May 30, 20241 yr Author comment_318316 From my understanding, this isn't related to the current closure of the ride. Despite it not being planned, the park are taking the opportunity to continue working on the area where possible.
May 30, 20241 yr comment_318317 15 hours ago, Inferno said: I don’t know about that - she apologised several times in that video. After watching a minute and a half of them patting themselves on the back for how well opening day went it made any apology feel insincere. As @Mark9 said, rubbing noses in those of us who weren't able to attend on the day. The sole focus of the video should've been regarding the 2 week closure with no mention of anything else.
May 30, 20241 yr comment_318318 3 hours ago, JoshC. said: From my understanding, this isn't related to the current closure of the ride. Despite it not being planned, the park are taking the opportunity to continue working on the area where possible. Apparently it's an air compressor
May 30, 20241 yr comment_318320 SAW is planned to be closed on Monday and Tuesday, wonder if this is for Hyperia access?
May 30, 20241 yr comment_318323 5 hours ago, Cal said: SAW is planned to be closed on Monday and Tuesday, wonder if this is for Hyperia access? That would certainly make sense. I see the Hyperia shop is now open. I get it, make money but it's giving me DBGT PTSD.
May 30, 20241 yr comment_318328 15 hours ago, Benin said: After watching a minute and a half of them patting themselves on the back for how well opening day went it made any apology feel insincere. As @Mark9 said, rubbing noses in those of us who weren't able to attend on the day. The sole focus of the video should've been regarding the 2 week closure with no mention of anything else. TBF I think they can do both? I’ve seen a few American enthusiasts praising Thorpe for their transparency and regular updates on Hyperia’s closure, which is ironic when you see people on Twitter demanding more information. Thorpes ride availability page has been updated to state Saw will be closed on the 3rd and 4th May (but really it’s June!), I think it’s safe to assume that will be related to Hyperia. Trains have also been spotted filled with test dummy’s too so fingers crossed if all goes to plan the 8th is the day depending on how much testing Mack will want to do.
June 1, 20241 yr comment_318347 Then theres me whos planned a date for the 7th and is a non movable trip well either I get one of 2 situations Hyperia closed and a very quiet park or Hyperia open without notice and a very quiet park Still a win win
June 3, 20241 yr comment_318365 On 6/1/2024 at 11:48 PM, 1729 said: Then theres me whos planned a date for the 7th and is a non movable trip well either I get one of 2 situations Hyperia closed and a very quiet park or Hyperia open without notice and a very quiet park Still a win win Yep, very true - I'm hoping Saturday 8th is a worst case scenario so they are managing expectations - I'm due to visit on Tuesday 11th so would be good if it does open at least a few days before then so I can see what kinda queues to expect!
June 3, 20241 yr comment_318366 They aren't messing about! Park isn't even open and the crane is up already!
June 3, 20241 yr comment_318368 Good to see! Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly the next couple days and they can get it testing and open asap!
June 4, 20241 yr comment_318380 At thorpe park now, seems like they might be taking the sprocket out or something. Might be completely wrong.
June 4, 20241 yr comment_318382 hey diddle diddle, the track and the griddle, the ride jumped over the lake, the little vlog laughed to see such sport, and the chain ran away with the guard
June 4, 20241 yr comment_318383 SAW remains closed tomorrow, ride availability page has been updated. Those chancing it for Saturday will be getting nervy...
June 4, 20241 yr Author comment_318384 1 hour ago, MattyMoo said: SAW remains closed tomorrow, ride availability page has been updated. Those chancing it for Saturday will be getting nervy... As will those hoping to ride next Tuesday, ey Matty?
June 4, 20241 yr comment_318385 43 minutes ago, JoshC. said: As will those hoping to ride next Tuesday, ey Matty? Just cos you're an influenza M8 and have been on it already and had your golden moment....
June 5, 20241 yr comment_318393 I’m hoping Hyperia reopens on Saturday, and by my own visit on 10th June. From what I’ve seen, I think it could go either way at the moment… but I do think that a Saturday reopening is still very possible. They’ve got one last day with the crane today, which would in theory leave two days to test the ride before Saturday. Given that the ride was tested comprehensively before it opened, I think this should probably be enough. I’m currently taking the view that “no news is good news”… given that Thorpe Park have not pushed the 8th June date back yet, I’m inclined to believe that all is hopefully going to plan so far. Thorpe Park will surely want the ride open as soon as possible. I can’t imagine they’d be hanging about unnecessarily given that this is their big “new for 2024” draw.
June 5, 20241 yr comment_318396 Indeed. I would anticipate that if Saturday is off the table, they would update tonight ideally, tomorrow at the latest. Not that I'm searching Hyperia on X on the daily (spoiler: I am), here's the latest: Someone else on Twi...X has spotted that the train has water dummies loaded on it already....
June 5, 20241 yr comment_318397 The fact that Saw was only added to the ride availability page late yesterday to be closed today may suggest they could be a bit behind schedule, I guess it'll all depend on how they get on today. Fingers crossed!
June 5, 20241 yr comment_318402 Saw being added to the unavailable list for tomorrow soon I would imagine, unless it's quicker to get the parts in than it is get them out! EDIT: I might have spoken too soon - both the lifting clamps/struts have now come back down from the lift hill so maybe we are in luck.... fingers & wings crossed.
June 6, 20241 yr comment_318441 It's gonna be the 11th innit. At least I'll get to experience opening day v2.0 haha. I guess that notice would imply that they need to get X amount of testing done and that won't be possible in less than 2 days...
June 6, 20241 yr comment_318442 Such a shame. But good to see that SAW is now back open which means the crane is no longer required, and testing will start soon. Can’t be long now!
June 6, 20241 yr comment_318443 If it does re-open on the 11th, do I get a certificate plz, thanks xox
June 6, 20241 yr comment_318444 Oh dear… I’m not optimistic about Monday, I must admit. They haven’t said anything beyond it simply not opening on Saturday, so they could just be being cautious about the days immediately following Saturday, but the suggestion that they’re going to announce a reopening date suggests that it might not be any time soon. It’s probably best now if I go with the expectation that it won’t be open and be pleasantly surprised if it is… I must admit, I think they’ve shot themselves in the foot by continually announcing these arbitrary dates that they can’t meet. It just sets people up for disappointment.
June 6, 20241 yr comment_318445 9 minutes ago, Matt N said: I must admit, I think they’ve shot themselves in the foot by continually announcing these arbitrary dates that they can’t meet. It just sets people up for disappointment. Do agree with this. Although it’s been great they’ve kept everyone updated, and they never specifically said it’ll open, it’s definitely set that expectation with the dates which will disappoint a lot of people.
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