LingLing13 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I looked on the London Dungeon's website and found this: New Feature coming in April 2007- Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom! Embark upon your last journey on the brand new Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom! At the mercy of the hamgmen, you are at the very point of death and the end is drawing near... Taste the fear and feel the adrenaline pump as the trapdoor opens and your heart shoots into your throat as you drop, screaming into the darkness below... This should be a great new feature at the London Dungeon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I looked around their site. They have a very strange sense of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Sounds bloody wicked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmouse Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Here is an excert from their press release I got today. The London Dungeon has announced its largest development to date with plans to open a groundbreaking £1.5 million drop ride this Easter. Due to launch on 30th March, Extremis - meaning ‘at the very point of death’ in Latin, will see visitors stand in the shoes of the first prisoners hanged at Newgate in 1783. After being transported from their ‘cell’ by the hangman, riders will be placed back to back in the ride which will be taken to the top before dropping them to the floor. Oh and it is being supplied by ABC Rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackskellington101 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 A gallows themed drop tower. Brilliant! The London Dungeon is something I regret not seeing when I was over there. I did hear it was a bit "touristy", but with a boat ride themed to Traitor's Gate, a couple of traditional mazes and a mirror maze, it sounds like a fun little place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 If it's anything like the Amsterdam Dungeons "Grim Reaper Drop of Doom", it should be pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmom Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 This does sound cool. Very imaginative concept. This park sounds like it has exactly the sick, twisted humor that I like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I was so seriously dissapointed with the London Dungeon. I heard so much about it from Travel Channel, and i really wanted to go. Finally i convinced my parents into going... It was just so cheap and corny. Completely terrible. I've learned not to ever let Travel Channel hype anything for me since then... They sugar coat everything. But, hey, a dropride sounds nice. Lord knows they need SOMTHING there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 That's great news for London Dungeon, I wonder how high the drop will be. London Dungeon do use the space they have very well. It's a shame I feel dizzy when ever I visit. Last time I went there I was told by the "Judge" in the "Sentanced to Death" area, "You were caught peeing off London Bridge and someone saw your togger, for that cruel event you will be shot". It is suppose to be all good black humor with a bit of cheapness and corny thrown in. The ride opens on my Birthday, could be worth a re-visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing13 Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 the ride opens officialy April 1st I've been invited to the launch party as I'm a member of the London Dungeon's 'Scream Team' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I'm very excited the Dungeons have started adding rides... I love year-round horror establishments. I really need to leave this country more often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 ECZenith - I'll swap countries with you anytime, I can drive my PT Cruiser in it's home country and hit Route 66. I would love to live in the USA, get as many Season passes as possible for Holiday World, Cedar Point, Kings island etc. Most USA coasters are "get on your Knees and bow" amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Screamscape posted some artwork of Extremis... http://www.screamscape.com/html/london_dungeon_0.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastakid Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 ^ If the ride comes out as sweet as it looks in that artwork, the ride will be outstanding! Hopefully they don't mess this up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 The ride looks decent, and it should be fun, but I doubt it will be a big drop. I think they will use a system like the tomb ride at the Luxor, and the actual drop may be as twenty feet. However, the drop will seem a lot higher, but maybe it will be a decent size drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 they better not get rid of anything there, i really like it! thank god theyre making something else for it though... it was getting rather boring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Well, now that I see the artwork - definitely not a Mack E-motion coaster like in Amsterdam Dungeon. Still, anything like a walk-thru attraction such as the Dungeons Series (London, York, Hamburg, Am'dam), that ends with a "ride experience" of some kind/type seems like a good direction to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_C Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 This park sounds like it has exactly the sick, twisted humor that I like! The London Dungeons are a horror / horrific historical themed waxwork museum... not a park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menghini Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 It really sounds like fun to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Some artwork on how the drop ride will look like, a map of the insides of the attraction Ready to die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Its name means ‘at the very point of death’ in Latin, which couldn’t be more appropriate, since it’s based on the hangings that took place at the notorious Newgate gaol from 1783. After being transported from your ‘cell’ by the hangman, you’ll be placed back-to-back in the ride which will be taken to the top before dropping you to the floor. Your view from the top will be just like that of all those condemned at Newgate, seconds before they died, and the sensation of dropping, as if on the end of a noose, will give you the adrenaline rush of your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_roll06 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 woow this is going to be one creepy ass ride! I've only ever been to the Edinburgh dungeon when I was like 8 so i can barley even remember whatr that was like. so when i go down to london this will be a totally awesome experience! And plus im the biggest wimp with scary rides!!! But i love them anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LingLing13 Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Yesterday the ride opened and I was one of the first to ride I won't spoil the ride but I will say that the drop produces alot of force considering the size of it and the cars looks similar to Mystery Castle's but it was a great ride + the restraints are comfy but mine was too loose so i got a small pop of air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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