Matt 236 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Train delays? Ride delays? Thorpe have struck gold with this one, replicating real life experiences. I dread to see the queues for this in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 They won't just open it unannounced, there'll be 10-14 days notice so everyone can get on board the #hypetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Don't think that'll be the case. They'll most likely open it quietly for previews and then announce the press launch when all the kinks have been worked out with the public audiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Have moved all Merlin discussion to a more relevant topic! KingNemesis, Graeme, Jormerod18 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymclaughlin Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 5 hours ago, Insider said: There will be timed tickets for the first few months so queueing shouldn't be too bad. Is this confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Given how "unhappy" they are with some of the elements inside,I could absolutely see them having a soft opening to get feedback on whether the public agree the ride is ready or not. And then see the ride closed shortly after for a few days for some last tweaks before the ride finally publicly opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 6 hours ago, Insider said: There will be timed tickets for the first few months so queueing shouldn't be too bad. And where has this information been confirmed...? Timed tickets would be dreadful. You'd probably still have to queue up for it even with the ticket booked (*cough* The Passing *cough*) and you'd also have to queue to acquire/purchase the timed ticket. On the subject of the opening day, a soft opening may be possible for sometime this week (Thursday/Friday) and then officially open it to the public next week. Or they could go down the route that Towers took with The Smiler and give practically no notice and just open it up. Whatever the outcome, I expect the ride will be fully operational in two weeks time. It can't be delayed much longer than that... Can it...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 The only form of timed ticket the resort have confirmed is for wheel chair users, as I assume they may need to change some aspects to allow for the ride to be suitable for these people. Other than that there has been nothing remotely hinting that they will be using a ticketing service - it's a dark ride not a scare maze... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 N/A MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 New uploaded advert with some very minor changes https://youtu.be/e959-olHi_c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Timed tickets to me would imply they are concerned about throughput which can only mean that not all of the vehicles are ready... Bit of a double edged sword if it does open with timed tickets - people are happy because they get to get on if they bag a slot, but then, those who don't know about the system will be narked, complain to customer services and be given Fastrack for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 One would assume that as it'll be the only option, it shouldn't be that problematic... If they make it clear that system is in place there are no room for complaints... Though of course what does it mean for ambulant disabled guests? And of course the inevitable breakdown and backlog of tickets... Should be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 They could make it a virtual ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Priority tickeded systems? That's going to work like a house on fire. Whatever could go wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan.B Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 "oh I lost my ticket, I was booked for right now" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Press release on social media will go something like: "We are excited as you are to finally ride the new Derren Brown's Ghost Train at THORPE PARK RESORT. However, we anticipate the experience being extremely popular, and because of this we will be introducing a pre-booked timed ticket system to minimise queues and ensure everyone has a fair chance of boarding during their visit to THORPE PARK. Only those with a prebooked ticket will be able to board DERREN BROWN'S GHOST TRAIN until further notice." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 *crossed fingers* don't do what they did with Vampire last season pleaaassse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 1 hour ago, MattyMoo said: Press release on social media will go something like: "We are excited as you are to finally ride the new Derren Brown's Ghost Train at THORPE PARK RESORT. However, we anticipate the experience being extremely popular, and because of this we will be introducing a pre-booked timed ticket system to minimise queues and ensure everyone has a fair chance of boarding during their visit to THORPE PARK. Only those with a prebooked ticket will be able to board DERREN BROWN'S GHOST TRAIN until further notice." Wait is this a soft opening? Or is it a ballot? The word fair confuses me everyone will get on the ride if they queue up at the end of the day whether its 5mins or 4 hours down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMuscleMan Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Went yesterday and there was a lot of action all day in the q line, plus around the site. Several different engineering/other firms were there. It looks impressive but I thought it would look a bit more impressive. The shop was cool! I cant believe the in park radio pop station promotes it so heavily, it's like a kick in the man parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 20 minutes ago, SuperMuscleMan said: Went yesterday and there was a lot of action all day in the q line, plus around the site. Several different engineering/other firms were there. It looks impressive but I thought it would look a bit more impressive. The shop was cool! I cant believe the in park radio pop station promotes it so heavily, it's like a kick in the man parts! Yeah, I hate the shop being open... "Hey! Buy stuff for a ride you may think is absolute crap once you have ridden it!" Same when Towers Trading sold Smiler Stuff between March - May before it opened. What was worse at Thorpe a day after it was supposed to open, Photo staff were trying to get people for photos in front of the ride entrance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Sorry if I'm being a little untrusting, but I'm still unsure why this ticketing thing is true? If it is then respect to the person who said it, but surely it doesn't just take someone saying "I can 100% that X is happening" for people to believe it, not to mention it seems awfully strange they would print out thousands of tickets for the original opening date when they evidentially knew it wasn't ready... CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Oh I accept timed tickets, that they are unacceptable. Excuse me whilst I buy a thousand quebots and lavish myself in nitrogenie. Matt A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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