December 22, 20168 yr comment_246166 Christmas trees... does this mean that winter openings are happening?
January 24, 20178 yr comment_247046 Closed season updates courtesy of Theme Park Guide Tidal Wave is undergoing some major work it's lift, with the evacuation/inspection steps being replaced completely. The cobra of Colossus is also under scaffolding. Probably just general maintenance. And yes, Old Town is getting a couple of (needed) kids rides (from the old ride section at Weymouth Sea Life). The boat ride has already been installed and replaced Zeke's Shack I believe. The other drop ride hasn't been installed yet but foundations are apparently getting built near the old Noodle place. And Rumba seems to be receiving a fair bit of attention too. They could be returning the ride to make it completely different from its existing carnation. Or probably just giving the attraction some extensive maintenance.
January 24, 20178 yr comment_247051 Good to see Rumba getting some attention, it definitely needs refreshing.
January 24, 20178 yr comment_247054 Yes it's good that Rumba Rapids is finally getting some attention. Last year it was a bit of a joke (though still remains one of my favourites). In its current state they may well have just called it Rapids Ride 1 because there wasn't much going on at all throughout the ride.
January 24, 20178 yr comment_247055 I have to agree, it's been left in the dark recently, at the very least I hope to see a proper theme to the ride in terms of throughout the journey of the ride
January 24, 20178 yr comment_247059 Would it be a bit too much to ask for them to make the exit bridge a bit wider?
January 25, 20178 yr comment_247067 Yeah I found it can be a bit annoying if you're trying to buy an on ride photo with other people trying to get past to exit. Speaking of on ride photos, before last year, I hadn't been to Thorpe Park since 2001 you could buy them on Depth Charge. How long has this been unavailable?
January 25, 20178 yr Author comment_247068 Depth Charge photos stopped being sold around 2011/2 I believe.
January 25, 20178 yr comment_247069 They are definitely sorting out some foundations in Old Town as those rows of triangular shaped long wire things (called continuous wire chairs) that you can see below the boat are used in concrete slabs. I only know this as it's my job haha.
January 25, 20178 yr comment_247075 If the kids rides are just plonked down as if temporary attractions I will not be best pleased. Park appearance is vital in customer satisfaction when visiting theme parks. So if these rides could be integrated into the area well - whether that just be foliage or a scenery piece - then it could really bring the appeal up for kids. I'm still waiting for Thorpe Park to add cohesion to their dictionary.
February 19, 20178 yr comment_247596 https://www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/19-02-2017/February+2017+Update small update from today !
February 19, 20178 yr comment_247601 Was just thinking, if the 2 new kids rides will be permanent attractions, where the hell will all of the queues ect. Go at fright nights the area was already cramped with 2 queue lines, with the addition. Of 2 more rides and queues the park really are going to struggle with space also I am very glad rumba has been given some attention, although I think they shouldn't of removed any theming and just painted them up. I really hope the soundtrack is the same as I love it. Also, there are 4 effects I can think of which haven't worked in years, if all of these are fixed the ride could actually get you moderately wet. effect 1: I've only ever seen it on once, but just as you leave the loading bay there is a water cannon which squirts down the whole first straight section of the ride which got us soaked. effect 2: before you enter the tunnel water used to fall right down the center which never failed to soak us, haven't seen this one work since 2012 effect 3: the 3 sprinklers before the lift hill at the end, I always remember the time there was a boat jam but they were still on and riders were completely drenched effect 4: I'm not too sure if this has ever worked but the shower where your photo is taken always seems as if it should do something but never does and to my knowledge never had, someone let me know if it ever did work.
February 20, 20178 yr comment_247610 Rumba rapids has been in a dire state for years now, after riding Kali river rapids I never want to go on rumba again, its just dreadful! I can't believe there actually removing what little theming the ride had. I can only hope there doing something what with cutting the trees to actually improve the ride but being under Merlins control I won't hold out much hope.
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247634 By the looks of where the rockin tug is going and the fence going up on the train station, the blair witch entrance wouldn't be there anymore anyway! And with Platforms queue in Loggers space I don't see a big issue arising!
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247637 7 hours ago, Mitchada04 said: And with Platforms queue in Loggers space I don't see a big issue arising! Not possible, Loggers is open for 2017 m8.
February 21, 20178 yr Author comment_247638 1 minute ago, MattyMoo said: Not possible, Loggers is open for 2017 m8. Doesn't matter - Loggers closes when it's dark, so the queue can still be used for a Fright Nights attraction. As for a queue for Blair Witch with a ride around that location, I don't see why they can't just close the Tug ride early in the day and use the queue for the maze - they did it with Fungle Safari and Asylum.
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247643 8 Hours for THORPE https://www.thorpepark.com/blog/8-hours-for-thorpe
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247646 Hilarious stuff, this is evidently going to be the trend going forward. Many thanks to Thorpe for making sure that their park is clean and tidy for the new season
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247648 10 hours ago, MattyMoo said: Not possible, Loggers is open for 2017 m8. Dream on
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247649 Nice article, it gives an interesting insight without being too in-your-face.
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247651 I don't want to sound gullible, but is loggers actually open?!?!
February 21, 20178 yr comment_247652 Yes.. Loggers is 100% opening.. And Alton are getting a Aquatrax next year..
February 22, 20178 yr comment_247657 11 hours ago, JoshuaA said: Yes.. Loggers is 100% opening.. And Alton are getting a Aquatrax next year.. Got ya! Lol
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