The Tourbillon looks amazing and would be a fantastic asset at the park. I think you’re spot on with more covered areas having experienced the moaning from children after getting wet or having not enough shaded areas during a long day at the park. Some great ideas, loved the video.
I am SO pumped for this! This is exactly what I've been hoping Merlin would do with Thorpe Park for quite a while now! As a life long fan of Thorpe Park it's honestly made me feel really sad how unloved it's felt in recent years. Felt like Merlin were rather neglecting it while the other UK parks got investment and upgrades. A couple of years of spending the necessary budget on operations and presentation and Thorpe could really be on top again
Things I’d love to see at the park which would also be a good fit: Rumba Rapids get a full refurbishment with lots of improvements. Storm Surge getting removed as it’s ugly af and not even a good ride, replace it with lots of trees, flowers , fountains, and just a nice garden type area with lots of shade and places to chill. Walking Dead to be rethemed back to X so there’s an actual family coaster at the park which makes way more sense for that rides layout. Add a modern Huss breakdance in front of X which would fit with the lightning, music and overall atmosphere of that area. The removal of storm surge would help fit this ride in. The park is also in desperate need of a new modern family coaster so I’d add a Mack family multi launch coaster similar to Manta at sea world San Diego, this type of ride would be like nothing else at the park, be a great ride, have a low height requirement , and also be made by Mack who Merlin is now working with. I’d have the station where slammer is as that’s quite a big area if you remove black mirror labyrinth aswell, and I’d have the track going all around that area, going around the pathway where saw alive used to be (big open space now) and also have it weave in and out of the trees in the area that storm surge used to be. And finally an RMC / massive GCI on the island next to the swarm and connect all the pathways
I definitely agree, Rumba rapids needs some love, and I think you are bang on the money with Storm Surge. I think they could do with you as an advisor.
I think an RMC on swarms island would be insane. And not any RMC something like Hakugei and something of that calabre. Hyperia will be amazing but the UK needs something that can be seen as top 10 or even top 5 in the world. It would Massively put Thorpe Park on the map along side Hyperia. Also 3 coasters over 200 ft would be insane.
@@thebestdecepticonSoundwave I doubt they can fit an RMC in that space. Swarm island is perfect as it it large and doesn’t interfere with any other rides
I think a mac thrill spinning coaster would be absolutely perfect for this park. An Rmc would be fantastic too. But out off the 2 definitely the spinning coaster idea
From what I know of the Intamin Tourbillon I think there's a LOT of issues with them. Going from memory here but I think there was a Six flags park that had one and it's been SBNO for a while now due to constant issues.
@@themeparkperspective Honestly you're right though. It's the right fit for that area of the park. Hopefully another manufacturer manages to do a better job.
Considering the uk’s weather there’s no point having any more water rides than tidal wave and rumba rapids - especially if the rapids gets a refurb which it needs
They have been ground testing on the island behind The Swarm fairly recently. I would expect another large coaster in the next 5 years especially with a potential Universal park targeting 2030. Still think an RMC would fit the bill.
I think we won’t see any further investment for a while. This is the big capex year we have been waiting for. Don’t expect to see this again for a while! Need to see a ROI first.
@@themeparkperspective Relative to other Hyper Coasters Hyperia will be a lot cheaper given its a shorter ride and is not as tall as others so a small family coaster could be next.
I think if Universal GB gets the green light it’ll force Thorpe Park and Alton Towers to invest in lots of new rides and entertainment because they’ll have Universal compete with, which will be epic for both Universal and Thope Park, or tho it could be years until we find out about Universal GB 😢
Good point, the competitiveness of the parks would be a great thing for theme park fans, we just have to keep everything crossed it gets the green light.
I believe They are adding more shelters the park and queues as I think they mentioned it at the start of Project Sparkle as one of their plans. I've been saying for ages that Ghost Train, Slammer, TWD, Black Mirror and Storm Surge are all mediocre experiences and would provide an INSANELY LARGE plot of land for the to work on. The only issue with them having a MACK Extreme Spinner is it requires a LOT of maintenance, and quite frankly I wouldn't trust Merlin with that one little bit...
