Lightwater Valley
- Thread starter Nathan
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Originally, the ride was going to just be the "evil" valley half, with a return track alongside, and an extension of the mini railway going round the 9 hole golf course, together with a boundary footpath.
Then they realised the geography didn't really work for the return, but they could go for the worlds longest by scrapping the mini train track extension, and having the coaster go round the golf course.
So lifthill two was planned originally as the only lifthill.
Then lifthill one was generated to get you to lifthill two, and the middle bit was then added to fit in.
The layout designers were not coaster designers either!
Then companies went bust.
Then they called in British Rail...(stroke of real genius).
The ride is/was great because it sort of "growed like Topsy", rather than being planned in the conventional sense.
Wish I could remember where I first read all this.
Then they realised the geography didn't really work for the return, but they could go for the worlds longest by scrapping the mini train track extension, and having the coaster go round the golf course.
So lifthill two was planned originally as the only lifthill.
Then lifthill one was generated to get you to lifthill two, and the middle bit was then added to fit in.
The layout designers were not coaster designers either!
Then companies went bust.
Then they called in British Rail...(stroke of real genius).
The ride is/was great because it sort of "growed like Topsy", rather than being planned in the conventional sense.
Wish I could remember where I first read all this.
James Watkins
TS Member
Lightwater Valley have unveiled their plans for the 2022 season.
First of all, the park have rebranded with a new logo, featuring their new mascot.
As for 2022 additions the website reads,
Upon looking at the attractions page, it would appear the park are also adding two new rides. The first is a standard Dodgems and the second is called 'Twist and Turn' which I assume will be a Twister fairground ride.
It's also worth noting that the Eagles Claw has been added back to the website, seemingly securing its future at the park which is great news as it's one of the best flats in the UK! The height restriction also looks to have been lowered from 1.4m to 1.22m (hopefully this won't affect the cycle!). Some rides have also been renamed such as Trauma Tower to Dragon Tower, presumably themed around the new mascot.
The Brighton Pier Group have also completely refreshed the park's food and beverage offering, with new outlets such as the Big Fish Trading Company and the Farm & Field Café, which offers extensive vegan options.
Phew, I think that's everything! Whilst the future for the Ultimate remains uncertain, we can't say the park isn't trying for the 2022 season.
First of all, the park have rebranded with a new logo, featuring their new mascot.
As for 2022 additions the website reads,
Upon looking at the attractions page, it would appear the park are also adding two new rides. The first is a standard Dodgems and the second is called 'Twist and Turn' which I assume will be a Twister fairground ride.
It's also worth noting that the Eagles Claw has been added back to the website, seemingly securing its future at the park which is great news as it's one of the best flats in the UK! The height restriction also looks to have been lowered from 1.4m to 1.22m (hopefully this won't affect the cycle!). Some rides have also been renamed such as Trauma Tower to Dragon Tower, presumably themed around the new mascot.
The Brighton Pier Group have also completely refreshed the park's food and beverage offering, with new outlets such as the Big Fish Trading Company and the Farm & Field Café, which offers extensive vegan options.
Phew, I think that's everything! Whilst the future for the Ultimate remains uncertain, we can't say the park isn't trying for the 2022 season.
The food options used to be great, then they shut the pub in the wood, then they closed the Theakstons cafe bar...the remaining burgers and hot dogs were absolutely horrific...some of the very worst theme park food I have ever eaten.
Last few visits were happy picnics with mates on the car park grass borders.
Improving the food options had to be a massive priority, and a cheap, easy step to take.
Last few visits were happy picnics with mates on the car park grass borders.
Improving the food options had to be a massive priority, and a cheap, easy step to take.
When they got rid of The Ultimate and Raptor Attack I was slightly worried that there wouldn't be enough to fill a day. But I didn't need to worry. "The entertainment is endless with our distorted mirrors".
www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
You can literally spend the whole day erupting into fits of giggles.
Hall of Mirrors Lightwater Valley in Ripon, North Yorkshire
Wander through our Hall of Mirrors and erupt into a fit of giggles as the mirrors stretch, squash and shrink your reflection! The entertainment is endless with our distorted mirrors.
You can literally spend the whole day erupting into fits of giggles.
djtruefitt
TS Team
They clearly must have been to Thorpe park last season and enjoyed black mirror so much.When they got rid of The Ultimate and Raptor Attack I was slightly worried that there wouldn't be enough to fill a day. But I didn't need to worry. "The entertainment is endless with our distorted mirrors".
Hall of Mirrors Lightwater Valley in Ripon, North Yorkshire
Wander through our Hall of Mirrors and erupt into a fit of giggles as the mirrors stretch, squash and shrink your reflection! The entertainment is endless with our distorted mirrors.
You can literally spend the whole day erupting into fits of giggles.
Poisson
TS Member
- Favourite Ride
- The Giant Squid
Probably would be fatal
The £20 charge would have to include some type of medical insurance.
Dipper_Dave
TS Member
Facing backwards on Ulty would be utterly terrifying. It's bad enough when you can see those banked curves coming and attempt to brace yourself for them!
Skyscraper
TS Member
- Favourite Ride
- Nemesis
Bump!
Was just watching a video of the park, and a mirror maze is now inside Ulty's former exit shop. It looks very permanent, so I'd take that as a sign that the coaster will not be operating for a very long time, if even at all.
Was just watching a video of the park, and a mirror maze is now inside Ulty's former exit shop. It looks very permanent, so I'd take that as a sign that the coaster will not be operating for a very long time, if even at all.
Rick
TS Member
- Favourite Ride
- Crux
Nope. The maze is in the arcade. Whip the board off covering the steps and you're away.