Saturday 17th February 2024
The time has come, the lift hill for Hyperia is finally being installed! The first two sections of the gold lift hill track were installed yesterday afternoon with the base of the lift hill along with the rest of the track leading to this section completed a few days before. So much has happened during this week! And we can't forget to mention that the stall turn is now complete too.
Huge progress has been made at the Hyperia construction site this week but the most exciting part has just begun. The installation of the golf and white lift hill. This section will reach the crazy height of 236ft! Making it the tallest rollercoaster at Thorpe Park and the UK.
Around the rest of the site, the stall turn was completed this week. Lots more supports for the lift hill and first drop have been installed and the gold theming has been added to the new shop and photo collection building.
More gold theming has also been added to the front of the Hyperia station. Matching some of the designs that can be seen on the side of the station facing into the park.
We cant wait to be sat on a train for Hyperia climbing up the 236ft lift hill! Not long left now...
Huge progress has been made at the Hyperia construction site this week but the most exciting part has just begun. The installation of the golf and white lift hill. This section will reach the crazy height of 236ft! Making it the tallest rollercoaster at Thorpe Park and the UK.
Around the rest of the site, the stall turn was completed this week. Lots more supports for the lift hill and first drop have been installed and the gold theming has been added to the new shop and photo collection building.
More gold theming has also been added to the front of the Hyperia station. Matching some of the designs that can be seen on the side of the station facing into the park.
We cant wait to be sat on a train for Hyperia climbing up the 236ft lift hill! Not long left now...
Friday 9th February 2024
The construction of Hyperia’s lift hill at Thorpe Park is making great progress, bringing the park’s new record-breaking coaster closer to completion.
Tuesday 6th February 2024
The structure for the lift hill for Hyperia is growing by the day! Since our last look at Hyperia Friday evening more supports have been added to the huge structure which can now be seen from across the lake. This huge lift hill structure for the rollercoaster also features the first drop for the rollercoaster.
Since Friday more sections of track have been installed on the structure climbing towards the top. We can start to see the track start to twist as it reaches the bottom of the drop. It will be interesting to see how fast this structure goes up over the next few weeks!
Other small notable changes around the site, the ground around the first bend out of the station looks to have been dug out to create a small pond. And more track and supports can be seen at the back of the site waiting to be installed over the next few days. The first gold piece of theming on the front of the station is now fully installed. Hopefully, over the next few days, the front of the station will be complete and we can see what the final product might look like. Towards the back of the station, access to restricted areas is starting to be secured. A golden gate has been installed below where the exit stairs of the ride will be.
Still no sign of the lift hill base... it can't be long now!
Since Friday more sections of track have been installed on the structure climbing towards the top. We can start to see the track start to twist as it reaches the bottom of the drop. It will be interesting to see how fast this structure goes up over the next few weeks!
Other small notable changes around the site, the ground around the first bend out of the station looks to have been dug out to create a small pond. And more track and supports can be seen at the back of the site waiting to be installed over the next few days. The first gold piece of theming on the front of the station is now fully installed. Hopefully, over the next few days, the front of the station will be complete and we can see what the final product might look like. Towards the back of the station, access to restricted areas is starting to be secured. A golden gate has been installed below where the exit stairs of the ride will be.
Still no sign of the lift hill base... it can't be long now!
Friday 2nd February 2024
The lift hill for Hyperia has started to rise into the air! Over the past few days, workers have been busy building the structure for the lift hill. Mount points for the first drop can be seen on the structure as it starts to rise into the air.
The skyline of Thorpe Park is about to change dramatically!
Work on adding theming to the station building continues with gold strips added to the front of the building where your journey on Hyperia begins. The design on the front of the station appears to be quite simple but it's good to see this side of the station receiving some work.
During our short visit to Monks Walk this evening we watched 3 supports fly into the air and being installed for the lift hill. The structure can change very quickly when parts fit together the first time. Around the rest of the site, the new shop and photo unit has had more walls installed and is coming together nicely. The old electric building for Loggers Leap has been repainted black to fit in and lots of supports and sections of track can be seen on the ground ready to be installed over the next few days. With tomorrow being the weekend we expect these sections are being stored here ready for Monday.
With the shutter for the maintenance bay fully open today we can see where the train enters the maintenance bay and the track ends so the wheels and train can be moved and checked.
The skyline of Thorpe Park is about to change dramatically!
Work on adding theming to the station building continues with gold strips added to the front of the building where your journey on Hyperia begins. The design on the front of the station appears to be quite simple but it's good to see this side of the station receiving some work.
During our short visit to Monks Walk this evening we watched 3 supports fly into the air and being installed for the lift hill. The structure can change very quickly when parts fit together the first time. Around the rest of the site, the new shop and photo unit has had more walls installed and is coming together nicely. The old electric building for Loggers Leap has been repainted black to fit in and lots of supports and sections of track can be seen on the ground ready to be installed over the next few days. With tomorrow being the weekend we expect these sections are being stored here ready for Monday.
With the shutter for the maintenance bay fully open today we can see where the train enters the maintenance bay and the track ends so the wheels and train can be moved and checked.
Tuesday 30th January 2024
Taken from the Thorpe Park Annual Pass holders Group:
Hyperia construction update
We know you all have lots of burning Hyperia questions like opening date, restrictions, theming, queue line info, etc. We'll share all of this information ahead of the opening, but we want to be absolutely sure before we confirm anything (plus, we'd like to keep some secrets under wraps for now too)
First look inside the station shell, here you can also see the operator's console. Next, we'll install air gates, bag storage, audio, lighting, and theming.
Track work is nearly complete including the outward bank outside the station - lift hill construction is due to start very soon.
Landscaping has begun around the back of the site.
Work is progressing on the new Hyperia exit shop and photo kiosk.
Hyperia construction update
We know you all have lots of burning Hyperia questions like opening date, restrictions, theming, queue line info, etc. We'll share all of this information ahead of the opening, but we want to be absolutely sure before we confirm anything (plus, we'd like to keep some secrets under wraps for now too)
First look inside the station shell, here you can also see the operator's console. Next, we'll install air gates, bag storage, audio, lighting, and theming.
Track work is nearly complete including the outward bank outside the station - lift hill construction is due to start very soon.
Landscaping has begun around the back of the site.
Work is progressing on the new Hyperia exit shop and photo kiosk.
