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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a theme park ‘fat tester' – I spent my day squeezing into seats at Thorpe Park & these are the rides you can't go on
A PLUS-SIZE woman has been dubbed a 'theme park fat tester' after spending the day seeing which rollercoasters she could fit into and which ones left her sat on the sidelines. Posting under 2 Tiktoker, @TeamTopsy is a self proclaimed 'fat-tester' Credit: Tiktok/ @Teamtopsy 2 She spent her day squeezing into rides at Thorpe Park Credit: Tiktok/ @Teamtopsy Wearing leggings, trainers and a positive attitude, she spent the day climbing into test seats, checking harness space and asking staff for tips on how She joked that she was '72 miles off' from fitting into Colossus but gave a full, no-nonsense review of what each ride was like for people in bigger bodies. Some rides like The Walking Dead and Detonator were surprisingly comfy, with wide seats and space to spare. Others, like Stealth, were a definite no as she couldn't even pull the harness down. Read more on theme parks She rated Nemesis Inferno as one of the best for She also praised the helpful staff who moved queues around to help her access special seats. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. On Hyperia, one of Most read in Fabulous Susan, who rode several rides solo when her friend didn't fit, described Hyperia as 'the best ride ever' but admitted the airtime was so intense she felt like she might fly out of her seat. Samurai, Colossus and Saw were all marked as too tight for guests over a size 18. We Spent the Day at Thorpe Park and Rode EVERY Rollercoaster with the Family And she highlighted that rides with chest restraints could be especially tricky for those with larger busts. She explained that Samurai's locking system wouldn't close over her 63-inch chest and recommended others check out test seats first to avoid embarrassment at the front of the queue. The TikToker didn't sugar-coat it, saying that while She summed it up by saying the park was 'not completely accessible for full-size bodies,' despite fitting on more rides than she did at The key, she said, is to ask for the bigger seats and not be afraid to speak up. Fans praised her honesty in the comments, with one saying: 'As a plus-size person, I love this. Thanks for being real.' But others were cruel, calling her names and telling her not to bother going. One even wrote: 'Anything but a calorie deficit.' Still, she's not letting the trolls stop her and she's already planning to try more parks soon. As she put it: 'If I die, I die — but at least I had a laugh.' Use these tips on your next theme park trip Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out. Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens. Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer - this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest. Download the park's app to track which rides have the shortest queues. Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out "birthday badges" that can get you freebies. If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm a theme park ‘fat tester' – I spent my day squeezing into seats at Thorpe Park & these are the rides you can't go on
PLUS SIZE I'm a theme park 'fat tester' – I spent my day squeezing into seats at Thorpe Park & these are the rides you can't go on Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PLUS-SIZE woman has been dubbed a 'theme park fat tester' after spending the day seeing which rollercoasters she could fit into and which ones left her sat on the sidelines. Posting under Team Topsy on TikTok, the woman headed to Thorpe Park in Surrey to put ride restraints to the test and her viral video has had thousands of fellow thrill-seekers hooked. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Tiktoker, @TeamTopsy is a self proclaimed 'fat-tester' Credit: Tiktok/ @Teamtopsy 2 She spent her day squeezing into rides at Thorpe Park Credit: Tiktok/ @Teamtopsy Wearing leggings, trainers and a positive attitude, she spent the day climbing into test seats, checking harness space and asking staff for tips on how larger guests could still enjoy the park. She joked that she was '72 miles off' from fitting into Colossus but gave a full, no-nonsense review of what each ride was like for people in bigger bodies. Some rides like The Walking Dead and Detonator were surprisingly comfy, with wide seats and space to spare. Others, like Stealth, were a definite no as she couldn't even pull the harness down. She rated Nemesis Inferno as one of the best for plus-size riders, calling it an 'easy fit' and revealing that certain rows even have double seat belts designed for bigger bodies. She also praised the helpful staff who moved queues around to help her access special seats. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. On Hyperia, one of Thorpe Park's most popular rides, she couldn't get the restraint to click, so her mate Susan had to ride alone. Susan, who rode several rides solo when her friend didn't fit, described Hyperia as 'the best ride ever' but admitted the airtime was so intense she felt like she might fly out of her seat. Samurai, Colossus and Saw were all marked as too tight for guests over a size 18. We Spent the Day at Thorpe Park and Rode EVERY Rollercoaster with the Family And she highlighted that rides with chest restraints could be especially tricky for those with larger busts. She explained that Samurai's locking system wouldn't close over her 63-inch chest and recommended others check out test seats first to avoid embarrassment at the front of the queue. The TikToker didn't sugar-coat it, saying that while Thorpe Park's accessibility for mobility needs is great, with lifts, ramps and helpful staff but it's still hit or miss for plus-size guests. She summed it up by saying the park was 'not completely accessible for full-size bodies,' despite fitting on more rides than she did at Alton Towers. The key, she said, is to ask for the bigger seats and not be afraid to speak up. Fans praised her honesty in the comments, with one saying: 'As a plus-size person, I love this. Thanks for being real.' But others were cruel, calling her names and telling her not to bother going. One even wrote: 'Anything but a calorie deficit.' Still, she's not letting the trolls stop her and she's already planning to try more parks soon. As she put it: 'If I die, I die — but at least I had a laugh.'
