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Angry Birds Land (Thorpe Park)

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Angry Birds Land was an Angry Birds theme park area located at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, England. Opening in May 2014, the area featured three rides and attractions, interactive side show games, the Peckish food outlet and the Flock N' Shop merchandise store. Angry Birds Land was situated in the center of the park, with two of the main attractions previously being part of the former "Calypso Quay" area.[1][2][3]

On October 30, 2023, Thorpe Park announced that Angry Birds Land would be rethemed for the 2024 season as their IP contract with Rovio had come to a "natural end". Following the last screenings of the Angry Birds 4D Experience the following day, the park confirmed on November 16 that the area - along with its attractions - would be reimagined as "Big Easy Boulevard".[4][5][6]

Attractions[]

Angry Birds 4D Experience[]

Main article: Angry Birds: The Ride

Angry Birds 4D Experience was a 4D cinema attraction combining the Angry Birds: The Ride 3D film with various in-theater effects, including water, smoke, vibration, bubbles and a unique "catapult" motion effect. The theater, effects and screen were all provided by Simworx, as part of a major refurbishment of the park's existing 4D cinema.[7][8][9] Though suitable for most guests, the Angry Birds 4D Experience was recommended for guests aged 4 and over, due to "darkness, smoke effects and bangs" at various moments throughout the experience.[10]

On 31 October 2023, Angry Birds 4D Experience was shown to guests for the last time, ahead of its replacement with a brand-new 4D film for the 2024 season.[6][11] The attraction was officially named "Sunset Cinema" on February 17, 2024,[12] with the film itself being announced on March 10 as "Ready Player One: 4D Experience."[13]

Detonator[]

Detonator is a 115 ft Fabbri drop tower ride first installed at Thorpe Park in 2001. Guests are taken to the top of the tower aboard the 12-seat gondola, where they are held for a few seconds before being released and fired downwards by pneumatics. A maximum speed of 46 mph (alternatively quoted by the park as "50mph") and positive G-force of 5.5G are achieved during the descent, making Detonator one of the park's most intense thrill rides.[14] A minimum height restriction of 1.3 m (4.2 ft) and maximum torso restriction of 51 inches apply.[15]

Upon the opening of Angry Birds Land, Detonator was rethemed and initially renamed Detonator: Bombs Away to match the surrounding area. A statue of Bomb as he appears in Angry Birds Space was added on top of the ride's control room, and new audio tracks implemented for the main ride sequence. The original "Detonator" name was reinstated for the 2022 season, though the overall Angry Birds theme remained until the land's closure towards the end of the 2023 season.

Detonator continues to operate at the park as of the 2024 season, now part of the "Big Easy Boulevard" area and with a fireworks factory theme.[6]

King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems[]

King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems was a traditional bumper car ride manufactured by Bertazzon, located near the park's Tidal Wave attraction. Guests control one of twenty 2-seater cars themed to either Red or a Minion Pig, each featuring their own accelerator and centrally-mounted steering wheel.[2][16] A minimum height restriction of 1.1m applies; guests between 1.1 m (3.6 ft) and 1.3 m (4.2 ft) must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.[17]

As part of the "Big Easy Boulevard" refresh, the ride was retained for the 2024 season, operating under a new 'gas station' theme as "Big Easy Bumpers".[6][18]

Trivia[]

  • On the day of the announcement that the park would be closing, the Angry Birds website added a new page to their website called "Angry Birds Attractions", which includes Angry Birds Land as of November 2, 2023.[19]

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References[]

  1. ↑ 'Angry Birds Land VIP Launch Event - Thorpe Park', SIMWORX (Vimeo), uploaded June 6, 2014
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Angry Birds Land - Attraction Source - Theme parks and attractions from another point of view!', Attraction Source
  3. ↑ 'Thorpe Park Mania - Angry Birds Land', Thorpe Park Mania
  4. ↑ "Our contract with the IP has come to a natural end at Thorpe Park, and we have decided to take the area in-house." (October 30, 2023) - @THORPEPARK
  5. ↑ "After 10 action-packed years, the Angry Birds are taking flight from #ThorpePark. Catapult yourself into a seat before 31/10 and enjoy one final Angry Birds 4D cinema showing before they migrate. The removal of Angry Birds land will make way for a brand-new land coming in 2024." (October 30, 2023) - @THORPEPARK
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Step Into Big Easy Boulevard... - THORPE PARK Official | Facebook
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20140320110411/http://www.mobile-ent.biz/games/angry-birds/angry-birds-4d-is-flying-into-thorpe-park/042643
  8. ↑ 'Angry Birds 4D: Thorpe Park, England | Simworx', Simworx
  9. ↑ 'Total Thorpe Park - Park Guide - Angry Birds 4D Experience', Total Thorpe Park (archived)
  10. ↑ 'Angry Birds 4D Experience Cinema Ride | Thorpe Park Resort', Thorpe Park
  11. ↑ "The cinema will feature a new movie for '24, more news soon." (October 30, 2023) - @THORPEPARK
  12. ↑ THORPE PARK Official Facebook announcement on 'Big Easy Bumpers', February 17, 2024
  13. ↑ 'Ready Player One: 4D Experience at Thorpe Park', Thorpe Park Official (YouTube), uploaded March 10, 2024
  14. ↑ 'Total Thorpe Park - Park Guide - Detonator: Bombs Away', Total Thorpe Park (archived)
  15. ↑ 'Detonator: 100ft Drop Tower Thrill Ride | Thorpe Park Resort', Thorpe Park
  16. ↑ https://www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk/ride/King+Pigs+Wild+Hog+Dodgems
  17. ↑ 'King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems Family Ride | Thorpe Park', Thorpe Park
  18. ↑ THORPE PARK Official Facebook announcement on 'Big Easy Bumpers', February 16, 2024
  19. ↑ https://www.angrybirds.com/explore/angry-birds-attractions/

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v • e In-Person Activities
Parks Angry Birds Activity Park • Angry Birds Adventure World • Angry Birds Land* • Angry Birds Land (Thorpe Park)* • Angry Birds Park* • Angry Birds Play Center • Angry Birds Splash Water World* • Angry Birds World
Rides/Attractions Angry Birds: The Ride • Angry Birds: The Show* • Angry Birds Adventure Golf* • Angry Birds Live* • Angry Birds Mini Golf • Interactive Attractions • Space Encounter* • Suntec City presents: Angry Birds* • Angry Birds Universe*
Retail Angry Birds Juice & Tea* • Angry Birds Shop* • ISwii by Angry Birds
Others Angry Birds: Adventure Atop Mount Faber* Angry Birds Changi Airport Singapore* • Angry Birds Live: The Slingshot Adventure* • Angry Birds on Ice*
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