Archie
Mega Poster
and that too
Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024
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Matt N
CF Legend
I'll admit that was my initial thought too; given that Saw has a similar focus on the drop, but has a steeper drop, surely a B&M dive coaster would kind of be a moot installation, as much as I think it would be a great ride?
Although I guess stranger things have happened...
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
If it's a dive coaster, I'll eat my hat... There's Saw and Stealth in the same park... Spending millions on a coaster that's main gimmick is something 2 coasters in the park already do is dumb, even for Merlin... Right?
BTW I personally don't think there is any chance it will be a Intamin Blitz for the same reason, sadly
Flying coaster is still VERY MUCH in the game though!!!
BTW I personally don't think there is any chance it will be a Intamin Blitz for the same reason, sadly
Flying coaster is still VERY MUCH in the game though!!!
Archie
Mega Poster
Flying coaster, for it to be that, surly it must be on the same scale as manta.If it's a dive coaster, I'll eat my hat... There's Saw and Stealth in the same park... Spending millions on a coaster that's main gimmick is something 2 coasters in the park already do is dumb, even for Merlin... Right?
BTW I personally don't think there is any chance it will be a Intamin Blitz for the same reason, sadly
Flying coaster is still VERY MUCH in the game though!!!
Fleetwood_Mack
Mega Poster
Soz, didn't realise it was take everything literally day 
What I was getting at is that I'm certain this will be something short and a bit crap. Just like almost everything else Merlin have done.
What I was getting at is that I'm certain this will be something short and a bit crap. Just like almost everything else Merlin have done.
Archie
Mega Poster
it would be very cool to see a tall flying hopefully with a pretzel
Sandman
Giga Poster
Soz, didn't realise it was take everything literally day
What I was getting at is that I'm certain this will be something short and a bit crap. Just like almost everything else Merlin have done.
As much as I dislike Merlin, one thing that a company of their magnitude will pick up on is trends. So I think we can *hopefully* rule out any contentious manufacturers.
B&M Dive Coaster? Personally, I don't see it. It just doesn't make much sense. And, I disagree with Archie's point about it overshadowing Oblivion, because I don't even think that's a factor.
Surely, if we're expecting a big coaster then it has to be a B&M (hyper), RMC or a GCI.
Archie
Mega Poster
so something like thisSoz, didn't realise it was take everything literally day
What I was getting at is that I'm certain this will be something short and a bit crap. Just like almost everything else Merlin have done.
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Rob Coasters
Hyper Poster
Local Resident Information at THORPE PARK Resort
All of the information for our local residents on how to claim your complimentary theme park entry. Each qualifying household can receive up to four tickets.
www.thorpepark.com
09/12/21 at 3pm and 7pm: face to face presentations and Q&As
09/12/21: online survey on above site
10/12/21: grand reveal
13/12/21 at 1pm and 6pm: virtual presentations and live chat with team members
13/12/21 as well: plans summary on this page
14/12/21: recordings for those who missed the events
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Well, today is (likely) the day. It will either be a day of great rejoice, or possibly the most disappointing thing in the history of Merlin. There is a LOT riding on this, and I think/hope Merlin know this.
Rob Coasters
Hyper Poster
And the day of reckoning is here.
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So the actual “grand reveal” is tomorrow? I realise their be some info to play with this afternoon but the actual song and dance is tomorrow…?Local Resident Information at THORPE PARK Resort
All of the information for our local residents on how to claim your complimentary theme park entry. Each qualifying household can receive up to four tickets.
09/12/21 at 3pm and 7pm: face to face presentations and Q&As
09/12/21: online survey on above site
10/12/21: grand reveal
13/12/21 at 1pm and 6pm: virtual presentations and live chat with team members
13/12/21 as well: plans summary on this page
14/12/21: recordings for those who missed the events
Peet
Giga Poster
Things I keep reminding myself to manage expectations:
- It's just a consultation, there's no guarantee that what they propose will actually get built.
- It won't open for well over 2 years. I'll have had 3 more birthdays before I get to ride it. My baby girl will be walking and talking (and may even have a cred or 2!).
- Whatever it is, it will probably be the shortest possible version; if it is a B&M hyper it will probably have 2 hills then hit the brakes.
- Let's face it, it will probably be *EUROPE'S FIRST* S&S Free Spin.
- When it finally does open it will be plagued by reliability issues and huge queues.
Okay now I've almost persuaded myself not to get excited, so I'm as ready as I can be to find out.
- It's just a consultation, there's no guarantee that what they propose will actually get built.
- It won't open for well over 2 years. I'll have had 3 more birthdays before I get to ride it. My baby girl will be walking and talking (and may even have a cred or 2!).
- Whatever it is, it will probably be the shortest possible version; if it is a B&M hyper it will probably have 2 hills then hit the brakes.
- Let's face it, it will probably be *EUROPE'S FIRST* S&S Free Spin.
- When it finally does open it will be plagued by reliability issues and huge queues.
Okay now I've almost persuaded myself not to get excited, so I'm as ready as I can be to find out.
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
I do not fear disappointment!
I laugh in the face of disappointment!
Today is the day we hear the first details about the rollercoaster that will finally take Nemesis’ crown as the best coaster in the UK (generally regarded.)
Today is the day we see the first details of the coaster that will finally give Thorpe Park record attendance numbers.
Tallest in the UK
Fastest in the UK
Most airtime in the UK
I can feel it in my bones.
I laugh in the face of disappointment!
Today is the day we hear the first details about the rollercoaster that will finally take Nemesis’ crown as the best coaster in the UK (generally regarded.)
Today is the day we see the first details of the coaster that will finally give Thorpe Park record attendance numbers.
Tallest in the UK
Fastest in the UK
Most airtime in the UK
I can feel it in my bones.
JoshC.
Strata Poster
The website for the consultation goes 'live', in some sense, tomorrow: https://www.thorpepark-consultation.com/
The in-person consultation is today. So there's an expectation that details will trickle out this evening one way or another.
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
As long as somebody is at the event today and tells all…
I would imagine they’re going to get the same info at the ‘in person’ consultation today as will be posted on the ’online’ consultation tomorrow.
Would be a bit of a pointless exercise to invite your neighbours round for a cup of tea and an early viewing, only to withhold information until it’s published the following day.
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
Welcome to the forum…
I don’t mind waiting… And waiting… And waiting… It really doesn’t appeal to me from what I’ve seen so far… The rotation of the cars looks to kill any forces… Where airtime should be, instead inertia spins the car over :/ No thanks.