We Stayed in Shipping Containers at Thorpe Shark Cabins / Theme Park Hotel & Room Tour, Food & Rides
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- We stayed in shipping container micro rooms in a theme park! Full tour and review of the Shark Cabins at Thorpe Park in May 2021, with full room tour, hotel tour, dining at Infinity in The Dome, and a few rides since we got some free FastTrack passes with our hotel rooms! The Thorpe Shark Cabins are one of the most unique hotels we've stayed at, they're micro cabins inside of shipping containers, all shark themed, really cool and weird, with pros and cons that I go over with you over the course of our 2-night stay. At the end of this video, I share my thoughts after the 2 night stay, which had really changed by the end of the 2 days, and some REALLY important tips and things to keep in mind if you are thinking about staying at the Shark Cabins during this time. Would you ever stay in shipping container rooms?
Our day at Thorpe Park in May 2021 is a seperate video that you can watch here:Thorpe Park 2021 U.K Theme Park! NEW Black Mirror Maze (Inside) + Intense Coasters, Rides & Food! • Thorpe Park - UK Theme...
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I love how you can stay in a beautiful, extravagant hotel or you can stay in a simple fun hotel and enjoy the atmosphere. As long as the hotel is clean, that's the important part
Exactly!
I see alot of comments about the cabins and yes there small but this park never used to have any accommodation. You turned up and done a day here and left. The park really isnt big enough to welcome a longer stay in proper accommodation. I think they built these to save cost of course but also to experiment how popular it would be for people to stay at the park which could lead to building proper accommodation further down the line in the future.also these cabins are ok for a over nite stay and could save a tired drive home. Great vlog as always.
Uk resident.
Yes I agree. I also tried to be very kind and honest about it. There are pros and cons, I think I showed them in the best light I could but also I had to be honest about the cons. I think it’s one of those things that’s a fun unique experience and an adventure but it’s not for everyone. I think like you said it’s for a night or two not for long term. Thanks so much!!
@@SuperEnthused of course you summed it up perfectly.. my main reply was to the others that were commenting about how bad they were etc. Yes not for everyone of course.id say there aimed at a couple for a few nites stay and not for a family. Great videos as always love your channel iam a subscriber. Keep up the great vids and great personality.
When you say "Big enough", do you mean in terms of land, or attractions?! they don't have so much space since they got rid of all the land the other side of the lake... I feel like Merlin always look at what the big American parks are doing, go "Yeah we'll do that!" without breaking down why it works over there and how much investment it needs... so the UK version ends up done on the cheap, feels gimmicky and over-priced and unnecessary! Does Thorpe Park need a container-hotel? Or would they do better to have an official partnership with a local Premier Inn or Travelodge or something that offers perks like a free shuttle?
The thought of being in that tiny cabin with two small over-excited children.... my head hurts just imagining it!
Totally enjoyed this trip with you! Thanks so much!💕
This is a really fair review!! Thorpe has a lot of work to do with their customer service and dining offerings which isn’t very convenient to those who are visiting from away. Such a good review and glad it wasn’t too bad a visit!
Thank you and yes, agree. I tried to be really fair and also honest. It’s a unique experience and it’s not for everyone, and if you do it, it helps to know what you’re getting into. First time I stayed I didn’t know.
@@SuperEnthused AHHH you replied!! Yeah I’m staying next week so glad I saw some of your tips to know to pack.....only essentials! 😂👍🏼
wow it looks so beautiful . It's amazing . cozy .
Thanks for another great video and I hope you folks are doing well. Have a great day.
Thanks Jackie. I love them 👍
Sam's utterly underwhelmed look as he exited Derren Brown's Ghost Train pretty much perfectly sums up the attraction itself lol
Keep up the good work on the videos love it ❤❤❤❤
Brilliant thankyou so much explaining the Derren Brown ride 👍
That is the scariest roller coaster I’ve ever seen. I can’t imagine riding it
You are very brave girl😁👍💕
With some things haha! ❤️
Love the look of the accommodation super enthused as it looks so amazing.
It’s so cool and different!
@@SuperEnthused I definitely agree with you jackie on that’s for sure.
“Rubbish bin”! Brilliant!
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I noticed that!
It's interesting to see how the UK theme parks have such a different vibe than US theme parks. There are a lot of rides that would be too adventurous for me, but I'm enjoying living vicariously through your vlogs!
