paige Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hmm bit strange considering the land opens on 24th anyway, so a preview after it opens? I would assume it'd just be a way to 'beat the queues' and it could also generally reduce queue times, albeit not by much, as I guess any pass holders would just tihnk 'what's the point in me queuing when I get my own 'personal' preview later where there'll be little or no queues?' It's rather clever of Thorpe tbh if it works out the way I imagine they intended it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 We saw them put up the signs today also we saw some of the wall decals that need to be put on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Why is it that themed area entrances can't continue the font usage? It looks as silly as having all capitals for two words and then correctly doing the third... Also, 2D signage </3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Looking good. the sign blocks my favorite view of stealth Mer, Coaster and Kerfuffle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Well if you walk a couple of meters you will get the exact same view without the sign EC!, JoshC., Tom and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coaster Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hope they are fast dodgems! paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 tbh I was expecting something more than just coloured carts. Wheres the bad piggy designs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 They will be added later on I should imagine. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Nice shiny green and red, let's hope they keep them clean, unlike those at Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 They will be added later on I should imagine. I wouldn't count on it, I imagine this is exactly what were going to get. If they were actually going to look like the ones in the advert, they would've been shipped with said designs On another note, I actually really like the entrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Not even gonna have vinyls on the cars? I mean, really? Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 The plans do state that the dodgem cars will have a 'vinyl graphic' on them (linky - http://62.254.5.209/AnitePublicDocs/00141833.pdf ). I would have thought they have had done it off site, but I see no reason why they still can't be added on now (or even the Merlin-way of finishing it off a couple of weeks after opening... ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I wouldn't count on it, I imagine this is exactly what were going to get. If they were actually going to look like the ones in the advert, they would've been shipped with said designs On another note, I actually really like the entrance Probably not, Thorpe would ask the manufacture for so many Red / Green cars etc, Thorpe would add the vinals when everything is finished so they are not damaged You can see there here! Not even gonna have vinyls on the cars? I mean, really? As you said in CBeebies land topic in reply to criticism, its still unfinished.... Plenty can happen in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Picture from SP's Facebook. These are going to look mighty cool when finished I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 If they don't have roaming actors dressed as the birds for Fright Nights, they will have missed a trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Dodgems are testing today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Wow! The area has built up and progressed very quickly (although Dodgems are a ride that can be built in one day). The area so far looks quite nice with lots of theming character and features and better than I expected. Dodgems look great and will hopefully look even better when finished and the vinyl and stuff added. BenC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 tbh shame it is vinyl and not a smart material that uses heat to reveal the image of the birds/pigs not forgetting smart ink be rather inventive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Dodgems are testing today That's great! I know it's quite hard to tell but what was the Speed like on them, compared to Tuk tuk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 The speed will be variable, or it should be at any rate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 The area is actually looking pretty good tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 From photos on Facebook, it actually looks a lot bigger than I was expecting! Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenC Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 New high-res photos of construction today at Angry Birds Land available at Total Thorpe Park. Couldn't see much sign of the Detonator re-theme, but there's been a lot more facade/themeing put in during the last week and the overall area I think is shaping up quite nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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