Everything posted by JoshC.
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Thorpe Park Ride Game
Oh my gosh, I remember this game causing quite a stir a couple of years back, although I actually loved it. ;)Anyways...Canada Creek Railway (5)Chief Rangers Carousel (5)Colossus (5)Depth Charge (5)Detonator (5)Flying Fish (6)Loggers Leap (5)Mr Monkeys Banana Ride (5)Nemesis Inferno (7)Quantum (5)Rocky Express (5)Rumba Rapids (5)Rush (5)Samurai (5)Saw – The Ride (5)Saw Alive (5)Slammer (5)Stealth (7)Storm in a teacup (5)Tidal Wave (5)Time Voyagers (0)Vortex (5)X:\ No Way Out (5)Zodiac (5)Nemesis Inferno +1TIme Voyagers -1Bye bye Time Voyagers?
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Chessington General Discussion
The Flying Island idea has pretty much died out with Peeking Heights.But yeah, agreed with Benin - rides and more rides are needed.
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Rant
Yes Will, seriously. I don't disagree that Radcliffe is good at his job - so is Rooney. However, for what they do, does it warrant millions of pounds worth of fortune. No.And what you say about Rooney, very much based on recent media revelations. So if the media revealed Radcliffe was doing similar things to Rooney, your opinion about him would more than likely change, very much so too.And why do you feel the need to say "but am just giving my opinion, which I am allowed to"? No one has said anything that would have a go at you for what you just said there. So why say you're just giving your opinion - we know. There's no need to try and make a deal out of something when there really is no need.
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SAW: Alive
I think we can see Saw Alive slowly decrease in quality (as hard as that may be for some to believe ). The Entertainments Department will probably have other things they want to invest in as the years roll on by, especially if it's only a 'quick fix'.We may see one more room to represent Saw 3D, but that's unlikely in my eyes. Also, with that being the last Saw film, I can see the franchise it self becoming less popular, and that reflecting towards the attractions.
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Rant
Ah sorry, my mistake Mr 9 150. Oh, whilst we're ranting about people too...People who just go on and on and on about the bad things in their lives. Seriously, get over it. Everyone is going through some form of a rough patch at the moment, stop being melodramatic.
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Rant
In fairness, is anyone worth that much? The highest earner at Blackpool is on £10,000 a week and the club are doing fantastically well. Some would even argue that £10k is too much. And, whilst we're on the topic of celebrities and money, why is it footballers get all the stick? Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter in case you've lived in a cave for the past few years ) has a fortune of about £25 million for doing what - learning some lines and pretending to be a wizard. Yet very few people moan about that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not singling out Radcliffe, nor defending footballers, but is it fair that they get all the stick?
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Rant
One could argue it was the Premiership that lead to the financial difficulties of Portsmouth anyway
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SAW: The Ride
The scariest thing about Saw was when I saw the SRQ had closed down...
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Ride 11 - Vampire
It's a great attraction - the music is great, the theming is fabulous (I get a chill seeing the organist move still!) and, for what it is, the layout is very good too.But for some reason, the cynic inside me is saying I shouldn't say it's excellent?! Perhaps because it's aged a lot and is rather noisy and is getting rougher.I'd more say a 4.5/5, but I'm voting that it's excellent!
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SAW: The Ride
I think a darker feel would have got across the abandoned theme to be honest.So you're saying Saw is now fart-proof. Excellent reasoning there!
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SAW: The Ride
I really do think the natural light ruins what would be a near perfect station. Especially from where the cars re-enter; the building should have been longer there.
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SAW: Alive
The Belle doesn't really have that much potential to be honest. It's restricted to one floor as a maze, unless you have basically no theming whatsoever, and probably requires more H&S check then most other buildings. It's great that Thorpe have done this and effectively used the Belle, but it doesn't really have as much potential as you may think.
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Rant
At least you'll be going! Tickets have already sold out after about 3 days, despite the number of tickets being sold is no where near the capacity of the venue...(Then again, I wasn't actually going to bother going - but meh, loads of people are fuming.)