Love the theme park videos but I also like the tourist attraction ones such as Harry Potter and the stuff you did last year and before. I like the idea of making this more a travel vlog. The Disney is great but there is only so much you can show! Thanks for all you do!
Thanks, Scott!
There is still room for a curtain on that shower, LOL. That is crazy.
For real! Or like a small raised part of the floor to separate the water! 😂
Congratulations on 66k your on your way up
Adventure that are challenging- weather accommodations , ect...turn out be the most memorable 😀. Ma’ and I still reminiscence fondly now of our challenging 2020 trip abroad 😀 . 💙 your attitude 👍
It’s all part of the adventure!
Awesome video! I’ve just had my first stay here! Must say I loved it!
Reminds me of when I stayed at a Japanese Hotel, except the toilet was separated from the shower room. Great video!!
I always thought Disney should have these kind of pods throughout the park that you could rent by the hour or the half day. So the kids could take a nap.
I feel like they tried some weird thing w covered things families could rent but it didn’t work.
Totally agree. The Premier Inns are such a nice value.
They've never steered me wrong!
Love the shark cabins
Nicely themed
Love these UK videos. If you ever get a chance on any of your visits please go visit Cambridge. I spent a semester there in college and still remains my very favorite place.
The calm of the red shoes
I actually remember the last time you posted about staying here! I thought it was cool then and I am still jealous now I love sharks! ❤️💗❤️💗
I must say they have some great themes to their rides and by they I mean every park you've been to so far
You are really getting into being in the UK. You noted the "rubbish bin" instead of the trash can. COOL! Great video....
Even though there small they look great comfortable 😆👍
great video my dude! great to see Sam ! glad you guys got to see each other again :D
Thankyou Jackie, Sam❤
Gosh I don't think I could stay in those cabins...I need a window, to look out of but also to let 'real' air in. And I totally agree, more than 2 people in that space would be a nightmare! I'm enjoying the videos though Jackie and Sam! 😊
So glad you are having fun with Sam, but boy those container rooms look a bit claustrophobic ! Glad you got the food thing sorted
Exciting! It would be great for Thorpe park to do a Mardi gras event like Alton towers and bring colour to the dark themes!!
Nice video! I seen Apts. in NYC the size of that cabin!
Jackie you go to some very interesting places. Hope you are enjoying your time in England. Thank You for sharing.
Thanks so much! I'm home already but still have some fun vids from the trip left to release! Just took me a while to edit them all since we were on the road :)
@@SuperEnthused Glad you are safe you have a GREAT channel. My family is thinking about moving to Florida? A work is progress.
Coming out of the rides, the turnstile was rusty 🤨 gives a bit of worry on how they take care of rides too. It looks interesting for sure, nice video and great narration😁👍
Nice vlogs
Loving this series Jackie! Thank you for keeping it real and keeping us all updated as to what to expect when people travel there! Can't wait for more! 😁
I like your videos
I think someone misses the warmth and cheerfulness of the Sunshine State! But you have Sam to keep you warm and make you some hot tea! Oh, and it IS going to rain tomorrow in Orlando, a warm rain, but still...rain.
I’m back home now :) just still have a few UK vids to release. the last few days in UK got warm and sunny thankfully!
@@SuperEnthused Oh great, glad to hear you arrived back home safely. Looking forward to seeing some new vids of Florida again soon. :-)
I think those shark rooms are wonderful! But I wouldn’t want to stay there for many nights or with more than 2 people. This was a very interesting video, thanks for showing us something unique!
Thank you! Yes for one or two people for one night, it’s a fun experience!
Thanks
Wow great concept for the cabins but I think a door or fan on the shower and uh maybe a fan like all bathrooms have. Then I would get claustrophobic in there because there is no windows. Hmm wonder if they have double container units. Continue the great work!
This was really nice Jackie. I wouldn't be able to stay in one of those micro rooms. I like windows! The artificial colorful lighting & Muriel was kind of neat. Never seen a coaster like that. Sure looked fun. I enjoyed seeing this place. It's not for me. I'm glad you got to go. Would have liked seeing what the dining experience would have been liked, had they not been so particular. Didn't look like it was crowded. I think they could have made exceptions had they wanted too, or knew they had Super Enthused in the house. Well, you could have videos that delicious pizza made England style. It's amazing the variety of pizzas that are out there. Just when you thought you've seen them all, here comes another concoction. You actually do them the favor of promoting a "great experience". Hello Sam! So good to see you both! Enjoyed your video!
