Thorpe Park Discussion Thread

[RichardWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

the wheels on the operator's booth look ridiculous.

But it's themed to an upside down vehicle that's smashed through the roof....

[ReuschiniDid my donkey title just change???]

Overall, the ride seems a bit short for me. Missing that last "oomph" to get it past "it's already over?" standards.

[DobbaI think Intamin should make a donkey!]

But it's themed to an upside down vehicle that's smashed through the roof....

They are way too small and too close together.

[RichardWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

LOVE the swarm "scream"


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[andybarnes84Beware of the Magic Donkey at Lotte World!]

Nothing like a bit of new B&M in the morning. Not the best photographer but here are some pics I took with my phone:

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[dominoesDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

I spy a water effect in the 6th shot. This is going to be so awesome... Although, I think it's funny that the two shortest rides in the park are right next to each other...

[PoisonedPirateA donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

Just got back from Thorpe Park. I managed to get four rides in, two front row, one back and one middle. Got to say that the front row is totally worth it. Also its awesome when you sit on the outside seat. You can't actually touch the water which is a bit of a shame.

The ride operations were good. The front row queue needs work as the ops kept getting confused about who was front row and who wasn't. Also toward the end of the day, it kept shutting because of technical difficulties. Engineers seemed to head to the brakes each time.

Oh and the actors were really really good. I don't know if they are, but it would be really cool to keep them in all the time.

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[STR8FXXXINEDGEJar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

99.99% of it looks fantastic, the wheels on the operator's booth look ridiculous. It's a little thing but for something most riders are going to look at, what with it being right infront of the lift hill that draws your attention when you've boarded, it seems strange that it's one of the few things that hasn't been designed/themed realistically.

But it's themed to an upside down vehicle that's smashed through the roof....

They are way too small and too close together.

I think it's supposed to be a Police "Trailer", similar to the one pictured below. Either way, I think the theming is awesome on this thing!

[jason10DAD!! Let me on the Northeast trip!]

This thing looks fantastic! I especially love how at certain points during the ride, the Swarm 'scream' is played as the train passes. I really cannot wait to try this out for myself in the next couple of weeks.

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

Is that scream supposed to be the plane crashing maybe? It kind of sounds like it to me - but then it also just sounds like a really awesome scream/noise that I could sit around and listen and watch all day.

Also they did a *darn* good job of theming this thing - the pictures are convincing enough that it's the end of the world! The theme music and the actors really add to it, too.