My CONCERNS for Hyperia at Thorpe Park...

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With Hyperia opening in less than a month! I take a look through the ride's construction, my thoughts for opening day and some small concerns I have...
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[@random0982]

I do wish it had more theming but remember with the swarm the billboard was added later down the line so we could see some additions in the future.

[@Coaster_Rob]

That is true! I really hope so. There is a lot they could do to theme it along with the story line, so here's to hoping!

[@random0982]

@@Coaster_Robyeah !

[@ParasocialCatgirl]

Granted, The Swarm was heavily themed from opening day.

[@pebble6998]

I feel like an easy way to improve the theming of Hyperia to play into that legend you showed was told in the hotel rooms. A statue of Hyperia with her steel wings, some sort of ruins or remnants of the story to imply it's a true story and not just a myth/legend ect.

[@Coaster_Rob]

This is what I was thinking, something almost mythical statue, stone carvings waterfalls etc!

[@coastercaz]

even though it is on a Friday, Hyperia will have much longer queues than Nemesis Reborn on opening day because of the fact it's new, not redone. Also maybe because it's breaking multiple UK records.

[@Xaixb]

It’s quite annoying that they don’t have a theme for it. Personally I think good theming is one of the most important aspects of a ride. As it helps the experience to become more immersive. In the case of hyperia I think it comes down to laziness, as I don’t understand why they haven’t done more marketing for the ride and better theming similar to the smiler for example. The marketing and theming built sm hype for the ride. If I were in charge I’d hype up the fear factor by not making the theme of the ride mystical but scary, as I find it somewhat reminiscent of the flight of the sky lion at lego land 💀. If I were in charge I’d pick a daredevil-typa theme with some rock climbing elements. Paired with a red and black paint job or something a lil darker which would blend in better with saw and samurai. But there still is time to add a theme nevertheless I find the gold and black colour palette to be quite ugly. But I hope they play into the mythical side of some kind of mythical creature flying away. That could be cool but I think they fumbled the bag a bit by not theming the ride to be scary.

[@Steve_1208]

I don't think it's a coaster that needs any theming to be honest, but they do need to make sure they get the landscaping right, at the moment a few twigs planted in what basically is just mud and with what is supposed to be a lake again just doesn't cut it, plant more shrubbery, lay turf, more greenery is needed. Having a coaster of that stature just plonked in a shed load of what resembles sh#te is not doing Thorpe Park any favours, the gold colour of the bottom part of the coaster melts into the mud making it hard to see the track from a distance let alone from close by, yeah so here's hoping by opening day they sort it out 😊

[@DiRtYLaWs2007]

Looks a short but fun experience. As with most UK coasters, the layout is criminally short.

[@Coaster_Rob]

It will definately quite the punch in a short span of time, unfortunately you're right, it seems to be a common theme here within the UK 🤷‍♂

[@gifflebunk7272]

​@@Coaster_Rob The Smiler is just about the only ride that isn't over within half a minute!

[@alexgunter2993]

@@gifflebunk727213 and wicker man ?

[@bendixonmusic7149]

I just don’t know how they’d go about theming a 200ft+ coaster to the same degree as other coasters without spending tens of millions on it

[@andrewlevick1015]

You're right. If you look at the existing hypercoasters there is little or no theming eg The Big One, Magnum XL, Nitro, Diamond Back. You're going so fast, you don't have time to notice the theming!

[@ParasocialCatgirl]

Well, Stealth (205ft, also at Thorpe Park) *does* have some theming, with very heavy speedway vibes (as is tradition for intamin hydraulic launch coasters). But yeah it's a bit hard to properly theme other types of hypercoasters without it coming off as contrived.

[@Robert-vw3od]

In this country, we have Alton Towers. You can’t get anything near that because everything else looks like it’s simply been placed somewhere, Alton Towers in the Staffordshire countryside with the woods the gardens the towers themselves, you can’t get anything like that . Disney or Efteling are similar - Thorpe park is not close, the vampire at Chessington world of adventures is almost certainly better.

[@maddiedeakin-berry2324]

To me this coaster doesn't say Thorpe Park or Merlin, it says Blackpool Pleasure Beach and I don't mean that in a positive way, it gives more Icon style rather than something that Merlin would do as you said in regards to the theming element from what we can see, that ride station to me just doesn't look great from seeing it in person too

[@Desiqnify]

Considering the opening date I agree the theming was minimal, would love to see more clouds or golden gates

[@Coaster_Rob]

Any additional theming would be welcome, as long as it make sense of course!

