Alexsutton
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Re: Thorpe Park
I believe compressed air is what raises it up the tower.
I believe compressed air is what raises it up the tower.
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Thorpe Park: General Discussion
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Sazzle
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Re: Thorpe Park
Now I was sure Slammer was the last of its kind in the world, but it turns out Six Flags New England have themselves an S&S Skyswat - relocated from its first home at Six Flags Astroworld.
http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/rides/Catapult.aspx
There's not all that much information about it (I certainly don't trust Wikipedia 100%), though from what I can see via Google searches, its had similar downtime issues to Slammer.
Remove pls. Immediately.
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Now I was sure Slammer was the last of its kind in the world, but it turns out Six Flags New England have themselves an S&S Skyswat - relocated from its first home at Six Flags Astroworld.
http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/rides/Catapult.aspx
There's not all that much information about it (I certainly don't trust Wikipedia 100%), though from what I can see via Google searches, its had similar downtime issues to Slammer.
Remove pls. Immediately.
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Re: Thorpe Park
Hey, I've got a stupid question
So I recieved my free tickets from dr pepper (valid for all season!) But they must of been mixed up, As someone elses names on them. Presuming they have the same type of entry gates (where you scan tickets) it should't matter? So is it the same?
Hey, I've got a stupid question
So I recieved my free tickets from dr pepper (valid for all season!) But they must of been mixed up, As someone elses names on them. Presuming they have the same type of entry gates (where you scan tickets) it should't matter? So is it the same?
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Anonymous
Re: Thorpe Park
The tickets should work regardless of the name printed on them, but I would just double check the terms and conditions to ensure that identification is not required upon admission. If so, contact Dr. Pepper and let them know there has been an error. If not, enjoy Thorpe Park!
Maya said:Hey, I've got a stupid question
So I recieved my free tickets from dr pepper (valid for all season!) But they must of been mixed up, As someone elses names on them. Presuming they have the same type of entry gates (where you scan tickets) it should't matter? So is it the same?
The tickets should work regardless of the name printed on them, but I would just double check the terms and conditions to ensure that identification is not required upon admission. If so, contact Dr. Pepper and let them know there has been an error. If not, enjoy Thorpe Park!
pluk
TS Member
Re: Thorpe Park
I had the same thing when I won some AT tickets on facebook earlier this year. The name on the ticket was that of the promotion manager who had the tickets printed. If these are the same sort of thing it shouldn't be your name on there.
Try searching the name on the ticket on google, you'll probably find a link to them in Merlin somewhere.
I had the same thing when I won some AT tickets on facebook earlier this year. The name on the ticket was that of the promotion manager who had the tickets printed. If these are the same sort of thing it shouldn't be your name on there.
Try searching the name on the ticket on google, you'll probably find a link to them in Merlin somewhere.
Islander
TS Member
Thorpe Park
Thorpe have just tweeted this:
Anyone on park today? How extensive is the audio, ie does it replace general area soundtracks, queueline soundtracks, or even station soundtracks?
Thorpe have just tweeted this:
So, having lost the themed music a while back to trashy pop, and then regained it at the start of this season, it's gone again, although thankfully temporarily from the sounds of things (so I suppose it's not really too bad).@THORPEPARK: Are you on Park today? We've got a Park Wide DJ takeover from @djfreddiesmith playing top tracks all day! Tweet him with your shoutouts!
Anyone on park today? How extensive is the audio, ie does it replace general area soundtracks, queueline soundtracks, or even station soundtracks?
Re: Thorpe Park
I think Thorpe Park need to be careful that they only use pop and dance music for events such as this. I have nothing against fun fairs, but if Thorpe Park continue to blast pop music at full blast in place of immersive themed music, I think it will cheapen the brand's image. Odd 'spice' tracks may work well, but I'd prefer to keep full music!
I think Thorpe Park need to be careful that they only use pop and dance music for events such as this. I have nothing against fun fairs, but if Thorpe Park continue to blast pop music at full blast in place of immersive themed music, I think it will cheapen the brand's image. Odd 'spice' tracks may work well, but I'd prefer to keep full music!
CoasterCrazyChris
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Re: Thorpe Park
You know what, I now genuinely believe that The Swarm is just about the best themed coaster in the UK.
The ride itself might not be as awesome as Nemesis or landscaped as good as say Colossus, but the detail and quantity of thematic pieces is just superb.
What have we got now? A crashed plane, helicopter, fire engine (x2), ambulance, supplies truck, news van and even a police incident trailer. Not to mention a destroyed church, a cluster of shipping containers and now even an uprooted telephone box!
It's a bit of a shame the large burnt tree and lake jetty never materialized, but that's no reason to complain!
I think SW7 will be the better coaster but I can't see it being better themed than The Swarm.
You know what, I now genuinely believe that The Swarm is just about the best themed coaster in the UK.
The ride itself might not be as awesome as Nemesis or landscaped as good as say Colossus, but the detail and quantity of thematic pieces is just superb.
What have we got now? A crashed plane, helicopter, fire engine (x2), ambulance, supplies truck, news van and even a police incident trailer. Not to mention a destroyed church, a cluster of shipping containers and now even an uprooted telephone box!
It's a bit of a shame the large burnt tree and lake jetty never materialized, but that's no reason to complain!
I think SW7 will be the better coaster but I can't see it being better themed than The Swarm.
Re: Thorpe Park
Themed music was never lost, pop music as a rule is usually just played at the entrance and the lower dome, as part of Sun Scream they had a DJ who took music requests and did shout outs, this played over all the areas of the park. Its back to normal now.
Islander said:Thorpe have just tweeted this:
So, having lost the themed music a while back to trashy pop, and then regained it at the start of this season, it's gone again, although thankfully temporarily from the sounds of things (so I suppose it's not really too bad).@THORPEPARK: Are you on Park today? We've got a Park Wide DJ takeover from @djfreddiesmith playing top tracks all day! Tweet him with your shoutouts!
Anyone on park today? How extensive is the audio, ie does it replace general area soundtracks, queueline soundtracks, or even station soundtracks?
Themed music was never lost, pop music as a rule is usually just played at the entrance and the lower dome, as part of Sun Scream they had a DJ who took music requests and did shout outs, this played over all the areas of the park. Its back to normal now.
nickhutson
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Re: Thorpe Park
itz da target market, tho, innit?!!11!
Sad indeed - but, sometimes, their MIDI infested tacky instrumental music makes me sadder!
I really seem to miss the 1950s radio station playing around Tidal Wave. Is it used anymore? It was back in 2011...
itz da target market, tho, innit?!!11!
Sad indeed - but, sometimes, their MIDI infested tacky instrumental music makes me sadder!
I really seem to miss the 1950s radio station playing around Tidal Wave. Is it used anymore? It was back in 2011...
Re: Thorpe Park
At least people have visited with some sort of music..
Last time I went project link was not working. Only music I heard across entire park was inferno and swarm instrumental. Not even the swarm tvs were playing.
That was dire. However, maybe not as dire as the pop stuff they play.
At least people have visited with some sort of music..
Last time I went project link was not working. Only music I heard across entire park was inferno and swarm instrumental. Not even the swarm tvs were playing.
That was dire. However, maybe not as dire as the pop stuff they play.