For a minute I thought I missed the episode of Blackpool, you must be releasing that later. I haven't missed any episodes. OMG that first coaster is super scary 😨 looking 😳
Oh yes I did release Blackpool! Here it is:
Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Fun Rides at Seaside Amusement Park | Wooden Coasters, Dark Rides & More!
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@@SuperEnthused yes I did see that one. Maybe I am mistaken I thought you were going to show us the town and beach as well.
Oh sorry!! I ended up not vlogging Blackpool, we just enjoyed the day and I didn’t take the camera out. I had intended to but it was just so relaxing and I decided to take the day off. Hopefully next time!
@@SuperEnthused oh ok cool glad you enjoyed the day 😃. I would love beach vlogs in Florida that's my other favorite place on 🌎 the beach and Disneyland 😃
I'm too old for those coasters! LOL
No way i like that thorpe shark cabins that is amazing super enthused shark Saturday
Shark day!
@@SuperEnthused can i go shark cabins?
@@SuperEnthused like jaws?
I have to look up a capsule hotel now. I totally would stay in that little room 1 day to get early access to the park and a pass... probably not more than 1 day though. 😊
We were awaiting your patented "shower pressure test" as per the Disney resort reviews but realized that such a test - in a wet bath - with socks on - would probably not go well. We are enjoying your UK adventures very much!
Yay thorpe park again!!! WOOHOO!!! That's my nearest theme park!!!
I enjoy the the shark cabins and their price is rather competitive. You're totally right about bringing lunch though. My biggest complaint is the waiting you endure at infinity for food.
Just a quick heads up if you're still here in the UK maybe try and check out Primark, I know the official disney merch is totally exclusive and amazingly priced!
9:37 You can hear the stealth Go go go!
We stayed in Yotel in the Amsterdam Airport and the rooms were even smaller. Our bed had a super low ceiling as If we were on a bottom bunk, because we were. The next door room's bed would be up higher.....over our bed.
I kinda wanna do that one day - like even smaller capsule rooms! Just for the adventure.
PS: your so informative....👌x
I thought the pod room was pretty cool and cozy looking!..Then there's the all in one toilet, shower, sink room Lol!..Love the idea but a little shower curtain to help with the splashy splash would be nice 😆 Also don't need a mirror to watch myself shower, Just sayin 😂
Premier inn have the best beds super comfy
That's pretty cool! I'd like to stay there but it I'm claustrophobic!! They s6ound have something similar in the US but bigger!
Stayed there a few years ago. It’s decent for what it is, but definitely on the small side.
Loved this vlog. But why can’t a restaurant do a quick booking for you if the place was half empty?? They were not exactly covering themselves in glory in the restaurant. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️😂 on another note the Swarm ride looks nuts!! Have gotta try that.
Hi form the Jurassic Coast of the U.K… maybe when you visit U.K. again you can pay a quick visit to my town (Weymouth) and I will give you a guided tour! Great vids… always watch with my wife Gina… look forward to more Florida videos…
You’re going to be in for a (temperature) shock when you get back to Florida 🔥
i store my stuff in a shipping container. funny to see one as a hotel
I'm going to thorpe park on the 21st of June as a college trip
You should visit dreamland at some point if you visit the UK again
It's in the area called margate 30 minuets away from ramsgate where my local town it and the only royal harbour in the UK
Make sure to visit these two places one for dreamland and one for sight seeing in ramsgate we have a lovely sea side in ramsgate in the summertime
Your fan jakey da raccoon
Just to let you know I haven't seen an american visit margate and ramsgate before so it's your chance one day
Hi, this was nice. I like the Shark theme, but it looks like it would be questionable to stay there longer than one or two nights. The themeing is what's good, I love the themeing. That ride look cool. Be Safe Take Care.
It seems this is the only accommodation offering on site and appears there is only 1x restaurant in main complex.
Thorpe Park seems like the least equipped in terms of being a "resort"
Not sure about the longevity of such accommodation, certainly adding another permanent restaurant/bar for the use of cabins guests would help rather than having to reserve in Main restaurant.? Another excellent informative video guys well done jackie👍
Looks cool but can't see me my wife and my two teenagers fitting into one of those. Thanks for the insight.