[@pyrobundy]

It feels like the old management were just going down the record breaking stats route as a means to get people in the park which it most likely will. Let’s hope the new management go back to theming on future projects.

[@Strutsss]

Yeah, Merlin something that would really wow the masses after over a decade of nothing.

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[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! Stay tuned for more content!

[@user-ro4wv6kf3c]

@@Coaster_Rob will do 👍

[@BigBrainLeeB]

Great editing! I can tell that your opinions are well thought out and very educated. Keep up the grind and you will see the rewards soon.

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you so much! They're not always correct but I try to do my research first!

[@darthvegan69]

I'm kinda hoping that they will add more to it next year, when they will also finish painting nearby Colossus

[@Coaster_Rob]

Me too! Time will tell and they have added extra elements down the line to other rides!

[@jamal202z2]

Subbed. For such a small channel your content is great, I hope to see you grow in the future 👍🏾

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you! Really glad you’re enjoying the content!

[@angels69ish]

Thorpe had said from the beginning that Hyperia was not going to be themed but have more of a style. It a coaster like this doesn’t really need a theme. It’s wow enough.

[@Coaster_Rob]

The coaster itself is very impressive! I just wonder what the reason was behind the decicison to go with styling compared to their typical themed route, possibly budget - but either way it's surely going to be a great experience and I can't wait!

[@olliewill4792]

*cough* pleasure beach

[@I_Dont_Care49]

@@Coaster_Rob Budget? They had no new coaster for 10 years lol and the park is estimated that they earn 125M a year so they surly got loads in the bank.

[@jmcg2165]

Just lazy and doesn’t make the ride nearly as good of an experience as if it had a well themed storyline.

[@benjaminalston8884]

@@I_Dont_Care49I’d be highly surprised if Thorpe Park earned £125m per year

[@3xbucket]

I love stealth, and that's themed fairly lightly/more stylised, so that makes me feel more comfortable with the level of theming that seems to be going on

[@petermc7098]

Hi There, a great Video and thank you for sharing your thoughts, I think Scott O'Neil will have more of a focus on theming and the same will be the case with Galactica at Alton Towers. Cheers Peter :) p.s. hopefully it will be a great experience throughout p.p.s. apparently i've heard there's some extra theming that will be added to the uqueline at least based on Lift Hills and Thrills perspective.

[@racheljohnston55]

Found your channel on an auto play and I’m really impressed! Hope it takes off for you, loving the content. Plus, those eyes 👀 😍😍😍 x

[@ivysdadd]

Stay positive my friend it’s an amazing step forward for Thorpe park after years of fun with Stealth.

[@philipjones19]

All subscribed and followed. Enjoying the work mate. Keep up the good work. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear your enjoying the videos! 🙏🏻

[@musicaltheatreguru]

Subscribed and followed here and on X and instagram. Great channel! I’ve been desperately trying to get my hands on one of the posters after having to cancel my opening day visit due to norovirus 😂🙏

[@_HarryOli_]

Hi mate, just subbed and followed on X and insta! Going to towers in a couple of days, so will get my first opinions on nemesis reborn, loved ur galactica retheme concept btw!

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you mate! Hope you have a great trip at towers, Nemesis reborn is really great and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! I’m glad you enjoyed the Galactica concept, I’m a graphic designer so I’ll be sharing a lot of concepts in future videos!

[@TheSpazDevil]

Good video mate, did laugh at the end though haha “they’ve been people in planes like 100 feet in the air and you can still see it” I hope not lol don’t want someone flying into the coaster 😅

[@dannyboy3737]

Your forgetting that there is still a good month and a bit till the opening day, a lot can happen till then

[@Waitefamilyvlogs]

We are so exited and can't wait to get to experience it.

[@Coaster_Rob]

Me too! It’s going to be great I’m sure!

[@gifflebunk7272]

I'm actually sort of hoping that Hyperia doesn't go with an actual full-on ancient Greek theme. They already have the Lost City which maintains an ancient city theme, I think maybe a Bronzepunk aesthetic would work better (bronzepunk is like cyberpunk if it were ancient Greek or Roman). It's a much more unique aesthetic and so far seems to be what they're going for to be honest

[@emperormiester]

lack of theming isn't the issue, being a very short hypercoaster is the problem !

