Hyperia Completes First Test Run
A major milestone has been completed at Thorpe Park this afternoon. Hyperia has completed its first test run in front of a crowd of management and lots of guests.
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Samurai Reopens For 2024 Season With Retro Paint Job
Exciting news for Thorpe Park fans! The iconic Samurai ride is getting a fresh new look, or rather, a blast from the past. The park has announced that Samurai will be repainted in its classic black and red color scheme, bringing back the retro vibes that long-time visitors remember fondly.
Hyperia Ride Programming Testing Begins
It was a big moment for Hyperia today For the first time, the train transitioned from the maintenance bay to the station.
Thorpe Park Hyperia Trains Revealed
Thorpe Park has revealed the trains for Hyperia in a video posted on social media and the park's YouTube channel. The Goddess is almost ready to take flight, are you?
Hyperia Trains Delivered And Installed In Maintenance Bay
Big news for Hyperia! Trains for the rollercoaster have been delivered and spotted being driven down the access road and are slowly one by one being installed in the maintenance building.
Lift Chain Testing And Look Inside Maintenance Building
Thorpe Park has posted an update about Hyperia in the Thorpe Park Annual Passholders Group on Facebook about the status of the trains and exclusive footage of the lift hill chain testing. We could be less than 24 hours away from seeing the trains delivered on-site!
Hyperia Transfer Track Testing And Ride Area Fences Installed
It's been a big day for Hyperia today! Commissioning for the ride has begun, with the testing of different components leading up to more serious testing such as the train being sent around the track.
Hyperia Pathways Dug Out And Fences Installed
With an opening date now set for Hyperia work on the queue line and ride area fencing has begun. Fence posts have been installed and during the day yesterday fences were installed creating the ride area for Hyperia.
Thorpe Park Samurai Repaint Continues
Work on restoring Samurai to its original colour scheme is progressing well at Thorpe Park. The first layer of red paint has been added on top of the recently sanded-down blue paint. We can't wait to see the mighty Samurai return!
Thorpe Park Announces Hyperia Opening Date
Breaking news coming in from Thorpe Park this afternoon. The park has announced that Hyperia will be opening on Friday 24th May 2024. Which just so happens to be the park's anniversary. Posted on social media:
Hyperia 15th March 2024 Back Inside The Park
On March 15, 2024, Thorpe Park's Hyperia has re-opened to the public, and there's a buzz around the park! The Burger King retheme is still in progress, adding a fresh look to the dining experience. While the "Fearless" sign is still a work in progress, the anticipation only builds.