Mark9 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Jesus Christ, how or why would anyone want to compare a dark ride to an entire new area? They are completely different projects with completely different aims. Not taking anything away from this as I'm sure it'll be fab, but to try and compare this to WC16 is, wrote frankly, ludicrous. Because we need to make digs at Thorpe at every opportunity no matter how unrelated it may be. TPJames, yeah, MachoMachine and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Jesus Christ, how or why would anyone want to compare a dark ride to an entire new area? They are completely different projects with completely different aims. Not taking anything away from this as I'm sure it'll be fab, but to try and compare this to WC16 is, wrote frankly, ludicrous. Just comparing at the standard of 2016 additions at Paultons compared with Thorpe. A better comparison would have been Angry Birds Land actually as that was a new area - coloured paint and vinyl stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 .____________________. Duuuuddeeee stahhhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Stealth has a nicer track than Valhalla so it is a better ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Stealth has a nicer track than Valhalla so it is a better ride. Valhalla doesn't have a track Surely the theming quality can be compared despite what the attractions are? Also I wasn't limiting it to just WC12 as comparison. holtjammy16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Valhalla doesn't have a track Surely the theming quality can be compared despite what the attractions are? Also I wasn't limiting it to just WC12 as comparison. Let's compare this to Swarm at this stage in 2011 then: (Image from TTP) Or Black Mamba, two months(!) before it opened: (Photo from TPR) Or even Zufari at this stage in 2012: (Image from theme-parks.org) Or Chessington's 2016 development: .... --- It seems silly to compare completely different projects during their construction, especially on details such as theming, which are left till later on in the process in many places. Comparisons would be much fairer when both areas are open at the very least, though even then, it does feel a bit out of place to do so. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Valhalla doesn't have a track Surely the theming quality can be compared despite what the attractions are? Also I wasn't limiting it to just WC12 as comparison. Were you comparing Paultons to Haunted Mansion in Florida where you can see the ride building behind the facade?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 #ruinthemagic Be interesting to see how good a quality the theming is when finished, it could always end up looking crap after a few weeks or months... It could look fresh in 5 years... We don't know (though I've more faith in the upkeep at Paultons)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 The SFC has been finished (trackwise)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I noticed they opened for feb half term... We wouldn't be seeing a feb half term opening will we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Regardless, paultons new area is really looking great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Good to hear! Still trying to win tickets on their game; held second place for a morning once before being blown out the water.. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Coaster connection has uploaded a new video about the new land. It looks as though the main rollercoaster is complete with the second to begin work soon. Some of the the wing has been done and it looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Really looking forward to seeing the Boomerang go up; genuinely think that could be a little gem of a ride! Loving the advertising signs Paultons have got going too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Really looking forward to seeing the Boomerang go up; genuinely think that could be a little gem of a ride! Loving the advertising signs Paultons have got going too. If ben 10 is anything to go by... it'll be a great ride! Whiteknuckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 The attention to detail and additions here are highly exciting for such a small park. Paul tons seem to be on their way to a winner there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 We put off our trip this year to be able to go next year and ride these, Paultons seem to have the magic touch with theming choice, Dinosaurs are all the rage with kids nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 To be fair, Dinosaurs have always been cool with kids... They're bloody DINOSAURS! pognoi and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Wasn't when I was a kid lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Might be paying a visit there next month, so might try and get some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'd say since the release of Jurassic Park they have been very popular! I'm really excited for this, the theming doesn't look out of this world but it should be really cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I did notice the top speed of the Suspended coaster in the video as 15 MPH. Unless my eyes are playing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Wasn't when I was a kid lol. Dinosaurs were alive when you were a kid weren't they? Kerfuffle, Benin, Ian-S and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I did notice the top speed of the Suspended coaster in the video as 15 MPH. Unless my eyes are playing up. It's 35mph; the font they've used does make it look a bit like a 1 though! Whiteknuckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Ah, cheers Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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