MikeC Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I put a guess at 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 We already have a Tidal Wave topic, please search before hand, like it says in the damn guidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Rush Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 We already have a Tidal Wave topic, please search before hand, like it says in the damn guidelines.I was tempted to say the same thing when a new member started a thread for rumba rapids.:Pbut who am I to complain at them, I'm not an admin.does anyone have a good guess then, of when the sponsor will end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 As far as I was aware, Original Source are a division of Imperial Leather, and all the Imperial Leather contracts are ending on the same date across all 3 parks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Imperial Leather and Original Source are both made by PZ Cussons. There may be more that belong to Cussons, but I dunno.I'm like Original Source, I'm packed with natural stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltonThorpe Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Does anyone remember when the oil tanker thing used to catch fire when the wave came?? Why doesn't that happen anymore? Also why does the wave NOT hit the SPLASHZONE?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I can answer part of that question. 2 reasons why wave may not make splash zone, weight of boat,(number of riders) and wind direction/strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Kid Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 ^^ I'm sure the gas pipe was removed when Stealth was put in. So no more fire.Anybody remember this lovely effect??When was the last time that sign lived?Is there a reason why its off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 ^^ I'm sure the gas pipe was removed when Stealth was put in. So no more fire.Anybody remember this lovely effect??When was the last time that sign lived?Is there a reason why its off?Open day 2004. Hasn't been on since. I feel so sad, I miss the days when it was just a number LED board.oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Okay I understand the Gas tank no longer working seeing as it has no pipes and gas prices are astronomical, but surely this not being on is just pure laziness. If the bulbs have blown, how bloody long does it take them to change a light bulb?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Perhaps this is an issue for Guest Services! Let's inform them of this.Has the A in Wave never worked? Does anyone remember when the oil tanker thing used to catch fire when the wave came?? Why doesn't that happen anymore? Also why does the wave NOT hit the SPLASHZONE?? Whiteknuckle correctly answered you question, but also to add, the wave does hit the Splash Zone, I've seen it hit right on target. This is on a day with no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think the lights were flashing rather than solid on, so it must have just been flashed off when the photo was taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 They were flashing lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Kid Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Tidals sign did something like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Ooft I like that! Would be cool to see it back. Thanks for clearing that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barley142007 Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I think the whole "amity" tidal wave theme is awsome - however ever since stealth has been there THORPE PARK have taken the effects out like the fire from the ball. They should put it back in to increase customer experience. tidal wave is awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Rumours are floating about that the Original Source sponsorship will soon be removed from the ride. Does anyone know if this is definately happening?As for the shower gel, well Tidal Rave may have inspired me to buy it, but if the sponsorship does end, I'll still keep using it - it's good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Rumours are floating about that the Original Source sponsorship will soon be removed from the ride. Does anyone know if this is definately happening?As for the shower gel, well Tidal Rave may have inspired me to buy it, but if the sponsorship does end, I'll still keep using it - it's good stuff!To be honest, I never really liked the Original Souce sponsership. I thought the sponsership logos and objects added around the ride detracted from its original themeing, and made the ride and area seem less like a new england fishing village. I think the ride was far better when it didn't have any sponserships, and just the theming alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 As for the shower gel, well Tidal Rave may have inspired me to buy it, but if the sponsorship does end, I'll still keep using it - it's good stuff!How much did they pay you to say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limecrusha1 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I never knew you could get so wet on a ride, of course untill I went on tidal wave!!!I adore the theming on this ride too very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 How much did they pay you to say that?Original Source is good stuff, I use it sometimes but not specifically because its from a ride :)And its not really a rumour that the sponsership will be removed... it was only for a few years anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 How much did they pay you to say that?Say what, Tidal Rave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 http://www.thorpeparkguide.com/parktour/am.../tidalwave2.jpgI love finding early photos like this, when the ride was so clean and sparkly - and the effects were working. Is that sky real? It looks awfully blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob230 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 When I last went to Thorpe Park (May 10th) the section after the lift and the chute didn't have the water running which made it look really ugly.Does anyone know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 When I last went to Thorpe Park (May 10th) the section after the lift and the chute didn't have the water running which made it look really ugly.Does anyone know why?If you're talking about the U-bend at the top, then that part of the ride doesn't require water to operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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