Nick Hutson Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Wish the announcement was themed. KingNemesis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Nick Hutson said: Wish the announcement was themed. Same, oh well, at least they have themed name badges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, Nick Hutson said: Wish the announcement was themed. I originally thought that, but then I think it is as it's reminiscent of a train announcement - and I don't think (not sure) that this style of amnouncement is used okay any other Thorpe rides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pluk Posted June 19, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 45 minutes ago, Nick Hutson said: Wish the announcement was themed. I imagine in an attraction which 'blurs the line between fiction and reality' in the event of an actual breakdown the announcements have to be very much off theme, so to be clearly not part of the ride. Otherwise you could have people thinking the 'breakdown' was part of the experience and not acting appropriately and safely when required. While the flames get nearer, people sitting there saying 'ohhh, this is very realistic, isn't it?' as they burn to death. noseyelephant, Matt 236, Islander and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 More previews today! Photo credit to TPM Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Despite the debatable blandness of that announcement, backing up Pluk's point. I would much rather have that than a themed announcement which as mentioned could do more harm than good. A basic announcement is much better than 56 people burning to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I still think it could be considered themed, it does have a bland train station-esk feel to it, while keeping in with being different enough to alert people of real danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Personally I feel that's just a soft, there's likely a bunch of people because of them having to check each individual ticket. Cian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, cianjs said: Just read this; "DBGT staff are all dressed up and V.I.P Merlin Annual Pass/ Hotel Guests are congregating outside the entrance. Has this happened any of the other days people have been testing it? I think somethings specials happening! Possibly Derren himself is coming to try it out?". I'm not too informed on this but what do you guys think? Hasn't Derren already been and tried the ride out? And it makes sense that they are congregating outside the entrance; they're waiting to be let in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 The first picture here is a post by scream seeker showing staff in a themed uniform - this uniform looks different to the other one, however. Is it just me or does this look like an underground style modern outfit as opposed to a Victorian one? It would be a lovely touch if the staff had different outfits! (The latter picture show the Iondon underground uniform) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 There is expected to be various different uniforms throughout the attraction to suit the different themes expressed throughout the rides story line. Cian, Stuntman707 and CharlieN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 The guy in the picture is one of Thorpe parks main actors he does Celebrity and fright nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 6 hours ago, Nick Hutson said: Wish the announcement was themed. Might very well be since it sounds a bit like a tube train announcement. Although from my experience delay announcements usually aren't themed and they're just the ride operator addressing the queue instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 While I agree that safety comes first, The Smiler also has a very bland announcement message, however the jingle they play before an after shows a little bit of expression. And I believe the ride ops used to (I don't know if they still do) sign off their announcements with "Thank you for enjoying this message" too. Would've been nice just to have a "bing bong" or something. But hey it's not the end of the world I guess. Regardless of the theming, the announcement is also pretty odd. Its obviously intended for people inside the ride itself, and doesn't sound like an e-stop message. I'm assuming it might have something to do with accessibility? Such as Duel's announcement that they make while they stop it for wheelchair access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 The ride is capable of catering to wheelchair users so I wouldn't be surprised if this announcement is planned to be used for this reason as you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm pleasantly surprised/infuriated (delete as appropriate) that none of the hotel guests who have ridden it have leaked anything to social media about it - I know that NDA's are about but I'm sure the Staines massive don't care about those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza4783 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 31 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: I'm pleasantly surprised/infuriated (delete as appropriate) that none of the hotel guests who have ridden it have leaked anything to social media about it - I know that NDA's are about but I'm sure the Staines massive don't care about those Actually someone did post a review/description of the ride over at Towers Times, which was quickly deleted because of the NDA. I didn't read it myself as I want to keep it a surprise but at least one person has leaked info about it. MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 34 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: I'm pleasantly surprised/infuriated (delete as appropriate) that none of the hotel guests who have ridden it have leaked anything to social media about it - I know that NDA's are about but I'm sure the Staines massive don't care about those The problem with that sentence is the word Hotel Guests and Staines massive. If you live that close why would you stay in an overpriced shipping container? People who stay in the hot boxes are classy people MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I guess if you are staying in the shipping container hotel then TP will have your details... so it wouldn't be too difficult to work out/find whoever leaked something. KingNemesis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: I guess if you are staying in the shipping container hotel then TP will have your details... so it wouldn't be too difficult to work out/find whoever leaked something. MASSIVE SARCASM ALERT Well as it turns out... I stopped in the hotel and have been on the Ghost Train... I loved the bit where the [REDACTED] Matt 236 and yeah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPSou Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm taking a group of students to the park tomorrow so will post if I see or hear anything new. We're also having a session on the science of rollercoasters in the 'thrills workshop' so if I see anything interesting there I'll try and get some photos. Marc and KingNemesis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Quiet here. Do we know if any further tests have been happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 There are plenty of tests happening right now. Millions of school kids are currently taking their G.C.S.E's and A levels which many have a stressful time ahead. Don't know anything about the ghost train though, so that could be shut until next Christmas for all we know. 3Dimensions, Morgan.B, Nick Hutson and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Spoke to a few members of staff on Sunday. Apparently they gave out around 100 tickets randomly around the park to people to try it out as well as hotel guests. Also got told that Derren was there a few days ago and was impressed, it was literally tiny things that needed fixing which have been done, and that it's pretty much just staff training now. They also said that if these openings continue to go well it should be open within 1-2 weeks. Unsure if it opened again last night. Nick Hutson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 It opened to hotel guests again yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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