THEME park fans were left disappointed after the UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster closed just days after it was first opened. On Friday, May 24, Hyperia was unveiled to the public at Thorpe Park for the very first time. However, just two days later, it had to be shut again due to "unforeseen circumstances" - leaving thrill-seekers who had travelled to ride the new coaster feeling let down.
Initially Thorpe Park bosses said they would be "unable to open Hyperia between Sunday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 29". However, a further update, published on May 28, has since revealed that the ride will remain shut for a further 11 days, keeping it off limits until at least June 8. The new statement, published via the park's social media channels, reads: "As you may have already seen, Hyperia is currently unavailable.
"Despite our best efforts we are unable to commit to re-opening Hyperia before Saturday 8th June. "We will continue to do everything in our power to open the ride earlier and will ensure all the latest updates are provided via our socials and website. "We are really sorry for the disappointment we know this will cause.
" Fans responded to the message letting the park know how let down they felt by the ride closure. One wrote: "This is the biggest mess ever." Another said: "I'm coming to Thorpe next week for mine and a friend's birthday and I'm absolutely gutted.
" A third added: "Hardly living up to the Hype (pun intended)." With "unforeseen circumstances" the only reaso.