holtjammy16 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 On 8/23/2010 at 5:31 PM, 'MiniShinny said: I remeber when I used to get the excited feeling listening to the "twinkly" music as I crossed over the bridge. Just don't get that feeling since I visit regularly. I can't really describe the feeling, but I'm sure most of you have experienced this.I know what you mean, I get it at the end of the harry potter trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I remember Tidal Waves old restaints, they really hurt when you headbutted them. I was small enough to go on and smack my head. It really hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 All I can remember from past at Thorpe park was first ride on Colossus epic moment loggers leap when mate got hit in nose by guys head in front of him on drop .! And the ride like a haunted house style thing can rember what was called vaguely rember was near the kfc area but all changed ? And the dome bit at the end of the bridge Still loving the park now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 So what was happening ten years ago?A new logo was introduced.Zodiac, the borrowed Enterprise wheel from a local fair, opened in the Lost City. Plagued with downtime it was up and down more then something that goes up and down a lot.Detonator also opened on the site where Wicked Witches Haunt had been. Unlike Zodiac it was open however it did suffer a little bit of frequent downtime.,Vortex represents one of Thorpe Park's biggest failings as the ride failed to appear in March when the park reopened for the 2001 season. The only thing at the Vortex site was some dirt and a digger. The ride would finally appear in May and would open mid way through June. The park didn't help itself by advertising all three rides as open from the start of the season and the park appeared on Watchdog twice that year.And finally a little known ride was advertised as and would in my opinion the biggest factor in Thorpe's uprising from struggling childrens park to a theme park force.Thanks to Total Thorpe Park for the piccy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I used to love this advert when I was 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDJ Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Spot the Lost City theming mbizzle and electricBlll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hellooooo Zodiac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Quick question - does anyone remember the crazy golf course they had? I'm fairly sure it was at Thorpe but we are talking about 20 yrs ago so my memory could be playing tricks on me?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yes it used to be where Rush is now and closed around 2003 for when eclipse/quantum were built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I believe there have been two mini/ crazy golf courses at the park, one during the 80s and then Jungle Zone Family Golf that opened in 1994. I think it was built where there used to be some slides coming down the side of the Dome and now Rush and Quantum stand in this area. It was a great little Jungle themed crazy golf course with lots of bamboo and Zebra print painted areas. I think it closed after the 2000 season. electricBlll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 My fav thorpe park ad is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8FG7OLJCTk dominoes and Mer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Lol I've seen that outtake! That's a LOT of sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 On 4/22/2011 at 4:47 PM, 'Mer9 said: Lol I've seen that outtake! That's a LOT of sick!Indeed, I really feel for the people behind him :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 These days they would have used that for the real advert, what with the new brand image and everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 This ad used to scare me, not sure why dominoes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hahaha at the Colossus outtake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Ewwww that is With that amount of puke I'm surprised he didnt choke on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 On 4/22/2011 at 4:42 PM, 'Phill Pritchard said: I believe there have been two mini/ crazy golf courses at the park, one during the 80s and then Jungle Zone Family Golf that opened in 1994. I think it was built where there used to be some slides coming down the side of the Dome and now Rush and Quantum stand in this area. It was a great little Jungle themed crazy golf course with lots of bamboo and Zebra print painted areas. I think it closed after the 2000 season.YES!! I really thought I had imagined it - and I remember the slides coming down the side of the Dome. Think I played on the golf in 1990/91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I LOVED the music played when walking through the entrance of the park! The first time I remember going to park was 2001 when I was 7, and hearing the music when entering the park always took me back to when I went there as a child. But now they play chart music so whenever I go I don't get the same feeling I used to - the park is beginning to feel like a different place completely, but that doesn't stop me loving it any less GOOSEANIMATICS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom222 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 6/5/2008 at 11:11 AM, 'Marc said: Park map has been totally redesigned and is free again.. Any more?if you visit the park alot you don't use the map so what difference does it make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 On 8/15/2011 at 4:00 PM, 'Thorpe Park 1979 said: if you visit the park alot you don't use the map so what difference does it make.That post was made three years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thought I'd drag this up, for those who aren't sure.. On 8/21/2011 at 9:04 PM, 'Rollercoaster said: I'm sorry but what is the "Sunken Gardens"?An area beside where the original Fish was, connected from Model World. The last big green area to go, for Stealth. Althopugh part was kept and is still there, under Stealth's launch track, where The Swarm boards have since gone up.. SteveJ, Tom, Phill Pritchard and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks! The whole place was completely unrecognisable when the big change happened. It was like a whole area of Thorpe Park that I knew quite well simply no longer existed. Now I know whereabouts the old attractions used to be in comparison to Stealth.It was a lovely little area; it made the park feel much less compact, especially with the Farm still open. There was a lot to explore. GOOSEANIMATICS and Phill Pritchard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Looking again at Neilfever's photos above I was thinking how much nicer Thorpe Park used to look when there were more grassy areas and gardens:The whole Model World & Sunken Garden area, the relaxing flower beds & immaculate gardens that formed the outdoor section of The Magic Mill and Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels, the grassy hill that was flattened to make way for the X:\ No Way Out pyramid just to name a few.Whilst I obviously understand why each of these areas have changed over time, I do think the park could do with a few more 'green' areas just to break up all the concrete. I will not hold my breath though. :)Also thanks for posting those photos Neil, it is great to be able to compare the area, I have often wondered where the various sections of Stealth are now in comparison to the old Model World & classic Flying Fish area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 On 9/15/2011 at 10:32 AM, 'Phill Pritchard said: Looking again at Neilfever's photos above I was thinking how much nicer Thorpe Park used to look when there were more grassy areas and gardens:One of my favourite quotes of the year was "If I wanted grass and trees I'd go to a garden centre"That being said, every park I've ever been to as large grassy areas and trees. Thorpe is the exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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