February 7, 20178 yr comment_247294 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!
February 7, 20178 yr comment_247298 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.
February 7, 20178 yr comment_247299 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.
February 7, 20178 yr comment_247304 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.
February 7, 20178 yr comment_247305 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?
February 7, 20178 yr comment_247308 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.
February 8, 20178 yr comment_247314 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.
February 8, 20178 yr comment_247317 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.
February 8, 20178 yr comment_247318 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!
February 8, 20178 yr comment_247323 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
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247327 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...
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247329 The creative lead from MMM has told me it will deliver on time by March 18th. Keep Calm and Carry On.
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247331 10 minutes ago, Nick Hutson said: The creative lead from MMM has told me it will deliver on time by March 18th. Good.
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247334 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?
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247335 I always try to link or give citation when giving the source. Ketchup is my favourite!
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247339 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...
February 9, 20178 yr comment_247340 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.
February 18, 20178 yr comment_247569 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!
February 19, 20178 yr comment_247580 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.
February 19, 20178 yr comment_247598 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.
February 20, 20178 yr comment_247624 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
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