The shelter info is great, and is something which I can see myself being extremely grateful for when the summer hits. And good point for the slammer area of the park, and to be honest I think at this point any new ride at all will be a darn site better than one ride which is SBNO and another which I am not a big fan of 😂
I would like to see thorpe park build a gravity group wooden coaster and i have aan good locaition for it there is quite a bit of land next to swarm so there i would like to see a wooden coaster.
Quite possibly, nothings off the table when it comes to new rides with Merlin, and if it means they get rid of Storm Surge to replace it I wouldn't complain.
😆if only a bit of sun block and some sunglasses would work with ocular albinism and nystagmus. Joking apart, I do realise this is something me and maybe vampires would struggle with.
The Tourbillon looks amazing and would be a fantastic asset at the park. I think you’re spot on with more covered areas having experienced the moaning from children after getting wet or having not enough shaded areas during a long day at the park. Some great ideas, loved the video.
Good point, I personally agree that these areas are needed by a number of family and people who come to the parks.
I am SO pumped for this! This is exactly what I've been hoping Merlin would do with Thorpe Park for quite a while now! As a life long fan of Thorpe Park it's honestly made me feel really sad how unloved it's felt in recent years. Felt like Merlin were rather neglecting it while the other UK parks got investment and upgrades. A couple of years of spending the necessary budget on operations and presentation and Thorpe could really be on top again
Most definitely. It really is incredible to see Thorpe getting some much needed love and attention.
Things I’d love to see at the park which would also be a good fit:
Rumba Rapids get a full refurbishment with lots of improvements.
Storm Surge getting removed as it’s ugly af and not even a good ride, replace it with lots of trees, flowers , fountains, and just a nice garden type area with lots of shade and places to chill.
Walking Dead to be rethemed back to X so there’s an actual family coaster at the park which makes way more sense for that rides layout.
Add a modern Huss breakdance in front of X which would fit with the lightning, music and overall atmosphere of that area. The removal of storm surge would help fit this ride in.
The park is also in desperate need of a new modern family coaster so I’d add a Mack family multi launch coaster similar to Manta at sea world San Diego, this type of ride would be like nothing else at the park, be a great ride, have a low height requirement , and also be made by Mack who Merlin is now working with. I’d have the station where slammer is as that’s quite a big area if you remove black mirror labyrinth aswell, and I’d have the track going all around that area, going around the pathway where saw alive used to be (big open space now) and also have it weave in and out of the trees in the area that storm surge used to be.
And finally an RMC / massive GCI on the island next to the swarm and connect all the pathways
I definitely agree, Rumba rapids needs some love, and I think you are bang on the money with Storm Surge. I think they could do with you as an advisor.
@@themeparkperspective hahaha thanks much appreciated😄
I think an RMC on swarms island would be insane. And not any RMC something like Hakugei and something of that calabre. Hyperia will be amazing but the UK needs something that can be seen as top 10 or even top 5 in the world. It would Massively put Thorpe Park on the map along side Hyperia. Also 3 coasters over 200 ft would be insane.
Put it this way, if they were to ever put an RMC on the island I think a lot of people would be very happy.
haha, the general public would be happy but coaster enthusiasts would probably be a little more than happy. @@themeparkperspective
I feel like it should go somewhere that doesn’t have a big standout roller coaster
Maybe in-between the cabins and Depth Charge?
@@thebestdecepticonSoundwave I doubt they can fit an RMC in that space. Swarm island is perfect as it it large and doesn’t interfere with any other rides
I think a mac thrill spinning coaster would be absolutely perfect for this park. An Rmc would be fantastic too. But out off the 2 definitely the spinning coaster idea
I agree, I thin a Mac extreme spinning coaster would be a better fit for the park, but to be honest if we got either of them I would not complain.
I would like to see the other areas not touched this year that being the Jungle, Lost City and Swarm Island be done first before any other new ride
Good point actually, it does make sense to have the park tip top before adding anything new.
From what I know of the Intamin Tourbillon I think there's a LOT of issues with them. Going from memory here but I think there was a Six flags park that had one and it's been SBNO for a while now due to constant issues.
