November 21, 20168 yr comment_245237 8 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: How do you honestly know that absolutely nothing is going on with Loggers Leap? Enlighten us all, please do, you clearly have inside knowledge.
November 21, 20168 yr Popular Post comment_245239 Whatever the condition of the ride, I think this situation is emblematic of the way Merlin's UK parks are being run at the moment. They don't have the commitment to say "We have set the ride aside for redevelopment for X amount of time, so that it may open at the precise date of Y", nor "We won't be reopening the ride, since we have deemed it unfeasible for redevelopment". Whether or not "behind-the scenes" work has been done on it, the fact is that we're almost a year later and we still have no idea whether it will reopen, let alone any indication of a reopening date. The fact is that this project has basically been stagnant for a year, much like the "redevelopments" across the other parks. Frankly I'm tired of these parks being run in such a haphazard way, and once the next screw-up like this happens at Alton Towers (which, to my displeasure, is very likely), they won't be getting any more of my money until they turn their attitude around and bring some damn professionalism to the table. In the meantime, I have plenty of other great and enthusiastically-run UK parks to enjoy and discover.
November 21, 20168 yr comment_245252 2 hours ago, Coaster Jamie said: And how long ago were those pictures taken? How do you know work hasn't been done on the rest of it? 5 minutes ago, Ryan said: Who even has time to care about Loggers Leap, Goldberg beat Brock Lesnar in under 2 minutes lmao When the main event is nearly an hour shorter than the Survivor Series match you have a problem imo
November 21, 20168 yr comment_245257 13 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: And how long ago were those pictures taken? How do you know work hasn't been done on the rest of it? Those pictures were taken in September, the ride looked the same during Fright Nights (it was visible from the queueline of Platform 15). The rest of the ride was visible from Platform 15 during daytime walkthroughs, and it is in the same condition as the sections in the photos.
November 21, 20168 yr comment_245260 3 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: The photos were taken in September, the ride looked the same during Fright Nights (it was visible from the queueline of Platform 15). The rest of the ride was visible from Platform 15 during daytime walkthroughs, and it is in the same condition as the sections in the photos. And what about behind the scenes? They could have postponed it while they make a decision.
November 21, 20168 yr comment_245261 Just now, ChessingtonSam said: And what about behind the scenes? They could have postponed it while they make a decision. By behind the scenes I'm assuming you mean in the station, seeing as the rest of the ride was visible from P15? The possibility of a decision having not been made yet has already been said (more or less).
November 21, 20168 yr comment_245262 Just now, Coaster Jamie said: By behind the scenes I'm assuming you mean in the station, seeing as the rest of the ride was visible from P15? The possibility of a decision having not been made yet has already been said (more or less). No, by behind the scenes I mean at Merlin.
November 21, 20168 yr comment_245264 6 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: No, by behind the scenes I mean at Merlin. I don't know their long term plans for the ride/area if that's what you're asking?
November 22, 20168 yr comment_245272 I'm really disappointed in how they are treating this I think the best thing for Thorpe to do is to announce the permanent closure and then just remove it and construct the GCI wooden coaster
November 22, 20168 yr comment_245274 I can assure you, nothing has been done to the surrounding area of LL for the entire 2016 season, After going on BTS of Platform 15 on the 29th October, there was literally no change, apart from a bear in the trough. You can just see his rump there! That's not to say nothing has been done since, but it's highly likely nothing has...
November 23, 20168 yr comment_245367 The way Merlin are handling the situation is frankly embarrassing, it feels as if nobody there knows what's going on with it which is what is winding everyone up. Considering they've had a whole year to look over the ride and make there decision its pretty piss poor and highlights there lack of professionalism that there sending out mixed messages in tweets really isn't helping the situation. I will be gutted if the ride has been removed even if they plan to replace it with a roller coaster in the future, I don't want a roller coaster I want a log flume/water attraction as a like for like replacement if you will. Without it they only have Tidal wave as I would rather have a coffee enema than ride storm dirge.
