Paul

Yes, Ride Host.And you?

Also, do some people start work mid-way through the season? For example: if they had a job vacancy crop up tomorrow, and after the applications/interviews etc, one person had been chosen, would they start the job in September/October, or would they have to wait until the new season? I'm guessing that there will be some Rides/Attractions vacancies by the end of this season if not sooner, especially with the opening of the new land next year.

Does anyone know if there is a "waiting list" as such when it comes to recruitment at the park? I.e.: if the job you are looking for is not currently listed on the recruitment website, is there somewhere you can go to express your interest for any future positions?

Yes, it was three train operation. The trains were being dispatched every 25-30 seconds or so.

It was fantastic! I tried it once at the front, and once at the back. I know you love the front, but I have to say, for me the ride was 100 times better at the back. Also, I couldn't believe how slow the second lift is! But yes, a great ride.

Just got back from Chessington. What can I say? Without a doubt the best day trip to a theme park I've ever had. First things first - The Staff. I can't even begin to complement all of the Chessington staff enough, for their friendliness and enthusiasm towards guests. It seemed as though they couldn't have done more for me today, and I can't thank them enough for it. The day wouldn't have been half of what it was without the wonderful staff. My friend treated us both to an Express fastpass, which meant that we had an incredibly high ride count, without queueing for longer than 15 minutes. I now have a new favourite attraction - Rameses Revenge. The ride was being run on setting 6, which was incredible, all 4 times I went on it. The atmosphere around the park is far more friendly than Thorpe, and I could actually join a queue without worrying whether the group in front of or behind me were likely to stab me. I didn't see any breakdowns, and the park as usual had a full ride line-up. All the the ride-ops were fun and exciting, which added something special to the ride experience. I've never actually paid much attention to it, but the theming was absolutely impeccable throughout. I was especially impressed with Rattlesnake and Vampire. All of the rides were being run incredibly well, for example Rattlesnake was running on 7 cars and dispatching at least every 20 seconds. The park was clean, tidy and a pleasure to be spending a day in. All I kept thinking on the way home was, "Why did I have to buy a Thorpe Park Annual Pass?" In no way shape or form can I pick a fault with my day today. Just incredible. There's not really a lot more that I can say. If you work for Chessington in any department and are reading this, then please give yourself a huge pat on the back. I really am, beyond impressed with my visit.My ride count from today:Vampire: 2Bubbleworks: 2Seastorm: 1Black Bucanneer: 3Dragon's Fury: 1Billy's Whizzer: 1Dragon Falls: 1Rameses Revenge: 4Runaway Train: 2Tomb Blaster: 1I am logging on to the recruitment website again as I speak!

Just to confirm, all dark rides do have emergency lighting that can be operated in critical circumstances.

Just checking out some Rameses footage: 1.10 - 1.32 : Slammer comes to mind....

I didn't know that it was, but I suppose it makes sense with the addition of 4 or so more attractions than usual.

That really is very, very good.Just as a comparison, I found this other Dragon's Fury recreation on the same page. The quality of this track/recreation doesn't compare to yours in any way. I find it hard to believe that your recreation was created by just using pictures/videos, it's incredibly accurate.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vus5AoMQcmY...feature=related

The ride queues are actually quite similar to those times, it's just the mazes that get the 2/3 hour queues.

I agree, and when I go to Chessington, at least one ride needs to be an intense thrill for me, and that must be Rameses.

Oh right Ok, sorry about that.

I agree with that as well, unless every other major ride in the park is the same. Then I don't really have a choice.

I was thinking just now, there are two types of people when it comes to queueing a 3/4 hour queue. 1. These people can't believe they have queued 3 hours, and can't forget about it for the rest of the day. 2. These people also can't believe they have queued 3 hours, but once they get on the ride they completely forget about the queueing, enjoy the ride for what it is, and just remember how good the ride was - not how long they had to queue for it. I am definitely number 2.

Have fun :)I might stay until 6, it depends on if I have got everything done I wanted to. I'll be up there for opening, so hopefully I will have done everything by 5ish.

I'm going on Sunday! Have a good day :)And I'm off to Thorpe on the 4th September.

WindowsiPod or MP3 player?

Thin ChipsSalt on your chips or nothing on your chips?

Macerena!5, 6, 7, 8, or Cotton Eyed Joe?

It does.

Look at the previous post .

No, I'm spotifying it right now.

If there is no traffic, the journey will take 10 minutes. During rush hour, the journey can take up to 45 minutes. I think the first bus leaves Staines station at 9am, and they depart from the station every 20 - 30 minutes or so.

I believe it's 9.00am.Yes, £3 for a return.