July 8, 20169 yr comment_238188 I could probably 100%, without a shadow of a doubt, say this is an attraction with a way to low throughput.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238189 I know that, but he claimed timed tickets would be available for at least the first few months so queueing won't be bad... Seems they kept everything open until half 6 instead of just the coasters which is good
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238194 I don't think the queue was ever as bad as has been suggested. Max 2.5 hours I would think. Most we queued was an hour. Had 4 rides total now!
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238195 Spoke to a member of staff about 2nd ending. She seemed to believe that it is not in use currently and didn't say when it might be. Hoping for something interesting! I have been wondering whether the dolls and the demon animatronic were going to see any use besides publicity stuff. Maybe we'll see them there? She also said it was a successful opening!
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238198 Well the demon only arrived back at Thorpe in the past few weeks. And last we saw, Derren had the dolls and was using them to scare his flatmates I assume they'll be used at the media night, could have them roaming at FN. Could also easily add them to the live action scene.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238207 What sense would the Victorian dolls make to the storyline though? Sounds like the usual stuff that is rolled out for PR but never actually linked to the ride in real life...
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238208 The dolls are seen within the attraction according to some who rode early previews, however this may or may not be 100% true.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238209 Considering the attraction is believed to be on limited capacity, I'd say that it's doing ok! 1 hour ago, 3Dimensions said: Wonder if anyone has tried taking of the VR during the ride Yes, yes they have.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238210 1 hour ago, Nick Hutson said: I think it's the two photo spots that do it in the queue. The same issue is present on Zufari - great to see some progress! Does anyone know if the attraction is running on full capacity at the moment?
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238211 I can't see this having too bad of a throughput when up and running at full capacity, not as good as the coasters but not bad by a long shot. It seems to me that they send a group of 40 in every 3-4 minutes or so.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238213 The photo points aren't causing a 2 hour queue. And we found they're actually nice as they keep the queue moving at a constant pace instead of stop starting. And when they were being too slow they'd just flood a group of 60 through the 2nd photo point. At no point were they short of people between the second photo point and bag drop. Throughput I've heard will be in the region of 8/900 pph when fully going. I don't think the batching will get much quicker, just the group sizes a bit larger. If the second video isn't ready still and the throughput not 100% with broken headsets still an issue, should it be officially open? I know Thorpe will have wanted it open as soon as possible, but it just seems to be asking for trouble.
July 8, 20169 yr Author comment_238214 10 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: The same issue is present on Zufari - great to see some progress! Does anyone know if the attraction is running on full capacity at the moment? Aslong as there is enough guests waiting after the final photo point (which there always is) - they make no difference atall to the through puts. Not sure if it's on full capacity but if it isn't it manages to eat through a queue fairly well!
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238215 30 minutes ago, Benin said: What sense would the Victorian dolls make to the storyline though? What sense does anything in the storyline actually make? Not much from what I saw on Tuesday...
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238216 So it's supposed to have 2 endings but only 1 is in operation? If so....they really did wait to perfect it didn't they
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238224 Surprised they're allowing videos showing most of the interior to appear online: http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/derren-brown-promises-virtual-reality-ghost-train-will-give-fans-ride-of-their-life-a3290111.html (Obviously the above link contains spoilers!)
July 9, 20169 yr Author comment_238235 ^ does show of the level of detail which has gone in to this thing - when on the ride you don't get much chance to appreciate how realistic that train in the station looks!
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238243 Speaking to a manger at the gate he said all 3 endings are running on the ride now!?
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238244 7 minutes ago, James Allgood said: Speaking to a manger at the gate he said all 3 endings are running on the ride now!? Exitingggggg Did it open earlier today as well? Queue times said it opened just before 11?
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238246 Video from the Evening Standard, showing bits of the ride and inside the building. Mahoosive spoilers here, you have been warned http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/derren-brown-promises-virtual-reality-ghost-train-will-give-fans-ride-of-their-life-a3290111.html
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238250 20 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: Is that before or after the main queueline was opened? Before I'm guessing, to stop everyone queuing round to storm surge
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