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Title: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: EvilPie on June 06, 2012, 06:05:56 PM Any opinions on which is best? Preferably from people who've been to both.
I've only ever been to Alton Towers because it's reasonably close. Probably a 2 hour drive to Thorpe but if it's worth it I don't mind. Most important things are the rides. It's an adult trip so no need to worry about kids. Just a day of eating, drinking and generally having fun in a theme park with a bunch of idiots. Feel free to suggest alternatives by the way if there's something I don't know about. Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: booder on June 06, 2012, 06:11:30 PM Alton Towers IMO
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: TightEnd on June 06, 2012, 06:18:17 PM Thorpe IMO, much fresher an experienced than Alton Towers (I take teenagers!)
Mainly for Saw, but the journey will be a pig for you! Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: gatso on June 06, 2012, 06:45:34 PM Alton towers used to be better but has been taken over by Thorpe parks new rides the last few years
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: outragous76 on June 06, 2012, 07:08:47 PM Not been to either for 10 years +, hope that helps
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: leethefish on June 06, 2012, 07:15:44 PM Not been to either for 10 years +, hope that helps Not been to either for 20 years + , hope that helps Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: Eso Kral on June 06, 2012, 07:33:37 PM Been to both in past year and would rather drive to Alton Towers from down here!
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: the sicilian on June 06, 2012, 07:43:46 PM Been to Alton Towers nearly every year for about five years kids love it cos we stay at splashy landings.... however went to Thorpe park couple months ago and was impressed..pretty much has the same nemesis ride, new swarms pretty cool and stealth is awesome..takes off like Rita to that massive loop...Fook ! Colossus ans Saw both excellent two.... Alton needs to step up their game.. oblivion overated imo ..air good but slow...nemesis always good..thirteen once again overated..
Im a rollercoaster junkie tbh and theres more thrills at thorpe park..oh and for some reason Rush fucking terrified me.... I know your Balla Mr pie so recommend ultimate fast track pricey but Mr Sicilian don't queue... Ultimate test..asked my equally addicted 12 year old where she wants to go for her birthday..massive vote for Thorpe Park..nuff said Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: George2Loose on June 06, 2012, 08:04:29 PM Deffo Thorpe Park. Less of a walk round- rides are better
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: KarmaDope on June 06, 2012, 08:12:37 PM Alton Towers, easily.
Any hot ladies in your group? If so, this could tilt you even more to Alton Towers - it has its own inhouse waterpark. Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: EvilPie on June 06, 2012, 08:16:32 PM Looking like Thorpe Park has a lot of potential. Don't really cherish the drive but I'll get over it.
How do the fast track things work? Do you just have to queue with all the other fast track people or do you get to skip in front of them as well? Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: EvilPie on June 06, 2012, 08:17:38 PM Alton Towers, easily. Any hot ladies in your group? If so, this could tilt you even more to Alton Towers - it has its own inhouse waterpark. Yes. Alton towers now has potential. Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: SirPerceval on June 06, 2012, 09:04:27 PM Both are Sh!te after doing some of the big rides in the states.
Ballache of a drive though! Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: Tractor on June 06, 2012, 10:03:10 PM Thorpe Park with the best Fastrack to cut out the queues.
I went about three years ago and they had separate fast track lanes and we just basically walked straight to the front on every ride as many times as we liked, not cheap but worth it. Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: the sicilian on June 06, 2012, 11:09:14 PM Yep thorpe park straight to the front dear but worth every penny .... Obv states better but even mr evil hasn't got a submarine car :)
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: outragous76 on June 06, 2012, 11:12:52 PM Yep thorpe park straight to the front dear but worth every penny .... Obv states better but even mr evil hasn't got a submarine car :) norrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Matt have you sold your submarine car? Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: EvilPie on June 06, 2012, 11:23:26 PM Yep thorpe park straight to the front dear but worth every penny .... Obv states better but even mr evil hasn't got a submarine car :) norrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Matt have you sold your submarine car? It's having a service mate. Got to stay in the UK for this trip. Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: smashedagain on June 08, 2012, 07:10:30 PM You are too old for the rides at Thomasland. But if you are 3 and 4 then it's the nutz.
Title: Re: Alton Towers / Thorpe Park Post by: kinboshi on June 08, 2012, 07:15:31 PM Yep thorpe park straight to the front dear but worth every penny .... Obv states better but even mr evil hasn't got a submarine car :) norrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Matt have you sold your submarine car? It's having a service mate. Got to stay in the UK for this trip. http://www.buyyourcar.co.uk/news/article/scamander-amphibious-car/12319 Matt on his way to the fun-fair. |