August 25, 201510 yr comment_215951 It always felt like it should belong on the Swarm island anyway. The post about it being removed to hold a queue line is an interesting one. Either way, I hope it gets reused, rather than dumped elsewhere, like the Stealh police car did, until it found another awkward home at Storm Surge.
October 18, 20159 yr comment_221232 If they went any slower on Swarm they would be going backwards! Never seen it operated so poorly, stacking for well over a minute usually and staff checking belts look like they are about to fall asleep! Should be as quick as possible. Not like they have a 45 minute queue to clear or anything...
October 18, 20159 yr comment_221234 Unlucky. It was being operated efficiently last Sunday on two trains and that was with virtually no queue.
October 18, 20159 yr comment_221238 If they went any slower on Swarm they would be going backwards! Never seen it operated so poorly, stacking for well over a minute usually and staff checking belts look like they are about to fall asleep! Should be as quick as possible. Not like they have a 45 minute queue to clear or anything... Make sure you go back next week and report to us whether they have improved!
October 18, 20159 yr comment_221243 Make sure you go back next week and report to us whether they have improved!No chance of that, I'm going to a much better park next week!
October 18, 20159 yr comment_221244 No chance of that, I'm going to a much better park next week! Chessington?
October 24, 20159 yr comment_221934 At fright nights last night... love Swarm in the dark... But.... behold... what is this I see? 9pm and an advertised 60 minute queue but not a single soul in said 60 minute queue... With fast track outlets pushing to sell it as it's the "longest queue by far on park"? Surely not. For shame Thorpe, For shame.
November 7, 20159 yr comment_222829 Don't think this has been posted anywhere on here before. Best viewed on YouTube on a smart phone or tablet (other than at the park obviously). Click the link rather than playing on this page. Enjoy.
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227242 Is Swarm going to be all forwards again this year? Thorpe tweeted a picture of two of the chassis' from a train being outside and are replying to tweets with "Swarm is moving forwards in 2016" or similar replies.
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227245 http://www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/29-01-2016/Speculation-Swarm-To-Run-Forwards Speculation at the moment but the signs are all pointing that way!
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227247 I wonder if they'll take the opportunity to install those 'between row' bag holds seen elsewhere, which rotate to protect your belongings while you ride? Would save them a fortune. The Swarms biggest problem is painfully slow one train operation, and that seems to be as a result of the bag room staffing costs
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227249 About bloody time - a shockingly sensible move from Merlin. Swarm Backwards was a poor decision in the first place that screamed desperation on Merlin's part and caused confusion and delays with queues/loading... best rid in my opinion. The Swarm is and always has been a strong enough ride that did not need such a pointless gimmick.
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227250 That is great news if true, we can finally enjoy the back row as it should be again!
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227257 YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! Very happy to 'potentially' hear this news especially having never properly ridden the back rows forwards. Good move by the park.
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227258 I think I am the only person who prefers it backwards. Edit. I have to allegedly clarrify the above - I prefer riding Swarm backwards.
January 29, 20169 yr Author comment_227259 I think I am the only person who prefers it backwards. Edit. I have to allegedly clarrify the above - I prefer riding Swarm backwards. Cheeky plug time by me: http://forum.maniahub.com/blog/10/entry-421-the-swarm-forwards-vs-backwards/ tl;dr - Forwards has better moments than backwards.
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227260 Makes sense that they would change it for this season, after all they have a new headline ride at the park. Good move by Thorpe, I love the back right on the Swarm whilst facing forwards!
January 29, 20169 yr comment_227280 It'll be nice to replicate my first ever ride on the Swarm. I queued 2 and a half hours then went in the back row, all I can remember was that I absolutely loved it.
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