alexander Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 of course it's going to open the day I leave ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, MilesK said: Fingers crossed that that information is true. Although surely the picture would've been kept secret, and employees would have been asked not to share the information. I remain hopefully, but we can't be too sure whether it is true or false until directly confirmed by the park. Indeed, it certainly is odd. It should be added this was posted in a Facebook group and so it could just be another hoax to get people excited. On the other hand, unlike normally stating if it is a hoax or not, the resort have given the generic 'we are unaware' response to this information. Its just a waiting game from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Mae Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 25 minutes ago, Owen said: This has arisen, apparently it has been sent out to various team members. I am am slightly concerned about its legitimacy, however it has been confirmed by various employees. I also enquired about the ticketing service and received the response that this is "definitely will not be a ticketed service for the first few months". I am not sure about either of these statement, however they are intresting to say the least. 12 minutes ago, MilesK said: Fingers crossed that that information is true. Although surely the picture would've been kept secret, and employees would have been asked not to share the information. I remain hopefully, but we can't be too sure whether it is true or false until directly confirmed by the park. 2 minutes ago, Owen said: Indeed, it certainly is odd. It should be added this was posted in a Facebook group and so it could just be another hoax to get people excited. On the other hand, unlike normally stating if it is a hoax or not, the resort have given the generic 'we are unaware' response to this information. Its just a waiting game from here on out. For the record, a source has admitted to falsely creating the above image, it shouldn't be believed. David B, L7123456, Owen and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I expected as much, it certainly looked a bit odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 5 minutes ago, Celia Mae said: For the record, a source has admitted to falsely creating the above image, it shouldn't be believed. The slight hope I had in my doubtfulness has now been destroyed. We need an official announcement soon. If not an announcement then just open it with zero notice! It has been over a month since the intended date of opening.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 N/A Tom and Mysterio Ka 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Like I say this image was posted in a Facebook group and had no link to the staff member in question. I have no connection to the staff member who posted the image as it was a public group - I hope that clears things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thorpe Park have confirmed to us this is fake. As you were! David B, James Allgood, Mysterio Ka and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Why must 'various employees' mean I am friends with them. As I say the one person I am friends with had stated they have had nothing of the sort - which is why I questioned its legitimacy in the first place. I do not have to trust random people and so I am not, as I can't be sure - there is no point arguing and acting in a rude and childish manner as its truely unnecessary. Returning to the subject matter in question, I am personally expecting a July opening, purely to save myself for disappointment (although I hope earlier as I'll be going to Alton Towers in July so I need some money haha). Although the delay is becoming increasingly more annoying, I am still very excited about the attraction - but I'm slightly concerned they have set expectations so high that many may be disappointed.. I hope this isn't the case. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Well I think it was certain this image was going to fake. Like Merlin would use different footage and advertise something like this. Owen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Wow, are we really getting to a point where by people are making spoof images regarding previews and impending opening dates? I'm all for wishing things into existence but calm it down... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk PJ., Insider and holtjammy16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 10 hours ago, Original Glazed said: Wow, are we really getting to a point where by people are making spoof images regarding previews and impending opening dates? I'm all for wishing things into existence but calm it down... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well whoever made it had us all!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 No, they didn't... You'd be daft to think that such an image wouldn't have been taken swiftly offline if it were real... Also, staff would be told verbally or via a note in the staff room... Not via an online image... Owen, KingNemesis, Insider and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Yes, I was taken by the image. Taken with extreme frustration as it reminds me that this is closed. If this ride isn't open by July we might as well rename it Aldwich 2. David B and L7123456 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Annoying thing is (and maybe this is a little far fetched) but creating images which pretend to be official opening dates can end up in anyone's hands on the Internet; including the GP. Do we really need GP rebooking tickets for these fake dates only to be disappointed and further negative press is made for the park? And it's not even their own doing this time round! Not exactly very supportive of a place your meant to enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Staff are riding during the day - Credit to COASTERGUY264 on SouthParks and @BenApsey on Twitter respectively. mikeymclaughlin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Me next please Owen, Celia Mae, Kerfuffle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 The ride is currently testing to staff members but I believe it's had a few riders on it occasionally over the last few weeks anyway, so not sure if everything is fully operational yet. Hopefully an opening could be soon. Chaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 The ride has been testing with staff members during the evening over the past week or so, yes. Fingers crossed itll it'll open soon! CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 June the 17th is my guess for opening... 2016, that is. David B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Derren is supposedly coming to sign the attraction off tomorrow, with soft openings being exclusive to hotel guests. Although this information cannot be 100% confirmed it comes from those working on the attraction. Staff are expressing how the attraction is "incredible" and "one of the best attractions they've ever ridden". This is very exciting indeed, hopefully the opening will be asap! Jormerod18, CharlieN and Cian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 56 minutes ago, Owen said: Derren is supposedly coming to sign the attraction off tomorrow, with soft openings being exclusive to hotel guests. Although this information cannot be 100% confirmed it comes from those working on the attraction. Staff are expressing how the attraction is "incredible" and "one of the best attractions they've ever ridden". This is very exciting indeed, hopefully the opening will be asap! I'm staying at the shark next Tuesday so this news if true would be great news for me. Be interesting to see what happens. Owen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack holmes 12 Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 dont know if this has been posted but over at the Towers Times page these pictures have been shared Credit to Coasterguy246 Mattgwise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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