holtjammy16 Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 This is one of the only rides in the park that I'm not too sure if I want to go on. I know that Samurai would make me sick but I'm not sure if this would or not. I'll probably give it a try as I have read some very positive reviews of this one. Yeah, this ride isn't every sickening atall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Williams Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks for the info. I'll ride it in a couple of weeks if the ques are reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 It depends really, its a hell of a different ride between getting top swing, which I find very intense and one of the more forceful rides on park, compared to bottom swing which is unfortunately pretty tame and dull imo. I wouldnt say its anything like Samurai, its not a particularly sickly sensation either top or bottom swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 This is one of the only rides in the park that I'm not too sure if I want to go on. I know that Samurai would make me sick but I'm not sure if this would or not. I'll probably give it a try as I have read some very positive reviews of this one. Don't worry too much, it looks worse than it is, trust me! Give it a try. :PI find it's more intense if I go on it first, so if you do give it a go, maybe do some other intense rides first. And don't eat or drink before going on this! Or you WILL feel sick! I drank a can of Relentless before this once, and I could feel it sloshing around in my stomach! Eurgh not good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I would rather go on Rush than Vortex as I think it is a better overall ride experience. (But that is just me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I agree! Can't wait to go on Rush again! Far more exhilirating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappomatic Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Vortex is now looking much smarter. Much of the ride has been repainted, and the faded pink restraints are now blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I had the worst Vortex ride today.Okay so the restraints are a very sexy colour. But that doesnt mean you take out all the music! I could hear every creak as the ride was operating. Scared me a tad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjunkie Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I had the worst Vortex ride today.Okay so the restraints are a very sexy colour. But that doesnt mean you take out all the music! I could hear every creak as the ride was operating. Scared me a tad.No music at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 No! Maybe the music isn't working at the moment? I remember Fright Nights in 08 it was a bit dodgy, as in you had to press the button loads of times until the music started playing.Maybe it's now gone completely?Because the mic was working fine, so it's not the whole PA system, just something to do with the audio link or the buttons I guess.Or, it may have just been the operator, sometimes they're like that, they don't bother with the music, no idea why cos it's not really much effort pushing some extra buttons, it makes it more fun! But I doubt this was the case, seeing as the day before was music-less as well apparently.Hopefully it'll be fixed soon, it was pretty dull tbh and yes, you could even hear it squeaking! Sounded like a squeaky swing in a playground! Needs some oil ^_^But the paint job is lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie27 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ah, thats a shame if the music's gone. I find that the most entertaining part of the ride . Vortex does look sexy with it's new colour scheme though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I swear Vortex doesn't have a new colour scheme, only the restraints have been painted a different colour and the claw has been re-painted but with the same colour. The rest of it is still dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 The floor has been re-painted/jet-washed too, but it's not something that will stay looking so clean as it's...well, a floor! Appreciate it while you can people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeby-vuit Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Is it just me, or does Vortex swing higher this year...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Is it just me, or does Vortex swing higher this year...?It's you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.m.k Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I just wanted to know if anyone else has noticed the legend Michael.On my last two visits I have noticed him working on Vortex in his very unique way Was just wondering if anyone knew him, if he's part of TPM or even if anyone else notices his antics while loading the ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I know someone called Michael who has worked at the park for a few years (and also at Chessie), I worked with him when I was there. Yes, he is a legend! :oWhat was he doing on Vortex (that was unique)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I just wanted to know if anyone else has noticed the legend Michael.On my last two visits I have noticed him working on Vortex in his very unique way Was just wondering if anyone knew him, if he's part of TPM or even if anyone else notices his antics while loading the ride Was he telling everyone to scream?And you need to be a bit more specific, since there's at least 2 Michaels that work in that area that I know and have worked with... So more details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 That can only be Micheal from Chessington that was on Fury last year. Unique is definitly a word I would use to describe his dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.m.k Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Haha He's a slight built lad, was wearing his aviator sunglasses this weekend and shouting at everyone to scream He's been working on Vortex the last two times I have visited and to match his unique personality has a unique way of checking the bars then dramatically falling to the floor after Great stuff, me and the lads had a photo taken with him on the last ride of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 That can only be Micheal from Chessington that was on Fury last year. Unique is definitly a word I would use to describe his dedication.Did he used to be in Area 1?I remember one guy getting everyone to shout it when I visited ages ago but this was on Bubbleworks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Haha He's a slight built lad, was wearing his aviator sunglasses this weekend and shouting at everyone to scream He's been working on Vortex the last two times I have visited and to match his unique personality has a unique way of checking the bars then dramatically falling to the floor after Great stuff, me and the lads had a photo taken with him on the last ride of the day.Yep, that's Michael... Old Area 1 and 2 person at Chessie...He's having fun working at Thorpe this year... Spoke to him t'other day in fact... I need to see him working there sometime soon just to be reminded of the good days of Chessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Is this the old michael I also worked with? With his arms in the air stuff on buccaneer? Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Is this the old michael I also worked with? With his arms in the air stuff on buccaneer? Legend.The best ride host ever, EVERYBODY SCREAAAAAAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 The best ride host ever, EVERYBODY SCREAAAAAAM!Nah, it's all about getting the entire Bubbleworks inside queue doing a mexican wave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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