TPJames Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I know the crash pad is just a bunch of shipping containers, but I feel it looks really nice in this photo I cant post the photo because its on a page but I've got a link, it's fairly small. http://www.thorpebreaks.co.uk/thorpe-park-hotels/the-crash-pad-thosna.html I don't know if it is a concept design or if the hotel has been built yet but if the crash pad does end up looking like this I will want to stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 There ya go. Concept art is a wonderful thing, makes depth charge look sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Doesn't it look great Just wish it will actually end up looking like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yes, it is clearly not a photo. For reference, this is what Storm Surge was going to look like... This is what it does look like For what it is worth they may as well have drawn a picture of a parsnip. Sidders and Mark9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 To be fair, Storm Surge does look like a giant, multi-coloured, unthemed pile of turd... So that was rather accurate... MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Well looking at that concept art of the Crash Pad, it looks a lot better than what I've been imagining due to people's responses - In a way it looks like it's themed to a boat slightly.... I know the concept always looks better than reality but, I can't see it being an eyesore - Originally I just thought it was a lot of shipping containers being dumped on a plot of land... aTOMic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Maybe TP could make Storm Surge go backwards in 2014? I'm not expecting much from The Crash Pad, looks wise.... come on Merlin, surprise me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 For me, it already does - I once had a ride where I went up the covneyor backwards, span as usual as you go down the chute, and hit the bottom going backwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I was just having a peruse at job listings for Thorpe and ran across this interest piece Its for the job of Entertainments technician and in the job listing it says Insimple terms, it will be down to you to support our TechnicalCoordinator with the creation and maintainance of all of the technicalaspects of our entertainment offering, with a particular focus on therunning of our evening hotel entertainment & branded events. You'llhelp to create the sets, set up the lighting rigs, fine-tune the audioequipment - all this and more will be part of your day-to-day challenge.When you consider the crucial role each of these elements has to playin creating a truly exhilarating atmosphere, you’ll understand what aninvigorating and diverse challenge that will be. Looks like there will be more entertainment than just the bar opening late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/15-02-2013/Crash-Pad-Bridge-Works - Works continuing on the Crash Pad access bridge as you can see in this small photo update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Great choice of colours... I love the pointless gate too... That'll stop people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 "Look at me, I'm going to copy Storm Surge and have a random box-like structure on me!" Let's hope it doesn't copy Storm Surge in having a garish colour scheme, sticking out like a sore thumb and be generally a wasted investment... Sidders and pluk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Let's hope it doesn't copy Storm Surge in having a garish colour scheme, sticking out like a sore thumb and be generally a wasted investment... That awkward moment when.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 They have done a good job of making it fit in with the existing bridge, I'll give them that. But... The entrance and bridge have been derided for years for being inadequate, drab and hardly a fitting gateway to a magical place, which I think I'm right in saying Thorpe have made no secret of their desire to improve and upgrade at some time. Then instead of using this is a opportunity to actually carry out those improvements they 'theme' more stuff to the same horrid and outdated scheme. Hilarious. MattyMoo, Coaster and RideAddict 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I dont see the huge issue with the bridge, its more the actual entrance I think they would like to improve rather than just the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 It's the project that just keeps giving ain't it. Cornflakes and Benin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) They have done a good job of making it fit in with the existing bridge, I'll give them that. Yeah, it's called finding some metal and welding equipment, find workers, grab a paint brush and paint, and hey presto. I dont see the huge issue with the bridge, its more the actual entrance I think they would like to improve rather than just the bridge. Agreed, it is well overdue the TLC it needs. Edited February 15, 2013 by pluk un-necessaries removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Crash Pad is better than nothing and will serve a purpose. I cannot see it being successful whatsoever depending on the price. It could go very well or could go horribly wrong. Only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here are the The Crash Pad Promo Images: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 That looks urm claustrophobic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Classical. I love how the TV has the Swarm on it, and every picture has the TV with the same Swarm image on it. Then there's a picture on the wall of the Swarm again, surprise surprise, it's the same image of the Swarm again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Rather than destroy the Crash Pad, looks like The Swarm basically moved in. I am disappointed. Though that canvas does look lovely. pluk and Coaster XTREME 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 So are Thorpe aiming for families (who won't be interested in staying out till 3am or whenever Thorpe's night events end) or teenagers? I'M SO CONFUSED... Also, you can sleep 4 in that? I stayed in a bigger room in the motel in France... Hell my tiny room in my second year uni house was bigger than that... Notice how no-one's sitting on the top bunk, probably because you can't physically do so unless you're Holly-sized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Get a room in the crash pad and we'll test your theory Mr Benin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Can't afford it what with Disney, Denmark and New York hotels to pay for this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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