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Dubai is a lease operated by Merlin = Making money. Japan is improving folds year on year, just had a slow start, with the Olympics this year, I'm sure it will continue to improve. Meanwhile Thorpe still makes profit for Merlin, but just isn't the priority as of now, maybe the new owners will see a different incentive that lies within Thorpe. It will all just take time. -
Perhaps it's just currently not profitable for Merlin to invest in Thorpe, in comparison to the new markets of Legoland resorts in Asia.
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Alton Towers finally starting to stand up to the resort status. I also love how people will say OctoberFest will fail, as people need to drive to AT. With over 500, ballpark figure don't quote me, rooms people who stay over may want something to do in the evenings. With late night riding this is an excellent way to extend the attendance in the generally quiet month of September. In my opinion a cheaper to run scare fest, whilst extending the popularity of the Halloween event period, just with the offering of beer and lederhosen rather than scares. This is a clear moneymaker, so go to AT and have a few bevvy's this September.
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Excellent to see that Towers have leaked the next 3 Secret weapons.
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@MattyMoo will have a lot to say about this.
Then make sure you head down to the park for opening day!
Personally I don't think pestering Thorpe park with private messages is the best way to try and get them to reveal their secretes.
I thought storm Dennis wasn't allowed into Europe post brexit.
I have strong confidence in my sources. As said already the project has already been discussed over here. https://coasterforce.com/forums/threads/thorpe-park-what-could-the-future-hold.42699/page-9
Colossus (5) Depth Charge (5) Detonator: Bomb's Away (5) Flying Fish (5) Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (5) Nemesis Inferno (8) Quantum (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Samurai (5) Saw - The Ride (5) Stealth (5) Storm in a Teacup (5) The Swarm (5) The Walking Dead - The Ride (3) Tidal Wave (5) Vortex (5) Zodiac (4) The Walking Dead - The Ride - Nemesis Inferno +
Spoiler alert: This marketing campaign has nothing to do with 2021.
Colossus (5) Depth Charge (5) Detonator: Bomb's Away (5) Flying Fish (5) Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (5) Nemesis Inferno (6) Quantum (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Samurai (5) Saw - The Ride (5) Stealth (5) Storm in a Teacup (5) The Swarm (5) The Walking Dead - The Ride (4) Tidal Wave (5) Vortex (5) Zodiac (5) The Walking Dead - The Ride - Nemesis Inferno +
Looks good. I really like how passionate John is about his job. Also loving the easter eggs. Only concerns from me are the look of lack of legroom and the ride vehicle itself, the manufacturer isn't speaking like its been smooth sailing.
In a recent talk with Merlin's CFO, she said that even the Wickerman at Alton Towers hadn't succeeded financially. Yes families go and enjoy the ride, but its still seen as a one and done. Remember the enthusiast market is still very much a niche, and so would the millions spent on an RMC payoff? Probably not, hence the need for a hotel and secondary attraction first to make it a resort. Investments at the end of the day are a risk, just like Derren Brown.
Just remember that the dollar used to be 2 to the pound.
Who is this person and why does he have so many posts.....
So whats everyone's guesses then, interested to see if you can get it from this pic?
I guess it will just be as a result of feedback / KPI reporting. I'm pretty sure most with a standard ticket would suggest that their main downside was not being able to repeat their favourite mazes again.
I think me and @Marc found the best way to do it when we went. Get there at opening, did all attractions / shows and then buy a £5 fast track for the Hayride which looked to have a 60min+ wait, the others all took 20mins max. With a capacity of 6000, queues move at a respectable speed to get everything done in one night with time to spare to soak up the atmosphere.
Colossus (4) Depth Charge (5) Detonator: Bomb's Away (5) Flying Fish (5) King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems (1) Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (5) Nemesis Inferno (9) Quantum (6) Rocky Express (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Samurai (5) Saw - The Ride (5) Stealth (5) Storm in a Teacup (5) The Swarm (5) The Walking Dead - The Ride (5) Tidal Wave (5) Vortex (5) Zodiac (5) Nemmy +1 Colossus -1 for the small person favouritism it has.
