Here's my dream pitch for the next major development - let's pretend COVID never happened and fiduciary / zoning restraints are notwithstanding for this gentle thought exercise. These plans would a) make use of the land left by Logger's Leap, b) create a new water ride in lieu of LL, and C) replace / re-use the site being used by Slammer.
The Abbey (Old Town replacement land)
- Medieval themed, spooky
- “Before Thorpe Park, when ghouls and spectres haunted the countryside, there was The Abbey.”
Rides:
- Boggart (Lumber Jump)
o Re-themed to medieval agrarian English folklore
- Lindworm (Rocky Express)
o Re-themed after mythical dragon
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindworm
- Timber Tugboat
o Re-sited or removed for 1066 / The Headless Monk queue line
Possible re-site to Amity? Or closer to SAW?
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1066*: Intamin Rides - Ultra Splash
o Themed on the Norman invasion of England
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYIpJLMRizg
o Situated at edge of park, on Monk’s Walk, near bank of Britannia Arena
o *Alternate Names: Invader, Invasion
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The Headless Monk*: GCI Steel Track Wooden Coaster
o World’s First GCI Steel Track / Wooden Coaster
https://greatcoasters.com/steel-track
o Starts in an old, ruined abbey / castle structure
o Roughly encompasses Logger’s Leap track / area, out and back style
o Between a thrill-ride and family-ride, think: Wicker Man at Alton Towers, longer, but under 100ft, light horror vibe that appeals to older kids as well as teens and adults
o Dark-ride element & queue line like SAW / TWD
o Emphasis on head-chopper moments, deep interaction with woods
o Themed around legend of Thorpe Headless Monk
https://news.sky.com/story/bosses-move- ... e-10489622
o *Alternate Names: Wraith, Revenant, The Monk’s Revenge, Revenge, Chopper, Executioner
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Anguish: Intamin Tourbillon OR Huss Giant Top Spin / Suspended Top Spin
o Replaces Slammer
o Themed after medieval torture device