TraX Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 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. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 That's the end of season for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Unlucky. It was being operated efficiently last Sunday on two trains and that was with virtually no queue. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 No chance of that, I'm going to a much better park next week! Chessington? Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Tuckwell Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 On the other hand, WALK ON QUEUES ON THE SWARM. :D Morgan.B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTE25 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 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. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looks that way. Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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 Celia Mae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 That is great news if true, we can finally enjoy the back row as it should be again! coastercallum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Back right forward facing would be lush 400400 and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! Very happy to 'potentially' hear this news especially having never properly ridden the back rows forwards. Good move by the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I think I am the only person who prefers it backwards. Edit. I have to allegedly clarrify the above - I prefer riding Swarm backwards. 400400 and Ian-S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marhelorpe Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thought I'd confirm it just to be certain: Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Why do I feel like Martin.C is JoshC's doppelganga? Jack F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan.B Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I sent them a message as well and got this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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