Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Calling special beer fans! Thorpe Park has paired up with Windsor & Eton Brewery for a special Hyperia Lager.
Similar to the limited edition beers being sold for Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers earlier this year this one will also be a limited edition brew with 2000 being sold.
More details to follow soon...
Limited Edition. Cans numbered 1-2000Available from next week. Date TBCAvailable from Calypso Bar
Similar to the limited edition beers being sold for Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers earlier this year this one will also be a limited edition brew with 2000 being sold.
More details to follow soon...
Limited Edition. Cans numbered 1-2000Available from next week. Date TBCAvailable from Calypso Bar
Wednesday 19th June 2024
News is coming in this morning that Hyperia has valleyed. A video showing the ride rocking back and forwards has been shared on social media along with another statement from Thorpe Park stating the ride will remain closed until further notice.
The cars of the ride will need to be craned off or the ride winched to the top of the element and then hope that it completes the rest of the circuit.
EDIT – The cars of the ride have been craned off and the park is hoping to have the ride open from Saturday on one train.
EDIT 22nd June – Hyperia has reopened on one train with the second train now seen testing again with water dummies in it.
The cars of the ride will need to be craned off or the ride winched to the top of the element and then hope that it completes the rest of the circuit.
EDIT – The cars of the ride have been craned off and the park is hoping to have the ride open from Saturday on one train.
EDIT 22nd June – Hyperia has reopened on one train with the second train now seen testing again with water dummies in it.
Monday 3rd June 2024
Work on repairing Hyperia has begun at Thorpe Park, it appears that the location of the issue with the new Mack Rides rollercoaster has been identified as something at the top of the lift hill.
Work started early with the crane dominating the skyline above Hyperia at 9 am. Different coloured hoist straps can be seen hanging off of the lift hill structure ready to be used. At the start of the day, a metal structure could be seen being craned to the top of the ride.
The park hasn't said anything about the issue and isn't commenting about it but we would say with Saw The Ride closed for the 3rd and 4th of June and a big crane being in the area. The issue could be the lift hill. Whilst riding Colossus during the day, what we expect to be new parts for the ride could be seen in wooden crates on the ground next to the crane. During the day we saw lots of engineers at the top of the lift, along with the crane and cherry picker being very active.
Fingers crossed with the fantastic team at Mack Rides and Thorpe Park, the ride will be back open again soon.
Work started early with the crane dominating the skyline above Hyperia at 9 am. Different coloured hoist straps can be seen hanging off of the lift hill structure ready to be used. At the start of the day, a metal structure could be seen being craned to the top of the ride.
The park hasn't said anything about the issue and isn't commenting about it but we would say with Saw The Ride closed for the 3rd and 4th of June and a big crane being in the area. The issue could be the lift hill. Whilst riding Colossus during the day, what we expect to be new parts for the ride could be seen in wooden crates on the ground next to the crane. During the day we saw lots of engineers at the top of the lift, along with the crane and cherry picker being very active.
Fingers crossed with the fantastic team at Mack Rides and Thorpe Park, the ride will be back open again soon.
Saturday 25th May 2024
Thorpe Park has posted on their social media channels this morning stating that due to unforeseen circumstances, Hyperia will not be opening today. Although the ride opened Friday 24th May, the opening didn’t go without a few hiccups. As with all new rides opening downtime isn’t new and unexpected. Fingers crossed the park is able to fix these issues soon and Hyperia is open again quickly.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to open Hyperia on Saturday the 25th of May. The rest of the park remains open. Anyone with pre-booked tickets for today will be eligible for a free return visit. Please check our website for further details. We apologise for the disappointment this will cause and we are working hard to reopen Hyperia as soon as possible and will keep people updated via our website and social media.”
Up-to-date information can be found on Thorpe Park’s website:
https://www.thorpepark.com/plan-your-visit/resort-information/ride-availability/
EDIT 15:30 25th May 2024 – Hyperia is closed until at least Wednesday 29th May
“Due to unforeseen circumstances Hyperia will not be opening Sunday 26th May, Monday 27th May, Tuesday 28th May and Wednesday 29th May. We are working very hard to get the ride open and will update this page and our social with the latest information regarding the opening of Hyperia beyond the 29th May.”
EDIT 17:00 28th May 2024 - Hyperia closure update
"Due to unforeseen circumstances we cannot commit to re-opening Hyperia before Saturday 8th June. We will ensure all the latest updates are provided via our socials and this page."
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to open Hyperia on Saturday the 25th of May. The rest of the park remains open. Anyone with pre-booked tickets for today will be eligible for a free return visit. Please check our website for further details. We apologise for the disappointment this will cause and we are working hard to reopen Hyperia as soon as possible and will keep people updated via our website and social media.”
Up-to-date information can be found on Thorpe Park’s website:
https://www.thorpepark.com/plan-your-visit/resort-information/ride-availability/
EDIT 15:30 25th May 2024 – Hyperia is closed until at least Wednesday 29th May
“Due to unforeseen circumstances Hyperia will not be opening Sunday 26th May, Monday 27th May, Tuesday 28th May and Wednesday 29th May. We are working very hard to get the ride open and will update this page and our social with the latest information regarding the opening of Hyperia beyond the 29th May.”
EDIT 17:00 28th May 2024 - Hyperia closure update
"Due to unforeseen circumstances we cannot commit to re-opening Hyperia before Saturday 8th June. We will ensure all the latest updates are provided via our socials and this page."
Wednesday 22nd May 2024
It's two days until Hyperia opens at Thorpe Park and work is underway to finish off the area. The plaza of the ride is busy with construction workers building a stage for an opening ceremony along with others working on finishing off the queue line, pathway and final finishing touches.
Since our update on Sunday, a test seat for the rollercoaster has been installed at the entrance along with the ride restrictions board, height stick and queue time screen. TVs have also been installed in the queue line which will be showing guests the story of Hyperia.
The pathway into the plaza has also been completed with a set of wings installed in the pathway as you enter the entrance plaza for the ride.
A temporary queue line for the ride is being built down the old Saw Alive pathway. A tent structure can be seen being installed to help shelter guests from the great British weather.
It's amazing how quickly the park and teams have turned around this area.
We can't wait to experience Hyperia!
Join us live from the press night for Hyperia over on our live blog system on Thursday 23rd May from 5 pm.
https://live.themeparkguide.co.uk/?live=TPHP
Since our update on Sunday, a test seat for the rollercoaster has been installed at the entrance along with the ride restrictions board, height stick and queue time screen. TVs have also been installed in the queue line which will be showing guests the story of Hyperia.
The pathway into the plaza has also been completed with a set of wings installed in the pathway as you enter the entrance plaza for the ride.
A temporary queue line for the ride is being built down the old Saw Alive pathway. A tent structure can be seen being installed to help shelter guests from the great British weather.
It's amazing how quickly the park and teams have turned around this area.
We can't wait to experience Hyperia!
Join us live from the press night for Hyperia over on our live blog system on Thursday 23rd May from 5 pm.
https://live.themeparkguide.co.uk/?live=TPHP
