• Dan Getliffe

    Fun Intensité Théma

    This is a surprisingly intense spinning coaster, with a decent layout, but suffers from some indifferent theming in my opinion. Where are the dragons? Lots of trees on the layout, but could have been more immersive. Good fun otherwise!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Launch Layout

    Launch is pretty good, but the layout is really odd! Operations are also maddening, the throughput on this thing is so incredibly slow. Gets up to some decent speeds, and I think is a good fit for the park, but some of the design choices are baffling!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Fun Temps mort Intensité

    A pretty sedate hanging coaster, which I guess is to be expected at chessington. The way it swings you round corners is quite fun, but never reaches peak thrills at any point.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Harnais Inconfort

    I’m like an average sized guy, with maybe longer than average legs, but this was almost impossible to sit in! It’s also uncomfortable once you do manage to sit down! Not sure what the point of this ride is.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Temps mort

    Perfetcly fine kids coaster. Can be a little dizzy but gets up to some passable speeds!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Théma Temps mort

    Has good theming but that’s about it. A little boring, and not really re-rideable when you know the surprises.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Layout Vibrations Inconfort

    Definitely the worst of the thorpe park offerings - the trains are awful and very uncomfortable for tall people. The heartline rolls are good, but be prepared to queue long for this one!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Théma Intensité Baffes Inconfort

    This has really suffered over the years, and what was a 8/9 out of 10 only just about scrapes a 7. Some really great inversions here, but it has got really quite uncomfortable!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Inversions Vitesse Fun

    Another well themed coaster, that while holds nothing to the original nemesis, is a really great ride in it’s own right. A really solid front sear t ride as you wizz round the volcano and jungle!

  • Dan Getliffe

    First Drop Inversions Confort Trop court Harnais

    A really solid ride, with great use of theming throughout. Right hand side is definitely better though!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Théma

    Good fun if a little slow at times, but has some awesome theming all the way round, and some really good near misses. Choo choo!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Vitesse Fun Débit

    I think this ride gets a bad rap. It’s quite fast in places and the spins are unpredictable enough to make each ride different. Theming could do with an update, and the capacity isn’t the best, but I like this one.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Launch Intensité Débit Temps mort

    Pretty fast launch, pretty boring layout. The first banked turn is very good, but there’s not too much of note after that. Always has long queues which I can never quite understand.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Fun Intensité

    It’s fun, but pretty sedate. A great starting coaster if anyone’s apprehensive about them, but it’s not great for repeat rides - the novelty quickly wears off. Also I much preferred the ‘Air’ theming!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Launch Fun Vibrations Inconfort Layout

    Probably one of my most memorable coaster experiences of recent times - I had no idea what this ride was, so imagine my surprise when I got hit by the intensity and speed of the launch! It’s admittedly super rough and has a few dead spots but it’s definitely worth a ride - it’s just fun! The lake section is great on the left side too. A must ride, but probably not one you’ll be able to repeat much!

  • Dan Getliffe

    First Drop Inversions Intensité Vibrations Inconfort

    I only rode this twice on the front, so I can’t comment on the rattle further back, but this is a quite intense and impressive ride. Some great, fast inversions and build up of speed all the way round. Could have been a 9, but it gave me an awful headache second time round (probably due to the intensity)! Hard to repeat ride.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Théma Déception ! Inconfort Sans intérêt

    This is a bizarre ride. It just doesn’t really do anything of any note at all. It has nice theming but that’s about it. Terrible track design.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Fun Inconfort

    Slightly rough but actually surprisingly fast! Not bad at all for a kids coaster.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Airtimes Inconfort Temps mort

    Fairly decent small wooden coaster. Not particularly exciting, and will destroy your knees if you’re tall!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Vibrations Inconfort A raser !

    Slightly better for discomfort than the red side but there’s not much in it. Same again here - horrible ride experience with extreme discomfort. Do not under any circumstances go at the back if you like your skeleton the way it is!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Vibrations Inconfort A raser !

    This is definitely the worse of the two sides I think - and my word is it uncomfortable. The lap bars are digging into your stomach, the sides are pressing against you, and the entire car is rattling the entire way. Some corners are quite fast which worsens the discomfort and rattle. It’s a horrible ride experience which overshadows everything else.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Airtimes Lap Bar Chef d'oeuvre Inversions

    First time I went near the front and I was disappointed, but at the back it is a completely different experience and jumps straight into my favourites of all time. The airtime is absolutely incredible, and the feeling when you get pulled over that first drop is almost indescribable - you feel like you are definitely going to fall out thanks to the brilliant lap bars. (Do be warned - if you have really really long legs or are quite big, you will NOT fit so maybe check the restrictions before you go. I saw at least 3 people unable to ride). It has incredible views of the park as you go round, and is also quite long, with relatively fast operations (if they are running two trains!). The section through the water spray is also a nice touch. An amazing experience that you should not miss. Only con I can think of is it’s maybe missing an inversion somewhere? But I don’t really think it needs it, it’s a phenomenal ride.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Airtimes Lap Bar Déception ! Inconfort Launch

    Never been more disappointed in a coaster. The launch is extremely lack-luster, it launches from a rolling start and doesn’t really accelerate fast enough to that top speed point, zapping all the intensity out of it. It also has a terrible rattle around halfway down the straight at the back. The top hat is not bad, with really great views and some decent airtime, and of course it’s fast! For me it should all be about that launch and it just does not deliver in that regard. Special mention goes to it’s operations which ruined the experience for me. Staff will not let you queue for front seat - you cannot even let other people past you while you wait for the next one. This is mind boggling and I think is there to ensure people buy their speedy passes (which allow you to go front seat for an extra charge). Was not able to see if it was better in the front when I went a second time!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Fun Layout

    Perfectly fine wooden coaster. Not really that exciting, but a decent ride experience.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Fun Trop court

    Fun kids coaster - just extremely short! Should at least go round twice really.

  • Dan Getliffe

    Inconfort Sans intérêt

    There’s no pros about this ride. None. It’s uncomfortable, slow, boring and flings you about all over the place. Saved from a half star by the racing element which is sort of fun (not that you have any control over the ride!)

  • Dan Getliffe

    Airtimes Débit Bonne suprise ! Trop court

    I really like this ride which surprised me. It doesn’t look much, but it’s such a unique ride experience. So much airtime and sudden drops from both sides which you can’t see coming. Quite intense too! Downsides are that it’s slightly short and seats are not that comfortable, but it’s a really good ride and a nice surprise!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Théma Situation Baffes Harnais Inconfort

    It’s a shame because some parts of it are quite good at the start, and the theming near the water is really photogenic. It just has the worst restraints I’ve ever used, and is quite painful from the mid section onwards. There are also two inversions in a row that are probably the worst section of any rollercoaster in the world - it’s that bad. You’ll know it when you ride it!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Fun Vibrations Inconfort

    It’s fun but I’ve never ridden a more rough ride (Infusion comes close!). Make sure to keep your mouth closed or you might bite your tongue off!

  • Dan Getliffe

    Situation Vitesse Longueur Vibrations Inconfort

    A good fast coaster with incredible views of Blackpool beach - during the illuminations the view is incredible. Lap bars also add to it by feeling like you are going to fall out at the top. Just a bit too unconfortable at certain parts now.