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Thorpe Park: General Discussion
josht
TS Member
Re: Thorpe Park
Ride And Rave 15/07/2012
THORPE PARK recently announced an awesome new concert event in August! From awesome rides to epic tunes, this concert is definitely not one to miss out on! Information as follows:
26 August, park admission from 4 pm
Exclusive sets from Pendulum (DJ set), Tinchy Stryder, Rudimental and more!
Don’t miss out on being at this year’s hottest end of summer party as THORPE PARK presents Ride&Rave!
On 26th August brave some of Europe’s most extreme rides including the UK’s first winged rollercoaster, THE SWARM, before experiencing an incredible evening of live music as some of today’s top acts - including Pendulum (DJ set), Tinchy Stryder, and Rudimental - perform live in the Park!
The Line up: Pendulum (DJ set) // Tinchy Stryder // Rudimental // Skepta // The Wideboys // Majestic
Ticket Information:
VIP Ticket: £35
Early Bird Ticket: £20 (Limited time only!)
Standard Ticket: £25
VIP ticket information:
Special entrance just for VIPs/li>
Access to the “golden circle” (front of stage). You can’t get any closer!
PLUS skip the queue: Your VIP wristband will allow you ultimate Fastrack entrance to all rides from 7pm*!
Don't miss out! Grab your tickets now at THORPEPARK.com! Also information such as FAQ's and T&C's can be found online.
Find this very interesting I know towers have live music but whould like to see something like this but with bigger dj's
Ride And Rave 15/07/2012
THORPE PARK recently announced an awesome new concert event in August! From awesome rides to epic tunes, this concert is definitely not one to miss out on! Information as follows:
26 August, park admission from 4 pm
Exclusive sets from Pendulum (DJ set), Tinchy Stryder, Rudimental and more!
Don’t miss out on being at this year’s hottest end of summer party as THORPE PARK presents Ride&Rave!
On 26th August brave some of Europe’s most extreme rides including the UK’s first winged rollercoaster, THE SWARM, before experiencing an incredible evening of live music as some of today’s top acts - including Pendulum (DJ set), Tinchy Stryder, and Rudimental - perform live in the Park!
The Line up: Pendulum (DJ set) // Tinchy Stryder // Rudimental // Skepta // The Wideboys // Majestic
Ticket Information:
VIP Ticket: £35
Early Bird Ticket: £20 (Limited time only!)
Standard Ticket: £25
VIP ticket information:
Special entrance just for VIPs/li>
Access to the “golden circle” (front of stage). You can’t get any closer!
PLUS skip the queue: Your VIP wristband will allow you ultimate Fastrack entrance to all rides from 7pm*!
Don't miss out! Grab your tickets now at THORPEPARK.com! Also information such as FAQ's and T&C's can be found online.
Find this very interesting I know towers have live music but whould like to see something like this but with bigger dj's
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Anonymous
Re: Thorpe Park
Has there been any leaked information about the Fright Nights at Thorpe, on the subject of maze changes etc?
I heard a rumour that they weren't bringing back The Asylum maze this season, which would be a shame.
Has there been any leaked information about the Fright Nights at Thorpe, on the subject of maze changes etc?
I heard a rumour that they weren't bringing back The Asylum maze this season, which would be a shame.
AstroDan
TS Team
Re: Thorpe Park
The Asylum, as much as it is a "classic" - has been around for so long now. It wouldn't do any harm to see a revamp. Otherwise it's just same old same old. That has always been my main critique of FN - the mazes often change not at all from year to year.
The Asylum, as much as it is a "classic" - has been around for so long now. It wouldn't do any harm to see a revamp. Otherwise it's just same old same old. That has always been my main critique of FN - the mazes often change not at all from year to year.
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Anonymous
Re: Thorpe Park
A few changes would be welcome, but to get rid of the maze would be a mistake imo, it was the best of the lot last year.
The other mazes were good but I wouldn't be disappointed to see any of them changed for this year.
AstroDan said:
A few changes would be welcome, but to get rid of the maze would be a mistake imo, it was the best of the lot last year.
