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'''Detonator''' (previously known as '''Detonator: Bombs Away''' from 2014–2021) is a tower ride at [[Thorpe Park]] in [[Chertsey]], [[Surrey]], [[England]], UK. It was manufactured by [[Fabbri Group|Fabbri]] and is a 'Mega Drop Tower'. It opened in 2001 along with two other 'flat' rides, Vortex and Zodiac.<ref>{{cite news |author=Jon Rhys |title=THE 50 BEST BANK HOLIDAY OUTINGS
'''Detonator''' (previously known as '''Detonator: Bombs Away''' from 2014–2021) is a tower ride at [[Thorpe Park]] in [[Chertsey]], [[Surrey]], [[England]], UK. It was manufactured by [[Fabbri Group|Fabbri]] and is a 'Mega Drop Tower'. It opened in 2001 along with two other 'flat' rides, Vortex and Zodiac.<ref>{{cite news |author=Jon Rhys |title=THE 50 BEST BANK HOLIDAY OUTINGS
|work=[[The Independent]] |date=25 August 2001}}</ref> It is around {{convert|115|ft|m|abbr=on}} and is not released via a computer. The ride operator at the bottom has a button, which can be pressed to make the car release at any time once the car has reached the top. Once released, the car is fired downwards by [[pneumatics]] rather than simply falling under gravity, with the ride reaching a speed of 46&nbsp;mph at the base of the drop, giving the impression of weightlessness for riders. For the 2011 season on ride photos were added. These were later removed in the 2013 season. The ride made a world record for most g force on a free fall ride with 5.5.
|work=[[The Independent]] |date=25 August 2001}}</ref> It is around {{convert|115|ft|m|abbr=on}} and is not released via a computer. The ride operator at the bottom has a button, which can be pressed to make the car release at any time once the car has reached the top.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023|reason=I keep seeing this rumour floating around, but am yet to see any concrete proof.}} Once released, the car is fired downwards by [[pneumatics]] rather than simply falling under gravity, with the ride reaching a speed of 46&nbsp;mph at the base of the drop, giving the impression of weightlessness for riders. For the 2011 season, on-ride photos were added. These were later removed in the 2013 season. {{Citation needed span|The ride made a world record for most g force on a free fall ride with 5.5.|date=November 2023|reason=Is there any evidence of Detonator - an individual instance of a Fabbri Mega Drop, having an actual world record for having 5.5 Gs? - also, what's the actual source for it having 5.5Gs?}}.


==History==
==History==
In July 2000 [[Thorpe Park]]'s Wicked Witches Haunt and part of Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels were destroyed in a fire. Although Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels was recovered and reopened later in the year Wicked Witches Haunt was destroyed beyond repair. This left a vast open space in the park to which they decided until a later development applied for temporary planning permission for a [[Fabbri Group|Fabbri]] Mega-Drop.
In July 2000, [[Thorpe Park]]'s Wicked Witches Haunt and part of Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels were destroyed in a fire. Although Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels was recovered and reopened later in the year, Wicked Witches Haunt was destroyed beyond repair. This left a vast open space in the park - to fill that space, they applied for temporary planning permission for a [[Fabbri Group|Fabbri]] Mega-Drop.


In 2001 Detonator opened as the parks tallest ride at 115 feet in replacement of Wicked Witches Haunt. The ride's success meant the park applied for extended planning permission meaning that to this day the ride remains. In 2007 the ride opened with a new theme tune after the park decided it was no longer plausible to pay royalties for the original sound track.
In 2001 Detonator opened as the park’s tallest ride at 115 feet in replacement of Wicked Witches Haunt. The ride's success meant the park applied for extended planning permission, making this ride a permanent addition. In 2007, the ride opened with a new theme tune after the park decided it was no longer plausible to pay royalties for the original soundtrack.


In 2014, Detonator was given a small make over and an add to the ride's name "Detonator: Bombs Away" for the new Angry Birds Land that opened in May. The theme tune used the same track as used in 2001 until 2016. From 2016 the theme tune was changed to a more upbeat tune mixed with sound effects from Angry Birds.
In 2014, with the opening of Angry Birds Land, Detonator was rethemed to "Detonator: Bombs Away". The theme tune used the same track as used in 2001 until 2016, when the theme tune was changed to a more upbeat tune mixed with sound effects from the ''Angry Birds'' video games.


