pluk Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 13 minutes ago, StevenVig said: Just like the pandas of the Pandmonium show at CWoA Those pandas seem to have gone down well. hope they are able to keep it consistent enough for aN attraction like this, and you don't miss out if the guy happens to have gone oN a fag break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 45 minutes ago, StevenVig said: Just like the pandas of the Pandmonium show at CWoA I thought they were completely animatronic? They seem to small and robotic to have actual people in (especially the baby), and the Demon seems to slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Mae Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 34 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: I thought they were completely animatronic? They seem to small and robotic to have actual people in (especially the baby), and the Demon seems to slim. The baby panda is one of those half body suits with a fake arm underneath to look like yours and your real arm goes inside it to control it kind of like a hand puppet. The large pandas have people in, they interact with objects that move about etc, there is no way they can be remote controlled to do that much. Also there was an advert out for actors to go in some kind of panda suit a while ago on the Merlin job site, with a quite specific height/body size requirement if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Well only 10 days now till the grand opening! Must admit I did expect marketing to be at full swing now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 You would do wouldn't you with just 10 days left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Probably won't be much marketing until after the ride opens. Galactica's ads didn't begin until the week after the ride opened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkManiaUK Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 8 days till preview... still not a ticket link in sight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, ThemeParkManiaUK said: 8 days till preview... still not a ticket link in sight I don't think it's happening anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmad567 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 There won't be an Annual rehearsal day When I visited the park today the 'Arriving 6th May' sign has also gone, I'd expect it to be delayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewumbrajumbos Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 6th of may is still planted all over the website. David B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmad567 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 As we all know, the Smiler wasn't delayed until the day before official opening. I have a colleague that works on the park and it is widely known its very behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 If true that the sign is down then it's bad they haven't announced it on social media yet. David B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewumbrajumbos Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Pretty poor from Thorpe Park then :/ normally can see positives with operations but this is going to leave many people pretty unhappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 That really isn't good, if the opening is delayed (or even has a chance of being delayed) then they should be making people aware of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do you happen to have a photo of the sign missing? EDIT: Unfortunately this has now been added to the extended kids go free stay page, more or less confirming the attraction will not be opening. "The perfect introduction to THORPE Park Resort for your thrill-seeking novices, Kids Go FREE with all THORPE Breaks until 13th May! Dont miss this opportunity to experience the family-friendly rides and attractions before Derren Brown's Ghost Train pulls into THORPE PARK Resort this summer!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkManiaUK Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Would be bad if Thorpe did ditch the 4th planned a trip that evening (hoping it's the evening) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Oh Merlin. Delays happen with new tech. Delays happen with poor management. I have a feeling both are to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 But why would it still say 6th May everywhere on the website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 17 minutes ago, Coaster Jamie said: But why would it still say 6th May everywhere on the website? Case of not updating website yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivenmad567 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Interestingly it isn't believed to be the 'new tech' that has been the issue but more certain contractors being extremely behind in their stages of the build Il see what I can get out of my mate there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Maybe the site team haven't gotten around to it just yet, as it seems that only today it's been decided judging by the timing of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I pity the poor social media team for the next few weeks. I'd heard the sign had gone earlier today but couldn't post until someone confirmed it. You have to wonder for how long it's been known that the 6th May was never going to happen. Will Merlin ever learn about releasing opening dates too early? If they are still adding effects and theming to the queue with 10 days to opening you have to wonder what's going on inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 7 hours ago the park posted this on there Instagram page... I know we've seen it already but there no mention of the ride opening late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ignorance is bliss though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoMachine Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 This will be my reaction if said rumours are true and the opening is delayed MattyMoo, David B, L7123456 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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