theming

  1. Matt N

    Which parks strike the best balance between theming and thrills?

    Hi guys. Often, parks will gravitate towards either theming or thrills and run with that particular trope. You have the likes of Disney, who place theming first and foremost and don't really focus much on thrills, and you have the likes of Cedar Point, who place thrills first and foremost and...
  2. Matt N

    Strongest coaster theming in the UK?

    Hi guys. With Nemesis having closed yesterday and "changes" being hinted at, a big topic of discussion in some circles as of late has been the ride's theming. Some think that Nemesis' theming is infallible and should be kept exactly as is, whilst others think that some things could be added to...
  3. Rob Coasters

    Themes you want to see at parks

    What's a theme that could fit really well with a certain flat ride, dark ride, or roller coaster? Let your imagination run wild. Pinball machine themed Free Spin/Zac Spin/Roller Ball: Complete with a vertical glass cabinet, a launch start and sound effects, this could especially work...
  4. Matt N

    Strongest theming on a mega/hyper, giga or strata coaster?

    Hi guys. Mega, hyper, giga and strata coasters are absolutely huge rides, often the landmark ride of their park. Due to this, the cost of building the ride alone is often colossal, meaning that the theming on these monstrous rides is often quite limited. So my question to you today is; which...
  5. Matt N

    Do you value theming or ride hardware more in a theme park?

    Hi guys. We all like different things in a theme park, but I’ve noticed that enthusiasts mostly seem to err on the side of one of two things that they particularly like in a theme park in general; theming or ride hardware. So my question to you today is; do you value theming or ride hardware...
  6. TLARides

    Interesting track & scenery usage and combos.

    I read somewhere that the track on Nemesis is supposed to act as "tie-down rope" for the Nemesis beast. Which is what the station and many other parts of scenery are supposed to represent. I haven't seen that kind of combination before and it makes me think if there are other parks that do the...
  7. TLARides

    What park do you think has the best theming/decoration?

    Alton Towers seems to do a great job with ride theming. I like the theming on The Smiler, Rita, and Th13teen. In terms of decoration, I can't really tell. Kings Island does well with leaving lots of trees in the area. But then again, they've still got tons of land to use. Either they haven't...
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