Controversy
- In 2001, the BBC consumer affairs programme Watchdog featured Thorpe Park for falsely advertising the new ride vortex as open when it was yet to be built. A short investigation was carried out until Thorpe Park opened the ride later that year.
- In August 2009, the theme park introduced a 'ban' that stopped riders being allowed to put their arms in the air on hot days in an attempt to stop body odour (BO). Comedic signs were put up on the main rollercoasters with the words "Say No to BO," and "Seriously, it's Called Deodorant." Many national and online newspapers reported the act. The 'ban' was in fact never enforced, and was most likely a publicity stunt to gain attention for the Summer.
- After opening Saw: The Ride and Saw: Alive, Thorpe Park came under criticism for making their newest attraction too unsuitable for the young audience that would be allowed to ride them. The horror maze was deemed too gory by some.
- After releasing the plans for the 2012 coaster, codenamed 'LC12', Controversy was raised by BALPA - British Air Line Pilots' Association. BALPA stated the park were tasteless for incorporating a crashed plane into the rides theming with London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport in close proximity.
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