November 23, 20168 yr comment_245368 Social and media departments wont be in the loop as much as people always credit them for, they might not even be experienced with the kinds of decisions theme parks make or the way Merlin likes to flip flop. People inside Chessington didnt even know their "New ride for 2016" was cancelled at first. Then of course the "Dragon River refurbishment" announcements, "Hex are Charlie are currently being refurbished" situations at Alton Towers. Also, we'd know for sure if renovation was being carried out on Loggers because the maintenance it needs is all stuff out in eyeshot like replenishing the building, fixing the troughs and drop, etc. They havnt been secretly taking things away in the night so that nobody notices. What you see isn't what you get with a company like this, anything could happen really. We know guests are badly affected by this and Loggers' loss with no replacement would really detract from the park's offering. But the only certain way to get their system to take notice is if visitor numbers and their shoddy iPad satisfaction stats fall off.
November 26, 20168 yr comment_245414 On 22/11/2016 at 8:03 AM, Josh3103 said: I'm really disappointed in how they are treating this I think the best thing for Thorpe to do is to announce the permanent closure and then just remove it and construct the GCI wooden coaster I'm not sure where people are getting the idea of this GCI Woodie from? It hasn't been confirmed, nor hinted at and there are certainly no planning applications around, Just because Towers have replaced their Log Flume with a Wooden Coaster, doesn't mean Thorpe will. With the state that LL is in right now, It's probably wise to remove it despite the backlash they may recieve, I know a lot of the GP were asking about it throughout the year so it does still peak the publics interest despite it being SBNO.
November 26, 20168 yr comment_245419 3 hours ago, Deftoneish said: I'm not sure where people are getting the idea of this GCI Woodie from? I just think a Woodie would fit in with the theme of Canada Creek even though I think removing loggers would result In a lot of unhappy people considering its a classic and has been at the park for over 25 years
November 26, 20168 yr comment_245427 There was an old proposal for a GCI where Saw now lives... Though I'm more approving of a replacement water ride...
November 26, 20168 yr comment_245428 4 minutes ago, Benin said: Though I'm more approving of a replacement water ride... That would be awesome but I think Thorpe would probably use that large space for their next coaster ride seeing its been 5 years since the Swarm
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245478 I'd be amazed if a water ride replaced loggers on that site as the lake gets in the way of any closed water system that would be required. Would take a hell the of a lot of work to make that possible.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245491 Hi Josh , we can confirm that Logger's Leap is still closed for redevelopment in 2017 and will not reopen for the season we currently have no plans for the ride to be closed permanently. (Response to me asking if it will reopen)
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245496 1 hour ago, Josh3103 said: Hi Josh , we can confirm that Logger's Leap is still closed for redevelopment in 2017 and will not reopen for the season we currently have no plans for the ride to be closed permanently. (Response to me asking if it will reopen) Translation: "Idk lol"
December 12, 20168 yr comment_245893 "Refer to Loggers Leap as Old Girl in all tweets so as to sound casual and spontaneous and don't say ANYTHING other than what we tell you"
January 5, 20178 yr comment_246440 If merlin has some good forsight - Loggers would look great with some rock work build round the drop (make it a mountain facade, rebuild the tunnel - and extend the route to include a 3rd drop (backwards)!
January 5, 20178 yr comment_246443 1 hour ago, mrmonkey said: If merlin has some good forsight - Loggers would look great with some rock work build round the drop (make it a mountain facade, rebuild the tunnel - and extend the route to include a 3rd drop (backwards)! Would be incredible but I doubt it would happen I think if loggers reopened it would just be a clean up some more theming and the return of the tunnel
January 6, 20178 yr comment_246453 As much as that seems like a good idea, they have yet to replace the rock work on Dragon Falls at Chessington which is supposed to have it in the first place and hasn't had it's complete themeing in over a decade.
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