November 27, 201311 yr comment_172501 I've heard rumours that RMT is getting a new name. The new name that I've heard would suggest that the rocks aren't going to come back and, I would think that it looks more like a Flying Fish...
November 28, 201311 yr comment_172502 That sounds about right.... Does the new theme fit in with the Wild West? Bet it doesn't
November 28, 201311 yr comment_172506 I've heard rumours that RMT is getting a new name. The new name that I've heard would suggest that the rocks aren't going to come back and, I would think that it looks more like a Flying Fish... I hope not - I want the rockwork back!
November 28, 201311 yr comment_172507 That sounds about right.... Does the new theme fit in with the Wild West? Bet it doesn't Judging by the rumours I've also heard, I'd happily take money from you you up on such a bet... It sounds like a bitter disappointment quite honestly... So it suits Chessie...
November 28, 201311 yr comment_172509 I've heard rumours that RMT is getting a new name. The new name that I've heard would suggest that the rocks aren't going to come back and, I would think that it looks more like a Flying Fish... Would be the icing on the cake for that sham of a theme park. On the plus side, it would mean I'd never have to waste money on travel visiting there again.
November 28, 201311 yr comment_172511 I've heard rumours that RMT is getting a new name. The new name that I've heard would suggest that the rocks aren't going to come back and, I would think that it looks more like a Flying Fish...Judging by Chessington's standards, they'll probably theme the ride around some western animal (perhaps a Buffalo), add new cartoony signage and ride colours then throw a few bits of old random theming around the ride. TBH I have low expectations for this 'apparent' re theme and as long as we don't see any rocks or fundamental structure/tunnel within the ride, I shall be very disappointed . I don't hold my breath for Fall's retheme either.
November 28, 201311 yr comment_172527 I've heard rumours that RMT is getting a new name. The new name that I've heard would suggest that the rocks aren't going to come back and, I would think that it looks more like a Flying Fish... What is the rumoured new name?
December 1, 201311 yr comment_172612 Well the last pictures we saw it did had red supports rather than the old brown. If you look at Flying Jumbos, they did a fantastic job on it, I really hope they don't do a cop out and do a Flying Fish as it simply would not be the same.
December 1, 201311 yr comment_172615 Scorpions scuttle through rocks and stuff, so it's a possibility that the rocks could return. Would be nice actually to have a new theme for it rather than the generic 'runaway train' idea.
December 1, 201311 yr comment_172651 New coloured track with red supports,a rumoured new name and perhaps a new train? I feel quite concerned about this 'so called' retheme and I feel they will either do a pretty good or absolutely shocking job at it. If they do this retheme well,we could see some sort of new rock structure, a heavy scorpion themed train and interactive queue line. But if they just place random bit of theming throughout the ride without any form of indoor structure like the fish, I will be extremely disappointed.
December 1, 201311 yr Author comment_172655 I agree, I think they could easily change the theming of the ride, but if they mess it up it will be really disappointing as it is a fun, and enjoyable ride. Personally I like the way it was before, coloured track and red supports basically changes the whole ride in my opinion. ( A runaway mine train, to a bright scorpion. ) They might as well make it a completely different ride!
December 3, 201311 yr comment_172730 I imagine they're doing this to get some marketing out of it, can market it as a new attraction then, whereas before it would've just been Runaway Train with new rocks. Hopefully rocks return, otherwise I'll wanna slap chessie more than I do already.
December 3, 201311 yr comment_172735 Advertising a 26 year old ride as new really shows how far Chessie has fallen...
December 3, 201311 yr comment_172736 I live in hope that an alien / alien race decide to cast themselves upon Chessington sometime soon. If nothing else, aliens have really aided Thorpe and Alton...
December 5, 201311 yr comment_172930 Don't forget that Chessington ran a competition for people to submit ideas for the theme of Runaway Mine Train and Dragon Falls (http://www.chessington.com/updates/) There were restrictions such as it had to fit with the Mexicana theme but something completely new wouldn't be unexpected if they have used a child's submission. Some kids imaginations are great so they could of got some good sketches in.
December 5, 201311 yr comment_172952 Scorpion? Sounds a perfect excuse to stick some decrepit Abdabs in the queue line to me!
December 6, 201311 yr comment_172995 Instead of all being negative, perhaps it might be worth waiting until some official announcement is made. You all might be very surprised in whats in store.
December 6, 201311 yr comment_172996 We might be surprised that Chessie are actually doing something? I mean like, RMT and Dragon Falls only needed for the stuff to be redone to the same standard as it was before, but considering Merlin's fondness for 'the cheap' or 'the bare minimum' when it comes to theming there's not exactly many reasons for enthusiasts to be excited about when it comes to Chessie... Sure an aviary walkthrough for the Monkey/Bird Garden would be good (as it should've happened back in 2011, but budget cuts), but the park has a LOT of work to do on itself to actually stop the rather bad plunge it's taken the past two years... Having some rockwork theming is actually the least of the park's worries currently, though it was the last straw for many fans as to how the park was going... The thing is, we know what's due to happen with RMT, and that's the rocks are coming back... But the question is, in what FORM are they coming back? Bear in mind the original set of rockwork was brilliantly done in order to make one of the most basic track layouts going quite interesting, and linked well with the overall theme and queue-line itself... But what have Merlin done to lead us to believe that the same level of intricacy will continue onto the new rocks? People are negative at Chessie quite simply because they haven't been good enough, and need to actually prove that they will improve... Problem is, we've also heard it time and time again from the same park that 'next year will be different' and 'it will improve'... It rarely did... 2010 has been the exception to the rule this past decade... And it's embarrassing that one of the UK's top parks is in the state it's in today, with poor operations, half the place falling about and piss-poor designed new attractions (including Land of the Dragons)...
December 6, 201311 yr comment_172997 Instead of all being negative, perhaps it might be worth waiting until some official announcement is made. You all might be very surprised in whats in store. And we might not be! The negative comments aren't plucked out of thin air, they come from a reputation that Chessington and Merlin have very much earned in recent times. Their reputation precedes them, but if they are going to show they've turned a corner with these referbs and start delivering a bit of quality again then obviously that opinion is going to change, in the same way most have been pretty positive about Thorpe recently for doing mostly good things after a few iffy years.
December 7, 201311 yr comment_173010 Seastorm, Bubbleworks & Hocus Pocus available for Christmas offerings. Also a new Santa workshop & Santa meet and greet in creaky cafe
December 7, 201311 yr comment_173011 I imagine that rules out bubleworks of getting anything much done to it this year then. Expected with everything else going on I know, but I'm always hoping!
December 7, 201311 yr comment_173013 Seastorm, Bubbleworks & Hocus Pocus available for Christmas offerings. Also a new Santa workshop & Santa meet and greet in creaky cafe It doesn't say that anywhere on the website, and surely they would be promoting that?
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