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New money-saving pass gives unlimited visits to your favourite UK theme park this summer – for less than £1 a day
Plus, The Sun's Veronica Lorraine recently tested all the rollercoasters at Thorpe Park PLAY ON New money-saving pass gives unlimited visits to your favourite UK theme park this summer – for less than £1 a day Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW theme park pass will let you visit one of four of the UK's top attractions as much as you want this summer. For £59, Merlin Entertainments has launched a new limited time only, three-month pass that allows visitors to visit one of four theme parks as much as they want in that time period. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 For £59, Merlin Entertainments has launched a new limited time only, three-month pass Credit: Alamy 5 Visitors will be able to choose from Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland Windsor Resort, Alton Towers Resort or Thorpe Park Credit: Alamy Visitors will be able to choose from Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland Windsor Resort, Alton Towers Resort or Thorpe Park. So if you were to go every day for the three-month period, it means you would be paying less than £1 a day. There are some exclusion dates which apply to all of the theme parks in the offer. They include August 24 and 25 and October 18, 25, 26 and 31. Jordan Middleton, head of Merlin Annual Pass, commented: "A Merlin Annual Pass is the perfect way to access a summer of adventure for families and thrill-seekers alike for a great price. "With unlimited access to a whole host of exhilarating attractions, a Merlin Annual Pass offers unforgettable memories right on your doorstep. With the Thorpe Park Thrill Pass, for example, visitors can enjoy three months of access to the attraction - which is home to over 25 rides, including its 'Big 6' coasters. One of these rollercoasters boasts the title of the UK's tallest, fastest and most weightless rollercoaster - Hyperia. There are also water rides to enjoy on the hotter days. At Alton Towers Resort - the UK's largest theme park - there are over 40 rides and attractions for all ages. Kids can enter Diggerland for free with this trick There are 10 main rollercoasters, each of which have record-breaking elements too. For younger children, there are 20 attractions including the only place in the UK where visitors can meet some of CBeebies best-loved characters. Meanwhile, at Chessington World of Adventures there is a theme park, zoo and Sea Life centre. The destination boasts over 40 rides and attractions and over 1,000 animals. And finally, at Legoland Windsor Resort there are over 55 rides and attractions based on Lego and Duplo brands and designed for three to 12-year-olds. There are approximately 47million Lego bricks throughout the park, with around 20million in Miniland alone. 5 And the pass allows them to visit as many times as they want over three months this summer Credit: Alamy 5 Alternatively, they can still purchase an annual pass Credit: Alamy Alternatively, annual passes are still available, with multiple different options that also have free parking and discounts on food and hotel stays. In addition, Legoland is even getting a grand new look. Earlier in June, new images revealed that the entrance gates to the park will undergo an upgrade. The plans show that two new structures will be built on either side of the Legoland sign - which look like giant Lego bricks. They will also include Lego characters such as knights and ninjas. Lego characters such as knights and ninjas are also on the towers. Other upgrades at the park include a new Brick Street Cafe, improved bag search and ticket areas and crossing. Plus, The Sun's Veronica Lorraine recently tested all the rollercoasters at Thorpe Park.
