MattyMoo Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 ^ This. It does smack of "jack of all trades, master of none" as the saying goes... such an odd decision that doesn't really fit in with anything or the direction that Thorpe were supposed to be taking. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 This begs the question if we will see the return of our lovely blown up fire engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzellio Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thing is, Thorpe have an apocalyptic theme on Swarm Island, they'll have a dark psychologically scary ride with Ghost Train, they have a horror ride ride with Saw and now possibly another horror attraction with Containment? If it was done in a large theme park with a darkly themed zone where all of these rides were located then it would make sense, but Thorpe is too small, and the positioning of these rides are sporadic at best! People had a problem with depressing warehouses and destruction before Ghost Train and Containment even came along. Personally I never saw it in that way, but Thorpe are pushing things a little too far now. I'm genuinely confused at where the hell they are heading with the park! I'm looking forward to Ghost Train, but this Containment idea is getting me a little concerned. It's honestly starting to shape up as the bleakest day out in Britain! Partaking in geekery since 1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Is it just me who thinks that once you've paid for entry into a theme park, all rides and attractions should be included? Yes? Okay. Standard attractions should of course be free, including free from fastrack sanctioned queue-jumping. But something that is clearly beyond the every day, something that offers an experience that is in some way exceptional and can only be achieved by being time and labour intensive, then that is clearly acceptable to be a paid extra. Not to do that stifles their own potential. I suppose the key to it is this; if the paid extra can turn a profit of its own accord (from design and build all the way through to operation) then there is no issue, but if a paid for attraction is effectively subsidised by those paying their general admission then getting nothing for it, then that's an issue. It's just the same as things like Mos nights; that they exist is of no consequence to people who don't pay extra to go, as the ticket sales pay for its running cost. We don't say they shouldn't run those because it is in some way unfair on those only staying for the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I've just realised there may be some method to this madness. Based on current statistics and recent trends, it is unlikely the Derren Brown ride will open until May. This leaves the start of the season with 2-3 months without the new attraction, which could lead to lower gate figures. As a result of trying to maintain gate figures at the start of the season and keep interest going, Containment will be used as some form of sweetener to keep the ball rolling. In other words, Containment could well be used in a way that Sanctuary was whilst the Smiler was undergoining final touches before opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yet Towers still had lower gate figures at the start of that season... Anyone holding off waiting for DBGT is not going to go for Containment, lets be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I've just realised there may be some method to this madness. Based on current statistics and recent trends, it is unlikely the Derren Brown ride will open until May. This leaves the start of the season with 2-3 months without the new attraction, which could lead to lower gate figures. As a result of trying to maintain gate figures at the start of the season and keep interest going, Containment will be used as some form of sweetener to keep the ball rolling. In other words, Containment could well be used in a way that Sanctuary was whilst the Smiler was undergoining final touches before opening. One video the guy did say May but nobody picked up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 That's still temporary though. Why would they need planning to have it for a few weeks at the start of the season but not for a few weeks at the end of a season? Makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Why do they need planning altogether? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 In other words, Containment could well be used in a way that Sanctuary was whilst the Smiler was undergoining final touches before opening. The same Sanctuary that closed two weeks earlier than expected due to no-one being interested in it outside of Scarefest? That may well be the reasoning behind Containment opening throughout the year, but it'll be interesting to see if it remains open once the Ghost Train opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Very confused as to whether Containment will be opening permanently now after I received this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack F Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Perhaps it is there because Merlin are to lazy to move it MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Surely the point is exactly what we've been discussing. It will be built and just sit there unused for most of it's future looking terrible. Kerfuffle, StevenVig, Jack F and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 A very curious response.. I guess it's possible that if it's only open on peak days, it won't be classed as a 'permanent attraction'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'd say they've put in an application just because they cba to move it. But, the fact the plans show a queue and separate staff area presumably for actors then it makes it seem like it will actually be used at least at some points in the season other than FN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 ^ Maybe MoS or any other late night events. I know they're not particularly horror events, but they are still events... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Perhaps it is there because Merlin are to lazy to move it Well it's already been removed so that rules that one out. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpuffySammy Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think it will be returning next fright nights but not as a permanent attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 So Containment doesn't appear on the park map. It's not on park either. False alarm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graw Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 So Containment doesn't appear on the park map. It's not on park either. False alarm? I think so. I'm guessing it'll return for fright nights 2016? I'm not sure how much of a success it was last year though... I enjoyed it at least, it just wasn't scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 So, the planning got approved, subject to conditions. It has to look like the images submitted, constructed in accordance with the flood risk assessment as standard. The other one that all planning things get, is this. The reserved matters for which permission is hereby granted must commence not later than two years from the date of this permission, or not later than five years from the date of the outline approval. So let's think about it. What if they don't want it for this year, but are thinking long term. Put it back for this FN in a more permanent form, leave it over closed season and open it up for 2017? Get planning in now on the current MTDP with the current floorspace etc then they don't even need to consider it when they write up the next MTDP. Either way, whatever they're doing it's been approved and they have 2 years to start work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbygrace Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I think the plan is to offer it as an option to those who ask about SAW The Maze during the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I've heard that the Containment site has now been fenced off and a couple of Danger / Work signs have been put on them? Anyone able to confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olistjj Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Was there yesterday and containment has disappeared, there is a fence round it but there is nothing inside it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 From TPM Facebook... Foundations have seemingly been laid. Curious what will happen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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