Thorpe Park: General Discussion

[Squiggs]

I've noticed that the timed ticket info for Black Mirror Labrinth is no longer on its web and app pages, but its still there on DBGT's. Interesting as I'd expect timed tickets to be removed completely instead of them being kept on one attraction but not the other.
Any thoughts as to why this could be?

Perhaps they've decided it was beneficial for a ride like Ghost Train. I could certainly imagine that Ghost Train would benefit from timed entry. It's been quite a few years since I last experienced the ride, but my overriding memory is just how miserable the queue was because it moved soooo slowly (As in, I remember that better than the ride itself).

 

[djtruefitt]

The timed ticket worked so well for DBGT, as you pretty much just turned up and walked straight in. I remember previously queing for what felt like a lifetime even when it had the smallest of queues. So I think timed ticket is much better.

Black Mirror I think if busy that queue will also be depressing and slow moving due to the low capacity. But I guess they might not see it as an issue as it’s just a walk through, compared to the long ride that is DBGT.

 

[Danny]

Not sure if this has been commented on yet, but there's ANOTHER name for the Infinity Bar and Grill...

@AstroDan will be loving this! #THORPEGIBES

 

[AT86]

Imagine if they put as much effort into the food and service as they do into renaming this place every 6months. It might be half decent then.

 

[djtruefitt]

They rebrand that restaurant almost as much as they change their marketing directors.

 

[pluk]

That is one atrocious name for an eatery.

 

[Mattie boy]

That name is awful...as was the food I last had in there and that was a few years back ...

 

[Rob F]

Bring back the traditional old skool bar that used to reside here……

 

[Prof Burp]

Are there any photos of High Striker,or is the fate of Rocky Express known yet?

 

[djtruefitt]

The park hasn’t opened yet so don’t expect to see any photos of it until the pass holder day in two weeks.

 

[James Watkins]

Are there any photos of High Striker,or is the fate of Rocky Express known yet?

Rocky express still in place.

 

[Rick]

Presumably that road leads directly to Chessington for when they move Rocky Express.

 

[Matt.GC]

Presumably that road leads directly to Chessington for when they move Rocky Express.

If I squint, I think I can make out some Terror Tomb theming ready to be loaded and sent over with it.

 

[djtruefitt]

High striker has now been moved to its new location.

 

[Prof Burp]

Rocky express still in place.

@James Watkins judging from this overview,I would say that Rocky Express could reopen with the bank section of Old Town closed off. Do you agree? A couple of key points are the ride is still intact and the construction walls are not enclosing the ride. Thorpe said Rocky was looking into retirement option,could this be a hint it will operate at peak times or be relocate? If Slammer was deconstructed I think Rocky Express would fit in it’s location seamlessly.

 

[Danny]

It's only for show in order for the Crealy management team to inspect it prior to the relocation.

 

[Prof Burp]

It's only for show in order for the Crealy management team to inspect it prior to the relocation.

Really Rocky Express is coming down to Crealy!! This is my trip to Crealy this year secured. Crealy this is the best investment you have ever made and thanks for saving a legandery ride.

 

[Skyscraper]

Really Rocky Express is coming down to Crealy!! This is my trip to Crealy this year secured. Crealy this is the best investment you have ever made and thanks for saving a legandery ride.

 

[Matt.GC]

I'd far sooner have a ride on Maximus or Twister at Creally than Thorpe's old Mack Sea Storm.

 

[ThemeParkAddict]

Surprised Rocky is still standing but then again if the area isn't opening next year there's no rush to remove it yet.

I'm 90% sure the only reason they rename that kitchen every year is because they're worried they won't have enough to talk about to fill Jack Silkstone's walk around video with someone from marketing.