kraken613 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I really like Euro-Fighters they just have something neat about them. Im excited to see more of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepills Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 ^^ Didn't know there had been a press release, so thanks for that. I'd looked but couldn't see anything on their (awesome new THORPE PARK) website about it. I was more thinking towards the stealth style billboards around the construction area, and announcements/sections on the website to inform the GP and suchlike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If the final layout is like the No Limits video I will be happy with that. It is not a copy from any other ride. 1 thing missing though: Hills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 This just in from Thorpe Park: PRESS RELEASE 31st January 2008 THORPE PARK is delighted to announce that on Wednesday 30th January 2008 Runnymede Borough Council granted full planning consent for the Park’s fourth rollercoaster, and construction will commence in May 2008. The key element of the ride will be a ‘beyond vertical’ drop of 97º from a height of 100ft, before running through a number of thrill elements specifically developed for THORPE PARK. With four loops, the new rollercoaster will take the Chertsey based theme park up to number three in the world for total number of inversions, at an impressive 18 - ten ahead of the number two in the UK. Located in the Canada Creek area of the Park, the new ride will offer thrill hunters an experience of a lifetime, creating a darker atmosphere never seen before at THORPE PARK. This new addition adds innovative thrills to the impressive portfolio already at the Park, including Stealth - Europe’s fastest rollercoaster, Colossus - the world’s first ten looping rollercoaster and Nemesis Inferno - the 4.5 G-force experience. Peter Ronchetti, General Manager, comments: “Building on the successful launch of the Park’s iconic ride Stealth in 2006, the new rollercoaster will add an element of edge to an already adrenalin packed breadth of thrills on offer. We are determined to establish THORPE PARK as the UK’s most thrilling attraction and adding this development to our current portfolio will certainly do that.” 2009 Rollercoaster Quick Facts: • 100ft, 97º ‘beyond vertical’ drop • 4 inversions • Each individual car holds 8 passengers • Up to 8 cars on the track • Ride duration: 1min 40 seconds • 30 seconds (30%) inside the station building • Track length: 2362ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 "Beyond vertical drops" are becoming rather redundant already. Is a 97 degree drop at 100 feet really that impressive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I completely agree, but the thing is that I don't think the non-enthusiast population has caught on yet as we have. These companies are trying to milk everything they possibly can out of it before the non-enthusiasts realize it's redundant. Anyway, looks like a really fun coaster! I have to get out to Europe one of these years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 ^^ You gotta remember though that WE hear about every one of these, and even though there are two other Gerstlauer Eurofighters in the UK, Oakwood is nowhere near London, and Southend's is also pretty far. I'm sure most people in Thorpe's local demographic have never heard of a ride like this before. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansrubens Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Looks like it will get a decent theming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I dunno, Robb; Southend isn't that far from London. OTOH the average theme park patron probably hasn't *heard* of Southend, so I guess it'll be new to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Canada Creek, you say? Maybe it'll be sponsored by Labatt's. Or poutine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 the average theme park patron probably hasn't *heard* of Southend, so I guess it'll be new to them That's kind of what I meant. In a way, Southend is sort of like Scandia here in So Cal...and I guarantee that most people in So Cal have never heard of Scandia, unless they live within about 20 miles of the place. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 After Oakwood's Speed, I'm all in favor of more Eurofighters--it was a fun ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I would of liked to see something much more original from Tussauds (or British Merlin). I liked the days when they used to bring out rides completly out of the ordinary. Your right Robb that most people would'nt have heard of the other two and that a beyond vertical drop would be the gimmick of the century but its just sad to see Tussauds inventive like they once were. Oh yes... those were the days. (I would of prefered to of seen a El loco to be honest, I know it might of been a controversial choice but at least its different) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 "Beyond vertical drops" are becoming rather redundant already. Is a 97 degree drop at 100 feet really that impressive? I rather enjoy Maverick's first drop, but it's kicked up a notch by the LSMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 After Oakwood's Speed, I'm all in favor of more Eurofighters--it was a fun ride. After so many great reviews about Speed, I was really anxious for Mystery Mine; however, I wasn't overly thrilled by it. Not a bad ride by any means, but just kind of middle of the pack. For those who've ridden both, can you compare them for us? Personally, for me, the jury's still out on the Eurofighter. I will give Thorpe credit for attempting to theme it though. That always garners bonus points from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH80 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 This really sounds great, it appears that It'll be well themed and also with 4 inversions it may be more like Typhoon than most that are around now. It honestly makes we want to visit Thorpe Park even more now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C l a i r e Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I can't wait for this, looks like it could be good. Thorpe Park is my home park.. and I'm glad they are getting something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I would of liked to see something much more original from Tussauds (or British Merlin). I liked the days when they used to bring out rides completly out of the ordinary. Like what? Nemesis or Nemesis: Inferno? A B&M invert Air? A B&M flyer Hex? A vekoma Mad House Colossus? An Intamin 10 inversion Basically, almost all of their major additions over the past 15 years have been fairly standard production rides. They just have done a pretty good job of theming or presenting them in such a way that it's different than just plopping them down without any decoration at all. Other than Oblivion, I can't think of a single ride that Tussaud's built that was completely original. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Cool! Im a big fan of Euro-Fighters! They just look so cool and they are fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 ^^ You gotta remember though that WE hear about every one of these, and even though there are two other Gerstlauer Eurofighters in the UK, Oakwood is nowhere near London, and Southend's is also pretty far. I'm sure most people in Thorpe's local demographic have never heard of a ride like this before. --Robb I know the average Joe Blow isn't going to know that there's more than one here and there, it just seems like this is the new caoster every park is going to try and cram in. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 This looks and sounds like a pretty good ride, and going by the concept(and who owns the park), then the theming on this will turn out really well. The theming itself looks like a cross between Mystery Mine and Batman: the Ride, and it will be interesting to see how it turns out. I'm most interested in the layout of the ride, because going by the stats, there will be many elements in very little track length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hersheypark1315 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 it looks like a wanna be mystery mine but looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor871 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 the average theme park patron probably hasn't *heard* of Southend, so I guess it'll be new to them That's kind of what I meant. In a way, Southend is sort of like Scandia here in So Cal...and I guarantee that most people in So Cal have never heard of Scandia, unless they live within about 20 miles of the place. --Robb That's funny you mention Scandia, I live near it. I had seen that lovely rusting roller coaster of their's and me being the freak I am.....well I had to ride it. What made it scarier was on the way up the lift hill you could see all the rust on the steel. I liked riding in the front instead of the back smoother ride I thought. Not a bad little coaster if you have a big backyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierdo135 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Looks like it will get a decent theming. So did maverick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline_Rush Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 If that picture is accurate thats one hell of a head chopper! Wish I could go....alas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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