Thorpe Park: General Discussion

[Matt N]

Theme Park Guide seem to think that Rumba Rapids could be closing permanently, with work on the attraction seemingly being close to non-existent, the large pumps having been removed, and boats not having been reassembled: https://themeparkguide.co.uk/news-p...0PeUqeBIx5IAiDBeWA_aem_wMRm8tU3fiMha-D2oq9FNA

I don’t know how concrete this evidence is, but I don’t find it massively surprising if this is true. It seems like the operation of the ride has wound down in the last couple of years, and to be honest, this style of ride generally seems like one that Merlin may be turning away from.

 

[djtruefitt]

To be fair it doesn’t tend to open until June/July now so I guess no hurry doing any maintenance.

 

[Alfredo]

I don't get why they don't try to make use of the land behind swarm that was filled in decades ago

 

[ItsAllGood]

To be fair it doesn’t tend to open until June/July now so I guess no hurry doing any maintenance.

my money is it's closed forever

 

[owenstreet7]

I don't get why they don't try to make use of the land behind swarm that was filled in decades ago

This may be the plan anyway at some point, surprised this wasn't where Hyperia went to be honest

my money is it's closed forever

Every year, it keeps getting speculation that it's closed forever and they surprise us with it operating for even shorter time than last year

It would be good if there is a plan if Rumba is closed forever, we don't want another Loggers Leap situation where it's left to rot.

 

[Hid]

I don't get why they don't try to make use of the land behind swarm that was filled in decades ago

It's clearly meant for something my one problem with Swarm Island its the only ride in the area an extension of that theme would be nice an area should have at least 2 rides

This may be the plan anyway at some point, surprised this wasn't where Hyperia went to be honest

Hyperia had to replace Old Town since that area was always quiet towards the end and was only really used for Fright Nights and small rides.

 

[Poisson]

The pumps can be removed for rebuild. Wouldn't surprise me if it's gone but it could equally just be for that.

 

[Alfredo]

I can't find it now but there's an image of diggers next to depth charge so amity beach is finally coming out

 

[Adthoms]

I can't find it now but there's an image of diggers next to depth charge so amity beach is finally coming out

Think this is the tweet


From: https://x.com/ThorpeGuide/status/2010076974161768666

 

[Hid]

Think this is the tweet


From: https://x.com/ThorpeGuide/status/2010076974161768666

Should imagine this project won't take too long its and stage, some food stalls and flooring probably could be done in time for Summer or Fright Nights

 

[Poisson]

A stage, food stalls and flooring? It should be done for opening. Much easier to be done and sorted than trying to make a site right in the middle of the entrance safe.