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6 hours ago, Mark9 said:
Disneyland in California has suspended its re-opening indefinitely. I would be very very surprised if Walt Disney World doesn't do the same as cases in the state are sky-rocketing. In saying that, the Governor of Florida is a madman so maybe it will reopen anyway.
I think Disney are invested in Florida, they have a contract with the NBA to fulfill and the resort openings seem to be practicing social distancing.
Not that I agree with this as everyone from Nebraska to Miami will be bringing the virus down with them for their family vacation.
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Gives my the sense of actor interactions around the park, no mazes rather experiences and zones, with no area of limits, type of thing.
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Kellogs voucher? 19.50 +the 2.99 for the box of Frosties sounds like good value to me
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In all seriousness when will this park be converted into a Thomas land + Zoo.
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2 minutes ago, Marhelorpe said:
Erm, maybe because some people these passholders know will have friends and family which don’t have annual passes (like me), therefore they need to buy a regular ticket like everyone else perhaps? And now they need to justify spending more money at Thorpe Park than Alton Towers or any other park in this country?
Just because something doesn’t affect a certain a demographic of people doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be criticised. £6 is a very large spike in price, even by Merlin’s standards.
Are you suggesting this price increase is a good thing then?
Share the fun, much cheaper or perhaps pay the £20 more and have endless fun at the resort!
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Probably produced in a way too to add a bit of drama to the video in the hopes of it going viral
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All sold out? So there must be demand at this new pricepoint. plus its still cheaper than walkup and can be booked on the day. I really don't understand why MAP holders find the need to complain about a normal ticket price raise. If anything wouldn't that mean less people in park. Besides you have multiple options, share the fun for £15 being one, buy one get one free another........ so in all lots of options so that you don't have to pay full price.
In terms of gigs yes, gigs do vary in price, I genrally go for the £15 ticket price point on a weekly basis, however if we say a stadium gig or theatre show were looking at £80, Muse London stadium, Reading day pass etc. Perhaps the trend we will see is prices within the leisure industry rising. I know the gigs I have booked for later in the year have added another £5 onto the ticket price.
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16 hours ago, Marhelorpe said:
So it appears Thorpe Park is now officially the most expensive theme park in the UK, finally surpassing Alton Towers at long last, yet still no "proper" new ride hardware since 2016...
Debatable, perhaps the are driving you to buy a season pass, and how to these compare in value to the likes of Paultons and Blackpool?
Yes a dayticket price is high but realistically I wonder what % of the market buys these.
Plus £39 seems to be good value you too when something like a gig can now cost upwards of £80 for a ticket.
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You should get Merlin to hire you and play the organ all day in the Vampire station @Matt Creek, now that would be immersive.
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15 hours ago, TPJames said:
The event will definitely have to take place as a "temporary theme park" rather than a funfair. All funfairs have now been cancelled until at least November in Germany and it's inevitable it will be the same here. There's absolutely no way winter wonderland would be able to take place in the regular formatting and big changes will have to be made, for example distancing markers, hygiene stations, limited capacity and as you say pre-book only. I wouldn't be surprised if there were no beer tents and live music too.
As for what attractions come across. The majority of the showmen in all countries have been really struggling throughout this time with limited financial support and not able to host any events. I think the demand for a position at winter wonderland would actually be higher than ever from the showmen as they will be desperate to make some turnover. Winter wonderland is a very established and popular event and I imagine the demand for pre-booked slots would be high. Therefore I also imagine the demand for a position for the attractions would also be high.
However, no one knows whether this virus is seasonal etc and what will happen with a second wave. If everything is locked down again in the winter months, winter wonderland wont happen at all. But if they are able to open, they could perhaps be very successful as a "pop up theme park" rather than a mass gathering set-up.
If international travel is possible come October and there isn't a significant second wave or lock down, I think the line-up of attractions could be as strong as usual. Would definitely see Olympia looping coming back onto this soil if they are able to do so, as they can turn a big profit here.
Nobody, bar a few enthusiasts will go to a pop up theme park, Winter wonderland makes its money by packing out the beer tents. I'm sure it will be the same of purchasing a drinking session with limited capacity.
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Winter Wonderland have started sending out feeler surveys for this years event.
