Benin Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Surely the transit system on this is a simple evolution of the Immersive Tunnel (also by Simworx)? A full circuit version rather than about 5 feet of track? I'm fearful that the terms of "ground breaking technology" have been used as a basis of a rather simple evolution of pre-existing technology... Though I am really simplifying the work no doubt put into some of it, from the sounds of it there are many similarities to the Immersive Tunnel system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPSou Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'm definitely in the camp of 'I was expecting much more'. I agree Valhalla and Hex are better, although Hob's pit is pushing it! It's an ok ride, and I'd go on it again but I don't think it was worth the money if it's as expensive as the rumours say. While the ride system seems quite clever (if it works how I think it does) it's still not really impressive and doesn't have the same wow factor as something like the new Pirates ride in Shanghai or even Ratatouille in Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yep I'm yet to ride but my sister who was HYpEd to ride it left feeling a bit unimpressed... she said it was good but not as she amazing as she hoped - and she's not an "enthusiast". She said she didn't really "get it" and it made little sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 12 hours ago, Benin said: Surely the transit system on this is a simple evolution of the Immersive Tunnel (also by Simworx)? A full circuit version rather than about 5 feet of track? Nope, this ride is in no way related to the Immersive Tunnel system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaliaKleio Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 For me personally I would've stayed away from spoilers if it opened in May as I was there the end of May, so could've stayed away. Now there's a very slight chance I might be able to go on Sunday other than that I'm not going to the park until fright nights, and it would be impossible for me to stay away from spoilers for that long [emoji85] It's not going to dampen my experience of the ride though as whenever I finally get to ride it it will still be my experience, I can read about the VR as much as I want but it's not the same as actually seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I stayed away from this spoilers thread until I had been on it. The ride is much more fun if you don't know what's going to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack holmes 12 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, ThaliaKleio said: For me personally I would've stayed away from spoilers if it opened in May as I was there the end of May, so could've stayed away. Now there's a very slight chance I might be able to go on Sunday other than that I'm not going to the park until fright nights, and it would be impossible for me to stay away from spoilers for that long It's not going to dampen my experience of the ride though as whenever I finally get to ride it it will still be my experience, I can read about the VR as much as I want but it's not the same as actually seeing it. I'm going sunday too fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoshC. Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Isn't that the same video they posted on their Facebook in late April / early May? Why have they uploaded it to their YouTube now? Celia Mae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Media night is Thursday 21st July James Allgood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, Mitchada04 said: Media night is Thursday 21st July How you know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumSyxr Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I have rode the ghost train it has brilliant themeing and is fun has many jumpscares and is a good ride altogether but it does have some minor glitches but this is because it is Technical Rehearsals.The only thing I think they should improve on is the scariness as I did not get scared. Fair play to the actors as they did a good job by syncing up with everyone's storyline. -Callum ArtfulRaceHorse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 6 hours ago, BaronC. said: Isn't that the same video they posted on their Facebook in late April / early May? Why have they uploaded it to their YouTube now? Even better isn't the blonde lady on Thorpe parks marketing team.... hardly reactions. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 According to the Evening Standard, the attraction officially opens tomorrow. The ride sign has also been changed to "DEPARTIBG SOON". http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/derren-brown-promises-virtual-reality-ghost-train-will-give-fans-ride-of-their-life-a3290111.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAudio Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 23 minutes ago, Owen said: According to the Evening Standard, the attraction officially opens tomorrow. The ride sign has also been changed to "DEPARTIBG SOON". As does an article posted this afternoon on the Guardian website! Perhaps they both know something we don't! Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Teacher at my sixth form organising a trip to Thorpe Park said they told him on the phone that the ride should be open by the time they go (next week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Mae Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 The Guardian link just says 'latest reports', so the writer could be referencing the standard article or even just a punter confused between technical rehearsals and opening. The Standard quotes it as a fact, but it can't be true. Nothing on Thorpe's Twitter or Facebook apart from just telling people its open for technical rehearsals. Press night is the 21st and I didn't see opening being before that when I rode the ride on Tuesday, still had its fair share of glitches KingNemesis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, EpicSmatty said: Teacher at my sixth form organising a trip to Thorpe Park said they told him on the phone that the ride should be open by the time they go (next week) Or he's bull****ting and using 'Thorpe said' to cover his arse. Teacher at my son's school told the pupils the ride was already open, when my son said 'but only for technical rehearsals and it's not every day', he was given the 'Thorpe staff said' line to and got told to shut up. To which he replied "well the ride is crap anyway, I'd rather queue for Swarm than the breakdown train'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Open's tomorrow. Evening standard article confirms. 4.5/10 did not add picture of article/ did not see this had already been posted. Poor work Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I think 4.5 is the new if I wanted trees I'd go to a garden centre. Ryan, Kerfuffle, Mer and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 If I wanted 4.5 I'd go to a pleasure beach. Here's hoping for a trouble free media safe opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 If I wanted bizarre jokes I'd go to the Jokes topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan Posted July 7, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 3 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: If I wanted bizarre jokes I'd go to the Jokes topic. I'd rate that comeback a solid 4.5 CharlieN, Matt 236, Glitch and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 10 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: If I wanted bizarre jokes I'd go to the Jokes topic. You don't want to fight this CJ. Just embrace the fact you've gone down inTPM history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Just now, Mark9 said: You don't want to fight this CJ. Just embrace the fact you've gone down inTPM history. What's so hilarious about 4.5 though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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