[@TheKnexMaker]

with it being the uk's tallest and fastest I dont tihnk it needs a huge amount of theming. but anything build without a "fastest" or "tallest" tag line needs to be themed heavily from now. they have there big headline grabbing coaster. so now its time for future projects need to me themed. I would like to see slammer, derren brown and black mirror removed and a big indoor heavily themed dark ride / coaster like untamed at portaventura. but much better themeing inside. or remove stealth and rapids and build a heavily themed tarron style multi launch

[@alphahawkgames6896]

Hoping that they will add themeing. Doesnt have to be straight off the bat but similar to swarm having themeing added later on.

[@chrispiasecki8389]

First thing I noticed was how short it looked. Merlin do have a thing for very short rides, I suppose we can't expect anything of reasonable length like a 'Smiler' or a 'Colossus' any time soon.

[@BENJJ0]

Hey man just saying but you are growing like mad! I swear you were at like 300 a couple days ago best of luck (:

[@Coaster_Rob]

I know mate, we've grown a lot of the past couple of videos!

[@vanessacolewilkinson1668]

I anticipate a preshow

[@Archar62]

followed on all, nice vids mate 👌

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you!

[@ExcelsiorGamingUK]

The 24th of May is Thorpe Park's 45th Birthday, I Think this was always gonna be the date. Also concerning the theming it was planned during the old CEO's time at Merlin. So the plans were already submitted etc. They could add theming down the line but it was always planned to be a stylized ride, TBH im just happy thorpe is getting some decent investment its about time. All they need now is new trains on the "neckbreaker" aka Colossus lol

[@court692able]

I think over the years the plants around the area will grow and make the area look better

[@Coaster_Rob]

It really will make a difference once it’s all grown in, wickerman was a great example of this!

[@extrakubik4123]

It's a hyper coaster and these things aren't knowing for that they're heavily themed. Actually Hyperia looks like one of the better looking hypersensitive with theming/style

[@CoasterCastle]

Followed on all accounts 😁 Hope you get to that 500 mark ASAP!

[@CoasterCastle]

Ps I feel your pain on the channel/handle name change timeline! I’m stuck inbetween changes for a few more days 💀

[@callumgs]

Walked up the track the other day ...don't think people really understand how tall it is 😮

[@etap714]

Theming is a bit of an added bonus if it is done well

[@PenguinPlays1235]

Theming is quite important to me when it comes to rides. It's what really sells a ride as being high quality and different from a standard/could be seen anywhere ride. Hoping Hyperia gets some really nice flower displays, similar to all the cornflowers at jumanji, and some "heavenly" feel statues and arches.

[@maxspooner63]

For me I think its more important on a flat or dark ride. To me my favourites are based on how good the ride is not what it looks like. Look at the Big One in Blackpool it still has remains of its old title sponsor 😂. Good luck getting to 500, you'll find the next 500 will come much faster after that!

[@JamesDean-cy6pm]

It does feel a bit of a half job.. Lack of any theming and the course being SO short

[@Coaster_Rob]

It would have been great to see this fully themed, but it’s still going to be a great coaster nonetheless! 🙏🏻

[@angellevers1913]

followed on insta and X:)) just found ur channel the other day loving it xo

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you're enjoying the content so far! There will be a lot more on the way! 🎢

[@johnmcdougall7197]

i think there will be plenty of theming to come there is still time before the ride opens up to the public for such a big ride i don't think that Merlin would let theme leave the ride poorly themed.

[@Desiqnify]

I'm also wondering about the mud underneath the coaster I assume they'll remove that lol

[@Coaster_Rob]

I hope something is done around this and not left as it, I think it will likely get turfed with grass/landscaping - time will tell!

[@ParasocialCatgirl]

Well, whilst theming for rides is always something to be desired, I'd argue that minimal theming can be better than overdone contrived theming. Like, sometimes, it's enough to make a ride just give off a certain vibe. Look at the Big One - the "theme" of which being 'yep, this ride is big'. Doesn't waste time with contrived decorations, just gets right to the point, and just works. Now suppose that the Pepsi Max Big One (back when it had that sponsorship) was given a very contrived in-your-face Pepsi Max theme, with a Pepsi Max pre-show, Pepsi Max elements near the track, Pepsi Max on-ride audio, etc. That experience would have been utterly disappointing. No theming would have been better than _that_ hypothetical monstrosity. So, to be honest, I kinda respect Merlin exercising restraint on trying to theme Hyperia, and instead just trying to deliver a vibe via the surrounding area, whilst letting the coaster itself do the talking. (Anywho, I suppose it also meant they could invest more manpower and resources into designing amd delivering the theming for Nemesis Reborn instead this year)

[@Shaddowedlegends]

i just love the simplisity of it all i think it will look far much better without themeing. whatever happened to coasters without themeing, oh wait thats just america.