Seems as if they are going down the route of one of two options:
1) Timed entry - Unlimited rides - Ticket price ranging from somewhere in-between £30-£60 if we go by prices on the survey.
2) Electronic preloaded wristband with ride credits.
Obviously I think the 1st option would be better and wouldn't mind paying £30 -£60 though who knows the quality of attractions this year.
But I think its clear that at this point the event will be pre-book only.
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Looks like an upgraded flying fish.
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Double post hype, that's right embrace it!
Disney Annual Pass holders seem to be starting to get annoyed that they can't park-hop anymore as reservations are required in advance for parks.
They are also annoyed that magic bands are being scrapped, shows and meet and greets are being dropped while their AP is still the same price.
It's not as if there is a major virus going around here's the latest figures for Florida are on the up!:
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2 hours ago, Martin Doyle said:
Poor form from both in my book. Busch really should and could have paid way before but bit poor of RMC to time this with the park only just opening post lockdown.
How is this poor from RMC?
If I built a coaster, I would want my money upfront Covid or no Covid.
Also wouldn't it be fun if RMC decided to open the ride as a $30 upsell in the park until the payments were made.
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6 hours ago, JoshC. said:
Left without further comment...
Lets look at this logically. Clearly it wouldn't pass QC standard.
A contractor who was brought into the park for one day to install multiple LED screens, has done his job and installed the screen.
The new ride signage boards are probably still being produced however the screen is in the correct position ready for the new board.
Perhaps the company who do the boards are closed for the pandemic, hence the delay and once ready to be installed it will be placed in the correct positioning creating a nice looking queue times and ride information board.
However in the mean time, I'm surprised that they didn't cover it up with a box or something whilst waiting for the delayed queue time board to be printed.
We also have to remember that these parks are still running on skeleton staff so perhaps this wasn't priority.
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40 minutes ago, Mark9 said:
- LONG videos. I'm sorry, most people don't even spend 30 minutes in the Alton Towers Gardens so how in the hell can I be expected to watch a 42 minute video on the subject, NO.
I rather enjoyed Shaun's video of the gardens, as someone who doesn't have the time to go up to Towers every year, its nice to see something which I wouldbn't have time for whilst on park. The two vlogs currently sit on a combined 130k views.
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Interesting hobby crossover:
The NBA is completing its season over the next few months at Disney. I assume at the ESPN complex.
Interesting the hotels have been decided on seeding
-Grand Destino: Bucks, Lakers, Raptors, Clippers, Celtics, Nuggets, Jazz, Heat
-Grand Floridian: Thunder, 76ers, Rockets, Pacers, Mavericks, Nets, Grizzlies, Magic
-Yacht Club: Blazers, Kings, Pelicans, Spurs, Suns, Wizards
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10 hours ago, JoshC. said:
Interesting highlight is how Paultons are saying they're spending £800k a month during Lockdown, and obviously making nothing in return.
Most of that is probably zoo operating costs.
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The Bourne Stunt Show Spectacular has opened to very good reviews in staff / soft opening previews.
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6 hours ago, JoshC. said:
Towers was on the One Show on Friday, where they show some of the things they;ve done during Lockdown to keep the park ticking over and ready for operation...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000jz8p/the-one-show-12062020
(from around the 6 minute mark)
Love how the engineers were looking as sad as possible whilst testing the ride.
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29 minutes ago, Mark9 said:
I tried to but I got distracted by the shed.
Luckily the park guest can't fly like a drone.
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Pretty sure they will take it all into the design, for example look at all those trees in front of the Hogwarts castle.
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This tweet:
For all we know a park could just be about to go into administration, job losses etc perhaps without the staff even knowing.
But this person wants to create some enthusiast 'clout' just because he works within the industry and hears slightly more information than anyone else.
The Coronavirus Thread
in General Discussion
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Merlin attractions are good to go with certification from the tourist board!
I assume Blackpool will follow in the next few days if there operations are u to scratch.
I believe some Merlin Midways are now set to open on the 4th, Manchester for example.
The London attractions, Merlin's money maker are awaiting for London and tourism to reopen and will be the last of the UK's attractions to open.
Also its the thought that counts....................