June 2, 201411 yr comment_184615 The backwards queue was open when I last visited (Saturday), and they were also giving tickets to use for the back rows as well. I do think though they should just have one queue for forward and back as it would work much better for queue experience and throughput, also considering that there were a few back rows going through empty on my visit due to dispatching workings.
June 2, 201411 yr comment_184616 The backwards queue was open when I last visited (Saturday), and they were also giving tickets to use for the back rows as well. I do think though they should just have one queue for forward and back as it would work much better for queue experience and throughput, also considering that there were a few back rows going through empty on my visit due to dispatching workings. Wow I didnt even know they still had tickets go give out. Ive been 5 times this year and haven't seen them in use once.
June 2, 201411 yr comment_184619 Ticket? they haven't used tickets in about a year. People misuse the queue all the time. It seems to be pick the shortest queue out of the 2 and choose in the station. What can you expect when there is no clear system? It's a total mess. When the backwards queue is open, they often don't give tickets resulting in confusion in the station. When the queue is closed, nobody knows how to go backwards as the Brave it Backwards sign is still there, yet the gate is closed. How can you expect people to understand which queue's what? Whatever happened to the good old days of one queue per ride?
June 2, 201411 yr comment_184649 Considering there is a large A frame at the entrance which tells guests to use the main queue when the Brave It Backwards queue is closed, it's not as though it's unclear. If people took the time to read the signage at the park things wouldn't be 'such a mess'.
June 2, 201411 yr comment_184650 I think Thorpe needs to be designed so that someone with an IQ of 5 can use it. In all fairness its not the easiest entrance to a ride to use. Often there is someone confused in which queue to join.
June 2, 201411 yr comment_184655 Considering there is a large A frame at the entrance which tells guests to use the main queue when the Brave It Backwards queue is closed, it's not as though it's unclear. If people took the time to read the signage at the park things wouldn't be 'such a mess'. People won't be doing that with the excitement of riding. No one wants to read when they're excited.
June 3, 201411 yr comment_184773 Don't know why they still bother splitting queues. Run them like a front row queue in the station like they managed beforehand. There's still nothing stopping you joining the backwards queue, getting a ticket, pocketing the ticket and going forwards. Surely they get complaints about this, but then again thorpe like to argue against complaints rather than take anything on board or try to resolve things, as judged by their quite frankly awful social media responses.
June 22, 201411 yr comment_185686 Footage from the Lift hill walk the other day. Brilliant experience and well worth the money! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMCgrUQv5u4&feature=youtu.be
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187287 The entire swarm island has just been evacuated, anyone have any idea why?
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187291 The entire swarm island has just been evacuated, anyone have any idea why? The ride queue time app stated that the ride was closed this morning? But it is open now. Have no clue why it was closed or why the whole island was evacuated though?
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187296 swarm felt more intense than ever yesterday at summer nights... this ride is getting some serious love from me as it's getting older!
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187307 I dont think its getting more intense as its getting older. It may be getting more intense as it gets hotter as it would have been running faster.
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187308 the year it opened, I went on it and it was enjoyable but was so slow and smooth... now it really feels like it's getting more forceful, and dare I say scary!
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187309 I dont think its getting more intense as its getting older. It may be getting more intense as it gets hotter as it would have been running faster. Inferno says hi...
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187311 They often get everyone off the island if they know the Swarm will be shut for a while. Guessing it stops everyone wandering to the ride entrance to be disappointed.
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187329 It definitely runs better than it did back in 2012. Quite forceful in places now.
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187331 I personally don't find The Swarm that forceful yet. Although I can see the potential in some areas and I think in a few years it'll be pretty intense, woo.
July 19, 201411 yr comment_187332 Swarms running noticeably more forceful than last year, it definitely pulls some intensity on the second inversion and first helix.
July 26, 201411 yr comment_187694 The swarm was brilliant last night at summer nights, much better than I had ever ridden it. Rode it 9 times forwards and twice backwards. Backwards was good but I prefered forwards as we got the fire 3 times and could really feel the heat. It also looks amazing in the dark and all the water effects were on! A big thank you to all the swarm ride team as it was the last ride open at 20 past 10 instead of closing at 10 and still had no queue so we were staying on! Thank you very much the swarm was the best and most forceful ride last night!
August 7, 201411 yr comment_188217 Had a great time on my VIP "behind the scenes" of The Swarm after Park close. Was especially lucky to be treated to an impromptu tour around some of the lesser-trodden areas of the ride...! Yes, it's a real aeroplane - it even still smelled like an aircraft interior when inside...! More shots at Total Thorpe Park.
August 9, 201411 yr comment_188262 I personally don't find The Swarm that forceful yet. Although I can see the potential in some areas and I think in a few years it'll be pretty intense, woo. Depends if you rode it in its first season or not. When I first rode it in 2012 I loved the ride but it wasn't intense as such. Now it's got much more of an edge to it. Most B&M's go through this kind of life cycle. Had a great time on my VIP "behind the scenes" of The Swarm after Park close. Was especially lucky to be treated to an impromptu tour around some of the lesser-trodden areas of the ride...! Yes, it's a real aeroplane - it even still smelled like an aircraft interior when inside...! More shots at Total Thorpe Park. Love it, thanks for that Ben
August 9, 201411 yr comment_188293 I find that first helix crazy on the inside wing. Other then that its still not quite inferno, but they;re completely different. Last visit they were using the tickets, so I'm not sure what LC is on about. I wonder if the development (or possilbe development) on the island next door will have anything to do with the swarm. Also, forgot to put this here...:
August 9, 201411 yr comment_188296 I just think its a beautiful coaster stick me on the right hand side whatever day of the week. The near misses are extreme on the right didn't like backwards.
August 23, 201411 yr comment_189489 I'm going to summer nights next weekend and was wondering what time does the rides start to close up and put the trains in the garage as I'd love to see swarms transfer track in action with my own eyes
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