Owen Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It would have cost more than they were willing to spend (I'm not standing up for Merlin, more so how people are criticising the attraction with even ridding it), not only this but I'd much prefer one section was fully themed with a red box out the back instead of having the entire building themed and looking a lot less themed overall. Also has no one taken into account Derren is an illusionist? They don't look like they are part of one another when looking straight on and so it makes the attraction seem much smaller than it actually is - so the ride will have a 'tardis effect'. If the building looked big it wouldn't have this effect. Honestly, I don't think that X will last much longer and so the building will like be blocked off when X closes - but even so I think it's a bit silly to complain about this when it's really only a minor detail. Critiquing them once or twice is one thing, the repeative up bringing of it is another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It would have cost more than they were willing to spend (I'm not standing up for Merlin, more so how people are criticising the attraction with even ridding it), not only this but I'd much prefer one section was fully themed with a red box out the back instead of having the entire building themed and looking a lot less themed overall. Also has no one taken into account Derren is an illusionist? They don't look like they are part of one another when looking straight on and so it makes the attraction seem much smaller than it actually is - so the ride will have a 'tardis effect'. If the building looked big it wouldn't have this effect. Honestly, I don't think that X will last much longer and so the building will like be blocked off when X closes - but even so I think it's a bit silly to complain about this when it's really only a minor detail. Critiquing them once or twice is one thing, the repeative up bringing of it is another. This post is hypocritical, considering the fact that you have now repeatedly critiqued the moaners. What is wrong with moaners? What is wrong with pessimists? Nothing. Moaning is simply a way of verbalising your disappointment for something. People are disappointed that the red warehouse had not been disguised and is largely visible, therefore people moan. In addition, I believe the "Disney don't theme all of their buildings, so why should Merlin?" Argument is invalid as Merlin aren't Disney and Disney aren't perfect. If Disney don't do something, there is no reason to think that other companies won't do it. Concealing the warehouse would have dramatically improved the exterior of the ride and just because other major companies don't theme the entirety of their ride buildings, enthusiasts should not lower their expectations by assuming that "if Disney don't do it, why should Merlin?" I apologise for my rant, but it's ok to moan! Ian-S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It would have cost more than they were willing to spend (I'm not standing up for Merlin, more so how people are criticising the attraction with even ridding it), Welcome to human nature. We judge things before the final product in every walk of life. Look at how everyone was critiquing the London Olympics in 2012 before the event or how based on the trailers, the internet decided Batman v Superman was going to be awful. We're going to spend the next ten, twenty, thirty years with this ride in existence, we want it to be as top quality as it can be. For some, they may be looking for things to rip apart, but that isn't the majorities intention. For me, it could be so much better if it was a completely themed facade, all the way round the ride building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I respect that, but I'm saying to how people have already written off the ride as a disappointment based on one thing, I'm not saying it's absolutely everybody however in my short time in this forum I've noticed a lot of negativity toward this development, more so than other forums. To CharlieN, I agree it's okay to moan however is it really necessary to repeat the same things? No, not really. In terms of Disney and Merlin I agree it's very different - but you must remember that most of their attractions aren't plonked right in the middle of a park ahaha. All I'm saying is let's let the ride get finished before we completely write it off. I'm not saying this is the majority by any means as I do agree it could be a little less prominent by X (it's very tall) however it's not got to do anything by complaining on here, instead we could be trying to figure out practical and cost effective ways to conceal the building, and avoid slamming it before it's finished. I hope that clears some issues up. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoMachine Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 From today Photos by gaffa Ryan, pognoi, David B and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 What social network? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoMachine Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 What social network? Username is lewumbrajumbos on here if it's my post you were referring to! We were on park today but they are his pictures David B and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatcakedodger Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any idea what the experience/ride is at all ? Height restrictions ? Visiting at the end of May and looking forward to it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I bet MattyMoo is feeling rather smug right now... But is he feeling as smug as Jart? pluk and MattyMoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatcakedodger Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Height restriction is 1.4m:)thanks for reply any idea what ride is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 A Simworx Intamin Severn Lamb creation. Just thinking that makes me shudder, nah I'm sure it'll work out fine. :s OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 thanks for reply any idea what ride is ?No one has any idea tbh, that's what we're all speculating on this thread! It involves VR and a train though. David B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatcakedodger Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 No one has any idea tbh, that's what we're all speculating on this thread! It involves VR and a train though.got the train bit lol ! Has the VR been confirmed also ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 got the train bit lol ! Has the VR been confirmed also ? Indeed it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It doesn't look very Victorian! Regarding Intamin collaborating with another company to build a dark ride, let's hope the ride system works better than when they last attempted that in the UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 It doesn't look very Victorian! Regarding Intamin collaborating with another company to build a dark ride, let's hope the ride system works better than when they last attempted that in the UK! That would be because it's not meant to be Victorian. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 That would be because it's not meant to be Victorian. Wasn't the whole idea that it was going to be a Victorian train? Or have I completely lost the plot? 400400 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Wasn't the whole idea that it was going to be a Victorian train? Or have I completely lost the plot? There is a Victorian train hanging up by chains, this is a different train! dragon2000, David B and Coaster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 There is a Victorian train hanging up by chains, this is a different train! I know that, but if the ride has a Victorian theme then I just assumed that the other train(s) would be Victorian themed as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Wasn't the whole idea that it was going to be a Victorian train? Or have I completely lost the plot? I believe it will combine the Victorian theme with a modern day, London Underground theme (Possibly Derren's illusion, time travel or another method of transferring between 1871 and now ). Images of the VR content also showed some creatures in a modern city. dragon2000, 400400, Coaster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I know that, but if the ride has a Victorian theme then I just assumed that the other train(s) would be Victorian themed as well? I guess there could be some timey wimey stuff involved taking to you modern day London? pognoi and Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Never even thought of the time travel aspect, but that could make for an interesting theme. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I bet MattyMoo is feeling rather smug right now... I'm just a humble bag holder, I know nothing JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Stealth Dr Who ride confirmed! pluk, JoshC. and stretchy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) Am I the only one who thinks that the end of that carriage looks like it's crashed into something? Train crash during some point in the ride... Edited April 10, 2016 by JoshC. Added spoiler tags to help stop spoilering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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