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Thorpe Park: General Discussion

Apparently it's been confirmed that Thorpe has lost Saw's IP, so they've got to re-theme it. Do we think they'll go for a similar theme or something completely different?
 
Apparently it's been confirmed that Thorpe has lost Saw's IP, so they've got to re-theme it. Do we think they'll go for a similar theme or something completely different?

They don’t mention anything about this on their blog post from last week... it’s reason number 5 of 20 to visit in 2020!


5. THE WORLD'S FIRST HORROR THEMED ROLLER COASTER
Fan of the Saw film franchise and intense thrills? Thorpe Park Resort is home to Saw – The Ride, the World’s first horror themed roller coaster! With deadly traps and the menacing Billy puppet hiding round every corner, it’s not just the coaster that sends chills down the spine!

https://www.thorpepark.com/blog/infinite-thrills-20-reasons-to-visit-thorpe-park-in-2020
 
The ride was designed with the IP disappearing in mind, or at least that was the narrative when it was built.

when it eventually does go it wouldn’t be hard to remove the IP, the only real IP specific parts of the theme are the doll and the video content. Remove them and change the signs and you have generic spooky mill theme (or drag another horror IP in)
 
The ride was designed with the IP disappearing in mind, or at least that was the narrative when it was built.

Indeed, it is easy to see how they could re-work it if and when the IP does expire. Derren Brown's Waste of Money Train on the other hand....!
 
I think it was reffered to as 'The Old Mill' at an event somewhere, post Saw - which would make sense.

Indeed, it is easy to see how they could re-work it if and when the IP does expire. Derren Brown's Waste of Money Train on the other hand....!
I didn't go on it last season, has he appeared in the ride itself now? Revised pre-show (or removal of?) would leave it as the Desmond Brown Disappointment Express.
 
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