Ian-S Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 If you want to have a play with yourself you can book a session on them at a few places. I thought brothels were illegal? stretchy, holtjammy16, CharlieN and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 thirteen inspired scaffolding? Looks like they're trying to hide them.... Photo from Hannah W's Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_sparks1 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'm just still surprised it's not in the actual building yet...its a month until the ride opens and it's not obviously near done yet. From all the promotion and shop to be focused around this carriage and it not being in the actual attraction yet is a bit confusing... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 That's not the floating train carriage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukefamz Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I can't imagine there only being one ride vehicle, so there may be a few already in the building testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 thirteen inspired scaffolding? Looks like they're trying to hide them.... Photo from Hannah W's Facebook Oi ya nicked my photo lol - I do have another one with a dude hanging off the side of the plastic covering but it looked a bit odd! I saw movement around the area so went into Bush BBQ to have a snoop but only saw this thing and not a lot else - was hoping for a juicy exclusive, but they are keeping things very well covered over there. I've not really been following this thread - am excited for the new ride but don't want to hype myself up too much, plus keeping up with loads of posts is hard for a dense person such as myself. I popped into the Ghost Train shop yesterday and wow - it is amazing! Saw some pretty cool merch which I resisted buying - those levitating ghost trains look awesome, I could stand and watch them all day (yes I am easily pleased).The theming in the shop is fantastic and I love the rotating wall - I really hope that the ride is a success for the park. Ok it isn't a coaster but TP are in need of a decent dark ride and hopefully this will deliver. As for the preview - pretty sure I read that annual pass holders can book a slot to try out the ride on the 4th (in the afternoon) - not sure how non pass holders will feel seeing other guests being allowed to go on the ride - could imagine it could cause a bit of mayhem as it is restricted to AP holders. Hopefully they will stick to allowing pass holders to preview the ride and not do a u-turn on it 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Who posted that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Username would've been nice It's @ashthecameraman for anyone interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 The filming is very likely to be for the TV adverts. The ride is opening in under a month (woo!) and you've got to think of all the work that will be done to the footage within the next few weeks. I also expect the ad will air from the start of May, unlike Alton Towers who aired the Galactica ad about a week after the ride had opened. You can find the tweet here - https://twitter.com/ashthecameraman/status/717115281219391488 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 The Ghost Train shop is great. We went over to the screen with Derren Brown on it, my dad says "You want some baldy?" As a joke and he lunges at the screen as if he's trying to scare him! WTF how did they do that??? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk L7123456, JamminGamer, Han30 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I can't wait til Monday when I can finally see the shop in person! The pictures make it look amazing, and I believe I can say that it is easily the best Merlin ride shop (thank god it's not a shipping container!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminGamer Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 The Ghost Train shop is great. We went over to the screen with Derren Brown on it, my dad says "You want some baldy?" As a joke and he lunges at the screen as if he's trying to scare him! WTF how did they do that??? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk As part of the deal for the new ride Derren has to maintain a live feed presence on screen at all times and was therefore just reacting to what your dad was saying. See if you can catch him eating around lunch time yeah, dragon2000 and slendercat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Had a look in the shop today, was very impressed! It's definitely the best Merlin shop in the UK, clearly a lot of effort (and money) has gone into it. As for the attraction itself, after seeing the exterior for myself I'm still sceptical but look forward to trying it! Regarding the exterior, it looks good, however unfortunately the warehouse is too visible, and painting it bright red really doesn't help this. Also, does anyone know if the chipboard in the archways is going to be painted? The soundtrack was playing in the area and sounded really good, I recognised a chord sequence which has taken inspiration from a 1980 horror film! Photo update; I'm not a fan of the blue board behind the sign, it looked much more effective when you could see through the letters IMO. I like the fact that some of the queueline is undercover, will make it much more bearable to wait for in rainy/hot weather. Train station theming, hopefully the tape will be removed! Train carriage; The shop; Rotating wall, it's on a 5 minute timer apparrently; Photo sales? All pictures were taken from public areas. Liam T, JoshC., Ryan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ. Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I wonder if on certain fright nights they might put the real Derren in the Maestro thing. Could really scare people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 The filming is very likely to be for the TV adverts. The ride is opening in under a month (woo!) and you've got to think of all the work that will be done to the footage within the next few weeks. I also expect the ad will air from the start of May, unlike Alton Towers who aired the Galactica ad about a week after the ride had opened. You can find the tweet here - https://twitter.com/ashthecameraman/status/717115281219391488 I thought that Thorpe Snapchatted when they filmed the advert back in February time? So unless they had to reshoot some scenes I'd be surprised if it was that. It seems like that Ashley Meneely filmed some of the VR stuff too; on his Twitter he talked about filming a "top secret" VR installation in December, and he has Figment Productions listed on his website. I'm not a fan of the blue board behind the sign, it looked much more effective when you could see through the letters IMO. Nice pictures! Is the thing on the left something just showcasing the merch that is inside the building, or is it something else? Also, I get what you mean about the blue board; it was very cool when it was see through! But I guess in certain weather conditions it would become impossible to read? Wonder if they're planning to add more to it though! Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Nice pictures! Is the thing on the left something just showcasing the merch that is inside the building, or is it something else? Also, I get what you mean about the blue board; it was very cool when it was see through! But I guess in certain weather conditions it would become impossible to read? Wonder if they're planning to add more to it though! It was selling food/drinks as well as showcasing (or selling, not actually sure) some of the merchandise from inside the building. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I'm pretty sure it was the preshow being filmed in Feb I'm sure they said they were filming the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 They never specified - just they were shooting footage for the attraction, I would doubt that they'd shoot a trailer that early on, as things may have changed (minimally yes) between then and now. Cian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Sometimes I wonder if the entrance sign is going to be like Asylum's, seeing The Asylum's had a red sheet behind the front sign in which the text was carved out, meaning it was able to be illuminated at night! Now just imagine this for a second. An illuminating entrance sign for DBGT during FN! 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealsonwheels Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I'm so excited for derren browns ghost train! it'll be amazing to get a new dark ride at THORPE PARK Resort, UK parks need more dark rides! Morgan.B, dragon2000 and CharlieN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I don't get why there doing this around the "train" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I don't get why there doing this around the "train" Hmmmm interesting [emoji57] Why are they putting scaffolding around it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealsonwheels Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I don't get why there doing this around the "train" probably want to keep it a secret, merlin love secrets! remember th13teen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400400 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I don't get why there doing this around the "train" Could be another storage unit ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealsonwheels Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Could be another storage unit ???? nah has to be the train! it has train curves Ryan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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