouble. Nemesis InFun - No? The Walking Alive People: The Ride Pleasant: The Ride Swoopy Swoopy Fun Woosh Darren Brown's Empty Rush Hour Train
May 26, 20205 yr comment_270155 On 5/4/2020 at 8:46 PM, MattyMoo said: Might be worth starting a 2021 thread soon I reckon 👀 How long before Black Mirror becomes new for 2021 I wonder? Wonder if the IP will have any say in when the attraction can open. If already commissioned they may expect it to be opened when the park reopens.
May 26, 20205 yr comment_270157 54 minutes ago, MarkC said: Wonder if the IP will have any say in when the attraction can open. If already commissioned they may expect it to be opened when the park reopens. In fairness, I expect that any IP will be understanding of the situation and not expect an attraction to open if it's not safe to do so. It may means some renegotiations are had when it comes to money and that, but that'd all depend on the fine wording of the contract.
May 26, 20205 yr comment_270158 1 hour ago, JoshC. said: In fairness, I expect that any IP will be understanding of the situation and not expect an attraction to open if it's not safe to do so. It may means some renegotiations are had when it comes to money and that, but that'd all depend on the fine wording of the contract. Issue is the attraction wouldn't open as intended, if the attraction has any water / bubble based effects these won't be turned on.
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