Oh yea that would be tight!
I can’t imagine 4 people in those rooms!
another fun fun video Jackie shame about that hotel rooms being very small though lol another great video Jackie and you and Sam keep up the great work
Are you sticking to Theme Parks mainly, or do you plan to visit places like Kew Gardens or Beaulieu? Been to both and they have some attractions and stuff too. Enquiring chaps want to know!
I definitely usually mix it up and do towns, cities, historical sites, etc, but for this particular trip it’s just theme parks. But past and future trips have included and will include a lot more.
Stayed in the Shark Cabins a few years ago, was fine for a night, not sure I'd want to do anymore!
I think "adequate" is the best word to describe that restaurant, it's a shame there's no other options anywhere nearby.
So true! One night is fine, anymore is questionable lol!
Yes the rooms are small but they reminded me of a camper ... I've been to a hotel close to disneyland paris that had smaller bathrooms :D The only thing I didn't like was that the rooms don't have a small window
Everybody commenting on the size of the rooms, you should try camping in the woods for a few days in a heavy rain storm in a VW camper bus! No matter how well you think you know someone you'll really know them by the time you're done. If you don't kill them.
Hahah so true! It’s all about the adventure!
Congrats hitting on 66k subs jackie
Hey lauri don’t forget Mrcheezypop tonight.
Hello Jackie, do UK Theme parks allow filming in the actual rides? if ever you have a Go Pro mounted on your wrist, would it be okay for them? Thanks.
No they don’t allow it :( only one park allowed me to film w gopro and I had to set it up in advance and have them with me. That vid still hasn’t come out yet.
Reminds me of a cabin on a cruise ship.
Totally!
It’s a tricky one… there is too much competition in the local area for Thorpe park to build a full scale hotel especially as it would need to attract a corporate crowd in the off-season
That’s a good point. They are just meant to be something for a quick stay. Most other resort hotels have conventioners and other uses.
Where would you suggest staying in England if your on a budget. Do people there ever rent out spare rooms? Bed and breakfast? LV your videos. It's going to be shocking temperature wise when you get back It will be 90° in Wisconsin this week.
I would say Premier Inn is always solid and affordable.
There are loads of options in the UK Terry. As @superethused says Premier Inn is good for low cost overnight accommodation, we also have Travelodge. Many pubs have rooms and many people run B&Bs especially near attractions such as Theme Parks and holiday resorts. Plus Air B&B will put you in touch with rooms/homes for hire. Oh and a lot of places are doing camping pods now which are cute and a similar size to the shipping container Jackie stayed in.
@@blus00p Thankyou Beverly! My interest in going, is kind of a bucket list thing. I want to spend a couple months between England, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. I'd also need a tour service because I don't think it would be safe to start driving on the left at my age.
@@terrynewell8968 If you don't like driving, the UK has one of the most comprehensive train systems in the world. All major cities are connected, but also many towns, villages, tourist attractions, airports etc. Many people coming to the UK get around this way. The only thing is it can be expensive to just turn up and buy a ticket on the day, it pays to plan and tickets are typically on sale about three months ahead of time for longer routes. Buy in advance and it's quite possible to get a three-hour train journey between London and another big city for under $35. You can also get rail cards, and maybe even visitor passes that give you discounts.
@@balearicrob great advice! @terrynewell Because the UK is a relatively small island you could travel by train to most places within a day. If you work out where you want to go, most destinations will be connected by the trains, then you'd just need a taxi from the station to your final destination.
It seems like all of theme parks in the UK have hotels tied to the parks, which of course Disney and Universal have, but I think that most in the US don’t...is that what you found?
When does the weather break over in England? Is there a better time to visit when the weather is nicer and warmer. It was in the low 90s today here in North Central Florida
There is a joke around here that says the British summer is scheduled for a Tuesday this year, we just don’t know which one. We don’t have reliable weather sadly. I could bore you with the reasons why, Gulf Stream and all that. The UK is very temperate and variable. Start of June as I post this, a few days ago it was pouring with rain and about 10c/50f. Today, wall to wall sunshine and a good 24c/75f and temperature raising over next week, but week after schedule to drop down again. In Feb, we were having snowball fights one week, picnics the next. May, last year was glorious, this year it’s been awful, wettest I can remember. July and August are the hottest months generally (not guaranteed), but not necessarily the driest. 90f, even over 100f has been known. Come visit. We make up for the weather with good humour! 😊
What is Sams vlog called please? Great Vlog as ever Jackie x x
Omg I couldnt imagine 4 people in the room lol
I find it amusing that, while none of us like to sit down with friends and family and see their vacation photos and videos, we all love to gather here and watch Jackie show us hers. Must be something special about this gal...
