JoshC. Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Will there be a preview night though if Friday the 10th is now an official Fright Night? Would they hold a preview night on the Thursday for annual pass holders? Can't remember if they have done before. They have done Thursday preview nights in the past; the 2010 and 2011 preview events for FN were definitely on Thursdays, with the first official day being the Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrightNights04 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 If its less than £40 I will be very annoyed as I recently paid that to upgrade my pass from standard to premium just for fright nights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 People got these passes for Scarefest, these will clearly sell just as well if not more so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm just worried that billy has done a no makeup selfie! FrightNights04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why do they keep giving out free fastracks when they sell too many already?! Apart from that I like the idea. Cal, TPJames and paige 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Free fast tracks are a bit stupid when people have paid for one. And what are Thorpe themselves getting out of giving away a lot of free stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Free fastracks force people to return to the park to use them. This requires them to buy a ticket therefore making the park money. It also improves guest satisfaction as it means they forget about the bad stuff in the park. FrightNights04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 ooooooooooooh. Thankyou! I really don't think before I speak, do I? Kerfuffle and TPJames 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm just worried that billy has done a no makeup selfie! Perhaps Thorpe are trying to make him more...ghostly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Free fastracks force people to return to the park to use them. This requires them to buy a ticket therefore making the park money. It also improves guest satisfaction as it means they forget about the bad stuff in the park. The idea that free Fastrack can just will away any guest issues is one of the reasons that the Merlin parks are so poorly run... pluk and paige 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 They do give a lot of free things to people who complain. My mum complained to Chessington about the way she had to book a ticket, so they gave her a free ticket. And if people get a free ticket for complaining about their horrible time at a park, they're not going to use it for fear of an equally bad day! OR could these people make money out of the free tickets/fast tracks by selling them on ebay? Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 OR could these people make money out of the free tickets/fast tracks by selling them on ebay? If so, then Merlin aren't the only ones making a living! Two can play at that game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Pretty sure it says they can't be re-sold somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Pretty sure it says they can't be re-sold somewhere... They have to do that in hope of some people obeying the rules. But then, if someone has a free ticket etc that they don't need, they are probably gonna sell it. Just look at ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 But then, if someone has a free ticket etc that they don't need, they are probably gonna sell it... ...or be generous and give it away for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olistjj Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Went on a backstage tour yesterday and I have been told a few things that are of interest, firstly asylum was going to be closed last year anyway as THORPE wanted to have all lionsgate mazes but wanted to give it its last 8th season to match that of its previous the freezer, which also had an 8 year run. Also the complaint and subsequent bad press was basically brushed off by THORPE as any press is good press as it drew peoples attention, and also I was told that virtually every year they receive complaints about their mazes that they offend someone and so THORPE basically don't worry TOO much about this kind of problem unless it got out of hand. I also know that The Asylum is definitely being replaced by a new lionsgate maze and apparently according to my host ( who ran one of the mazes last year) lionsgate are going to do something amazing with it that is going to 'outdo asylum'. Also this will be the 13th frightnight and so they are also going to do something special for it and it will be "the best fright night so far". I also asked about angrybirds land and I was told it would be open normally until 2 when all of the removable themeing will be taken away and new horror themeing will be added for firght night opening at 3, the themeing will then be removed to the original angrybirds themeing again at 11 after park close. Also the music during the frightnight hours in angeybirds land will change. All of this was given to me by one of the people who runs the mazes and as far as she was aware is true Cal, JoshC., FrightNights04 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 ^ That sounds promising, although in my opinion it will be very difficult to outdo Asylum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I like the sound of what they're doing with Angry birds land, removing the 'themeing' and adding in new horror themeing. I'm guessing they will change the audio as well. Can't wait to see what they do with it, and of course the new maze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Removable Angry Birds theming is quite amusing to consider... Lot of extra work for staff then to remove the stuff, lets hope Thorpe actually have some Halloween theming up for once to replace it with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 It probably won't be traditional 'horror' - for instance the Piggy vinyls on the buildings may be dressed over with those pumpkin disguises used in Angry Birds Seasons "Ham o Ween". Can't be certain though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Hoping they keep the iconic Midnight syndicate asylum music though. That adds a great soundtrack to that area the park! Cal and Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.man Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I love the asylum music, it creates so much tension and is so menacing. Cal, Altitude and darkadder312 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Went on a backstage tour yesterday and I have been told a few things that are of interest, firstly asylum was going to be closed last year anyway as THORPE wanted to have all lionsgate mazes but wanted to give it its last 8th season to match that of its previous the freezer, which also had an 8 year run. Thanks for all the info; sounds promising! However, bit confused here - did Freezer run elsewhere, since it was only at Thorpe between 2002 and 2004?! Ricky and FrightNights04 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Agreed, that music has to stay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 It'll be A LOT better than what was playing last year! ("Perfect Day" wasn't it? Haven't the foggiest about the artist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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