Mitchada04 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I don't think that photo is from monks walk though. It's too close to the building. I think it's like next to Bush BBQ Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I thought Monks Walk was a public path not actually owned by Thorpe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I thought Monks Walk was a public path not actually owned by Thorpe? That's correct, so they couldn't legally do anything even if they wanted to. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post James Allgood Posted January 28, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thorpe park just posted this, although nothing new here... they've stolen my job!?!?!?! Kerfuffle, OldFarmerDean, 3Dimensions and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercallum Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 they've stolen my job!?!?!?! bloody merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Mr. Theme park international is now unemployed... On another note, does anyone have a rough clue as to when this ride will be opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 On another note, does anyone have a rough clue as to when this ride will be opening? Spring 2016 is going to be the best answer you'll get to that question. So literally any time between March and end of May (maybe even beginning of June if there's any delays). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dimensions Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 they've stolen my job!?!?!?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZBYLIUqmIs 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan.B Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 That's correct, so they couldn't legally do anything even if they wanted to. Technically they can, Thorpe is private property with a fenced secure border, so by definition it qualifies for a 'reasonable expedition of privacy' within the boundaries of the property when the place is closed to the public which makes anybody taking photo's from the outside technically in breach of Article 8 of the Human Rights Act, if the photos are published in public and include the personal details of individuals (such as workmen working on site) then you could also fall foul of the Data Protection Act, given Thorpe's closeness to Heathrow, there may also be other restrictions in place, and heaven forbid anybody is actually stupid enough to fly a drone over the place without the correct paperwork in hand, they also fall foul of numerous CAA regulations, and believe me you don't want to screw with those people. I use the description 'technically' because by the definition of the law they can, but enforcing it is a whole other can of worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 There goes my crazy dream that the ride just might possibly be open on the pass holder day. I have a feeling it could open in Easter though, if the building and testing is finished and everything. It would attract more crowds during the holidays which is good for Thorpe but not so good for everyone else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'm going to hold off visiting Thorpe until an opening date is confirmed (that includes the Opening Meet that's planned) as I'm not fussed to go twice in quick succession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Q&A video periscope thing said it'd be open in May. I have a feeling that shouldn't've been said, though! Glitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javs Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 CAA regulations, and believe me you don't want to screw with those people. Unless of course your drone is autonomous. They don't yet have any laws regarding a drone that is technically not flown or controlled by an individual! A problem in my line of work as I am a commercial pilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I think May will be when it opens. The ride may open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Unless of course your drone is autonomous. They don't yet have any laws regarding a drone that is technically not flown or controlled by an individual! A problem in my line of work as I am a commercial pilot! Don't the regulations state that they are effectively banned? I.e. pilot must be within line of site and/or use a spotter regardless of whether the drone is autonomous or not. The problem is a minority have ruined it for the majority, we never had these issues back in the 80's, but then it was quiet difficult to do vertical takeoff back then too lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieN Posted January 30, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thorpe Park posted this on Instagram... Some girl commented... I don't think I've laughed this hard for years! Morgan.B, 400400, Cian and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400400 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thorpe Park posted this on Instagram... Some girl commented... I don't think I've laughed this hard for years! Welcome to the gp jjh123horry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I didn't realise that the trains hibernated for winter on their sides. But there again, if they are on their sides maybe trains are like fish and it means that they are dead AND 'SOME GIRL' WAS RIGHT! Welcome to the Ghost Train! Mightymetra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thorpe Park posted this on Instagram... Some girl commented... I don't think I've laughed this hard for years! The amount of stupidity that some people have is highly concerning! Although this is the funniest thing I've seen in a long time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Glitch and CharlieN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Parry Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Just a thought on opening. Derren Brown is touring, spending the latter half of May in Ireland,so he won't be available to do the launch of the ride or the prize winning meet and great thing. The week before he is in Bristol, so not too far away, but the first week of May he has off. I think they are really going to be trying for opening at the end of the first week of May. Perhaps a soft opening in the week, then Derren officially opening on the Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Just a thought on opening. Derren Brown is touring, spending the latter half of May in Ireland,so he won't be available to do the launch of the ride or the prize winning meet and great thing. The week before he is in Bristol, so not too far away, but the first week of May he has off. I think they are really going to be trying for opening at the end of the first week of May. Perhaps a soft opening in the week, then Derren officially opening on the Saturday? I swear he has a few days of in March though (coinciding with the opening weekend of the park)? I just hope the ride opens sooner rather than later. I can't wait to ride it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I swear he has a few days of in March though (coinciding with the opening weekend of the park)? I just hope the ride opens sooner rather than later. I can't wait to ride it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It was confirmed in an interview that the attraction is expected to be opening in May.Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymclaughlin Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I just want to put it out there. As someone who has spent the last few months figuring out the minds wanted clues, I am absolutely furious that they are now revealing how to unlock the clues on their facebook page. This has made a complete mockery of the competition and reduces the chances of winning to the people that have actually bothered working them out. It's like on those ITV phone in competions with the ridiculously easy multiple choice question for them to say at the end of the episode... by the way the answer was B... Sorry for the rant but feel proper let down. Coaster, L7123456 and Glitch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Didn't the entry date close on the 30th of January? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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