Aww haha! Well there are so many good travel vloggers that people watch, I can only try to one day, with lots of practice, be as good as some of the best (but in my own style of course). For now it’s my cable access travel show HHahaa! Thank uu for always being so great!!
Its cute, but no Windows? Being a fire fighters daughter, are fire laws different in the UK? In case of fire, don't you have to have more than one exit? I am sure steal contains don't burn as fast? Idk cool concepts though.
claustrophobia to the max! 😖
I'm 6'3" and taking a shower in there, water would get all over that tiny bathroom.
Water gets everywhere no matter what lol!!
I stayed at a hotel attached to Gatwick airport in London. I think your room might've been bigger lol I can't do those really intense rides without popping in some dramamine
Yea I've stayed in those rooms at Gatwick too haha! I take dramamine for flights and sometimes for the windy English roads, but for some reason, coasters don't bother me!
The bathroom door is also the divider for the shower portion, is it not? You just shower with the door pulled to. It is made of glass correct?
I always stay at Premier Inn too, they're so good! Is there an equivalent brand of cheap, reliable hotel in the USA? :)
I was talking about that this trip, I wish the USA had a comparable brand of hotels like Premier Inn. We don’t. Even like Holiday Inn, it’s so different everywhere and you never know what you’re getting. Premier inn is always solid, clean, comfortable, and a great value.
Travelodge in the UK is also pretty decent country wide too. Both offer cheap B&B accommodation useful for the odd sleepover. Shame the US don't have anything similar.
@@blus00p agree! I wish the US had a similar chain that you could always count on.
Quick question does your tummy feel ticklish inside when your on the swarm?
Swarm seems like Wild Eagle at Dollywood (side-by-side)...
Did the cabin not have a ceiling exhaust fan in the bathroom? Those are a good way to eliminate steam.
Take care good lady
Nice vlog Jackie but to me sounds like the cabins are not worth staying there. Especially if they have only one option to dine out.
But did you go on Tidal Wave? I have seen you watch people get smashed by it... but have you?
Haha no not this trip, it was too cold. But later in the week we went to Drayton and got soaked on their water ride and got to take footage of it. I’ll get that vid out soon!
@@SuperEnthused well... you need to do it next time. You think you have gotten away with it when you get to the bottom.... on then it gets you! :)
Haven't been to Drayton so will take a look at that.
I'm 5'5 and my wife is 5'2...plenty of space for us 😄
No, Jackie....that room is not for us. My wife and I prefer size and comfort. She gets very claustrophobic. This room is way too small for me. I guess you review the price, but was it worth it? If anything, I bet that it’s super quiet at night. Very nice vid, Jackie. I was in a few live streams today and your came up on one of them as one of the best bloggers in You Tube.
It was worth it to do for something different and an adventure but I’d stay in a premier inn next time. Also that’s awesome!! Thank you for telling me that, it’s so nice to hear! Who’s stream was it?
Jackie...I was a stream hound on Monday. I wanted at least 5 of them. The one that mentioned you was either...(Clay)Trippin With the Turners or (Luis)One Little Spark or (Dustin)Theme Park Shark. Sorry...wish that I could pinpoint it. They also mentioned Tim (Tim the tracker) as the founding father of bloggers. I think Spencer and Justin were the first ones I saw. Take care and safe travels. You Are Amazing!!
Watched...not wanted
Jackie are you still in the UK, I can't tell? Would kind of be annoying if you've left as the weather has become amazing. 😅
When you get back to Florida, what’s happening at Gatorland ? 😄
Ohhh I haven’t been in a while! I’ll go soon to check it out :)
Great Video Jackie However Really wouldn't cost much more to put a shower curtain rod and a shower curtain where the shower is. To be honest how ridiculous is that not having that in the bathroom and water all over the place makes no sense looks like it's been shoddy constructed willy-nilly if you will 😁👍🍍