{"id":23389,"date":"2017-04-25T12:54:48","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T11:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=23389"},"modified":"2017-04-25T12:54:48","modified_gmt":"2017-04-25T11:54:48","slug":"thorpe-park-ambassadors-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2017\/04\/25\/thorpe-park-ambassadors-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"THORPE PARK Ambassadors 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year we are absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to be Thorpe Park Ambassadors. We have previously had Merlin Premium Passes and had decided to give other parks a chance this year. Problem with that is our 9-year-old had just reached the magic 1.4m to go on the biggest and best rides. Thorpe Park in my opinion is where those rides are – so that was the first child excited. Next we have been offered a Coastal Climb – tick for the teen! And a stay in the SHARK Hotel – tick for The Sensory Seeker. Plus as part of our Ambassadorship on the Island we get Thorpe Park Annual Passes – tick for the parents – because that will cover a whole year of entertainment!\"THE<\/a><\/p>\n

What is so great about Thorpe Park?<\/u><\/h2>\n

So if you have never been I bet you are wondering what is great on the Island and why we would want to keep going back. I would like to think of us as a thrill-seeking family and Thorpe Park definitely ticks this box. I would say that most of the exciting rides are for those who meet the 1.4m criteria but there\u2019s still enough for the smaller ones to do (although for us this generally means splitting up as a family). There are plenty of places to eat or you can bring a packed lunch. 2017 has seen some new places open up and we were all excited to try out the Donut Factory which had some very delicious donut and ice-cream combos. Plus I was really taken aback with the wonderful flowers just everywhere – they did such a wonderful job with them. You can purchases photographs of your memories of the day on the rides and have them in a variety of ways (we like to collect fridge magnets). A great way to do it (especially if you are planning on coming throughout the year) is to buy a Digipass – that way you get each copy to digitally download for one set price*.\"donut<\/a><\/p>\n

Thorpe Park and the Disabled\/Those with Additional Needs<\/u><\/h3>\n

The Island is made as accessible as possible to all whilst trying to remain fair. Disabled guests<\/a> may have a helper\/companion enter the park for free (proof is required at the Annual Pass Building and includes a blue\/orange badge, disability benefits, etc). There is disabled parking at the SHARK hotel but parking charges still apply. Wheelchairs are available to hire for a \u00a350 deposit (but there is only a limited number). Guests are provided with a Resort Access Guide (from guest services) and if eligible a Ride Access Pass. Proof of entitlement is only needed once per season where it is logged on the computer. This allows those who are unable to queue and up to 3 companions (with at least one over the age of 14 years old) to access the ride via the exit or Fast Track queue. Before they go onto certain rides the attendant will write a time on their card (which has 10 spaces) which correlates with the time of the length of the main queue. They can then not go on these rides again until that time is reached. The Guide has all information required about what to expect from each ride and any restrictions.<\/p>\n

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A wrist band is given to the person with additional needs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rides If you are over 1.4m at Thorpe Park<\/u><\/h3>\n

Number one on my list of rides to go on would be Stealth<\/strong>. This ride goes from 0 to 80mph in 2 seconds – STRAIGHT UP! I am petrified of heights but this is such an adrenaline buzz. This is an honest blog so I will warn you that you may be in for a long queue or find that it has broken down. But honestly it is worth the wait and you should keep preserving. The staff do their best to get it back up and working as quickly as they can, plus there is the option of purchasing fast track tickets (currently the online day ticket price is just \u00a35 less than with a fast track).\"thrill<\/a><\/p>\n

Colossus<\/strong> – this is possibly my favourite ride and was the Island\u2019s first major attraction. With its 10 inversions it had the record for the World\u2019s most until The Smiler at Alton Towers took the record in 2013. There is a vertical loop, a cobra roll, two corkscrews and five barrel rolls. There is also THE SWARM, Samurai, Saw – The Ride, Slammer, Nemesis Inferno, Derren Brown\u2019s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon, <\/strong>and Vortex. <\/strong>Of which I have not experienced but my husband and other sons have enjoyed (apart from the Ghost Train) and the 9-year-old is hoping to go on them all by his next visit.<\/p>\n

Rides If you are over 1.3m at Thorpe Park<\/u><\/h3>\n

For those who aren\u2019t quite at 1.4 there are a couple of other rides to help them feel a bit more grown up. Detonator: Bombs Away<\/strong> – which takes you up high and then just drops you. My son found it highly amusing that I said a word let\u2019s say is not polite to say when I was dropped down! And there is also Rush <\/strong>– again not my cup of tea but the others enjoy it.<\/p>\n

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