[@deadlylightningspirit4295]

The uk finally gets a top tier coaster and you’re worried about theming 😭

[@BadwolfFPV]

themeing will come after trees and landscaping and doesn't mean anything if the ride sucks, this wont, at all.

[@coastermad13]

I dont care much about theming on any coaster to be fair. I just enjoy rhe ride experience as to what the ride does to me. Not hust what it looks like

[@yourmarshmxllxws]

the train in the thumbnail dosent even look like the real one

[@Goliath146]

I’m not one of those enthusiasts to complain about theming I just get the credit and then if I like it I ride it again and again

[@CrumpetTV]

1:56 I've only got twenty minutes XD

[@chlo4me]

i don’t think i’ll be going on hyperia. seems a bit big and scary for me 🙈

[@Coaster_Rob]

There’s going to be a lot of nerves on the way up for sure! Never say never!

[@chlo4me]

i’ve followed you on instagram, i can’t wait to see more content!

[@evieb4790]

followed on all

[@donaldmaxwell3428]

these things take time

[@grahamgalton6949]

I reckon they’ll add bits and pieces over time. I’d rather they added the splashdown plaza first

[@Coaster_Rob]

It’s a shame about the splashdown plaza, it would have offered some really great views!

[@Jrdys]

@@Coaster_RobCould very well be added over time, i’m sure the area will be great regardless

[@Ink_Sack]

personally I don't think the theming is a huge deal, but thats just me

[@Steven.Cartwright]

I just want to ride a Roller Coaster im not a fan of theming. Maybe for kids rides i can understand BUT for BIG adult rides then just leave theming out. I just can't play along with the theming rides its like Adults playing along with the Santa Claus thing at christmas lol

[@kaz3444]

I don't think there is theming..

[@PictureLimited]

Its the UK, we dont do theming.

[@benyboybob]

Nah, if it’s anything like the manufacturers last few coasters, it’s a winner regardless of theming…

[@dat_bluemonstar656]

I know where that holiday place is. It’s in zante Greece I went ther last year tell me I’m right

[@Coaster_Rob]

How on earth did you get that from a 1 second clip? 😅 You're absolutely right though 😂

[@dat_bluemonstar656]

@@Coaster_Rob did you go to the mini golf corse up the road it was verry good, and idk I just saw it and I instantly knew

[@Coaster_Rob]

@@dat_bluemonstar656 We did indeed, I lived in Zante for just over a year when I was a kid so I know the Island quite well!

[@dat_bluemonstar656]

@@Coaster_Rob oh Yh cool

[@aliceford1454]

It does look a piss in the wind. It’ll be great on the ride, I’m convinced. Just looks really bland.look at the theming for nemesis reborn.

[@Shnayblay]

Rides like Velocicoaster and Nemesis Reborn are close to the ground and are a part of the theming. Most of Hyperia is at high altitude and speeds. Would theming even matter when you fly past it at 80mph ? I’ve haven’t ever noticed the tire theming for Stealth when I’ve been on ride.

[@dantaylor3518]

Like icon. It's stylised not themed

[@archworldfamilygaming8761]

i djd jt

[@ashlinorrell3490]

I don't really understand the hype for nemesis reborn. Decent ride but nothing exceptional about it. I would be more excited for hyperia. At least it's new!

[@louischapman1209]

Thorpe park don’t tend to heavily theme rides as said in a previous statement. Also We aren’t American and don’t need all the fuss us brits now how to appreciate a ride

[@NoBSTravelChannel]

I'm at the point in my life where no roller coaster in the UK will ever excite me, because of how much of anti-climax they always are. Alton Towers is a prototype park, and for some reason they made Nemesis amazing but Air was shite. Wicker Man is bland. The Smiler is revolutionary and genuinely the only coaster I've ever ridden where I've gone "Damn Britain, we did good". On to Thorpe, Saw and Swarm being different were great, Colossus has had its day, and Stealth is boring, we need to do better and I don't think Hyperia will kickstart a revolution. And I get a lot of flack for this, but Hyperia is too short and it's such a shame how they haven't added a few air time hills etc. What's the point in it being that high if the brake run starts around what, 40mph? Hell I'd take an extra few helix's, maybe a corkscrew!

[@pokemonguy9]

I have followed you on x and Instagram

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you! Good luck with the giveaway!

[@tristaninnit1239]

I follow you on insta and twitter

[@Coaster_Rob]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Sub2Conto]

Real

[@darthmummy7889]

Who cares about theme look at the size of the thing