L7123456 Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 11 hours ago, cianjs said: I don't really think it was necessary to put this up on the board. It's like them saying, "Yeah, we know you're all disappointed that you can't ride it, but these people can and we'll advertise it to everyone to annoy you some more". It could've just been kept as unavailable. This is excellent news however! Can't be much longer before we see an opening date! dragon2000 and Cian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 20 minutes ago, MilesK said: I don't really think it was necessary to put this up on the board. It's like them saying, "Yeah, we know you're all disappointed that you can't ride it, but these people can and we'll advertise it to everyone to annoy you some more". It could've just been kept as unavailable. This is excellent news however! Can't be much longer before we see an opening date! Staff were queuing up for the ride and not wearing uniform, they put this up to stop guests thinking the ride was open for them. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 There was a large amount of confusion on social media, and so I suspect this is why they added this information to the sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Yes their are lots of rumours circulating at present and that doesn't help with the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 That's a bit of an overraction. Is it really "repulsive" to expect a very expensive attraction to treat its customers well? Sure, many guests do have a horrible interpretation of 'rights' as a customer, and that's unfortunate; the park has a right to close its rides but guests would be very justified to complain about the way this ride's advertised opening has been handled. The sign in question simply prevents the onslaught of questions to staff of 'who are they queueing/is the ride open then/why aren't I allowed to queue with them?, etc. Nothing more. pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 13 minutes ago, Insider said: There seems to be a LOT of people that think Merlin owe them something When I give them my money, I expect a decent service, but alas that seems to much to ask.... Graeme and dragon2000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coaster Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, Insider said: If the service you are getting is not "decent" then don't go. Simple. Nobody is making you repeatedly hand over hands full of cash, so you can't play that card. What if you've already handed over your cash (bought a pass)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 N/A Tom and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Well this just took a negative turn! Shall we move on? Apparently there are various staff members gathered around the exit of the ride (near photos), it has not been confirmed if they are wearing themed attraction specific uniforms (which would hint at a soft opening today or tomorrow). Things are starting to heat up again, fingers crossed for an opening date soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 With Insiders midset I'm beginings to believe he really is an insider of quite some standing in the park management hierarchy. Insider, Graeme, Matt A and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 I doubt they need Derren there to open the ride, not that I think they would soft open at the weekend. Insider and David B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Personally, I see Derren 'signing the ride off' but more so in a way that he will ride it and say if it's ready to go tomorrow or Monday. I can then see an announcement being made after this confirmation has went through. Like Marc says, I don't believe they'd wait any longer to open the ride with Derren there - as at this point they really need to get it operational! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 I imagine it will be Merlin Magic Making who will decide if it's ready rather than Derren - I just can't see them opening the ride on the weekend when the parks more busy. Exciting to see progress though after all this time! pognoi, David B and Chaz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Oh yes definitely, however I'd expect they'd hold Derren's opinion highly considering it has his name on it, but as you say the final decision will be by Merlin Magic Making. I do hope they open during the week, as not only does it allow for the kinks to be knocked out before the weekend, but also allows for the park to be slightly quieter during its opening - helping staff get into it (and letting adults get on it without children around!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 20 hours ago, cianjs said: Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk I honestly can't believe the park would put that on the status sign. It's gonna anger so many people. Imagine if you PAID to get in to find it was shut then you saw that. Biggest mistake thorpe have done in my eyes..... I don't mind them using staff to test it but don't put it on the sign outside the ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 N/A jjh123horry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 People calm down. It's a sign that they put up to avoid people asking to go on - nothing more nothing less. There's really no need to argue with one another, we all have opinions. It's understandable people are getting agitated, but taking it out on each other won't help anyone. I suggest moving on from the sign to avoid further arguments. JoshuaA, CharlieN, Matt A and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 ^ This. There are numerous reasons for a sign like this to be placed, including the fact that as said above, people will be wondering why there are people in the attraction even if it is closed to the general public. Not only this but have you seen some of the visitors theme parks gain these days? One of the reasons why the theme park industry as a whole has evolved is because of the audience it attracts. It wouldn't surprise me at all, if that sign weren't up, if a bunch of guests would jump the fence in order to get in the queue. (not on this attraction but) I have seen that happen before too. It makes perfect sense to have that sign up, and at the end of the day if Thorpe choose to use it, then it will be used. MachoMachine, Insider, holtjammy16 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 I come onto the forums to see the first signs of life at DBGT, and y'all complaining about a SIGN. I'm please to see its actually testing, hopefully this means the ride will be open this month! The social media team are still keep hush so who knows. tomglazed, PJ., Owen and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Maybe they just need to test the sign updates as it should? Anyway let's be happy there's progress! Owen, David B and pognoi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoshC. Posted June 11, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Well at least it seems like there won't be any signalling problems... Celia Mae, Matt A, Matt 236 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 8 hours ago, Insider said: Why on earth is it the "biggest mistake Thorpe have done"? It's THEIR sign, THEIR attraction, within THEIR property / park. They are putting THEIR staff on it to test. What part of that are you so disgruntled with, that you deem it to be a mistake by Thorpe? Please, explain and elaborate. It's all very well doing staff testing, my question is, why are they doing the staff testing during opening hours. This is the kind of stuff they used to do after the park was closed as it avoids upsetting the paying guests who can quite visibly see people riding something that by all accounts is now ready to open. dragon2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Paging Ryan to see if he was OUTRAGED about Kong have staff trials when the park was open... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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