The Swarm (Thorpe Park)

[Simba]

Doomega, it was my pleasure riding with you last Thursday!
Please keep riding them though.
I have merged this with the Swarm discussion topic.

[Dalek Sec]

I can't believe the amount of criticism, The Swarm has got from other theme park forums on it's reliability and effects.
I know it is bad for a B&M to be on one train and have seats not in operation on that only train but a bit of perspective is needed. Saw: The Ride decided to commit suicide on its first day of public operation followed by a lengthy stint on reduced capacity. Stealth spent the whole of its first summer in 2006 closed and Inferno also was plagued with problems in the first season.

The Swarm having problems isn't uncommon. It's a coaster in its first season and whilst the company has experience with a B&M Wing Coaster, Thorpe does not. The Swarm will settle, it is just unfortunate that its chosen the parks second busiest period to do so.

[Thekingin64]

Dalek has it spot on there, this is just teething problems for the coaster. Plus that it's a new coaster type.

[Simba]

[Thekingin64]

Air always constantly has problems because that's a prototype ride. It has nothing to do with Alton.

[Simba]

Just remember The Swarm was not a prototype, but many coasters have problems in there first season.

[Dalek Sec]

[Simba]

A swarm statue would be epic, and congratulations to Thorpe Park and Merlin for adding theming mid season!

[Thekingin64]

I doubt it's a statue. That wouldn't really fit within the area.

It should be more theming which is good.

[Simba]