North Wales Live
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
WIN a family trip to Thorpe Park with an overnight stay to celebrate the Hyperia's 1st Birthday
Now that we're marching towards summer it's the perfect time to enter our competiton to win a trip to Thorpe Park for four people, plus an overnight stay. This month marks one year since Thorpe Park unveiled the UK's tallest, fastest and most weightless rollercoaster, Hyperia! This award-winning golden Goddess of speed and height has redefined thrills and inspired thrill-seeking visitors since her arrival last year. Rising to an astonishing 236 feet and exceeding speeds of 80mph, those who ride Hyperia will enjoy a breath-taking 14.8 seconds of sensational weightless moments and over 995 metres of thrilling twisting track, with heart-racing drops and exhilarating inversions at extraordinary speeds. Hyperia is just one part of the UK's most thrilling theme park, where top thrills and adrenaline-fueled adventures are around every corner. Feel the rush of adrenaline as Stealth rockets you from 0-80mph in 1.8 seconds with the world's fastest acceleration time on any rollercoaster, dodge disaster as The Swarm, the UK's first winged-rollercoaster, sends you soaring through post-apocalyptic chaos, and brace yourself for the 100ft 100° beyond vertical drop on SAW – The Ride, the world's first horror-movie-themed coaster. With summer just around the corner, you can cool off by taking the 85ft plunge on Tidal Wave to get the equivalent of 2.7 bathtubs full of water drenched over you. Then continue a wet 'n' wild day out with the exhilarating Storm Surge and Rumba Rapids water rides, and feel-good super slide Depth Charge. There's no shortage of excitement for younger theme park fans too as they can soar on the family-friendly junior rollercoaster Flying Fish, defy gravity on Zodiac and fly high on the magic carpet ride, Quantum. With over 25 incredible rides and attractions, Thorpe Park is the ultimate home of feel-good thrills and now you have a chance to visit by entering our competition. We're giving away a prize package that includes a one night stay for up to four people at Thorpe Park's on-site accommodation, Thorpe Shark Cabins, in a Hyperia Themed Cabin. You'll also get bed and breakfast basis, and four Gold Thorpe Park Annual Passes. To be in with a chance of winning, enter your details below or click HERE if you can't see the entry form. This competition closes at 23:45 on 15th June, 2025.
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
WIN a family trip to Thorpe Park with an overnight stay to celebrate the Hyperia's 1st Birthday
Now that we're marching towards summer it's the perfect time to enter our competiton to win a trip to Thorpe Park for four people, plus an overnight stay. This month marks one year since Thorpe Park unveiled the UK's tallest, fastest and most weightless rollercoaster, Hyperia! This award-winning golden Goddess of speed and height has redefined thrills and inspired thrill-seeking visitors since her arrival last year. Rising to an astonishing 236 feet and exceeding speeds of 80mph, those who ride Hyperia will enjoy a breath-taking 14.8 seconds of sensational weightless moments and over 995 metres of thrilling twisting track, with heart-racing drops and exhilarating inversions at extraordinary speeds. Hyperia is just one part of the UK's most thrilling theme park, where top thrills and adrenaline-fueled adventures are around every corner. Feel the rush of adrenaline as Stealth rockets you from 0-80mph in 1.8 seconds with the world's fastest acceleration time on any rollercoaster, dodge disaster as The Swarm, the UK's first winged-rollercoaster, sends you soaring through post-apocalyptic chaos, and brace yourself for the 100ft 100° beyond vertical drop on SAW – The Ride, the world's first horror-movie-themed coaster. With summer just around the corner, you can cool off by taking the 85ft plunge on Tidal Wave to get the equivalent of 2.7 bathtubs full of water drenched over you. Then continue a wet 'n' wild day out with the exhilarating Storm Surge and Rumba Rapids water rides, and feel-good super slide Depth Charge. There's no shortage of excitement for younger theme park fans too as they can soar on the family-friendly junior rollercoaster Flying Fish, defy gravity on Zodiac and fly high on the magic carpet ride, Quantum. With over 25 incredible rides and attractions, Thorpe Park is the ultimate home of feel-good thrills and now you have a chance to visit by entering our competition. We're giving away a prize package that includes a one night stay for up to four people at Thorpe Park's on-site accommodation, Thorpe Shark Cabins, in a Hyperia Themed Cabin. You'll also get bed and breakfast basis, and four Gold Thorpe Park Annual Passes. To be in with a chance of winning, enter your details below or click HERE if you can't see the entry form. This competition closes at 23:45 on 15th June, 2025.
