Benin Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Wonder if Thorpe got any inspiration from the Xpress Platform 13 queue at Walibi Holland... I am fully expecting a train jump scare at some point... That and some reflections... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noseyelephant Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 4 hours ago, KingNemesis said: Well I knew it was related to the Ghost Train Unlock the Ghost Train, EDIT: I know what we have overlooked... It's open, we just needed to push the gate... Ha ha! How annoyIng would that be?! Insider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack holmes 12 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 okay ... right I'm impatient and annoyed please everyone give me a round up of all spoilers which are confirmed so far for the ride ? GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 There has been talk that yesterday was one of the first instances the ride has run completely with no technical issues, and that Derren has requested one final change to the attraction (minimal). Again, taking this as a pinch of salt as staff have said this - although it's certainly intriguing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noseyelephant Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 15 minutes ago, Insider said: ? ?? ✔️ ⏲ Jeez, now you're making me think we really can just walk through the gate and ride It!! Ha ha that would be bloody brilliant Han30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 6 hours ago, Insider said: ? ?? What are you doing? Does pretending to know the secret for a theme park ride make you feel above everyone else? dragon2000, rob666, KingNemesis and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 I hope considering the delays they decide to scrap the mid week closures in September and October. I personally wouldn't dream of visiting during the school trip and summer holiday season, so it looks like I won't be able to ride it until September, where my options for visiting are severely limited at the moment. Chaz, dragon2000 and noseyelephant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 You know the first week of the summer holidays isn't actually that bad right? Tbh, Summer Nights would've been perfect for goons to go and whore out this thing... Shame they cancelled them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 8 hours ago, ChessingtonSam said: What are you doing? Does pretending to know the secret for a theme park ride make you feel above everyone else? I agree entirely - it's both annoying and completely unnecessary. Owen, Coaster, KingNemesis and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 It certainly seems that way, it's hard to believe people when there is an entire lack of evidence. However, it's still interesting when something like this pops up - because then you can see if they're the real deal or not when the attraction opens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'm sure Fastrack will be available soon enough, no need to worry. In all seriousness, if you don't visit during summer holiday season then that is your decision, you can't be angry with the park about that (although we'd all love for the park to be open all year of course). At at the end of the day the ride won't be going anywhere, so although I can feel your pain - it's not as though it's a temporary attraction that'll be gone within a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some sort of explosion/gas leak in the first room I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Or in the train, who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Owen said: I'm sure Fastrack will be available soon enough, no need to worry. In all seriousness, if you don't visit during summer holiday season then that is your decision, you can't be angry with the park about that (although we'd all love for the park to be open all year of course). At at the end of the day the ride won't be going anywhere, so although I can feel your pain - it's not as though it's a temporary attraction that'll be gone within a few months. Although a week after opening none of the effects will work and the actors will be gone Re: fastrack I've heard about a month hiatus before they start selling them OldFarmerDean, PinfariFan and James Allgood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 hour ago, KingNemesis said: Although a week after opening none of the effects will work and the actors will be gone It's probably in that state right now..... Ian-S, KingNemesis, OldFarmerDean and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Considering its an actor lead experience I'm expecting them to keep it up - look at IAC, boring ride but it's kept its actors. They may loon glum in IAC, but with Ghost Train having such a dark theme we won't know other way! Smart merlin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'm not too worried about them maintaining effects, they are pretty good at that now! Insider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 In all fairness Merlin aren't bad with maintaining effects and actors in rides that rely on them and are very popular. Personally I think the best thing for Saw: Alive was to close it as it would loose it's FN appeal. Like I say IAC is still fine and as Marc posts, THE SWARM is still going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I thought IAC is still run by Merlin. When it hands over to Thorpe's operations I suspect there will be less actors. The same story for DBGT. The bottom line is actors are expensive and Thorpe are a business to maximise profit. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Im where this rumor of merlin running the new attractions come from? Pretty sure they are ran by Thorpe as soon as they are handed over but i could be wrong. Islander 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's not a rumour, Merlin Magic Making fund, maintain and essentially warranty the ride for the first two seasons of operation. Including staffing costs for actors, etc. After that, the entire budget for running the attraction and the maintenance is handed over to Thorpe Park management, a different internal company with a different budget Yes IAC will still be having its actors budgeted by MMM. Same when Saw had its actors for only 2 years, Sub Terra really struggled with budget after its 2 years were up, Galactica hasn't increased Alton's staffing costs during the cuts because the extra staff needed for the VR is funded independently for 2 years, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 ^If thats the case it dont mean its any worse / better under Merlins fund. Swarm had budget cuts in its first season reducing it down to 2 members of staff on the platform and disabling the middle dispatch buttons - deffo not seen that since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's still a good procedure in theory to keep attractions 'good' in the short term (which is all they care about anyway). Let's hope MMM actually keep close attention to this one, as it's so FX heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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