Trust me to find a ride to be replaced by another which is equally as unreliable 😆
@@themeparkperspective Honestly you're right though. It's the right fit for that area of the park. Hopefully another manufacturer manages to do a better job.
They need a big new water ride there
They literally have tidal wave what are you on about
I ment Thorpe park should have a bigger water ride than tidal wave
@@knightrider2738 tidal wave is a pretty big water ride I don’t think they need a bigger one tidal wave is big and wet enough
Considering the uk’s weather there’s no point having any more water rides than tidal wave and rumba rapids - especially if the rapids gets a refurb which it needs
Yeah Thorpe have enough water rides that is the last thing they need
They have been ground testing on the island behind The Swarm fairly recently. I would expect another large coaster in the next 5 years especially with a potential Universal park targeting 2030. Still think an RMC would fit the bill.
Fingers crossed that you're bang on with that prediction. If any UK park were to get an RMC I would put my money on Thorpe.
I think we won’t see any further investment for a while. This is the big capex year we have been waiting for. Don’t expect to see this again for a while! Need to see a ROI first.
Good point, I guess a Mack hypercoaster isn’t the cheapest of things to build, but it’s good to dream.
@@themeparkperspective Relative to other Hyper Coasters Hyperia will be a lot cheaper given its a shorter ride and is not as tall as others so a small family coaster could be next.
I hope Merlin/Thorpe Park see this video and offer you a job! You are very knowledgeable :-)
Lets just say if they offered me a job I may be forced to oblige 😂
I think if Universal GB gets the green light it’ll force Thorpe Park and Alton Towers to invest in lots of new rides and entertainment because they’ll have Universal compete with, which will be epic for both Universal and Thope Park, or tho it could be years until we find out about Universal GB 😢
Good point, the competitiveness of the parks would be a great thing for theme park fans, we just have to keep everything crossed it gets the green light.
Don’t think we will see one of those cyborg spin rides, those things are maintenance nightmares
Good point, it would be ironic to replace one maintenance nightmare (Slammer) with another equally as unreliable.
I believe They are adding more shelters the park and queues as I think they mentioned it at the start of Project Sparkle as one of their plans.
I've been saying for ages that Ghost Train, Slammer, TWD, Black Mirror and Storm Surge are all mediocre experiences and would provide an INSANELY LARGE plot of land for the to work on.
The only issue with them having a MACK Extreme Spinner is it requires a LOT of maintenance, and quite frankly I wouldn't trust Merlin with that one little bit...
The shelter info is great, and is something which I can see myself being extremely grateful for when the summer hits. And good point for the slammer area of the park, and to be honest I think at this point any new ride at all will be a darn site better than one ride which is SBNO and another which I am not a big fan of 😂
An intamin Gyro Swing could fit really well, also a, Super Air Race could be cool or a Zamperla Gryphon
Some really great ideas, especially a Super Air race, from the videos I have seen of them online it would be a brilliant fit for Thorpe.
I would like to see thorpe park build a gravity group wooden coaster and i have aan good locaition for it there is quite a bit of land next to swarm so there i would like to see a wooden coaster.
Agreed. A woodie would roundup Thorpe's lineup nicely.
Most definitely, a wooden coaster with a good layout would be such a good fit for Thorpe park and would also give them a different dynamic of ride.
I think a water coaster or log flume would really benefit Thorpe park.
Quite possibly, nothings off the table when it comes to new rides with Merlin, and if it means they get rid of Storm Surge to replace it I wouldn't complain.
I think I would like to see a retrack to sawthe ride and add an escape room to a fright nights or in the park in general like jungle escape
Some good points there, an escape room at freight nights would be brilliant to see. Especially as I never got to do Containment at the park.
@@themeparkperspective I didn't I went in 2022 and 2023
Pray to godits an RMC
Most definitely.
We don’t need covers we are not Spain lol wear sunglasses and sun cream lol
😆if only a bit of sun block and some sunglasses would work with ocular albinism and nystagmus. Joking apart, I do realise this is something me and maybe vampires would struggle with.