The other mazes were good but I wouldn't be disappointed to see any of them changed for this year.
djtruefitt
TS Team
Re: Thorpe Park
Thorpe dont really have ride areas anymore, they certainly dont refer to them as Towers do.
Thorpe dont really have ride areas anymore, they certainly dont refer to them as Towers do.
Re: Thorpe Park
Amity Coves is 1950's America, Swarm is very much modern day. Fire does not make a themed area. Thorpe don't have areas as such these days, it's all about getting a ride in and theming that ride to what they desire. They don't try to fit it in around a named area anymore.
NastyPasty said:
Amity Coves is 1950's America, Swarm is very much modern day. Fire does not make a themed area. Thorpe don't have areas as such these days, it's all about getting a ride in and theming that ride to what they desire. They don't try to fit it in around a named area anymore.
Scott
Former TS Team Member
Re: Thorpe Park
I think that's the way it should be at Thorpe anyway... It isn't really big enough to have distinct and enclosed themes within different areas. For the coasters to dictate the themes is a good thing, and allows additional rides near them to be themed in a relevant manner. It works better for a park the size of Thorpe's.
I think that's the way it should be at Thorpe anyway... It isn't really big enough to have distinct and enclosed themes within different areas. For the coasters to dictate the themes is a good thing, and allows additional rides near them to be themed in a relevant manner. It works better for a park the size of Thorpe's.
Re: Thorpe Park
Swarm was never meant to be part of Amity.
Swarm's theme is about an alien invasion happening now, and it is happening at the park (The Swarm have attacked Thorpe Park, as it were). Amity, as said by Mark, is a 50s American (fishing?) village.
I guess it's lucky that The Swarm were considerate enough to attack an empty island, as opposed to the core part of the park, ey?
Swarm was never meant to be part of Amity.
Swarm's theme is about an alien invasion happening now, and it is happening at the park (The Swarm have attacked Thorpe Park, as it were). Amity, as said by Mark, is a 50s American (fishing?) village.
I guess it's lucky that The Swarm were considerate enough to attack an empty island, as opposed to the core part of the park, ey?
Re: Thorpe Park
On park today and swarm and tidal are both suffering severe downtime aswell as saw and inferno both opening late. The system of starting operation on one train is absurd! Especially considering today is a peak day! Its 12 o'clock and stealth and colossus have yet to have another train added. To add to this slammer is closed as we know but what the hell has happened to samuri! Its incredibly tame and was having trouble all the way through its cycle....Not good thorpe
On park today and swarm and tidal are both suffering severe downtime aswell as saw and inferno both opening late. The system of starting operation on one train is absurd! Especially considering today is a peak day! Its 12 o'clock and stealth and colossus have yet to have another train added. To add to this slammer is closed as we know but what the hell has happened to samuri! Its incredibly tame and was having trouble all the way through its cycle....Not good thorpe
Sam
TS Member
Re: Thorpe Park
From what I've seen on Facebook (thus, this is wholly unverified), there's been quite a major accident on The Swarm. Apparently something has fallen from the train during the in-line roll over the station, and nearly hit guests below.
Again, this is entirely unverified.
Edit: someone on Twitter:
Alex Murphy
@Smurpho
Dear @THORPEPARK, this bolt just fell off of Swarm, I just thought you should know... pic.twitter.com/9eGiNoHF
At least the net was a good idea then!
Edit 2:
Someone else on Twitter.
Symz
@Symz_Hunni
Okay so im at Thorpe Park queuing up for #SWARM and I hear a loud bang.. Next min they're not letting anyone on the ride.
Apparently the ride is back open though.
From what I've seen on Facebook (thus, this is wholly unverified), there's been quite a major accident on The Swarm. Apparently something has fallen from the train during the in-line roll over the station, and nearly hit guests below.
Again, this is entirely unverified.
Edit: someone on Twitter:
Alex Murphy
@Smurpho
Dear @THORPEPARK, this bolt just fell off of Swarm, I just thought you should know... pic.twitter.com/9eGiNoHF
At least the net was a good idea then!
Edit 2:
Someone else on Twitter.
Symz
@Symz_HunniOkay so im at Thorpe Park queuing up for #SWARM and I hear a loud bang.. Next min they're not letting anyone on the ride.
Apparently the ride is back open though.