July 4, 20169 yr comment_237865 Doesn't look like there's enough detailing, down to the codes above seats telling staff where equipment is... No wonder its a 4.5!
July 4, 20169 yr Author comment_237869 The general public's reaction to this thing has been immense - its not very often guests in the UK will break out into applause at the end of a ride but they really do seem to be loving it. I always thought a large scale dark ride would be a gamble for which ever Merlin park took it on but am delighted it seems to be getting such high praise from the GP.
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237870 9 hours ago, TallGuyDom said: http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/images/rides/ghosttrain13.jpg This image? You remember the image leaked in the tech mag about a month ago.... why does the interior look so sparse in comparison. hmm yeah. I havent been on the ride yet but comparing that image to this one: https://goo.gl/images/ZLu3nM it appears they got rid of the lap bars ??
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237872 Does anyone know if its is going to open this week or was it only available for the weekend?
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237873 I'm on park today and staff are saying it's planned to open for rehearsals again today
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237876 Their social media accounts are ademant that it will not be in operation - however the resort may change their mind at any point during the day
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237877 19 minutes ago, Joegibbon said: I'm on park today and staff are saying it's planned to open for rehearsals again today It would be great if you could let us know - hoping to go this week if it is planned to open :-)
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237878 1 minute ago, Owen said: Their social media accounts are ademant that it will not be in operation - however the resort may change their mind at any point during the day As far as I'm aware that has been happening all weekend, they even have a sign at the turnstiles saying it will be unavailable that has been there over the weekend
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237879 The resort have been saying that the attraction is open on their social media pages over the weekend, however stating it will be 'subject to avalibility' Fingers crossed it opens! EDIT Unfortuntely it looks unlikely to open this week at all, with the social team stating the attraction will not be in operation over the next week.
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237882 Read between the lines guys! No Planned Technical Rehearsals today! It must mean it's opening today! *Quietly laughs to myself* *Puts on tin foil hat*
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237883 There did seem to be a lot of problems at the weekend. When we were on it quite a few headsets didn't work and we had to wait much longer than normal at one point. The group before us had to evacuate then go again, then it closed just afterwards. It's definitely not smooth sailing so far. On the plus side a man in the queue showed me a photo he took a few weeks ago of Smiler hitting a bird, was quite spectacular!
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237887 That's three days in a row it's opened at 12pm - I'd say that's a good bet for those of you going later in the week!
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237889 But Thorpe's social media team LIED to honest paying guests... How do we know who to believe? Maybe that's the greatest trick of the ride? We don't know if it will ever be truly open?
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237894 http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/images/rides/ghosttrain13.jpg This image? You remember the image leaked in the tech mag about a month ago.... why does the interior look so sparse in comparison. Do you know who took the picture? Was a t leaked as in a camera was sneaked in or was it allowed but put online early? Surprised they didn't have a tie in with LU and had them sponsor it so the workers have London Underground rather than just Underground. PJ
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237895 It has been open today despite what their social media team said. Went on it earlier certainly something different and brilliant!
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237896 Went on it yesterday. was not too impressed the first time but did have some good scares and then second time round was so much better. there is a lot that still needs to be done but it's great so far just needs a little extra added onto it
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237897 1 hour ago, ScottYalloP said: It has been open today despite what their social media team said. Went on it earlier certainly something different and brilliant! Thats very good to hear, although very strange that their Social Media team would be potentially putting people off from visiting by saying its not opening?!
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237898 I think they're trying to temper expectations. If they say it's shut and it opens, that's a nice bonus. If they say it's open then it shuts all day, people will complain.
July 4, 20169 yr comment_237899 Hehe not sure TfL would appreciate all the terrible things that happen on the trains and to the trains
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