Thorpe Park - SAW: The Ride

[AstroDan]

Long Term, I would say that the "Thrill only" product will not work. However, short/medium term, Thorpe Park will continue to do very well out of it.

The Credit Crunch isn't really an issue, as Alton Towers (the "appeals to all" park) had an amazing season in '08 in terms of guest numbers.

[Johno]

Thorpe, legoland and Chessington all have to have 'niche's' as they are so close together.

Legoland has lego.

Chessington = family

Thorpe = Thrill


Alton, being the only 'north' park Merlin own, has to cater for all.




Back on topic,

Looks way too light to me. Could just be the photo, but it doesn't imply a dark SAW ride.

[Forbidden]

Does anybody actually know when Saw is going to open?

Its lookin good so far.

[Luce]

Does anybody actually know when Saw is going to open?

I believe it'll be 14th March.

[Johno]

Friday March 13th I thought?

[NickReid]

**** that's my birthday! how unlucky!

[AstroDan]

Doesn't it open to press, and selected enthusiasts a day early?

[Luce]

Doesn't it open to press, and selected enthusiasts a day early?

Could that be for the people who win the ride it first competition?

[AstroDan]

I believe there is a press day, to which a foreign forum has been invited.

[Anonymous]

[quote=""AstroDan""]I believe there is a press day, to which a foreign forum has been invited.

[/quote]


Still not confirmed though Dan, Last I heard Thorpe was ignoring them about the request for the preview day.

[Adz]

Just a hint.. That photo was of the back of the building that wont be seen from inside the park except the outside queue.

The front of the building is a lot more impressive.

Inside is exceedingly dark.

[Matt.C]

Sounds exciting . Just wondering how do you know this ?

[Forbidden]

[quote=""Johno""]Friday March 13th I thought?[/quote]

They dont open on the 13th, they open on 14th March.

[Ryan]

[quote=""Matt.C""]Sounds exciting . Just wondering how do you know this ?[/quote]
His points are pretty obvious really.

Can't wait to see the inside.

[Dylan]

[quote=""Forbidden""][quote=""Johno""]Friday March 13th I thought?[/quote]

They dont open on the 13th, they open on 14th March. [/quote]

Im sure I read somewhere that the countdown on the mini-site runs to Friday 13th. I expect that SAW will be running on Friday 13th, but it will be media / competition winners day.

[Joe Koopa]

I'm wuite sure that Friday The 13th is the press day and competition winners only.

I guess, unless someone's won we could never know.

[Adz]

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[popTART]

I loved that video i have never been on a EuroFighter before. I have no idea when I will actually get to Thorpe Park this season.

[Michaél]

That exit to the first inversion looks really rough!

[zs chris]

The face your fears writing down the side looks really good! Hope the Saw music is played at some point on the ride, fantastic piece of music... anyone know what the sqealing noise is as the car goes round the track?