September 7, 201410 yr comment_191283 In my experience, Fright Nights usually just gets busier as time goes on, so I'd expect the first weekend to be quieter than the second. Of course, things like weather, word of mouth, what day you go on, etc. all effect how busy it'll be - so it's pretty difficult to even guestimate how busy it'll be for Fright Nights.
September 8, 201410 yr comment_191335 Last year I visited on every Sunday (apart from the one in school holidays) and they were all very reasonable, with the first Sunday being dead after 7pm and the second one dead after 8pm. It might not be the same this year though as the event isn't on for as many weekends.
September 8, 201410 yr comment_191367 As a warning to anyone as I have experienced this one before between 15-19 and the 22-26th of september it will be very busy. Do not think it will be off peak as schools can get in for a very low price and there is a load of workshops for schools. Last year when I went and the same thing was on I managed 5 rides in the whole day as everything was 2 hours or above.
September 9, 201410 yr comment_191412 So now we're into September and schools are back... Anyone know what time the park has been opening the last couple of days, as I am visiting tomorrow and have a premium annual pass so get let in early, but went in summer holidays at half 9 and everyone was allowed in then, so a bit confused. Thanks.
September 9, 201410 yr comment_191422 School holidays and weekends passholders are allowed in at 9:15, off peak which I belive tomorrow will be classified as will be 9:45 for passholders.
September 9, 201410 yr comment_191425 If the park is meant to close at 6 or later (minus at FN) the main gates will open at 9:30 with AP holders allowed in around 15 minutes before. 5pm close means actual 10 open so about 9:45 for APs.
September 9, 201410 yr comment_191439 Thanks, I have been like off peak before this year and got let in about half 9 once and another time like ten to 10!
September 10, 201410 yr comment_191511 As a warning to anyone as I have experienced this one before between 15-19 and the 22-26th of september it will be very busy. Do not think it will be off peak as schools can get in for a very low price and there is a load of workshops for schools. Last year when I went and the same thing was on I managed 5 rides in the whole day as everything was 2 hours or above. That's a shame, we had a big trip planned for the 23rd of September - is it generally bad all the way through that period?
September 10, 201410 yr comment_191514 It's not that bad! Especially towards the end of September! They had two trains and Swarm and Inferno yesterday as well as 8 cars on Saw so they will stick the rides on full capacity if needed!
September 10, 201410 yr comment_191532 From my own personal experience, Sundays in September are great.
September 10, 201410 yr comment_191565 Whilst yes, it normally is quieter in September, there are at least 2 dates on which merlin have released special offers to scout, youth and school groups for tickets. Priced rather low, and on a weekend, they are probably aiming for a couple big sell out days to make up for the quiet days? Idk but yeah there are a couple of big offer dates on a certain day or 2 in september. Oh god that really didn't help..
September 15, 201410 yr comment_191931 Whilst yes, it normally is quieter in September, there are at least 2 dates on which merlin have released special offers to scout, youth and school groups for tickets. Priced rather low, and on a weekend, they are probably aiming for a couple big sell out days to make up for the quiet days? Idk but yeah there are a couple of big offer dates on a certain day or 2 in september. Oh god that really didn't help.. If it helps, just looked it up on the youth groups page and thought I'd post the dates here: September 7th, 14th, 21st, 27th, 28th October 5th, 12th, 19th So basically, all the Sundays!
September 15, 201410 yr comment_191952 As there is so many of them they arnt that bad at all. They always leave early and get there late so fight nights night part should still be good.
September 24, 201410 yr comment_192894 Yes. But then yesterday was so quiet there were cars going round on Saw with 2 people in them and even Storm Surge (!) was walk on. So it shouldn't cause too much of a problem.
September 25, 201410 yr comment_193014 Ah good, I do enjoy a nice empty theme park. Same. I remember going to Chessington in 2004...and arriving so early that when we entered it was almost completely empty! (giving rise to the slogan "Where Families Come First" ). Also. last time I went to Thorpe, I turned up early for ERT, and walking to SAW through the area between Vortex and Zodiac, it was completely BARE!
September 25, 201410 yr comment_193048 Well it was definitely quiet but not empty. After lunch there were a lot more people from the 18-25 age group suddenly about. All the same the big coasters all seemed to stay under 15 mins queue time. Samurai had a pretty big line but then it did appear to undergo some downtime. Was quite amusing counting the amount of Rumba Rapids boats going round empty and the guy running the teacups methodically sweeping to kill time.
September 28, 201410 yr comment_193326 Hey guys, how busy do you reckon fright nights will be on Friday the 24th?
September 30, 201410 yr comment_193465 Busy. Last day of half term for many people itching to get school over with as it's the first holiday back. From about 4PM onward it'll be busy me thinks.
September 30, 201410 yr comment_193467 24th is the friday schools break up for half term... not the end? ^^So I'm guessing if you had to go any time in the half term, then would be the time to go.
October 13, 201410 yr comment_194617 Going up for the day on Wednesday (looking like it'll be a wet one, oh well). Should be pretty quiet, right?
October 13, 201410 yr comment_194619 Going up for the day on Wednesday (looking like it'll be a wet one, oh well). Should be pretty quiet, right? Rain does tend to drive people away early, So by the end it should be quiet! Have a good day!
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