Ian-S Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 LOL no, they were/are a lot more in debt than that. As someone else said, it's a good start, but the banks don't have infinite patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/exclusive-man-learning-difficulties-falls-seat-85ft-lightwater-valley-ride-apparent-safety-system-failure/ A somewhat concerning story for LWV. If the article is accurate, then the staff reaction to this is particularly awful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTBA Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Here's a closer look at the restraints for the ride, as for the coments for the staff, seems a bit one sided to me. I mean what more can you do other then call for an ambulance, kiss it better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Staff reaction to any incident is important, at the bare minimum you must show concern to the customer and do anything you can assist... Should've been straight down to the first aid point and await paramedics if required after initial assessment, with lots of free drink and food whilst waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Certainly a concerning one. It's a miracle the guy didn't fall to his death (and kill others). Hopefully the park will get over this as this sounds a very serious and worrying incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Visited LWV again recently and it reminded me how much I love The Ultimate. It's so brilliantly flawed in its design; the way it uses three lift chains to get round the corner after lift 2 is hilarious, as is using camelbacks as a brake run, and whoever thought up the idea to send those huge trains around ground-level turns directly after an 100 foot drop is a mad genius. A ride of two halves, the pops of airtime in the front half of the train are fantastic during the first half, and the sheer insanity of the second half is one of my favourite moments of any coaster. It's brutal and my knees are still recovering, but that's why I rate it so highly. Fantastic coaster, and a prime example of something we'll never see built again. Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 We'll never see something like Ultimate built again because parks tend to build things properly these days... It's so bad it's actually good sums up the Ultimate, as on paper it should be an utter pile of crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Ultimate may have it’s ups and downs, but without it, Lightwater would not be the park it is and would probably go bankrupt in a couple of years without a major investment or owners with noticeable financial stability. Shame the park has seen little in terms of recent investment, but who knows what the new owners can bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 Child seemingly thrown off the Twister coaster today, from the pic I've seen it could well be midway through the circuit which either leads to restraint failure or height issues... Not good news for anyone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 This is not very good news at all. Let’s just hope the child is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonablehippo Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 They've stated the child's injuries are not thought to be life threatening, so thank god for that at least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Numerous sources say the boy is now in critical condition. Not good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Over a year on and Lightwater Valley are getting prosecuted for the incident: https://attractioncentral.co.uk/2020/05/27/lightwater-valley-to-be-prosecuted-after-7-year-old-was-ejected-from-rollercoaster/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Not good on any accords but not surprising either. Given the imminent fine will likely be in the six (maybe even seven) figure amount, I can see the park going bankrupt anyday now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Matt Creek said: Not good on any accords but not surprising either. Given the imminent fine will likely be in the six (maybe even seven) figure amount, I can see the park going bankrupt anyday now. You'd think so however Livingstone Leisure Limited who own the park made a gross profit of over 7 million last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Just now, MarkC said: You'd think so however Livingstone Leisure Limited who own the park made a gross profit of over 7 million last year. That is true, however the park have also removed a noticeable amount of attractions including the shopping area in the park. When I visited last June, the park was remarkably quiet despite some school groups. Ride staff even pleaded us to re-ride at the end of the day it was that deserted. Even if they are owned by a “bigger” organisation, I’m still pessimistic for the park’s survival especially given current situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Lightwater Valley will be reopening on the 18th July, with all details found on their website. A number of attractions will remain closed which includes Apollo, play areas, Raptor and The Ultimate. Raptor is understandable given it is indoors with distancing being more difficult, however having the Ultimate closed as well will no doubt put a lot of people off visiting and is literally the only standout attraction at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 It's put me off going that's for sure. No point visiting at all if I'm not going to be battered. A worry really since the park gets low numbers before putting off a number of visitors by not having the major draw open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I don't get their decision to keep Ultimate closed frankly, unless there's a further reason behind it. I had been considering a visit later in the year as a result of Covid, but it's difficult to justify with those closed rides. Lightwater certainly feels like one of those 'damned either way' parks. Stay closed much longer and the lack of income quite easily could have meant they'd be calling in the administrators. Open up and they're still going to struggle anyways. Opening up as they are and it makes you wonder if there is actually much point in opening at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I wonder if the queue line for ultimate is an issue or if its more technical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 7 hours ago, RobF said: I wonder if the queue line for ultimate is an issue or if its more technical I don’t remember the queue being a major problem when I visited, but that’s not to say it’s easy. With the right tape and placements, it should be manageable. If the Ultimate isn’t reopening with the park, my only reasons for seeing this are: Not being able to reach minimum operating capacity due to social distancing Insufficient funds to maintain and/or operate the attraction If the latter is why this is closed this is very concerning for the park and could mark the indefinite beginning of the end for Lightwater. However one could question the downward spiral has been hitting for years, with numerous ride removals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Matt Creek said: I don’t remember the queue being a major problem when I visited, but that’s not to say it’s easy. With the right tape and placements, it should be manageable. If the Ultimate isn’t reopening with the park, my only reasons for seeing this are: Not being able to reach minimum operating capacity due to social distancing Insufficient funds to maintain and/or operate the attraction If the latter is why this is closed this is very concerning for the park and could mark the indefinite beginning of the end for Lightwater. However one could question the downward spiral has been hitting for years, with numerous ride removals! Its a very compact cattle pen filling the area beside the station if I remember right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 Sad news coming from Lightwater Valley. The following rides have been removed from the park's website and therefore look to be permanently closed/removed; Raptor Attack Eagle's Claw Rapids Black Pearl Apollo The Ultimate's page hasn't been updated since being marked as closed for 2020, so who knows what'll happen with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 I've been contemplating a visit to Lightwater this year, but honestly it's harder to justify it with those closures. The uncertainty over Ultimate is also somewhat worrying, though I guess the fact it hasn't been removed from the website yet is something to cling to. A shame, but not wholly surprising if we're being honest. One can only hope they still have a market and enough visitation to keep them going in the short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 30, 2021 Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 A very sad time indeed. I remember my first (and only) visit to the park in June 2019, which was ok for what is was. The park was very quiet aside a few school groups and they were struggling with numbers. Raptor was an underrated gem not just for the park but the U.K. park industry. It’s amazing how a few simple animatronics, theming and surroundings can make for something special. The Ultimate’s days are likely numbered and who’s to say that will soon follow? I think the park’s days may be numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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