CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Only other indoor coaster that comes to mind is Temple of the Nighthawk... but I'm assuming Thorpe aren't going for the 'lets just turn off the lights' kind of retheme... haha
Thorpe Park retheming X to The Walking Dead
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Matt N
CF Legend
Well, people who've ridden this have said it's pretty good!
Also, have a video of the preshow and queue line courtesy of Scream Seekers:
I have to say, this looks really, really good from what I've seen! Well done, Thorpe!
Also, have a video of the preshow and queue line courtesy of Scream Seekers:
I have to say, this looks really, really good from what I've seen! Well done, Thorpe!
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Yeah, I did it today, it was good fun.
If people want an idea of what the ride is like, it's like a love child of X, Van Helsing's Factory and Platform 13 merged into one. It perhaps doesn't hit the same level of theming as Van Helsing in the ride section, nor as creepy as Platform 13, but I'd put it level with those sorts of experiences.
(Also, shared a ride on Ghost Train with the CoasterForce people this evening but forgot to say hi - so hi!)
If people want an idea of what the ride is like, it's like a love child of X, Van Helsing's Factory and Platform 13 merged into one. It perhaps doesn't hit the same level of theming as Van Helsing in the ride section, nor as creepy as Platform 13, but I'd put it level with those sorts of experiences.
(Also, shared a ride on Ghost Train with the CoasterForce people this evening but forgot to say hi - so hi!)
Robbie
Hyper Poster
The auction was featured on The One Show tonight (first item).
Bert2theSpark
Mega Poster
As you all know, I wasn't keen on the idea of X being rethemed but I must admit that this looks pretty cool concept!
Matt N
CF Legend
TTSP have now uploaded a POV of the attraction:
It looks absolutely stunning! This makes me really optimistic for future additions to Thorpe Park!
Just a question, for anyone who may have been at the press event, does the ride contain scare actors, or were these just for the promos?
It looks absolutely stunning! This makes me really optimistic for future additions to Thorpe Park!
Just a question, for anyone who may have been at the press event, does the ride contain scare actors, or were these just for the promos?
vaugc002
Mega Poster
Ngl I actually think this new take on X looks pretty great.
I think using the already impressive queue as a walk-through before the ride makes sense, and the effects on the coaster are definitely an upgrade on anything I've seen used on it before. I think they've done well with this (although I hate to think of the cost of using the brand name etc).
I think using the already impressive queue as a walk-through before the ride makes sense, and the effects on the coaster are definitely an upgrade on anything I've seen used on it before. I think they've done well with this (although I hate to think of the cost of using the brand name etc).
silenthillXD
Hyper Poster
From what I understand it was just for the press night. But yeah overall the ride was pretty great. Obviously it's still the same coaster, but the new theming, sfx and sounds really elevate it to a whole new level. It's a wonderful experience, and I really did forget that I was just riding a re-skinned X at some points. Very impressed with what they've managed to do, can't wait to see what people think of it. With this and Wicker Man it genuinely appears like Merlin are really invested in making high quality additions to their parks. It's not everyday that you hear me say this but wow Merlin have done a superb job this year with new additions!
Matt N
CF Legend
I completely agree! It is so gratifying to see, and it really makes me confident for the future of the UK theme park industry's main players under Merlin.
DelPiero
Strata Poster
I was very skeptical of this, but it sounds like the right people have been put in the right places for the last 2 installs.
Well themed, not scrimping on the details, and put out a good overall product. I'm still waiting for something great to be installed at a Merlin park, but it's only a matter of time now and as long as the right people make the decisions, then I'm hopeful they'll get it right.
I'm still miffed that they've got rid of a family coaster, but Thorpe was never really a family park, they should totally overhaul the existing family attractions and decide what they want to be now.
Well themed, not scrimping on the details, and put out a good overall product. I'm still waiting for something great to be installed at a Merlin park, but it's only a matter of time now and as long as the right people make the decisions, then I'm hopeful they'll get it right.
I'm still miffed that they've got rid of a family coaster, but Thorpe was never really a family park, they should totally overhaul the existing family attractions and decide what they want to be now.
Matt N
CF Legend
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, though. Even if it disagrees with mine. I, for one, think that this looks like a stunning revamp of an enclosed coaster, even if the actors do put me off riding! I also love Shawn's channel and its content, even though I know I am in a minority on here that do!
Matt N
CF Legend
So would that mean I'm unobservant? Anyway, I personally think that Thorpe have done a fantastic job with this coaster, and it really makes me optimistic for future additions to Merlin theme parks!Not really observant, a lot of people around him and who know him are also saying the same thing to be honest with you. There's more than meets the eye with that guy