Matt 236 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 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'. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukefamz Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 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 Whiteknuckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 The entire swarm island has just been evacuated, anyone have any idea why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Its back open now, still no idea why it was evacuated though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 swarm felt more intense than ever yesterday at summer nights... this ride is getting some serious love from me as it's getting older! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 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... TobyNBZ, Matt 236, EC! and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon2000 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 They often get everyone off the island if they know the Swarm will be shut for a while. Â Guessing it stops everyone wandering to the ride entrance to be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 It definitely runs better than it did back in 2012. Â Quite forceful in places now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Swarms running noticeably more forceful than last year, it definitely pulls some intensity on the second inversion and first helix. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 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! pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenC Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 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...! Â Â Yes, it's a real aeroplane - it even still smelled like an aircraft interior when inside...! More shots at Total Thorpe Park. Matt 236, JoshC., Mark9 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 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 BenC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 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...: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanluke2009 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GladiatorFanKyle Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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