CCR To Close Forever
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owentaylor121
Giga Poster
why would they do this new ride maybe because remeber the plans it said that there would be some new flat rides coming so we could see one in 2013 maybe just a suggestion
STC
Mega Poster
I don't get it. Why would you do this Thorpe? Why? One of the few last remnents of the time when presumably the place had a pleasant atmosphere and actually felt like a well-rounded, professional and acceptable visitor attraction.
What is the point in this? The railway is always reasonably popular whenever I ride it. Nothing can fit in it's footprint anyhow.
What is the point in this? The railway is always reasonably popular whenever I ride it. Nothing can fit in it's footprint anyhow.
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
maybe not in its foot print but there will be space when that track has gona
CoasterCrazy
Giga Poster
I've got a feeling that TP is going to rebuild the railway so that it goes all the way around the park (OK maybe not the swarm island) because it doesn't go very far...
It's sad but the future will be better...
It's sad but the future will be better...
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
owenrita121 said:
Suggested fix to the above quote:
Why would they do this?
Perhaps they are building a new ride?
I think I remember the plans mentioned something about a new flat ride.
Maybe this is intended for the 2013 season?
I'm not sure that this is the case, so I am merely offering this explanation as a possible suggestion.
Owen, do you see how much more clear your message becomes when a little effort is applied?
I'm not the grammar police, just a guy who likes to understand what I'm reading.
Also, I was wondering if Creedence Clearwater Revival had reformed and broken up again from the subject...
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
well in the real world people dont talk like that :redhotevil:rollermonkey said:owenrita121 said:
Suggested fix to the above quote:
Why would they do this?
Perhaps they are building a new ride?
I think I remember the plans mentioned something about a new flat ride.
Maybe this is intended for the 2013 season?
I'm not sure that this is the case, so I am merely offering this explanation as a possible suggestion.
Owen, do you see how much more clear your message becomes when a little effort is applied?
I'm not the grammar police, just a guy who likes to understand what I'm reading.
Also, I was wondering if Creedence Clearwater Revival had reformed and broken up again from the subject...
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
I highly doubt this has anything to do with building a new ride, I bet its purely due to maintenance costs, which they can't be bothered to pay anymore.
CoasterCrazy
Giga Poster
It's not the end of the world though, I'm sure it'll go to another park...but heyhas anyone EVER pegged it into TP so that they can go on CCR?
I'm surprised that TP haven't used it as ANOTHER publicity stunt!
I'm surprised that TP haven't used it as ANOTHER publicity stunt!
spicy
Giga Poster
I don't particularly care its going, what I don't get though is.
Why would they go to the trouble of retracking it to go through the Saw area only to remove it two years later?
Also with the Miss Hippo area and now this gone, creates a nice space for an out and back coaster although I doubt that's what the space will be used for.
Why would they go to the trouble of retracking it to go through the Saw area only to remove it two years later?
Also with the Miss Hippo area and now this gone, creates a nice space for an out and back coaster although I doubt that's what the space will be used for.
CoasterCrazy
Giga Poster
^Good point.
And if it blocks an entrance to another future attraction then it's a complete pain!
And if it blocks an entrance to another future attraction then it's a complete pain!
Thekingin64
Strata Poster
Meh, It was pretty rubbish anyway. I only went on it as there was no queue and my dad wanted a break from the main rides.
That is possible and would be a lot better that way, but like plenty of people have said they're most probably getting rid of it due to high maintenence costs.
CoasterCrazy said:
That is possible and would be a lot better that way, but like plenty of people have said they're most probably getting rid of it due to high maintenence costs.
As is so often the case with Merlin, this comes down to money, pure and simple. It takes two staff members at the very least to operate and the cost of the diesel and everything else is something Merlin don't want to pay.
It's removing another part of 'classic Thorpe' which in itself isn't a bad thing, theme parks have to move with the times and evolve, but it takes away one of the two rides left that young children can go on, alienating family groups that little bit further. Thorpe are doing everything they can to stop families from going. If I want to go with a few friends and take my daughters, using Parent Swap for the big rides like we used to be able to do, there is absolutely nothing for them to do now unless they want to ride the Carousel all day.
On a personal level, it's just another reason not to renew my AP, as if I needed any more.
It's removing another part of 'classic Thorpe' which in itself isn't a bad thing, theme parks have to move with the times and evolve, but it takes away one of the two rides left that young children can go on, alienating family groups that little bit further. Thorpe are doing everything they can to stop families from going. If I want to go with a few friends and take my daughters, using Parent Swap for the big rides like we used to be able to do, there is absolutely nothing for them to do now unless they want to ride the Carousel all day.
On a personal level, it's just another reason not to renew my AP, as if I needed any more.
