JammyBand Posted October 20, 2015 Report Posted October 20, 2015 Ahah shouldn't this be on the WC16 topic? From what I've read both on here and the TowersTimes forum is that Derren Brown seems to definitely be involved in this, and that it's likely London Underground will be part of it. (On Derren Brown's website:) "Derren is the patron of The Parrot Zoo near Skegness and has kept four parrot: two Conures named Siegfried and Figaro, a Senegal called Mephisto and currently Rasputin, a Blue Quaker." (from http://derrenbrown.co.uk/about/ ) Ryan 1 Quote
GladiatorFanKyle Posted October 20, 2015 Report Posted October 20, 2015 Anyone know why the staff on the bridge over Big Top hate you hanging around on it? We were repeatedly shooed off it yesterday. Is it just crowd control or do they not want you shouting at people in the maze? the bridge is a "fire escape" I got told. I wanted to stand there for a bit and watch but I got told that I can't stand there as it's a fire escape Quote
Dodge2002 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Posted October 20, 2015 I literally couldn't get past it on my visit. There were too many people in the way, and the person telling people to move along had dissapeared. They really should've just closed off the whole walk way in my opinion... Quote
Benin Posted October 20, 2015 Report Posted October 20, 2015 Oh I see. It's London Underground. No offence, but I call bull on that. 'Dark secret that will distort your reality'. That's not the London underground Have you BEEN on the Northern Line? JoshuaA and Jack F 2 Quote
spoon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Having said that, back to topic... It genuinely seems that fright nights is good this year (after a week of improvements) and the big top is a worthy addition. I'm looking forward to finding out in a weel Quote
Marc Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 It will be interesting to see if there are any further changes to The Big Top over this week too, I was quite surprised at how much had changed last weekend! Quote
Merry-go-girl Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Is it a shame that Fright Nights are almost completely centered on the mazes? I mean them and riding in the dark (and queuing in the dark) are pretty much the entire line-up. So much more could be added to make the event more diverse but it seems you could describe it as Maze Month rather then a Halloween event. JoshuaA and L7123456 2 Quote
Ryan Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Is it a shame that Fright Nights are almost completely centered on the mazes? I mean them and riding in the dark (and queuing in the dark) are pretty much the entire line-up. So much more could be added to make the event more diverse but it seems you could describe it as Maze Month rather then a Halloween event. What sort of other things would you suggest? Quote
Merry-go-girl Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Sideshows like Halloween face painting, fire breathers, pumpkin carving for younger (and older) visitors, find the golden pumpkin and win an annual pass, actors jumping out periodically simulation zombie attacks on other actors disguised as visitors with puddles of fake blood. Oh, they could hire out some small boats, dress them up with lanterns and the like and have 'The Boat Man' take people out on the lake as though he were taking them to hell. I'll come back with some other suggestions. Quote
Ryan Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 They already do Halloween face painting/SFX makeup, lots of roaming actors this year and sideshows Fire breathers would be cool, I remember they had something similar before. Quote
Graw Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 to be fair to thorpe though, despite them going the more "family" route in general, fright nights pretty much attracts about 90% or so teenagers/grown adults. most of that would be uneccesary and would probably all get overlooked in favour of the mazes. the mazes are what the people like, so thorpe focus on them . anyway with the amount of queues the mazes get, after 3pm they'll pretty much be no time to do anything else other than a few night rides and the mazes.. Quote
spoon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Yeah I agree that some more stuff would be nice, but I'd rather that they focused on the mazes! Quote
OldFarmerDean Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 People are asking too much of what is essentially a free event for premium annual passholders, when you look at towers charging for the mazes, and then you only get the free scare zone(s) which aren't that special. So with Thorpe charging the normal price for tickets and a fortune being spent on the mazes and the actors, there's only so much they can do! Glitch 1 Quote
spoon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Just saw a POV of the new big top. Wow! So much better. Quote
Graw Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Just saw a POV of the new big top. Wow! So much better. by the new one do you mean from last weekend?? also, link?? 400400 1 Quote
spoon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 I dont know when it was taken. It's not the clearest video, but clearly shows improvements to all 3 tents. Highlights included a tighter, more intense, and incredibly effective looking mirror maze; a better first tent experience; and an awesome chainsaw hall. This is the link: Quote
JoshC. Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 That video was taken this past weekend. Also, to be Mr Killjoy, just a passing comment to say that recording equipment, including strapped on Go Pros, shouldn't be used in any of Thorpe's mazes (with the exception of Preview Night where everyone who was allowed to had signed contracts). Equally, they shouldn't be used on any of Thorpe's attractions in general. From a personal standpoint, I believe that people shouldn't watch these videos of unofficial POVs, to help try and discourage people from trying to record them in the first place. pognoi, Glitch and Dan9 3 Quote
spoon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Yeah, I get what you're saying. But TBH, it's never gonna stop people! Say I wasn't going to FN this year, I would want to see that! holtjammy16 1 Quote
holtjammy16 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 From a personal standpoint, I believe that people shouldn't watch these videos of unofficial POVs, to help try and discourage people from trying to record them in the first place. Yeah that wouldn't stop people it's not too bad, they aren't doing any harm & it's nice to get to see the mazes if you haven't got to go in them Quote
JoshuaA Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 That video was taken this past weekend. Also, to be Mr Killjoy, just a passing comment to say that recording equipment, including strapped on Go Pros, shouldn't be used in any of Thorpe's mazes (with the exception of Preview Night where everyone who was allowed to had signed contracts). Equally, they shouldn't be used on any of Thorpe's attractions in general. From a personal standpoint, I believe that people shouldn't watch these videos of unofficial POVs, to help try and discourage people from trying to record them in the first place. I agree with you a little, but sadly there's gonna be someone somewhere who will do it and get away with it nethertheless.. Quote
Coaster Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Anyone attending the preview evening was allowed to film, but on normal FN dates you are not, however in some ways it's good - for example, I'm glad someone filmed Asylum as provides a memory and people who never experienced it would be able to watch it. With that said, I don't condone filming in attractions without permission but on preview night it was allowed. pognoi and RubyRed95 2 Quote
spoon Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Ah, but I think this big top PoV is useful.... As an indicator of improvement Quote
Merry-go-girl Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 People are asking too much of what is essentially a free event for premium annual passholders, when you look at towers charging for the mazes, and then you only get the free scare zone(s) which aren't that special. So with Thorpe charging the normal price for tickets and a fortune being spent on the mazes and the actors, there's only so much they can do! I just thought it would be nice to put in a little bit more Halloween magic is all. Kerfuffle and OldFarmerDean 2 Quote
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