January 18, 20169 yr comment_226435 It says 60 seats per train?... Must be a show I guess. Still really don't get the negativity. Really looking to see how this turns out. Derren knows what he's doing and like what has been said before really wouldn't want something bad with his name on. Bring on Spring Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226438 it says the train is suspended 3 metres above the ground, so it could be a like the soaring cinema at disney Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226439 5 experiences in one? The ULTIMATE Ghost Train? Using the Ghost Train name is interesting, since the general view of those would be cheap fun fair attractions... I wonder when we all needed things to be spelt out for us to know what it is... Dread to think what we're counting as the 5 experiences... Vr? Simulator? Mirror maze? Actors? Sfx? If we're still getting a real announcement I hope they'll actually say what's within hardware wise...
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226442 A 60 seat train carriage sounds like the bus thing on Shrek (although I'm not sure - haven't been on it). I'm not sold on it yet, and the name is uncreative to say the least.
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226443 Ok interesting trailer and concept. Very confused by the train carriage suspended in the air. I presume the experience will be 2 large train carriages that will alternate to allow people to move through the ride fairly quickly. I presume it is simply a motion simulator with VR Headsets and live effects on the train or close surrounding area. I don't think this technology is explicitly sold yet by any company that we know of, but I think it is essentially a static motion simulator.
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226444 Or this. http://www.simworx.co.uk/av-fx/agv-darkride/ Notice how the seats are placed longways in both this and the artwork for the ride.
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226445 Despite it not being exactly what I thought, I'm still very excited for this! I think it'll be pulled off well, and those trailers really have set off the (Victorian steam) hype train for me!
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226448 All his language seems really lazy in the video, 'completely rewrite...' 'I think this represents'. Seriously Derren? I guess it is a good thing that he has time limits on his shows and has to act fast to fit everything in, sounds like a right plonker in the videos. Although I guess this relates to half of the audience you guys say attend Fright Nights!
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226450 How can so many people slate the ride already? Shall we just see what it's like once we actually get to ride it?
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226451 All his language seems really lazy in the video, 'completely rewrite...' 'I think this represents'. Seriously Derren? I guess it is a good thing that he has time limits on his shows and has to act fast to fit everything in, sounds like a right plonker in the videos. Although I guess this relates to half of the audience you guys say attend Fright Nights! ....what?
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226454 Looks like some good quality theming in that new video, I'm really excited for this!
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226456 I'm in A Biology lesson and being spammed by hype!! Have no idea what clue 7 is, gonna be a long time before I find it. Cant get a good look at the website or trailers so will have to check later. Really excited for this now!!
January 18, 20169 yr Author comment_226457 Whilst it may have got out a little earlier than expected - the full press release is now up: http://www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/18-01-2016/Derren-Browns-Ghost-Train-Revealed
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226458 My God I have never seen such a moany bunch in all my life, yeah some of the trailers aren't the best teasers in the world, but they are just that, teasers, we don't know what the ride is going to do or even what it 100% is. So before people jump to the "I'm so disappointed conclusion" remember to wait before saying anything like this ride is gunna be poo, as we know nothing, so people should stop acting like they have already ridden as we know nothing. I for one am I excited for this and interested into seeing what Thorpe can do with £35 mil
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226459 This looks really cool and definitely something worth being excited about!! I wouldn't want to know anymore about it as that would probably ruin the experience :/ afterall what's the point in a ghost train if you know what's around the corner!
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226461 The opening date will be revealed in February according to their Twitter!
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226462 The opening date will be revealed in February according to their Twitter! In other words, "we don't know how long it will take to finish building it... Check back later..."
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226463 In other words, "we don't know how long it will take to finish building it... Check back later..." ORRRR, "we have an opening date in mind but won't disclose this yet in case of any delays". You know what train's are like, always delayed
January 18, 20169 yr Author comment_226465 In other words, "we don't know how long it will take to finish building it... Check back later..." It would be quite crazy to put a date on it this early. Best to ensure they know 100% before committing to a date.
January 18, 20169 yr comment_226466 "Next generation technology, 4D special effects and physical transit" = Some type of Immersive tunnel. Leaving Merlin to deal with "'grand illusion" (mirror maze) and "live action", which has since been cut or closed in all the other Merlin attractions that opened with them (aside from the midway attractions). Not being negative as it certainly looks interesting, but a large chunk of those 5D effects will come from the ride section. I imagine this will be pretty hard for marketing to sell.
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