May 2, 201015 yr comment_90866 I quite like the pool looking filthy in that pic. Makes it more tidal wave authentic.It may look more tidal wave-y but remember that thats the water that lands on you and soaks your clothes your hair and the water that you can accidentaly swallow
May 2, 201015 yr comment_90869 Yeah I know No, I do prefer it clean, but just didn't think it looked too bad dirty.
May 2, 201015 yr comment_90870 I remember seeing the water like that, and it did make me feel sick at times. If the park wanted to make it feel THAT real, they may as well have made the buildings truely unsafe as well.
July 18, 201015 yr comment_95016 Anyone noticed the entrance sign has been fixed fully and the tidal sign part worked?
July 19, 201015 yr comment_95169 VE of WAVE is blown by the looks of things. The rest works.I noticed it to, but dont fray the day before the W wasn't working and the rest was.
July 19, 201015 yr comment_95200 As sad as it sounds, it makes it a better effect. Makes the area feel more ruined and unreliable and such. Trust Thorpe to make an effect that is just as effective, if not more, when it doesn't work!
July 22, 201015 yr comment_95337 When they painted the doctor pepper splash zone, was it painted more to the left?I was just wondering as the splash never seems to hit that spot
July 22, 201015 yr comment_95340 I think that was the same with the Original Source splash zone too, it is not in the right place and too far left. Though I guess the water changes direction depending on the weather and weight of people in the boat.As for the Dr Pepper theming, I am glad it is (mostly) in good taste. The signs fit the theming such as a damaged "Dr Pepper bathroom fittings, Amity Cove" sign on the wrecked bathroom. It fits the theming and mostly fits in which is something that Original Source didn't do and therefore looked out of place.What I don't like is that sign at the top that tries to make a last-second joke. It has lots of small words on a warning sign that you are supposed to try and read before going over the drop, panicking becuase you don'y have time to read it all. It just doesn't really work and looks weird. Glad to see Tidal Wave looking quite nice, too. Apart from the vandalised toilet and huge puddle under the leaking patch. Those flashing lights on the entrance sign are great to have working, even if they are just a little detail. Hopefully (hopefully) they might make an attempt to fix the water tower next year or possibly (just possibly) rebuild the gas ball's equipment.
July 23, 201015 yr comment_95393 I think that was the same with the Original Source splash zone too, it is not in the right place and too far left. Though I guess the water changes direction depending on the weather and weight of people in the boat.As for the Dr Pepper theming, I am glad it is (mostly) in good taste. The signs fit the theming such as a damaged "Dr Pepper bathroom fittings, Amity Cove" sign on the wrecked bathroom. It fits the theming and mostly fits in which is something that Original Source didn't do and therefore looked out of place.What I don't like is that sign at the top that tries to make a last-second joke. It has lots of small words on a warning sign that you are supposed to try and read before going over the drop, panicking becuase you don'y have time to read it all. It just doesn't really work and looks weird. Glad to see Tidal Wave looking quite nice, too. Apart from the vandalised toilet and huge puddle under the leaking patch. Those flashing lights on the entrance sign are great to have working, even if they are just a little detail. Hopefully (hopefully) they might make an attempt to fix the water tower next year or possibly (just possibly) rebuild the gas ball's equipment. The Gas ball wont be coming back, the costs involved are just too great to justify, its not just the flame equipment that needs stripping and overhauling but the pipes that feed the gas have corroded through thanks to the chlorinated water, The water tower however, is a more likely option.
July 27, 201015 yr comment_95542 When they painted the doctor pepper splash zone, was it painted more to the left?I was just wondering as the splash never seems to hit that spot Ill give you a grand if you get the splash zone in the place where it hits 100%. Wont happen. Never EVER will. Thats like asking a giraffe to eat the moon. Seriously tke into accoutn that weight/weather/water level and what not have a huge impact on how big the wave is and where the wave lands.
August 10, 201015 yr comment_96275 I dont really like Tidal Wave with the Sponser (even though I do like Dr.Pepper ) I think it ruins the point of the ride.
August 10, 201015 yr comment_96279 It ruins the point of the ride? The point of the ride is to thrill / soak people. Sponsor or no sponsor, the ride will always do that.
August 10, 201015 yr comment_96282 Yes it is to thrill and in this case soak people but sometimes it cant do that because of the theme, some people say Bubbleworks cannot be fun because of the theme. I feel the same about all themes.
August 10, 201015 yr comment_96284 But...It's just a few signs added? The usual theme is still all there.
August 10, 201015 yr comment_96305 I agree it is not a big deal just a few dr pepper logos, in fact there is less sponsorship themeing/logos than when Original Source sponsored it the last few years.
August 18, 201015 yr comment_96656 The queue is no longer busy when the water reaches the splash zone if it does that people will just wait there rather than wait 2 hours I feel plus all it is is one hill which you can just wait at the splash zone for!
August 18, 201015 yr comment_96678 VE of WAVE is blown by the looks of things. The rest works.Here is an excellent example of why Thorpe should just downright ignore its most loyal fans. After years of being off they have finally fixed the Tidal Wave sign fully. And exactly how many posts have been made congratulating them for getting it going again?Two.
August 18, 201015 yr comment_96682 Why is my post an example? It was positive, showing it working. It looks awesome. Though now 3 letter have blown...
August 18, 201015 yr comment_96689 The Gas ball wont be coming back, the costs involved are just too great to justify, its not just the flame equipment that needs stripping and overhauling but the pipes that feed the gas have corroded through thanks to the chlorinated water, The water tower however, is a more likely option.I wish they could install the the electric pilons/wires so they make an electric spark now and then to make it look like its only just been knocked down!
August 18, 201015 yr comment_96709 Why is my post an example? It was positive, showing it working. It looks awesome. Though now 3 letter have blown...Because you posted a picture of it, you and Ricky are the ones who noticed it.
August 19, 201015 yr comment_96742 Ohhhh. Ok sorry, I think I just got the wrong end of the stick then
August 19, 201015 yr comment_96807 Well I am extremely sorry for not doing my duty as a theme park enthusiast as you have pointed out.Thorpe Park, thank you for fixing your sign.There.
August 20, 201015 yr comment_96839 Well I am extremely sorry for not doing my duty as a theme park enthusiast as you have pointed out.Thorpe Park, thank you for fixing your sign.There.*sighs*People for years have been moaning about ride reliability and the effects at Thorpe not working. Reliability is 100% better and effects that have long been off are finally fixed and no one notices or bothers to comment.
August 20, 201015 yr comment_96862 Being more of a Chessington fanboy, I myself didn't realise the Tidal Wave sign lit up. It looks like a great feature and I think its good Thorpe Park are starting to think more about little things like fixing signs, which help the overall upkeep of the park and keep guests happy. Keep it up! On a side note, how many boats does Tidal Wave actually have? Is it two or three?
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