MattyMoo Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Awesome. Carry on as you were Merlin! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Glad to see they learnt from the mistakes of the ghost train. I'll be there for it's opening in July even though it will probably be unavailable. I just hope the extension they add on next year won't be yet another scare maze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I thought they might be able to open a ride on time for once, as this is nowhere near as big an investment as The Smiler or DBGT. I'm ready for DBGTROTD to "open" in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 It's still a big investment, a big production at least, the fact Derren Brown was super-inflated expensive wasn't the reason it was delayed, or why every Merlin project ever has been delayed. Building a dark ride is a big challenge. Though I believe the original Bubbleworks opened on time in May (bearing in mind it had been built from scratch, and the team also had to complete The Vampire the same winter). The Tomb Blaster redo thingy not opening on time last year was a right embarassment, they managed to take longer to install a fire exit and some half-arsed equipment than it took to build the whole of Terror Tomb from a totally empty building in 1994. Matt 236, Kerfuffle, Josh3103 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince800 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm not surprised really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 They announced a date for DBGT and failed to get the ride open for it (twice!), why are they advertising March for this if it's been delayed? I honestly don't know why they announced an opening month for Gruffalo in the first place after last year's events. yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 28 minutes ago, Coaster said: They announced a date for DBGT and failed to get the ride open for it (twice!), why are they advertising March for this if it's been delayed? I honestly don't know why they announced an opening month for Gruffalo in the first place after last year's events. Honestly Jamie your posts have been spot on lately imo. They cant advertise March if they know it will be delayed can they? Surely that breaks some rules somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 While yes it breaks advertising standard agency rules on false and misleading information it would be very hard to prove that the media department knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 20 hours ago, Project LC said: While yes it breaks advertising standard agency rules on false and misleading information it would be very hard to prove that the media department knew. ASA wouldn't give a crap about departments if the company knows. The company has responsibility for its internal communication. We'll have to wait and see what happens, but another delay would be embarrassing and another attraction falsely advertised as suggested would be unforgivable. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I'm sorry... where is any proof of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, Nick Hutson said: I'm sorry... where is any proof of this? I'm sure you are well aware that there are many members here who find out many things relating to parks, and can post these things, but can't give any 'proof'. And some members who almost constantly give correct and accurate information don't always need proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I mean there's always a chance I was told wrongly, or that it speeds up and opens on time anyway, but I wouldnt say such a thing in the first place if it were just a flimsy rumour I heard. It was certainly considered moving back to April last I heard anyway, and Merlin's track record doesn't fill many people with confidence. I have my reasons! pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 hours ago, BaronC. said: I'm sure you are well aware that there are many members here who find out many things relating to parks, and can post these things, but can't give any 'proof'. And some members who almost constantly give correct and accurate information don't always need proof. I gave the wrong kind of proof didn't I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 16 hours ago, BaronC. said: I'm sure you are well aware that there are many members here who find out many things relating to parks, and can post these things, but can't give any 'proof'. And some members who almost constantly give correct and accurate information don't always need proof. Exactly. Never forget the train carriage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hutson Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 The creative lead from MMM has told me it will deliver on time by March 18th. Keep Calm and Carry On. StevenVig and Josh3103 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Ahh the battle of the sources, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nick Hutson said: The creative lead from MMM has told me it will deliver on time by March 18th. Good. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 My source is better than your source, my source is twice the size... Of course no source has ever said something that turned out to be wrong, for varying degrees of reasoning... Maybe Merlin are jumping on the 'alternative fact' train? SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I always try to link or give citation when giving the source. Ketchup is my favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Nick Hutson said: The creative lead from MMM has told me it will deliver on time by March 18th. Keep Calm and Carry On. My pyjamas told me their favourite cheese was Stilton. Doubt either are true... Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Still a long time till March 18th, lots can go wrong and I've heard from a few people that 18th is a push. The creative lead could still be in PR mode talking to you too because of your podcasts and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Chessington are advertising on FB today is exaclty one month till it opens - can only assume the marketing department are still confident it will open on time - fingers crossed! Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 One thing Chessington seem to be rathe prepared for though on this new attraction is the expected high queue levels. Source-Theme Uk. I'm not going to speculate on when this ride will open and if it's on time. All I will say is from one months time from now social media will either be flooded with Gruffalo reviews and pictures or major backlash as a result of delays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 21 hours ago, Matt Creek said: One thing Chessington seem to be rathe prepared for though on this new attraction is the expected high queue levels. Source-Theme Uk. I'm not going to speculate on when this ride will open and if it's on time. All I will say is from one months time from now social media will either be flooded with Gruffalo reviews and pictures or major backlash as a result of delays. If they're going to bring the queue round the side of the building where the metal shed is visible then the least they can do is install some sort of facade. I'd be happy with just a 2D forest background really. Anything that can cover up a metal building. It'll never happen though. This is Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Was about to say the same thing re: metal building. Incredibly poor if that stays "as is". Maybe they'll put some plants in the way or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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