Apologies for the bump, but it looks like this whole thing might finally be over:
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/is-this-the-end-london-resort-site-now-up-for-sale-308959/
The top speed is "over 80mph" according to the promos - the official Twitter/X account confirmed it would be 81mph, barely faster than Stealth but still technically faster. https://x.com/thorpepark/status/1691886734743597058?s=61&t=ZL158zj7XG6NoejD7Nd9HA
Perhaps even something similar to Ice Breaker? Family-oriented but still thrilling and could be advertised as the first "swing launch" in the UK unless I'm forgetting one.
It also means that the project is far more separated from the other Paramount Park projects (based on the Kunming ride list) and the previously announced lands were placeholders (The Woods, The Isles, etc).
Is it possible both the family coaster and the flying multi launch are intended to be...
Purely using the plans as a guide to rides (though I'm assuming layouts are placeholders for now), I can see potentially 5 roller coasters and 3 water rides in the Gate 1 area and another 3 roller coasters in the Gate 2 area - let's hope they're good ones!
I'm doubtful that the list is complete at this point - it's definitely plausible that these manufacturers are involved, or possibly were at least in talks at various stages since 2012, but I'm fully expecting more to be added assuming the project actually materializes (definitely holding out...
HYPERSpring details:
"From 4th April – 31st May, launch into the 2020 season as we celebrate HYPERSpring! Unlock the cryptic code phrase as you ride some of Europe’s most thrilling rides in the Cosmic 6 challenge, enjoy a brand new for 2020 live show and indulge yourself with limited edition...
I'm wondering if the light trails on the dueling coaster are just to highlight the ride on the concept art or if we're possibly looking at a KCL lighting package like HangTime?
Small update:
- Deal signed for a ferry-based transport service down the Thames
- Estimated opening date pushed back again to 2023
- Take with the biggest pinch of salt you can manage, mutterings around the internet that NBC Universal are in talks (seems to have come out of nowhere though)...
Alpha 2 released today - enables the full coaster builder and terraforming
Having a play around with the new tools - the lighting engine in this game is fantastic.
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