April 5, 200916 yr comment_51343 The Teacups are far superior to Vortex. Way more intense if you're in the right cup, and you don't have to queue as long either!Hence Boretex?
April 5, 200916 yr comment_51345 Vortex or Storm in a tea cup lets think Vortex much better then Storm In a tea cup. Agreed Absolutly love vortex and I just think that storm in a tea cup is naff compared to this ride
April 5, 200916 yr comment_51347 I honestly think storm in a tea cup is more fun.I'm still recovering from a ride with Beth, James & Skunky. Most instense Teacup Ride ive ever had. Probably the most intense ride I had that day.
April 5, 200916 yr comment_51350 I'm still recovering from a ride with Beth, James & Skunky. Most instense Teacup Ride ive ever had. Probably the most intense ride I had that day.I think people who havn't experienced Storm in a Teacup underestimate the ride quite a lot as "another teacup ride". But Storm is something different .
April 5, 200916 yr comment_51352 I don't know why people have such bad experiances of Vortex, I always get alot of airtime on it and I never get bored of it.
April 5, 200916 yr comment_51354 I don't know why people have such bad experiances of Vortex, I always get alot of airtime on it and I never get bored of it.It's a good ride, don't get me wrong. But compared to Rush? No competition imo.
April 5, 200916 yr comment_51367 I think people who havn't experienced Storm in a Teacup underestimate the ride quite a lot as "another teacup ride". But Storm is something different .I actually have to agree. If you get the cup spinning fast enough, you can really feel the force!
April 6, 200916 yr comment_51406 I think people who havn't experienced Storm in a Teacup underestimate the ride quite a lot as "another teacup ride". But Storm is something different .Well not really. I've had some astounding rides on Storm, but there is only about two cups that are actually decent, the rest are stiff as anything and barely move. No, if you want to guarantee a decent ride, Maurauders Mayhem at Alton is the better ride with effects and a soundtrack and all the cups spin a hell of a lot.As for Vortex, it's a decent ride and I'll never understand the hate that people have for it these days.
April 11, 200916 yr comment_51937 I didnt manage to get on this the other day maybe because the queue was 45 minutes each time which is a shame because I would have liked to had my first ride of the year on it on my first day
April 11, 200916 yr comment_51939 This is always my first ride of the day, every time. I am always a bit nervous on the first ride of the day on it as everyone has just had there breakfast and well spinning rides don't settle the stomach
April 11, 200916 yr comment_51964 Lol I wouldnt be I would be screaming for more and more go's whilst everyone is over at saw
July 7, 200916 yr comment_62554 Does anyone remember the old Vortex announcements, you know the one where the voice had a personality."Vortex is a very fast ride so please remain seated, hold on tight at all times.... prepare for a scare"A piece of my teenagehood died when they removed her awesomeness.
July 7, 200916 yr comment_62601 I cant remember half the announcements from vortex, my mind goes blank if they change them and I jsut replace them I only one I know is slammers old one.
July 11, 200916 yr comment_63049 I went on this for the 1st time on thursday and I kind of enjoyed it but I got a bit bored after a while. for me it feels just like I'm on quantum but I still think it's an awsome ride
August 16, 200916 yr Author comment_66444 Vortex is the only ride in the park that I actually find terrifying. I always think I am going to go over the top. And it's just the fact you go so high. (It isn't actually that high but it feels it when your on it). I looove it though. such an adrenalin rush
August 16, 200916 yr comment_66450 When I go to Thorpe on Wednesday, I must go on Vortex. I haven't for so many trips now but I find the que moves so slowly and it's pot luck as to whether you get a great ride on it. Still I must
August 16, 200916 yr comment_66457 Every trip I have made this year, I have found that the Vortex queue goes down to around 5/10 mins around 3pm. This might be something to look out for.
August 30, 200916 yr comment_68299 Every trip I have made this year, I have found that the Vortex queue goes down to around 5/10 mins around 3pm. This might be something to look out for.Yep, I noticed that yesterday, we queued 10mins overall.
January 10, 201015 yr comment_79850 how high does this go? (and how high does rush go as well?) www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk will be able to answer all questions based on Ride Info & Statistics.
January 13, 201015 yr comment_80214 The highest point for the highest swinging set of seats is 64.3 feet. It does go over this from time to time however, and can even be blown over by the wind. This causes an emergency stop, resulting in the ride's power cutting out and it taking about 5 minutes to stop.
February 20, 201015 yr comment_83597 LEAVE MY EX BABY ALONE!! :DI've had a fast teacup but I still prefer Vortex...I mean there is only so long you can experience turbo teacups before getting bored and having a painful neck from the force! I mean at first it is like "Whoaa!" and all forceful but I always get used to it quickly and then get bored :DIf you get top seat on Vortex, you get airtime and if it's my first ride it makes my stomach go over :PIt's also the most reliable ride in the park (not an official stat or anything but it's obvious). It behaves itself.
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