Benin Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Doesn't look like there's enough detailing, down to the codes above seats telling staff where equipment is... No wonder its a 4.5! Tom and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The general public's reaction to this thing has been immense - its not very often guests in the UK will break out into applause at the end of a ride but they really do seem to be loving it. I always thought a large scale dark ride would be a gamble for which ever Merlin park took it on but am delighted it seems to be getting such high praise from the GP. pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graw Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 9 hours ago, TallGuyDom said: http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/images/rides/ghosttrain13.jpg This image? You remember the image leaked in the tech mag about a month ago.... why does the interior look so sparse in comparison. hmm yeah. I havent been on the ride yet but comparing that image to this one: https://goo.gl/images/ZLu3nM it appears they got rid of the lap bars ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Does anyone know if its is going to open this week or was it only available for the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joegibbon Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 I'm on park today and staff are saying it's planned to open for rehearsals again today JoelPagett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 There are no technical rehearsals today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Oooo. Which will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Their social media accounts are ademant that it will not be in operation - however the resort may change their mind at any point during the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 19 minutes ago, Joegibbon said: I'm on park today and staff are saying it's planned to open for rehearsals again today It would be great if you could let us know - hoping to go this week if it is planned to open :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joegibbon Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Owen said: Their social media accounts are ademant that it will not be in operation - however the resort may change their mind at any point during the day As far as I'm aware that has been happening all weekend, they even have a sign at the turnstiles saying it will be unavailable that has been there over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The resort have been saying that the attraction is open on their social media pages over the weekend, however stating it will be 'subject to avalibility' Fingers crossed it opens! EDIT Unfortuntely it looks unlikely to open this week at all, with the social team stating the attraction will not be in operation over the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Read between the lines guys! No Planned Technical Rehearsals today! It must mean it's opening today! *Quietly laughs to myself* *Puts on tin foil hat* dragon2000, Owen, Matt 236 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPSou Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 There did seem to be a lot of problems at the weekend. When we were on it quite a few headsets didn't work and we had to wait much longer than normal at one point. The group before us had to evacuate then go again, then it closed just afterwards. It's definitely not smooth sailing so far. On the plus side a man in the queue showed me a photo he took a few weeks ago of Smiler hitting a bird, was quite spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joegibbon Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 It's open for rehearsals again today, just got in the queue JoelPagett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Taken 15 minutes ago by a friend. Owen and JoelPagett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPSou Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 That's three days in a row it's opened at 12pm - I'd say that's a good bet for those of you going later in the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joegibbon Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The queue is moving quite quickly too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 But Thorpe's social media team LIED to honest paying guests... How do we know who to believe? Maybe that's the greatest trick of the ride? We don't know if it will ever be truly open? Matt 236, dragon2000, Coaster XTREME and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Thank god! I may have a chance to get on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ. Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 http://www.totalthorpepark.co.uk/images/rides/ghosttrain13.jpg This image? You remember the image leaked in the tech mag about a month ago.... why does the interior look so sparse in comparison. Do you know who took the picture? Was a t leaked as in a camera was sneaked in or was it allowed but put online early? Surprised they didn't have a tie in with LU and had them sponsor it so the workers have London Underground rather than just Underground. PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottYalloP Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 It has been open today despite what their social media team said. Went on it earlier certainly something different and brilliant! JoelPagett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GladiatorFanKyle Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Went on it yesterday. was not too impressed the first time but did have some good scares and then second time round was so much better. there is a lot that still needs to be done but it's great so far just needs a little extra added onto it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelPagett Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 hour ago, ScottYalloP said: It has been open today despite what their social media team said. Went on it earlier certainly something different and brilliant! Thats very good to hear, although very strange that their Social Media team would be potentially putting people off from visiting by saying its not opening?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPSou Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 I think they're trying to temper expectations. If they say it's shut and it opens, that's a nice bonus. If they say it's open then it shuts all day, people will complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPSou Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hehe not sure TfL would appreciate all the terrible things that happen on the trains and to the trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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