Fred
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The next big addition should arrive in 2016, roughly when they said the next physical ride should appear at Chessington? Would be nice if we got some epicly quiet coaster which the locals would love as much as the people riding it.
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I imagine they could get a lift platform with a barrier, similar to what most B&Ms have. Actually, what sort of evacuation stuff goes it have? Just steps all the way up isn't it?
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I imagine it'd have too much strain, therefore causing too much downtime.
Let alone the downtime of people being sick, or realising their seats face the wrong way, if this did indeed ever happens.
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Why would the experience be any better backwards?
The whole intention of everything is going past near misses, and swarming around.
Plus I just cannot imagine it being comfortable because you cannot brace yourselves into elements as you dunno when or how they'll hit. You automatically brace when you see whats coming.
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Chessie follows the same investment cycle as the rest of the parks. Major, small, medium.
2010 - Wild Asia
2011 - Feck all (or something boring that's slipped my mind)2012 - Africa
2013 - Zufari
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To be fair, guests don't visit as often as we do. So their reaction wouldn't be "samurai is open!" it'd be "let's ride samurai".
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Righteo:
Towers (probably a lot, particularly if sanctuary is definitely open at beginning of year)
Thorpe once or twice, depending.
Chessie at least once, zufari <3.
Drayton Manor. Has to be done.
Hopefully Oakwood again (fireworks and 10pm closes are perfect - can get up and leave to go there at 11am and still have a good 7hrs ride time!)
Lightwater valley, always go.
Disney Parks in Orlando
Universal (first time, win).
Hopefully Europa Park.
Slim chance of PA
Busy year for me with parks outside of UK for once.
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Prone to flooding?
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Hmm good question, it may well have considering thorpe was tiny when Pizza Hut started there.
I imagine there'd be a clause somewhere though, can't imagine thorpe wanting to have a particular company on their property for so long when they don't have a clue how things'll shape out.
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There'd be no point in having a second card, as the point of it is to prove that you bought the capsule and entitled to it. A hole punched is absolutely fine really, I'm sure you'll get used to it.
Equally, after november there'll be no issues regarding the length of use of the drinks capsules. It'll all be okay. There's much worse things to moan about, like thorpes closed season photos (
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Bloody brilliant! Wonder if it'll spread to buses and stuff?!
Love it though. Absolutely love it.
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No, as your new pass won't be stamped. You'll kill your drinks capsules life early.
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Yes, that's if you've just bought your pass otherwise it won't be valid til 2015.
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You realise, if it was anything even remotely big, they'dve mentioned it more than a couple of generic bland things?
X refurb.
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Oh god its the towers street moaning on here.
Get over it, it's a bloody year. After November 2012 noone will be short changed anyway (and tbf, it's probably worth spending £16 if your pass dies in september).
It stops/limits abuse. It stops people sharing capsules between annual pass holders, and it stops one person buying a capsule and using it forever.
Pretty simple to understand, when your pass expires, your annual pass capsule expires. You have to buy a new capsule and renew annual pass to continue using them both.
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Doesn't matter how they judge you really, when it's only the internets and in this instance probably sharing your enthusiasm, they'd appreciate it!
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Win. Oblivion style marketing.
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Nice to see refresh going. It's ****. Though, I spose it'll just be a refresh in disguise now? Or is it more of a corner coffee variant?
Regardless, it's good to sort it out. That's another eyesore sorted!
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I've voted every saturday, as I'm available every saturday. Hopefully I'll remember to set an alarm this time eh?
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The zoo is fantastic, really grown to love and appreciate it.
Integrating it into the park, rather than operating it seperately like they used to do, is the best way forwards. This is a genuinely exciting project for chessie, really look forward to trying it out!
Just watched the video again, nice to see all the staff have enthusiasm there - even the divisional director! Far better than the usual blandness lack of enthusiasm they generally have (being usually from a finance background rather than an operations side of things).
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For some things there is some imagination, there is a way out, there is a happy ending to this story.
My god, oblivion being repainted is just.. mega mega excitement. Bloody hell towers, good job!
Chessington 2013
in Chessington World of Adventures
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Personally always had the feeling a system similar to thirteen would've been perfect for them.
Maybe they will do eventually!