Monday, 8 August 2011

Thorpe Park - Review

It has always been my view (and that of many others) that Alton Towers is the leading theme park in the UK for thrills and entertainment but after my visit to Thorpe Park on Sunday, I believe it’s finally facing some tough competition!

The park boasts more than 30 rides and attractions, including a dozen extreme thrill rides such as Stealth and Nemesis Inferno rivalling Alton Towers' Rita and Nemesis.



The parks newest additions include Storm Surge, which was a little overrated in my opinion, Saw the ride and Saw Alive. Although we whimped out of the Saw Alive maze, the ride was fantastic. It has the perfect balance of theme and ride, and for those who aren’t satisfied and are seeking an extra fright, Saw Alive is there to give that extra scare! They have introduced a couple of live actors to the ride to give a taste for the maze.

Equally impressive is Colossus, one of the parks older rides, and Samurai. For those who are less daring, there are lots of less extravagant but just as fantastic rides, including Quantum, Rush, the Rapids and Log Flume. And for those who don’t mind a bit (or a lot) of a splash, Tidal Wave is great fun, but be sure to take a spare set of clothes!!!

 
Younger guests won’t be disappointed as there are also plenty of rides tailored to kids. Apart from Storm Surge, the other ride I found did not live up to expectation was X:\No Way Out. I didn't really understand it and it never really got started for me.


Unfortunately the day was slightly dampened by the rain, but our spirits were still up, especially as the crowds got fed up with the rain, leaving the queue lines at a mere 10 minutes each. By the end of the day we were truly exhausted after a fantastic day!

All in all a great family day out, with a brilliant choice of rides, food and shops. The price is wpretty standard, matching most theme parks, but there are plenty of by one get on free vouchers flying around as an extra incentive!!


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