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Mazes And Using A Wheelchair
I don't think H&S would allow it to be honest. Some areas are rather small and dark, and it could be deemed unsafe more towards to the actors more than anyone else to be honest.
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Time Voyagers
I agree it's a terrible film, but it still draws people in and gives people a break. I think it's pretty pointless personally, but in every other aspect, it's just fine.
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Is Alton Still Going To Be No.1 In 5 Years Time?
Very convenient that you say Thorpe only need what they are considering of getting to get the number one spot. To be honest, plonking new rides won't make any park great. They're only half the story. The experience is the other half. And if Thorpe continue with their bare thrill ideology, then they won't get to number one, no matter how good the new rides are...
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Legoland
Personally, I think Paulton's is leaning towards Chessie and could well do so even more in the future. But that's just my take on it.
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Legoland
The thing is, the kids lap it up and love it. Yeah, the place may feel like an advert to anyone over a certain age, but as long as the kids love, Lego are doing perfectly well.I'd personally think that comparing Paulton's to Lego is wrong - it's more of a Chessie 'rival' if you will..
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Thorpe Park Trip Reports
I agree about the lack of theming be sad, though the Human BBQ thing (and the cage inside the BBQ ) was very nice - shame it's not on the big signs.Also agree with the music thing. I 'get' the whole idea of it being a 'whole different park after dark' or however it was marketed. But that's just it; that's how it WAS marketed. I'd prefer a whole day of FN music setting the mood rather than a sudden change.Very much disagree with the Terror Zone. I found it very enjoyable, much more maze like than I expected too. Yes, it's short - but it's a walk through. Wouldn't want it any longer to be honest. Smoke machine under Saw Police car was amazing - loved the burning flesh like smell.Glad you had a good trip, even if it wasn't because the park was on top form.
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Chessington Trip Reports
I think the area by Vampire you mentioned is closed off due to Hocus Pocus preparations. ;)And yes, Bayun Maximus is amazing!
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Television
So, the big twist in X Factor was each judge being given a Wild Card...Who'd have thunk it ey?
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Thorpe Park Trip Reports
Well, here's my TR.Got there near to 3; disappointed that slightly that normal music plays before 4. Still in 2 minds about Saw Alive being open all day, but hey-ho - sure it'll prove a good decision on busy times.First off was Rush. Fun as ever, but it was taking AGES to unload. Was stuck in the seat for at least 30 seconds before they even bothered to release. Queue was just under 10 mins. Tried Vortex, but after 5 mins and of waiting and the floor not even being lowered, left the queue.Headed over to Samurai and did Saw as they were both surprisingly short. Now, maze time. Couldn't be bothered with Alive due to time restraints.Hellgate first. Disappointing. Nice theming and love the soundtrack before you go in the maze, but if you look at the scares, they weren't there. Nice to see the spinning tunnel though. Asylum. Was alright I s'pose, but not enough actors to be classed as any good. Found the light and sound effect was getting boring with no actors there to interact. The actual experience was still good, but the scares were poor.Se7en. T'was good. Not as good as last year, with a couple of the middle scenes being poor, but the first and last 2 were very good. Decent scares and the smell in the gluttony(?) room was amazing!The Curse. Terrible. Little scares and too predictable. Soundtrack added little and the maze seemed amateur-ish with the odd good theming. In order of quality:Se7enAsylumHellgateThe CurseDead End. Best way to sum it up: Dead Good. What people have trouble with I do not know. I did it just before half 6 I think (had to leave at 7) when it was still light-ish and every actor made me jump to some extent. The theming is odd and may not be appreciated by the public, yes. The smoke effects were very good and made it disorientating and hard to see. Actors made full use of surroundings and props. Did it a second time and still thoroughly enjoyed it - especially one of the actors recognising me and picking on me all the more! ;)Only problem is the fact it could become congested and take away its charm. However, I think it was amazing and by far the best attraction of the night!Music I heard sounded good too. ;)Hope I can go again soon to more experience the rides in the dark, and maybe the odd maze.