Owen Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Well it's understandable considering the scale of this project, and The Smiler had its issues - in fact I quite like it as you have those 2 months were the park is near to dead. In regards to if it will open on time, I am very optimistic seeing as it's been confirmed the attraction has been testing in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The one thing I don't understand tho is when did it become a merlin trend to open rides 2 months into the season =/. It seems to be a new and reoccurring theme. It's not a Merlin trend, parks across the world are opening their rides later in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The one thing I don't understand tho is when did it become a merlin trend to open rides 2 months into the season =/. It seems to be a new and reoccurring theme. As Ryan says, this isn't something exclusive to Merlin. For recent examples at major parks, look at Baron's July opening last year at Efteling and Taron at Phantasialand (with it's still unknown opening date). Even parks like Plopsaland and Hansa have done it, so it really isn't uncommon. I can see the appeal, as it means that there's less pressure to finish off an attraction during the winter months, where weather can create delays in the construction schedule. At the same time, this doesn't really explain the likes of ABL, IAC or Galactica, for example, all of which didn't open with the rest of the park (though I guess if you look at them on a case-by-case basis, they all have their reasons). It also means there's good opportunities for on park advertising, encouraging return visits and building up into the busiest time of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The one thing I don't understand tho is when did it become a merlin trend to open rides 2 months into the season =/. It seems to be a new and reoccurring theme.In addition, parks will almost get a surge in customers when their new attraction opens. For example, Thorpe Park would have obviously received customers upon opening and now they will have another surge when DBGT opens. Also, the period when the park is open aids the hype as the park is advertised through social media more (simply by people on park). This gets more people aware of the park and therefore their new attraction.So, people will be more aware or Derren Brown's ghost train because they may be aware that it it the theme park season. Therefore, it seems more relevant and will provide an increase in customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hey - now even Disney are doing it with their rivers of light thing. It happens all the time ... just be patient We'd all rather it opens late than opens rushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Two weeks today! David B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Two weeks today! I can tell you're going to go mental if it opens late. Matt 236, David B, Kerfuffle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Let's be honest, most people on here will go mental, not just Jamie... L7123456 and dragon2000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 ... But mostly Jamie I don't have an annual pass as it happens, but I'm not going to head to the park until it's had a while to settle in Glitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Well it's impossible to tell how ready it is, but with two weeks to go wouldn't they be well into the testing stages by now? If it was likely to open late then I don't think it is a very good idea for them to be telling people this: DBGT will be opening on May 6. Keep an eye on our social channels as we reveal more secrets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Let's be honest, most people on here will go mental, not just Jamie... Of course, and rightly so. Just seems Jamie's building up to an explosion with his countdown Tom and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I will be pretty annoyed only as I have booked hotel rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I think knowing Thorpe, there's more chance of it being unavailable the week AFTER opening, following it's first technical glitch. They've had yonks on this and I would be suprised if it was delayed. Hopefully marketing will step up, so we can move forward from this and 12p ticket chat, I mean has there been any real sign of delay anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamminGamer Posted April 22, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 All aboard the Hype (Ghost) Train! ArtfulRaceHorse, 400400, JoshC. and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbygrace Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Fingers crossed for soft openings or....no? okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 That snippet of the soundtrack is much higher quality than the one Thorpe uploaded, it sounds brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Fingers crossed for soft openings or....no? okay Because Thorpe run all these 'first to ride!' competitions, there's no hope of soft openings really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 All aboard the Hype (Ghost) Train! I like the X files bit at 2.34! JamminGamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Because Thorpe run all these 'first to ride!' competitions, there's no hope of soft openings really To be fair, I don't think they've said "first to ride" in the minds wanted competition, but instead to just attend an exclusive VIP / press night? So they could in theory do soft openings (or they would like to call it) without making the competition seem pointless. That's not to say I think there will be soft openings, but I don't think it should be ruled out. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Today at work I got the chance to use the Vive. This ride will be 10/10 for immersion with that piece of kit. However I don't think it will be through a walking section as the wires are a very large tripping hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graw Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Today at work I got the chance to use the Vive. This ride will be 10/10 for immersion with that piece of kit. However I don't think it will be through a walking section as the wires are a very large tripping hazard. I have a feeling we're gonna be sitting on a train wearing them, and there'll be effects hidden in the seats and stuff happening around us in real life for added effect.. also, does anyone know if the vive headsets allow for augumented reality or will it just be virtual reality where we can only see what's going on in the headset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Don't know if this has been mentioned but there's been advertisements for The Ghost Train with The Sun 'Super Saturdays'. The publicity has definitely stepped up in the last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graw Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 The Vive has a camera which allows AR applications and software to be used:-) ah nice, hoping for a mix of actors and AR to be used on this :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Don't know if this has been mentioned but there's been advertisements for The Ghost Train with The Sun 'Super Saturdays'. The publicity has definitely stepped up in the last week! I saw the advert on TV yesterday, the way it was worded made it sound like the ride is open now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jormerod18 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Awesome soundtrack, second best at Thorpe park after Colossus. I know it's been said already but it really is amazing how we know absolutely nothing about the storyline or what happens on the ride. Really hope it's not all vr and that there is some real theming in there dragon2000 and ArtfulRaceHorse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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