Kerfuffle Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 meh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Looks pretty good IMO. Also, it's good to see that they have themed it to some extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 meh... Guessing you haven't actually ridden one, since they're fab rides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis666 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thanks for finding it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 went on my first air race yesterday and it was honestly such an odd experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis666 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 went on my first air race yesterday and it was honestly such an odd experience In a good way or a bad way? I've never actually ridden one before so I'm curious on what it's like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 It looks horrible haha. Really long circuit, and only spins you upside down and constantly turning right. It would probably make me sick. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 In a good way or a bad way? I've never actually ridden one before so I'm curious on what it's like. It's fun but god it feels weird being pulled sideways to go upside down, also there's points where they stop you at the top and make you go the other direction, made my tummy feel funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GladiatorFanKyle Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 It looks really good! Cant wait to ride it when it opens hopefully it gets opened before the summer holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 5th of July is stated as the official opening day, with The Vamps being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Oh christ, I hope they don't do any live singing cos they're terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis666 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 At least it's opening JUST before the summer holidays, going there on Monday 7th July adstratt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 It just irritates me how they HAVE to bring in random celebrities just to open a ride! Merlin don't do that! (the only exception being that Nemesis was opened by one of ITV's Gladiators, according to John Wardley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Merlin don't do that because they don't do ceremonies... They just open the park and let people in... Whether a ceremony would work in modern day England in the same way they do it in the US remains to be seen... Also Haunted House was opened by Philip Schofield... So Nemesis wasn't the only one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Merlin deffo do massive press releases and celebrity previews instead. paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 *cough* Angry Birds Land *cough* Rovio *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You me at six played for the swarm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You me at six played for the swarm? They only created a single and appeared at the media night. There was no opening ceremony where YMAS preformed live at the park. But yeah, Merlin seem to like going for media / VIP events and get a small gathering of celebs. Then they can say 'Look at these people who came and loved it!' (or, like with Jonathon Ross and Swarm, mention it before the ride opens to build up hype). Angry Birds Land had a very minimal opening ceremony by the looks of it, with Mike Vallis (the park's divisional director) cutting a ribbon to the cinema. Would be nice to see Merlin try and do something slightly bigger and see how the public react. paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Word is that Air Race is open but not officially.Soft opening FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis666 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Word is that Air Race is open but not officially. Soft opening FTW! So hang on!!! First I find out they can't accept season pass which is ridiculous since They can't just suddenly change when we use them since I don't think a lot of People will even be going on it but now this?!?! I'm not even going to try! I'm hones..... Wait , are these just mistaken for test riders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 So hang on!!! First I find out they can't accept season pass which is ridiculous since They can't just suddenly change when we use them since I don't think a lot of People will even be going on it but now this?!?! I'm not even going to try! I'm hones..... Wait , are these just mistaken for test riders? Wait what? Are they not letting season pass holders in? And I heard this from a Facebook page so don't take it as 100% fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis666 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Wait what? Are they not letting season pass holders in? And I heard this from a Facebook page so don't take it as 100% fact. Read the Terms and Conditions for the day on the drayton manor website. This day better be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Read the Terms and Conditions for the day on the drayton manor website. This day better be worth it! What will you do if it isn't worth it? Luke_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just seen - £15! That's very steep. In my opinion an season pass should be a season pass, and there should be no restriction dates at all as it's not on.Also, I think they are shooting themselves in the foot by not offering tickets on the day. Is a flat ride that's already been open for soft openings really going to make tickets sell out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just seen - £15! That's very steep. In my opinion an season pass should be a season pass, and there should be no restriction dates at all as it's not on. Also, I think they are shooting themselves in the foot by not offering tickets on the day. Is a flat ride that's already been open for soft openings really going to make tickets sell out? Whilst I agree with you that they are likely shooting themselves in the foot by not selling any (possible) tickets left on the day, I feel that the main attraction for visitors (oops I mean fangirls) on the day will just be the Vamps, leading to the park's expectation that they may 'sell out...' paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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