July 25, 20169 yr comment_238931 Noticed the single rider sign has gone from Vortex now, however they were still taking single riders yesterday.
August 28, 20169 yr comment_240629 I haven't noticed any judder either, And it definately seems to be reaching its full height. Authough the cycle could do with being a tad longer..
August 28, 20169 yr comment_240634 I say the opposite, for me it has had more of a judder then last season and doesn't normally reach its highest point.
August 29, 20169 yr comment_240665 Dammit, Now I want to go to thorpe park to see if Vortex judders or not. I've never noticed it in the last 3 times ive been this season.
August 29, 20169 yr comment_240669 27 minutes ago, AstroSquish said: Dammit, Now I want to go to thorpe park to see if Vortex judders or not. I've never noticed it in the last 3 times ive been this season. I would just wait until fright nites when Thorpe have sorted their reliability out.
August 1, 20178 yr comment_251347 Vortex has been closed in pre-caution after a similar ride by KMG in California broke apart mid-cycle killing 1 and injuring 7. At first, I thought that perhaps the cause was the floor rising during the ride and the arm striking the floor but apparently it had just come apart by itself. This would be more shocking if it was indeed not a malfunction but a lack maintenance and poor state inspection standards. Either way, Thorpe are not taking any chances with these disasters lately which is reassuring to see.
August 1, 20178 yr comment_251351 58 minutes ago, Stuntman707 said: Vortex has been closed in pre-caution after a similar ride by KMG in California broke apart mid-cycle killing 1 and injuring 7. At first, I thought that perhaps the cause was the floor rising during the ride and the arm striking the floor but apparently it had just come apart by itself. This would be more shocking if it was indeed not a malfunction but a lack maintenance and poor state inspection standards. Either way, Thorpe are not taking any chances with these disasters lately which is reassuring to see. Vortex has been open the last 4 days
August 2, 20178 yr comment_251362 Yes, I believe it only closed last Thursday but has since reopened after receiving endorsement from KMG and the HSE. Thankfully it's not an affected model but several others remain shut around the UK.
November 22, 20177 yr comment_254163 If memory serves me correctly, Vortex hasn't received this extensive maintenance checks in quite a while (if at all!)... At the very least, I can't remember ever noticing Vortex standing lower down before whenever I've passed the park. Presumably an extra check following the incident in America this year. Still always nice to see behind the scenes in any case..
November 22, 20177 yr comment_254164 I'd probably agree the same that it'll be additional checks/maintenance following the tragic Ohio incident. It's still reassuring though to see the park carry out extensive maintenance like this to ensure rides run safely.
November 22, 20177 yr comment_254166 I *think* it was the 2008/9 closed season vortex was totally dismantled and maybe even sent to KMG over closed season (of course starting panic all round it have been removed!) interesting to see see it from this angle though!!
May 28, 20187 yr comment_258302 Does anyone know what’s been up with vortex? Been shut at least a month now, can’t remember if it’s even opened this year? And I’ve been the last 3 weekends in a row and haven’t seen any work done, doesn’t even look like any obvious parts are missing... just looks like another slammer/loggers now ?
May 28, 20187 yr comment_258303 It’s definitely been open this year - it’s probably safe to assume it’s just awaiting a part which may not be so obvious.
June 4, 20187 yr comment_258410 Noticed earlier that Vortex has now been removed from the queue times info in the Thorpe Park app. If that’s anything to go by, it’s definitely looking like a long term closure still.
June 4, 20187 yr comment_258411 Also has a "please note: Vortex is currently closed" message on its ride page on the TP Website. Something TP rarely do. https://www.thorpepark.com/rides/vortex Haha - Look at the tab at top of page when you open the link > it calls the ride "Vortext"
June 5, 20187 yr comment_258415 20 hours ago, Mattgwise said: Haha - Look at the tab at top of page when you open the link > it calls the ride "Vortext" No offence but I'm quite certain that enthusiasts on this site pointing and laughing at simple spelling errors or indeed typos is nothing new...
June 9, 20187 yr comment_258443 hey. I've been watching this topic as a guest. I really hope that what ever's wrong with vortex isn't longterm. A. I want to get a ride on it this season (and if it stays closed, I won't be able to) B. I never got to ride bubbleworks on it's final day of operation, and if this is closed forever, I've missed my chance with Vortex as well. and C. how can I call myself EmilyLovesVortex, if vortex is going to be removed?. I'll have to change it to... EmilyLovedVortex, or something referring to vortex anyway. lol. I'll continue to watch this thread as a guest, I doubt I'll log in much to post- just interested in what happens with this ride
June 14, 20187 yr comment_258584 so has anyone heard anything? it's been a week since I posted to this thread. yeah, okay, perhaps I'm obsessive, but I'm after news of it. not even the wikipedia page has any info on it- I think it's safe to say it's going, which, given the fact it's lasted what.. I want to say 17 years (I'm using the asumption Vortex was installed in the lost city in 2001), though saying that, am I thinking of quantum?
June 14, 20187 yr comment_258585 Vortex did indeed open in 2001. There's been no news either way about Vortex. It's currently just listed as unavailable / closed, but there's no indication that it's leaving either. Usually in these situations (where a ride is closed for a long period of time with no obvious work happening to it), the park are waiting on behind the scenes stuff (like a new part, for example) to come in. I'd be very surprised if it doesn't return at some point.
June 14, 20187 yr comment_258586 Apparently Vortex has The Swarms wind sensor as The Swarms old wind sensor broke and to keep a major ride running they swapped sensors which meant vortex was running without one which explains why at the start of the 2018 season during windy days the gondula was getting carried very high and shutting down regulary, this may not be true but this is what ive heard from staff and other enthusiasts and they could be waiting on a new wind sensor for Vortex!.
June 15, 20187 yr comment_258588 I just highly doubt they'll remove it, its an afterburner after all, shouldn't be too hard to get parts for it if they're needed anyway
June 15, 20187 yr comment_258592 hi, thanks for the reply! so Vortex did open in 2001!. I may be blonde but I do know at least something. lol.... do keep me updated on the situation with vortex. maybe you're right. maybe they are just waiting for a part from KMG
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