Matt N Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 It would appear as though some sort of construction work has begun on Amity Beach, with diggers now present, indicating that some sort of major redevelopment or facelift could be coming: https://themeparkguide.co.uk/news-page/Thorpe-Park-2025-Beach-Redevelopment-Begins?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2CWtvfuCQDURzVQgibW2baEsyFLXyHir-_pXaA4HebIp8LVd8MwWxGwmE_aem_Um8Q1g2xTQTBRLVmFdmWDA It’s a promising sign if the beach is getting redeveloped in some capacity. I personally feel that it’s currently one of Thorpe Park’s weak spots. I wonder what could be happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Everyone's favourite Thorpe Park fansite will be checking out the latest developments this afternoon It's an interesting one. There's two possible options the way I see it: Option 1 - Beach tart up This is the boring option of the two. But the beach is over 30 years old and a shadow of its former self. It needs something doing to it. A tart up and making it more interesting and worthwhile, maybe a mini water park style area, would be nice. Option 2 - Demolition Get rid of the beach. It's a large space which is wasted. And whilst the park have loads of options to expand the park, and remove some rides, space is still reasonably premium at the park. And I think there's a perfect thing that area can be used for... Event space. Since the Arena was demolished (10 years ago!), the park haven't had a dedicated event space. And that was fine back then, as they didn't need one. But now, with the park's year round events, they could use one. Flattening the beach opens up a huge space for a stage, permanent seats and a more open, relaxed atmosphere. The park gets very crowded at the start of the day, before they open the gates at 10am. Opening up the beach area, maybe with some entertainment on a stage or screen, would help that crush. Throughout the year, they could hold events there. The space would be much better for Oktoberfest and Lucifer's Lair than by Ghost Train. A big Mardi Gras show is better there than in Big Easy Boulevard. During non-event times, they could still have the Ents team perform shows, or use the space like the Victory Plaza area they had where Stitches is (which showed the Euros and Olympics). Having a permanent stage/event space would also take some pressure off the Tech team for having to set up then take down a stage multiple times throughout the season. If the park wanted to keep the beach to some degree (it still has a lot of people enquire about it), they could tart up the smaller side of the beach and retain that. All the pumps, cleaning, etc feed in from the smaller side, so it would be easy to work. Plus a smaller beach is a lot easier to maintain. Obviously for now we're jumping the gun a bit. A digger means very little. They might just be doing the bare minimum maintenance work. But hopefully this is a sign of positive change in that area. Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Could also be used as an upsell vip priority parking. Say £80 a car! Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 20 minutes ago, Glitch said: Could also be used as an upsell vip priority parking. Say £80 a car! Parking IN the theme park would probably be a world's first, so you might be onto something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 Event/general plaza would be my desire. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 A new flat would be cool but I imagine the Slammer site would be the preferred location. Having a permanent events location would be ideal, would be a much better location for things like Oktoberfest to take place. Would be quite happy to see the end of the beach to be honest. Eventually once depth charge has had its day the whole area could be a good spot for a new water ride of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted Sunday at 08:20 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:20 PM A poster has been seen which says 'the final beach party', interested to see what they do with this space! Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinlarr89 Posted yesterday at 03:41 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:41 PM It’s a big space… always thought it would be a good place for an entrance plaza… but when you consider the limited space available you wonder if that is the wisest choice. No way it will be a major investment so close to Hyperia, so will be interesting to see what goes there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted yesterday at 08:04 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 08:04 PM I can't see it being a new flat ride, personally. I think Josh is on the money with permanent events space. Could even be used in conjunction with the Shark cabins for events and such too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinlarr89 Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago A big events space for the events that aren’t put on 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 7 hours ago, Vinlarr89 said: A big events space for the events that aren’t put on 😂 I mean, the park have Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest and Fright Nights. That's about 60-70 days of events throughout the year. In the last couple of years they also had a summer event in Carnival. So they have plenty of events. They've also had the Hyperia show this year. So they could look at having a stage with a show too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago There are definitely enough event days to justify it - also don’t forget the football / Wimbledon things they do as well, all of these things need a space building every time. it’ll also be a good way to enter the park if it’s done nicely - much better than passing over the random beach which is closed for much of the year anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago Definitely - permanently set up big screen (that actually works, cough)... food and beverage units around it for a food hall/food market kinda vibe. Actually get some decent beer and food pop ups in for Oktoberfest and different theme nights at the Cabins - could be a winner. Would also be a good holding area to start the day where people can grab a coffee, breakfast option etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattL28 Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Feel like if it was an event space, it will be a short term thing. If so, will it look the greatest. The lakeside picnic area is nice but does it look the greatest, no? With the removal of the beach, slammer and the picnic area. There will be lots of empty spaces around the park, temporarily awaiting rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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