May 24, 20169 yr Author comment_235288 16 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: Why invest in something with so much new technology when their reliability on existing, tried-and-tested rides is already awful? Why get something that heavily relies on effects/headsets working when they don't even maintain their current effects? It's a disgrace to be airing the adverts on TV stating "end of May", I saw two yesterday! What sort of clueless so-and-so gives a second timescale after the backlash the first delay got? What tired and tested rides at Thorpe do you think have awful reliability out of interest?
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235289 4 minutes ago, Marc said: What tired and tested rides at Thorpe do you think have awful reliability out of interest? Samurai, Saw, Stealth, Colossus, Rush, Tidal Wave, Storm Surge, etc.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235290 Whilst it's not acceptable for delays after announcing two opening times I wish Merlin would learn to just not announce opening dates until they are 100% sure. We still have no opening date for Taron, or Kong and only recently got the Frozen one. It's a shame rides can't seemingly be ready for the start of the season anymore but that just seems to be how the industry is going. Not acceptable, Merlin need to learn from this which they clearly haven't done since Smiler etc.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235291 Just seen this on Thorpe's website: Quote Quite frankly, if we released a new date and missed it, your hopes would be raised and we don’t want to make any further promises that could cause further disappointment for you so we are not yet releasing a new date. Shame it took them two delays and subsequent backlashes to realise this.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235293 3 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: Just seen this on Thorpe's website: Shame it took them two delays and subsequent backlashes to realise this. If it helps, I'm still waiting for my night tube. It's been a whole year damn it!
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235294 The first time I went to Europa Park was when Smiler was due to open, it didn't. The second time I'm going is this weekend, and Ghost Train isn't opening. Sorry guys
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235295 Am I the only one who's kind of relieved? Its understandably annoying however at the same time I'm glad they're taking time with it. On the other hand, they should have left it as coming soon. Ah well, I guess we will just have to wait a week or so extra.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235296 This is actually not acceptable now. It's utterly ridiculous, and is so unprofessional. They couldn't even be bothered to think of a new excuse, talk about recycling. Fuming. *not actually as bothered as I made out, but it is very bad.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235297 Why is everyone giving backlash to Thorpe. 2016 has become the year when technology is as updated as possible and parks are trying to push it above and beyond which is becoming a challenge for parks and rides in general. its not just Thorpe and be patient My hyping has died down now after it had been delayed not saying I'm not hyped to ride this attraction believe me when it opens I will be so excited to get on the Ghost Train. Give them time and don't reply going they have had 3 years 5 months. just be patient it will open when its ready if its another month to a year its that long to wait.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235298 Think people need to ask them selfs.... Would you prefer a rushed ride or a ride that has been perfected....
May 24, 20169 yr Popular Post comment_235299 Don't worry guys I've already ridden it can confirm it needs work. Here's my ride picture :/ totally legit 100% true 20/10 believe me
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235300 I totally agree with James on his point. At the end of the day's what's another couple weeks in the grand scheme of things !
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235301 Just now, James Allgood said: Think people need to ask them selfs.... Would you prefer a rushed ride or a ride that has been perfected.... I'd prefer Thorpe to set reasonable opening dates which were only set once the park was sure that the ride would be open on time.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235304 This has literally happened to Merlin twice, with two completely new attractions (Smiler was the first Infinity coaster) Whilst I agree setting opening dates and not sticking to them isn't ideal, the park clearly have no other choice at this stage than to delay. Derren himself may be the one being picky that the ride is perfect before opening as it does have his name on it afterall - Thorpe have not done this just to annoy you - The ride will open at some point and you will ride it - If the ride was open now but unfinished, the forum would be ablaze with Merlin anger anyway
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235306 Am I annoyed it's being delayed again? Yes Would I be more annoyed if it opened unfinished and of poor quality? YES! As annoying as it is, it should open shortly. This wont have been a decision taken lightly, especially after the first delay!
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235309 25 minutes ago, James Allgood said: Think people need to ask them selfs.... Would you prefer a rushed ride or a ride that has been perfected....
May 24, 20169 yr Popular Post comment_235310 Reading some of these comments simply just makes me hate the enthusiast community. People keep going back to the "if they weren't 100% certain the ride wasn't going to open on a set date, they shouldn't have announced it" point. Two things: -Do people honestly think that the park would announce a date they weren't confident of reaching? Or do people genuinely think the park goes 'Let's say Ghost Train is opening on this day when we have know it won't, and just p!ss everyone off and tell them it won't open then a week beforehand!!'? Delays can and do happen, with everything and anything. -Let's not forget that it was actually enthusiasts (well, pretty much everyone in fact), who were pushing the park for an opening date. As soon as the name was announced, people were never content with "Spring 2016", they wanted to know NOW when it would open. People were moaning there was no opening date. When the park said they'd try and communicate an opening date in February, people still moaned there was no date set during the last week of February, and were getting all angsty. Christ knows why when other, bigger, parks around the world are able to not announce opening dates for rides. Simply a case of Thorpe being damned if they do, damned if they don't. Thorpe are also saying that the ride isn't ready. Obviously they hoped to have it ready now, but unfortunately it's not. So, what, do people want to go on the ride when it's incomplete from a creative viewpoint, and experience a rubbish ride that's of course not worth the hype? Or just miss out on part of the attraction altogether. I find it funny how people are going on as though it's the end of the world, yet when Dollywood announced the Lightning Rod would be delayed (it was originally advertised to be opening in March), people were understanding - and still are - because 'the ride isn't ready yet'. What makes Lightning Rod so different to this? Or is just because it's Thorpe and people like to take a pop whenever, however and for whatever reason... Also, this is the first time that Thorpe have actually had to delay a ride's opening (I believe). Yes, Vortex was advertised as open when it was being built, but that is slightly different. The only similar thing we have is Smiler, where there were delays in construction from a structural perspective which caused delays. And this is, at least, being dealt with slightly better as there's more notice at the lack of opening. So I don't get the whole 'Do they ever learn', 'Typical', blah, blah, blah. Sorry for ranting, but it seems that time and time again it just feels like the majority of the (Thorpe) enthusiast community just seems to want to moan, and type before thinking. Just makes you wonder what's the point.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235311 Just seen an advert on ITV saying open end of May! What the hell Thorpe!!
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235313 On 5/20/2016 at 8:57 PM, MattyMoo said: I can see there being an AP preview still - just not in May I just hold the bags, don't look at me, I know nothing...
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235314 Just now, MattyMoo said: I just hold the bags, don't look at me, I know nothing... Jart? Is that...
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235316 On 5/18/2016 at 10:53 AM, MattyMoo said: Now less than 2 weeks left of May... that advert better be right 5 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: Just seen an advert on ITV saying open end of May! What the hell Thorpe!! Jartpower confirmed.
May 24, 20169 yr comment_235317 7 minutes ago, Tom said: ^ Read the post above yours CJ I have read it, it doesn't change my opinion and I don't want to cause a stir by replying to it. That advert is false advertising.
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