{"id":4890,"date":"2020-01-30T11:30:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T11:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T20:08:26","slug":"is-it-time-to-say-farewell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=4890","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time To Say Farewell?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well that title is my question when it comes down to talking about the likes of a few UK coasters. So let’s have a chat about those which have this question around them. Of course, everything in our opinion & nothing is facts. We would love to know your thoughts too.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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If this coaster doesn’t get re-located which if it does I reckon it will be to The World of David Walliams. But saying that I ain’t sure how the room would work but I do believe that used to once be coaster corner so who knows. However, this will be the first family coaster to be removed in my opinion. Simply for the expansion of CBeebies Land as no doubt this will happen. <\/p>\n

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Let’s not lie the majority of us as the same question when it comes down to Colossus. It’s that coaster at Thorpe Park which always feels as if it’s time is almost up. Or at least that’s how we feel. So why? It’s aged and fairly rough now days admittedly we have had a fair few okay rides on it yet it’s just that coaster which we opt away from riding. We physically go out of our way to avoid riding this coaster it’s just not the most comfortable or enjoyable. The restraints are dreadful as are the carriages they are simply the main issue we have. It enhances the roughness of the coaster with the big bulky restraints and if your tall it’s almost impossible to get in & out of those tightly squeezed carriages. So my conclusion is if they aren’t going to invest in new carriages then yes I think it’s time to see a better replacement.<\/p>\n

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I ain’t sure why but whenever I think of the next coaster to be removed my mind instantly goes down to Rita. Not because there are not many faults with the coaster as personally, I enjoy it. But to me, it does look very temporary within the area and I do feel they could easily replace it with a newer model with an LSM launch.<\/p>\n

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It’s brutal and simply VILE. I really can’t see much of a future for this coaster in all honesty. With Chessington continuously bettering their rides & attractions and investing I do believe this coaster will be the first to go. It doesn’t look any better then it rides in my opinion.<\/p>\n

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This rollercoaster will forever be special in my heart given the fact it was my first ever thrill coaster which is REALLY special. I do still enjoy riding it on the front row but honestly, with the reduced throughputs, G Force going & lack of thrill orientation across the park, unfortunately, I do believe the days are numbered. Yet would I like to see it go? The simple answer is no as it’s not a bad coaster at all but the recent ways of the park it doesn’t look that great for its future. I will probably share a blog post expressing my thoughts on some current rumours going around in regards to Drayton Manor.<\/p>\n

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If there was one coaster which will leave BPB anytime soon I do believe it would be Steeplechase. It’s that ride which we personally don’t enjoy but there’s always a vibe of the end is fast approaching too. Of course we could easily be wrong. But that area would be fab for a new investment and preferably a coaster. But we would love to see this coaster be removed and replaced with a brand family attraction.<\/p>\n

What UK coasters do you reckon we will be saying farewell too soon? I will be sharing a general ride version of this blog post soon. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or across our socials.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for reading <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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