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Skunky

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  1. Saw was running on 7 cars yesterday and they were using the makeshift Q line it was out gate then went back on itself to single rider bit and back again to main gate.I also have to agree with TPDan know one will know the Q times in advance. All I can say is the next 2 weeks will be busy but it also depends on the weather. I am guessing today is extremly busy because it is really nice but Easter Monday could be rain all day so therefore might not be busy.
  2. The reward scheme changes each year. It can also range from alot of things. For me working there was more about the reward of making guests happy and meeting many new people. The rest is just a bonus.I have to say I think the staff last year at Chessington were alot better than this years staff. When I visited on the opening day the new staff were not very talkative and were standing around like it was the end of the world doing nothing. Come on guys it was the first day you should be excited. I wish I was still there I would make the staff happy and doing what they should do.
  3. 3hours is not exagerating I went yesterday (Friday) with a few people from here and the Q time was at 2hours 30 mins for most of the day. Even when we went onto the ride at 4-55 the Q was around 1hour 45 mins. I think the Q's will be getting worse over the next 2 weeks so the best thing I say is get in the Q line at 4-50.
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    MTDP

    Once again Theme Park Bloke you are chatting a load of rubbish have you seen the size of Fungle. There is no way you can build a new coaster there, not only that It would be right next to Nemesis Inferno so this would be pointless. Before posting your so called word of mouths or guesses make sure they are sensible otherwise it is wasting other members time reading your posts.I have heard what they plan to place there but I am not allowed to say what it is.
  5. What I hope they do is place an actor inside the police car during Fright Nights. That way when people are looking in the car there is an actor "dead" over the steering wheel but all of a sudden they come to life and bang on the window making people jump. I think during Fright Nights there is so much that can be done with this ride. So fingers crossed for some scary things to come.
  6. Yeah but obviously he is really upset over jade so he rides "the worlds scariest coaster" with his mates. I don't think its Thorpe wanting the attention its more the press following Jack Tweed. Although it's not going to do Thorpe any harm.
  7. If it wouldn't restart then it will not move at all and would shut down the whole ride causing an evacuation. Therefore you should of listened to the staff on the platform as they are trained in every situation.
  8. Saw seems to have squeaks around the track. Although when going up the lift hill the clicking of anti rollbacks was not there the previous 2 weeks. It was very nice to see all effects working again and I hope they get back to 8 cars soon.
  9. Also you can pick up a guide for guests with disabilities at Guest Services. If you are unsure still then ask the staff on the platforms of the ride you want to go on. Having worked at Chessington last year I will happily help along with other members on here with any questions you may have. I know that with Dragon Falls and Bubbleworks operators are not allowed to stop the station conveyor to get guests on as this can cause the rides to shut down.
  10. I like the map this year but being a map freak I always look for errors or funny things and here is a list of errors or funny things found on the map.Loggers Drop is wrong waySlammer is Facing wrong wayDepth Charge Entrance is wrong sidePerson riding Depth Charge with no DinghyPeople on Flying Fish bridge and exit whilst ride is moving.Person Riding Fish with Drink falling out of hand.Someones Shoe Falling off RushA mobile Phone falling off QuantumA Thinder River Boat on Rumba Platform.If anyone can spot anything else please add them as this is all I can see at the moment.
  11. There is one Male and one Female that do the people in the Trap and they are only there on peak days. There are another 2 actors which are the torturers of them with one of them at a time.
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    MTDP

    The area for Treasure Island will not be ready for next year as they haven't filled in all the land yet. A ride to replace Fungle is probably happening next year and Treasure Island year after.
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    Legoland

    I went on Annual Pass Day and I was really disappointed with the ride and theming. It has to be the worst dark ride in the UK. I would say try it once but once is enough. I like how everything you shoot moves or does some sort of effect that is the only good thing. The ride is too short and the Q'ing is too long and confusing.
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    Random

    Thank god for that its aload of rubbish the acting is really bad and is pointless.
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    Random

    I remember a school trip that we went on for GCSE Geography. Obviously my school had no money because we went to A council estate in Vauxhall area of London followed by a brand new riverside estate to compare Quality of Life. Love crappy school trips.
  16. I think that Boris's funeral should be the same day as Jade Goody they looked alike so no one will know the difference lolBut getting back to the topic I agree Mcdonalds was alot better than Burger King but with Merlin getting rid of the franchise's I dont think burger king iis too far behind KFC and Pizza Hut.
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    Random

    Yes it was a request by the famous Sheepie on 14th March meet. I'm sure he will apreciate his profesor seX doing that for him.
  18. Skunky

    Legoland

    I wouldn't get your hopes up about Laser Riaders its possibly the worst dark ride in the UK. I went on AP day and we queued for about 30 mins and the ride was over in 2 minutes, the guns look like hairdryers and you get stopped in random places for some time. I wont be doing that ride again in a hurry.
  19. Do you mean they aint there this year as in 2009 or as in last year 2008? Also can I ask which staff members you are talking about as in descreption and departments because I might know who you mean.
  20. If you want to save money then as everyone else has said get an AP. Also with the AP you can get discount on food,merchandise as well as the entry into the park.If you are on a budget then get the train after 9-30 on weekdays as this will mean off peak travel which is cheaper. You don't have to get to the park for opening as you will have time to do the rides if you plan well and the park aint too busy.Also to save money on food and drink then make yourself some sandwiches and a couple of drinks at home this will not only save money it will also save time Q'ing for food at the onsite shops and outlets.
  21. I see alot of people moaning about the length of time on the ride. Just to clear this up the length of time depends on the length of the Q line if the Q was to be long then the ride time will go down to its minimum of 2 mins 30 but if there was no one in the Q line then the ride length will be increased upto maximum of 6 minutes depending on the operator in charge.This is done to keep the Q length short and make for happier guests. I mean I would be happier with a 10 minute Q with a 3 minute ride rather than say a 1 hour Q with a 5 minute ride.
  22. Skunky

    Bad Injuries!

    My worst injury was when I was playing football with my mates and I was in goal. My mate took a shot and I saved it one handed and when I did the power of the shot bent my wrist right back and broke it. Not knowing it was broken I went and got ice and after 20 minutes I carried on playing ooops lol
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    Forum Posts

    I have to agree mark, win and fail are annoying. I understand it was a good thing to say but once something has been overused it becomes annoying. Perhaps if someone was to post something fail or win say 5 times then a temporary ban or warn should be put into place. I know that posts are edited due to overused words so keep up the good work guys.
  24. Yeah Thorpe are having a power cut for Colossus, Rush and Quantum are all down at the moment
  25. Rumba is up and working woohoo. The earliest Stealth will be open is Wednesday. Saw is likely to be between Monday and Wednesday so next weekend I think all rides will be working with the exception of Slammer.
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