yeah Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Erm, so I know there's like a million reasons why Samurai won't be going to Chessie, but when I went to Thorpe today (for the first time ever) Samurai had been taken down, which seems pretty suspicious to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Erm, so I know there's like a million reasons why Samurai won't be going to Chessie, but when I went to Thorpe today (for the first time ever) Samurai had been taken down, which seems pretty suspicious to me... Samurai has been taken down for "essential maintenance"; it should return to Thorpe in the future. If it leaves, it won't return to Chessington. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I have no clue where this Samurai is going to back to Chessington idea has sprung from. Â If Samurai is broken and beyond repair, which would be the reason why it leaves Thorpe in the first place, why would a broken ride be moved to a different park? What would that achieve? An already failing park acquiring a broken ride? How would it being at Chessington rectify the issues its having? Mechanical issues are not caused by location.... Â LOGIC people, LOGIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I thought it was just a running sarcastic joke? Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Samurai isn't being moved to Chessington... Rameses is being moved to Thorpe. It's in the mid-term development plan for next year. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Samurai isn't being moved to Chessington... Rameses is being moved to Thorpe. It's in the mid-term development plan for next year.Now we know what WC16 will be now Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Have they actually started construction - or even put in planning permission - yet? I didn't get a chance to go in Mystic East today because I had to pick my sister up from school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk3 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Have they actually started construction - or even put in planning permission - yet? I didn't get a chance to go in Mystic East today because I had to pick my sister up from school. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Well that's just fantastic, isn't it? So what happens now if they can't get planning permission? Do they just say "Oh sorry guys, no new ride this year, we messed up" or do they move the ride 2 metres to the left and re-submit, LEGOLAND style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 They have started construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover2012 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Do they need permission for every ride which goes in? Also, as there was previously a ride there, do they need planning to put a ride in its place? If my garage fell down, I wouldnt need planning permission to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Have they? I haven't heard of any planning permission. Maybe they kept it under wraps for once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Do they need permission for every ride which goes in? Also, as there was previously a ride there, do they need planning to put a ride in its place? If my garage fell down, I wouldnt need planning permission to replace it. I think they do, there are loads of other factors than space. like traffic,environmental issues, and so many other factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover2012 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 The trouble is you can't keep planning permission under wraps. If they have made an application, will be online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover2012 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 The trouble is you can't keep planning permission under wraps. If they have made an application, will be online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Photos from Chessington buzz, but construction has started. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 It depends on the terms I guess. Towers can build stuff without planning. Smiler didn't need permission other than for the station building. Octanauts had nothing too. Thorpe however have to give details at least of colours, materials etc especially for buildings due to the floorspace issue. Chessington might be able to build smaller stuff, remember we've no idea what this is. It could be basically nothing. Also, permission request could have gone in but the council have yet to put it online. It sometimes takes Runnymede 2-3 weeks. Plus, Thorpe had built The Swarm's billboard before it was approved so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Really? Hmm, both of those rides are roller coasters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 It's not going to be a rollercoaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Although I have a glimmer of hope, I was joking. As if Merlin would give Chessie an addition that good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt10 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 That area where they were doing construction is now another inflatable thing, but I think the best ride for the park would be one similar to th13teen with its own twist to it, maybe a new element and different theming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Aha, imagine if that inflatable thing is the new ride next year. Â Â New for Chessington 2016 - BOUNCY CASTLE TYPE THING! Jordanluke2009 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 ^ roflmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 http://www.chessington.com/2016/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Whoever did that photoshop promo image should be fired Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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