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I’m so happy to have a tent maze back. Curse and 7 were two of my favourites back in the golden days of fright nights, more tent mazes please

I think that’s a tad harsh, what they are doing is excellent but when they add up all the hours I wouldn’t be surprised if the pay isn’t the best…. But by having the creative control it shows their talent and can be added to CV’s for future projects later down the line. Fair play to the guys! I look forward to seeing what’s next!

So this is what happens when you get product teams who are pressured to increase revenue every year through the online booking engine. Adding fast track packages and food upsells was standard. An e-commerce shop to get through covid well that was great for the enthusiast who perhaps can’t visit weekly. But now they are trying to ring the last bit of moisture out of the mop back into the bucket. There’s only so many things you can do operationally and this and vip tours of rides would seem to be the last at Chessie.

Does anyone else feel like Merlin has suddenly become very American. I’ve seen Scott has hired president of people and other similar roles. How long is it till HQ moves overseas too from Poole?

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Is SAW the best IP Merlin have got? Who would have thought we'd still be here releasing Saw Movies..... Whoever decided to pick this IP should be held at the same level of respect as John Wardley.

Bit late on this but yes its nice to see that Jack is allowed to do his updates etc, just unsure if he works for Thorpe or not? Seems to be a sketchy line.... either you do or you don't is this paid for is he part of the consultancy group or is he just a fan walking around. I do feel sorry for the other UK youtubers, why does Coasterstudios get to go on site but Legends like DGOfficial who have been putting in a load of hard work arn't getting any access, seems like access is being gatekept?

Actors touching your knees, oh wait there's no VR so that effect wouldn't work.

Did you get RAP discount?

Needs to be delivered on a closed day tbh, otherwise how would SLK get their exclusive of the work?

Will the ride be accessible to those over 2m tall?

Look forward to it.

Industrial action is occurring see more information here: https://www.chessington.com/industrial-action/ · Friday April 28 to Monday May 1 · Friday May 5 to Monday May 8 · Friday May 12 to Monday May 15* · Friday May 26 to Monday May 29* Remember to support the engineers, perhaps even join the picket line, and visit guest services for some free fasttrack after you have talked politely to an underpaid member of staff who has been shouted at all day by RAP holders.....

Actors are starting training, I would say it will be a month or so, I putting my cards out there and saying this is the first project which Silkstone and team have been given full creative control on....

Why have they started this event right as the school holidays ends.........

My prediction is that the ride will have some sort of theme related to ne of the events either Marti Gras, Carnival or Octoberfest, so that they can sell more merchandise during the event and have a fully themed hub area for whichever event they choose. Ruling Fright nights out for obvious reasons.

Good to see the initial Stealth marketing making an entrance!

Clearly that's how locked in my order is at Five guys just a burger and a hotdog for me, no fries or drink but thanks for pointing out, I will fact check in future to prevent mistakes from happening again...

I find Aramark being an odd scapegoat for enthusiast this year because they have a contract with UK government services. Just a lot of moaning when we all know theme park food should be seen as a treat rather than an essential item every weekend you visit. On the cost for freestyle, I don't see people complaining about the $20 fee for the cups in America, so £9 still seems fine for a treat and an unlimeted one at that. Especially when at FiveGuys a cup is £3.40 and can't be refilled. Luckily Merlin allow you to also bring lunch, so nothing stopping you bringing a Greggs or meal deal from Tesco, overall food costs are rising and themepark food should be seen as a treat. Merlin outsourced food as its really expensive to run and hard to get right, so why not put the contract up to an outside bidder and get guaranteed money to build the secrete weapon.

Wouldn't it be funny if Merlin ID'ed the person behind the account a gave them a lifetime ban, now that would be fun. They could just say they don't want their custom or provides a threat to other customers....

The merch design this year is horribly camp.....

Why does John Burton get so much credit / praise for everything. Yes he has creative direction but surely he's spread over so many projects at this point that there's teams of great people doing all the work but not getting any credit? Is he the next John Wardley, seems like he's trying to fill those boots?

Does anyone feel sorry for the construction workers working on the project, must be annoying having voyeurs walking around trying to get the latest updates.......

I love how the park are running a competition to be the first rider, however I highly doubt the winner will be the first, I'd bet all the enthusiast press days will be first and Silkstone will already have ridden 100 times

Blue light day this weekend has been cancelled.