Mark9 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 It would be bad because Rameses is now into its 15th season and is quite past it. It's had a few refurbs but it doesn't perform as well as a new ride and ultimately would not be able to pull in the punters like a brand new flat ride would.It's not about Chessington holding onto one of its apparent best rides (which it isn't), it's about Thorpe looking to the future, not being held back by the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 It would be bad because Rameses is now into its 15th season and is quite past it. It's had a few refurbs but it doesn't perform as well as a new ride and ultimately would not be able to pull in the punters like a brand new flat ride would.It's not about Chessington holding onto one of its apparent best rides (which it isn't), it's about Thorpe looking to the future, not being held back by the past.15th season!:)I didnt realise how old it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 The ride is as old as some of you people on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 The ride is as old as some of you people on the forum It's older then me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdH Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 They need one a bit like ripsaw which could fit in with the saw theme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 They need one a bit like ripsaw which could fit in with the saw theme?Tbh, I don't really think Top Spins really attract people when there are better thrill rides out their that THORPE PARK could better invest in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Tbh, I don't really think Top Spins really attract people when there are better thrill rides out their that THORPE PARK could better invest in.I agree. Really I think Thorpe Park need something that many people haven't seen before, perhaps a flat ride that would be the first of its kind in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Tbh, I don't really think Top Spins really attract people when there are better thrill rides out their that THORPE PARK could better invest in.Huss Jump2.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdH Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Is Samurai the only one of its kind in the country?As that manages queues of over 45 minutes regularly?Also I think JUMP would be a good addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Is Samurai the only one of its kind in the country?As that manages queues of over 45 minutes regularly?Also I think JUMP would be a good addition There are many Top Scans in travelling fairs, but I have no idea if there are any other installations in any UK theme parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdH Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Fair enough. They could get one of those flat rides that is like a rollercoaster than just goes around in an "O" circle shape.I highly doubt they will be able to get anything that unique because frankly the big US parks will try and snap unique rides up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Personally, I would love to see a HUSS Topple Tower installed in Ranger County / Calypso Quay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Is Samurai the only one of its kind in the country?As that manages queues of over 45 minutes regularly?Also I think JUMP would be a good addition There are two other permanent top scans in the country. Beast up north and one in Hastings (I believe). The only reason Samurai is so busy is that it's wedged between two major rollercoasters and will feel the brunt of queues if either of them was to break down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 And it has probably the slowest moving queueline in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 And it has probably the slowest moving queueline in the world.also slammer's queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 And it has probably the slowest moving queueline in the world.In my opinion, it moves quite quickly. Fare enough it's not the quickest in the park, but I wouldn't say it's the slowest either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 In my opinion, it moves quite quickly. Fare enough it's not the quickest in the park, but I wouldn't say it's the slowest either.A few weeks ago it was only going to the 4th row of the cattlepen, and it took 45 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 oh god Samurai is a horrible queue to queue! Takes a ridiculous amount of time to move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 oh god Samurai is a horrible queue to queue! Takes a ridiculous amount of time to move!I suppose it does. But at least it is right next to SAW, so you have something remotely interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 oh god Samurai is a horrible queue to queue! Takes a ridiculous amount of time to move!IMO, Vortex is the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I suppose it does. But at least it is right next to SAW, so you have something remotely interesting to watch.Now that is true. The problem is Saw always seems to brake down whilst I'm in the Samurai queue after a few minutes of watching it. Tbh as long as their despatching the ride right and running it quickly and effiecently I dont mind, its when their understaffed, taking ages and wasting time that pisses me off.Rush I think is the only flat ride queue which seems to move at a decent speed for most the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordcutter6 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nemesis and Rush are quickest I think, but Vortex and Samurai take a long time to start ride and end. Especially if One member of staff there, it takes extra long. Like a girl on Samurai who didn't put people into rows 1-6 UNTIL the ride had finished and everyone was out of their seats, wasted sooo much time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nemesis and Rush are quickest I think, but Vortex and Samurai take a long time to start ride and end. Especially if One member of staff there, it takes extra long. Like a girl on Samurai who didn't put people into rows 1-6 UNTIL the ride had finished and everyone was out of their seats, wasted sooo much time.Rush is definitely an incredibly fast moving queue-line. Last week, the team working on Rush were working incredibly efficiently, which was great to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nemesis and Rush are quickest I think, but Vortex and Samurai take a long time to start ride and end. Especially if One member of staff there, it takes extra long. Like a girl on Samurai who didn't put people into rows 1-6 UNTIL the ride had finished and everyone was out of their seats, wasted sooo much timeYea I also think Nemesis and Rush are the quickest, Rush's que actually moves at a surprisingly fast rate. And on Samurai, the thing I think that wastes/takes up the most time , is opening and closing every pod's restraint's. Vortex I've given up on really and haven't been on in ages as it always has a long, slow moving Que. Also, is it me or does Slammer take an absolute age in between cycle's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Not to mention SAW; that queue line moves rather quick as well.Anyway, back on topic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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