In 2022, both the online website as well as entrance signage to the ride had been updated, with the name once again as "Detonator".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detonator: 100ft Drop Tower Thrill Ride {{!}} Thorpe Park Resort |url=https://www.thorpepark.com/explore/theme-park/rides/detonator/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Thorpe Park |language=en}}</ref>
==Fright Nights==

Detonator audio track at Fright Nights: Whilst going up the vertical track, a music box is heard playing, which slows down until a bolt of lightning strikes. Once the rider is at the top, The Director (who runs "Thorpe Park Movie Studios") says "As always, every stunt here at Thorpe Park Movie Studios is safe, except this one". A scream is then heard as the gondola plummets back down to the ground. It used to have a child singing Humpty Dumpty.
In 2024, the ride was rethemed to fit in with Big Easy Boulevard.


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/guide/detonator.shtml Detonator at Total Thorpe Park]
* [http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/guide/detonator.shtml Detonator at Total Thorpe Park]
* [http://www.themeparks-uk.com/thorpe-park-guide/rides/detonator.html Detonator at ThemeParks-UK]
* [http://www.themeparks-uk.com/thorpe-park-guide/rides/detonator.html Detonator at ThemeParks-UK]
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 25 March 2024

Detonator
The 115ft drop
Thorpe Park
AreaBig Easy Boulevard
StatusOperating
Opening date6 April 2001 (2001-04-06)
ReplacedPhantom Fantasia
Ride statistics
Attraction typeMega Drop
ManufacturerFabbri Group
ThemeFireworks
Height115 ft (35 m)
Speed50 mph (80 km/h)
G-force5.5
Vehicles1
Riders per vehicle12
Rows1 Circular
Durationapproximately 0:40
Height restriction51 in (130 cm)
Fastrack available
Disabled access Wheelchair accessible
Must transfer from wheelchair

Detonator (previously known as Detonator: Bombs Away from 2014–2021) is a tower ride at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. It was manufactured by Fabbri and is a 'Mega Drop Tower'. It opened in 2001 along with two other 'flat' rides, Vortex and Zodiac.[1] It is around 115 ft (35 m) and is not released via a computer. The ride operator at the bottom has a button, which can be pressed to make the car release at any time once the car has reached the top.[citation needed] Once released, the car is fired downwards by pneumatics rather than simply falling under gravity, with the ride reaching a speed of 46 mph at the base of the drop, giving the impression of weightlessness for riders. For the 2011 season, on-ride photos were added. These were later removed in the 2013 season. The ride made a world record for most g force on a free fall ride with 5.5.[citation needed].

History

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In July 2000, Thorpe Park's Wicked Witches Haunt and part of Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels were destroyed in a fire. Although Mr Rabbit's Tropical Travels was recovered and reopened later in the year, Wicked Witches Haunt was destroyed beyond repair. This left a vast open space in the park - to fill that space, they applied for temporary planning permission for a Fabbri Mega-Drop.

In 2001 Detonator opened as the park’s tallest ride at 115 feet in replacement of Wicked Witches Haunt. The ride's success meant the park applied for extended planning permission, making this ride a permanent addition. In 2007, the ride opened with a new theme tune after the park decided it was no longer plausible to pay royalties for the original soundtrack.

In 2014, with the opening of Angry Birds Land, Detonator was rethemed to "Detonator: Bombs Away". The theme tune used the same track as used in 2001 until 2016, when the theme tune was changed to a more upbeat tune mixed with sound effects from the Angry Birds video games.

In 2022, both the online website as well as entrance signage to the ride had been updated, with the name once again as "Detonator".[2]

In 2024, the ride was rethemed to fit in with Big Easy Boulevard.

References

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  1. ^ Jon Rhys (25 August 2001). "THE 50 BEST BANK HOLIDAY OUTINGS". The Independent.
  2. ^ "Detonator: 100ft Drop Tower Thrill Ride | Thorpe Park Resort". Thorpe Park. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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