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Did Th13teen disappoint you?
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pluk
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I was disapointed when I knew the coaster type, I was more disapointed when I rode it, I was even more disapointed when I rode it again with death trims added to the first drop.
The drop track and the backwards launch is a whole lot of fun, but that doesn't excuse the outdoor section being an absolutely crap kiddie coaster and the indoor section being devoid of theatrics that could make that sequence really special.
It's cheap, it's lazy and for me it was the true start of the 'that'll do' attitude that has beset Merlin ever since.
The drop track and the backwards launch is a whole lot of fun, but that doesn't excuse the outdoor section being an absolutely crap kiddie coaster and the indoor section being devoid of theatrics that could make that sequence really special.
It's cheap, it's lazy and for me it was the true start of the 'that'll do' attitude that has beset Merlin ever since.
Gumbo_B
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- Favourite Ride
- Always Nemmie
I like it more these days, but I was definitely disappointed, bar the first drop and turn.
Had a similar experience with my son, who loved the first drop and hated the crypt effects and didn't ride again for years.
The best ride I had on 13 was with my sister, as she didn't know about the dark section. That was because of her reaction though nothing else.
Had a similar experience with my son, who loved the first drop and hated the crypt effects and didn't ride again for years.
The best ride I had on 13 was with my sister, as she didn't know about the dark section. That was because of her reaction though nothing else.
jon81uk
TS Member
The only way to do that really is removing the only unique feature of the drop.
Better option would do have built the ride with the outdoor section twice as long.
siralgenon
TS Member
I think 13 disappointed a lot of people due to the marketing which made it sound something it wasn't. If it had been marketed as a family ride I think it'd have had a much more positive response. It's actually a good ride but when you're advertising Nemesis and you get a mine train it was going to disappoint.
VerticalLoop123
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- Favourite Ride
- Nemesis
As someone who more likely rides as a single rider one of my favourite things about riding Th13teen is seeing people’s reactions. I’ve seen fully grown rugby player lads absolutely bricking it over the drop section. For me, that is something that brings joy to this perhaps somewhat disappointing ride.
As the years I have gone by I think I seen it more for what perhaps Wardley originally intended it to be before the Angove treatment on the marketing- just sheer family fun! I think the ride could’ve been a whole lot different with a lighter theme- maybe a magical forest rather than dark?
However though, perhaps the ride did buck the trend of even younger markets being appealed to darker themes. I think younger children these days are exposed to some quite dark themes - maybe Th13teen was simply ahead of its time?
As the years I have gone by I think I seen it more for what perhaps Wardley originally intended it to be before the Angove treatment on the marketing- just sheer family fun! I think the ride could’ve been a whole lot different with a lighter theme- maybe a magical forest rather than dark?
However though, perhaps the ride did buck the trend of even younger markets being appealed to darker themes. I think younger children these days are exposed to some quite dark themes - maybe Th13teen was simply ahead of its time?
PhalanaxOperativeA1127
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Yeah, the ride clearly still surprises people who are unaware. Even now, on my last trip earlier this year, I was sat in front of a young couple.
Their words as we entered the drop building? Well I'm glad we didn't queue for that, what a waste of time. Oh my god aaaaggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ...
It's a good ride, but it's main appeal is not knowing what's coming so it does lose some impact once you've done it I feel.
Their words as we entered the drop building? Well I'm glad we didn't queue for that, what a waste of time. Oh my god aaaaggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ...
It's a good ride, but it's main appeal is not knowing what's coming so it does lose some impact once you've done it I feel.
Numaticjoe
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- Favourite Ride
- Oblivion
Dissapointed me, made it sound like it would be way worse than it actually was didn't they claim there was an age restriction for it? The drop is quite a good laugh if you take someone on and their not expecting it lol. Other than that I don't really like the ride that much so I'll skip it on busier days. I know some people really love it but I just find it fairly underwhelming.
QTXAdsy
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- Favourite Ride
- Black Hole
When Thirteen was first announced and we saw its gothic theme my first thought that we were going to have something of a sequel to Hex given their close proximity, though given what we got in the end in making the area look worse than before, you have to wonder why couldn't they have kept the dinosaur theme in the first place and with hindsight and I've said this God knows how many times before, they should've built Thirteen I'm Gloomy Wood that would have not only expanded that area but would prevent a clashing of two similar spooky woodland themes on the park and honestly plonking Thirteen, with a different layout ofc, would have been cheaper and safe the effort of retheming Ug Land into Dark Forest and I haven't gotten into the marketing and ride yet.
Marketing was a mistake as I have no clue what they were thinking unless ride designers and marketing were utterly not on the same page which you have to question who is to blame for that and while the drop section and indoor section are fun, the outdoor area is utterly pants, not helped by the trim and if any ride on the park needs not just a mere retrack but new layout entirely then it is Thirteen without shadow of a doubt, some will say Smiler but honestly you get more with that ride at least compared to Thirteen.
Had the outdoor layout had more to it say the first drop going into a wee tunnel, pops of airtime, scenery interaction and just a little bit of a longer ride in general then I'd be more forgiven to it and even without the stupid marketing, it's just a bad ride in general.
And another thing, I HATE that scaffolding theming with the fury of a thousand Merlin cuts, changing that into a completely the rest of the crypt theming on the building would be an improvement for sure but yes, Thirteen isn't one of my favourites for sure.
Marketing was a mistake as I have no clue what they were thinking unless ride designers and marketing were utterly not on the same page which you have to question who is to blame for that and while the drop section and indoor section are fun, the outdoor area is utterly pants, not helped by the trim and if any ride on the park needs not just a mere retrack but new layout entirely then it is Thirteen without shadow of a doubt, some will say Smiler but honestly you get more with that ride at least compared to Thirteen.
Had the outdoor layout had more to it say the first drop going into a wee tunnel, pops of airtime, scenery interaction and just a little bit of a longer ride in general then I'd be more forgiven to it and even without the stupid marketing, it's just a bad ride in general.
And another thing, I HATE that scaffolding theming with the fury of a thousand Merlin cuts, changing that into a completely the rest of the crypt theming on the building would be an improvement for sure but yes, Thirteen isn't one of my favourites for sure.
lozzyhickers
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I didn’t buy into the marketing hype of it being the scariest thing ever, and as a result wasn’t disappointed. Riding is always one of my highlights!
Manchester1894
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I had no spoilers and loved it. However the more I rode it, the slower and shorter it feels. Only buzz I get is seeing someone jump when the electric bolts thing s*** them up or if riding with someone that hasn't done it before.