MikeC Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'm gonna explode soon. *sniggers*I think they should cover the thing and put in proper slides - WWW is really a piece of crap that opens for about 2 days a year, I think it might be a good idea with a walkthrough the middle for park guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I heard from a friend that works at Thorpe that they're planning to build a golf course (like Extraordinary Golf at alton Towers) on the site where Thorpe Farm used to be :- Made accesible by canada creek railwayIf your friend believes that, he'll believe anything. All that time re-routing the railway? The engineers will go mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Neptune's Beach should be replaced by a family ride.... Perhaps ANOTHER runaway mine train, but this time themed to be the Black Mamba of family rides?!? Something like a thundermountain would be great, and provide an excellent area for those with young children to relax, while the thrill seekers of the group head over to lost city and the rest of the park.But I am all for a flyer going on a new island, perhaps, and going over water as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 But I am all for a flyer going on a new island, perhaps, and going over water as well!Any maybe they could call it MANTA! The Flying Ray! No one EVER thought of that idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 AHAHAHAHA!-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Any maybe they could call it MANTA! The Flying Ray! No one EVER thought of that idea! The idea isn't all that stupid, simply because only a the smallest portion of Manta's track actually travels over the water. Having a Flying Coaster built entirely over water (so yes, Thorpe may have to flood Neptune's Kingdom and the area occupied by Depth Charge (after they do the necessary)) would offer great chances of theming interaction. It doesn't have to be a Manta Ray, there's plenty of other sea-creatures, why not a mythical one? Mythical names are very popular atm.If Merlin can prove they can theme a ride better than Tussuads ever could (except Tidal Wave) when they open SAW, I wouldn't be fussed if the announce that they're building a Flying Coaster in the not-too-distant future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Let's be honest with ourselves though, the only reason we're seeing all this money being spent on scenery for Saw is because there's a film company involved.I think a dark ride would do well in Neptune's Kingdom. Well, not in it's current form, maybe in the future it could become slightly edgier? More along the lines of the Lost Continent at IOA- except obviously not as extravagent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRGeorge Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well, not in it's current form, maybe in the future it could become slightly edgier?Good choice of words my son!Anyway I'd like to see a fairly well themed Atlantis style flat ride - perhaps a launch tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Neptune's Kingdom is good the way it is. It is small and family based. It shouldn't be extended an it should stay how it is.If there's going to be an area with family rides that are 'bigger' and a family roller coaster, make a new themed area on the islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 BUMP Neptune's Beach will be closed for the 2011 season on 31 August 2011.We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause, but we are constantly researching and looking to develop our product offering and this closure ensures that we are continuing to develop the Park's overall objective to establish its brand positioning within the very competitive industry, as the nation's Thrill Capital.Found on the Full Ride Listing section of the Thorpe Park website. The end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Interesting find and that wouldn't suprise me if I'm honest the park are aimed at thrill seekers so I can see why they feel such a large young familuy attraction may not be worthy of the space it occupies, that is if they are planning on removing it, I would hope that they are just looking to improve it as I feel it is a missed oppurtunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I reckon you can tell by the use of language that it is the end for Neptunes. Shame really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Neptunes nearly always closes this time anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oh does it...Even with a message about brand competitiveness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Possibly but can anyone vouch for my feelings that they did this a few years ago - the part about saying that they're looking into developing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow, it looked so beautiful, shame if it goesI'm guessing a concrete walkway will replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Developing. Which involves four mighty diggers and numerous dump-trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Swear (like Kevin) that it always shuts after summer...Tbh though, it needs to go as it really doesn't suit the park anymore... But really, I wouldn't like it to be replaced by a ride, but some form of general entrance type thing... Allowing a nice area to sit or sommat...Maybe get a fountain... Fountains would be good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I feel a grass for Thorpe petition coming along, especially if Sunken Gardens are to be scrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Swear (like Kevin) that it always shuts after summer...Tbh though, it needs to go as it really doesn't suit the park anymore... But really, I wouldn't like it to be replaced by a ride, but some form of general entrance type thing... Allowing a nice area to sit or sommat...Maybe get a fountain... Fountains would be good...I also remember it shutting after summer. It's just the language used in my view suggestion some sort of change. Anything but concrete would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Seems like the end is truly coming for the beach. In honesty, I can't remember seeing the smaller side open for anything but the Curse. As others have said, it usually closes just after August anyways so it's not that different in any way. Though, when it is open, it's still quite busy and popular...I hope it goes, gives more space to the area, especially for The Swarm. Extend the grassy area behind it slightly more, add a few benches and a little fountain or feature and there you go. Though, I think I remember the larger side being a location for a flat ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I would like something diffetrent but I do remember plans for a flat ride adjacent to fish on the MTDP that I always thought looked as though it was in the beach area however I didn't expect them to act so soon if it is. Could we be seeing a new flat aswell as the coaster next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Maybe they're getting rid of the beach to widen the path between it and Flying Fish because this was highlighted earlier as a problem in the Swarm topic. My guess is a flat ride for 2013 to replace the beach and to modernise Neptune's Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I stand by what I said a long time ago, Neptunes Beach creates a very odd feeling to entering the park, by chucking a flat ride at the entrance you immediately feel swamped by rides and not going on any kind of journey into the park.I'd personally hate to be greeted by a ride immediately. Lost City works because its slightly to the side of the Dome but by having ou come out those doors and a giant flat ride greets you. euch, hate the idea of it. I really wouldn't be surprised if we lost Neptunes Beach though, I'm surprised its lasted this long at all frankly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.man Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I hope Depth Charge stays it always has long queues and I love the look of the giant submarine on the top of the structure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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