Harry.D.C Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 What about the latest innovation from our good old friends who bought us Zodiac - Huss?HUSS KING KONGThe gondola is designed for up to 24 passengers with a maximum height of 12,5 m (41 ft.) and a footprint of 10 m x 11,5 m (33 ft. x 38 ft.). The ride is actuated by a hydraulic system. The passengers will enter the gondola on the floor and then the KING KONG will start to prop up and lift the gondola at the same time. When the figure stands upright he will start to shake the gondola slowly. After a while the gondola will be directly in front of the head of our KING KONG and our special effects starts with sound, mist and shining eyes.If you ask me, it seems a logical option, (even though I hate the idea of this ride) because it comes readily themed for Calypso Quay, has a relatively small footprint, and is suitable for younger thrill seekers.Advantages:Small footprintSomething for the younger visitorsUnique'Heavily' Themed, ready for Calypso QuayLooks the partDisadvantages:Tragically low throughput - just 480 pphLooks pretty cool. It would add something that Thorpe Park needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subculturehero Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 '...our special effects starts with sound, mist and shining eyes.'That'd last about three weeks at Thorpe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 '...our special effects starts with sound, mist and shining eyes.'That'd last about three weeks at Thorpe...Not even that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Having the King Kong ride, was an idea I had last year, but people on TPM who know more than I do, said that it doesn't relate to Calypso Quay at all and it would not be suitable. I think that it would be a suitable ride at Chessington because it's innovative and will provide a very unique experience unlike that of the other rides that CWoA currently have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 That king kong ride looks dreadfully boring.I looked up a video and it was 2 minutes of little shakes and turning. not even a big jolt.big no no from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subculturehero Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I don't think it's really meant to be a big thrill ride, more a ride for younger guests from the look of it. I'm still thinking there could surely only ever be one of them in the world before it starts to look like other parks are copying each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamAusten Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I would love for Thorpe to fill in lots more land, for more big, iconic rollercoasters.Personally (I KNOW it won't happen), I would like it to turn into Six Flags Thorpe, and have rides like Scream, Riddler's Revenge, Batman: The Ride, El Toro, etc.I will just have to keep dreaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 It would mean saying goodbye to theming altogether if it turned into a Six Flags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I was over listening a conversation at the park today between a staff member in SAW and another family and the worker claimed to know that he knew what would be going on in the park for the next 6 years and what the next 2 coasters will be, is this true or was he just lieing?also he said that every 2 or 3 years they are allowed to build a big coaster?I just want to know if he was lieing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yeah he was lying, managers are hardly going to give out information to ride staff that they don't need to know, and probably hasn't even been decided at all yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Well that would depend on what he so-called thinks the park are building. E.g...If he said that Thorpe were going to build another launch coaster, I'd say BS.Park employees might know some info because they work there and people inc. managers would tell them or if would be passed from person to person. They might be told some info if it affects them directly. However, the staff can't tell/discuss with anyone who doesn't work with them because they have to sigh a NDA. If the staff member said what the plans are, he/she could lose their job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 SO many ideas are tossed around, I can assure you at this point, most people on park won't have a clue, but would have heard the talk and of course, read the fan forums.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 ok thanks, I thought so, he didn't actually say what the rides would be, he just said that he knew what they would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 That convo you overheard was definately a lie. For a start, they probably haven't decided on what type of coaster it'll be.Thorpe have gotta get a flyer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thorpe have gotta get a flyer though.Completly 100% agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thorpe have gotta get a flyer though.I disagree. A flyer, while it can be forceful (especially pretzel loops I've heard), it doesn't (in my opinion) suit Thorpe's target market. Plus, considering AT already have a flyer and there are so many other choices available, do we really want Thorpe to be coping AT to become a mini-AT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Could get a Stand Up or Floorless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Yes, they'd be good options. However, another B&M ride would surely mean less theming (I know we had Inferno, but still, it would mean less theming?), which I think has proved a definite hit with SAW!I'd be happy with a woodie for 2012 (with some good theming of course), then we can bring in another B&M for 2015/6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I would love to see a dueling woodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 That would be awesome! I've only ridden one duelling woodie (Grand National) and it was easily the best woodie I've been on. Very thrilling too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I can see a dueling woodie fitting in with Amity Cove... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 A duelling woodie would be nice - I rode Gwazi and it was amazing. It could be something unique to Thorpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 And also theme it to a horse racing ground?Just imagineThe Amity Cove Derby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I think it would never come back to Thorpe in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I like the idea of a stand up coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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