We head down to the island like no other to bring you this Thorpe Park Oktoberfest 2022 review.
Dust off your lederhosen and prepare to yodel louder as Oktoberfest returns to THORPE PARK Resort for another awesome autumn, running on selected dates from 2nd to 25th September and we headed down to the park to see it for ourselves!
Prost! Tuck into classic German delights or chill out with a cool Stein of traditional Oktoberfest beer all whilst soaking up the atmosphere full to the brim with Bavarian beats and German treats. Then brace yourself (and your vocal cords) and yodel if you want to go faster on some of the UK’s most thrilling rides! Get practising your schuhplattler as the contagious, sweet sound of oompah will once again take over the Island to give you all the feel-good, cheerful Bavarian beats.
After visiting Alton Towers Oktoberfest yesterday and experiencing a very quiet and subdued midweek Oktoberfest event I wasn’t getting my hopes up for Thorpe Park event being any better, but I was wrong.
With countless character actors walking around there was a really friendly and engaging atmosphere in the Oktoberfest area compared to that of Alton Towers.
The space in which the event takes up is much smaller than that of Alton Towers so whilst the number of seats is significantly reduced (an issue that would arise during weekend events) the containment of the atmosphere is heightened and all focused around the stage area.
With a variety show that was quite hilarious as we explored some classic Eurovision acts the dancing and singing was superb along with the authentic Bavarian dancing.
With Bratwursts available and drinks aplenty there was a great vibe at the park during a midweek event. What stood out for me at the Thorpe Park event was the fact that you could use your Merlin Pass to get 20% off your beer!
Strangely enough, Alton Towers weren’t accepting the 20% Merlin discount at their bar most likely due to the fact the vendors are external companies.
If we are comparing the midweek Alton Towers Oktoberfest to the Thorpe Park Oktoberfest event then for me, Thorpe Park wins this battle hands down.
A weekend might be a different story as the atmosphere at Towers plus the bigger variety of food options plus the sheer space to accommodate people would eclipse that of Thorpe but for midweek atmosphere, Thorpe takes this crown.
It’s focused in one area (not spread over two areas like Towers) and it just works and works very well.
My one issue not just with Thorpe but Alton Towers too is the lack of atmosphere across the entire park. It’s usually small focal areas that are used to promote these park-wide events and it’s poor.
With the Oktoberfest space pushed to the back of the park at Thorpe you wouldn’t even know an event was going on other than the numerous flags that flap around per event at the park.
Towers space welcomes you to the event so you certainly know it’s on as its the first thing you see upon entry into the park but the rest of the park is completely normal and absolutely ruins the atmosphere across the entire park.
At least with Fright Nights Thorpe Parks Halloween offering, they have scare zones across the park to stretch out that Halloween atmosphere, Alton Towers doesn’t even have that!
What are you doing Merlin?!
Prost to Thorpe Park Oktoberfest 2022!
