JoshC. Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Well, today I did something I've been meaning to do for a LONG time. Just before I left, I popped into GS to ask if there was any way of being able to compliment staff via GS. The member of staff there, who I can't remember the name of for the life of me, was rather shocked, stating how it is very rare for that request, but she was also very pleased.Now, I know there's the whole no naming names policy, but I don't care. These staff have been constantly brilliant on every trip I've been one and they truly deserve as much praise and recognition as possible. Rikki, who you may have seen on Rocky Express being very vocal or sometimes the Fish, is just amazing. He always adds to the ride experience and is just so much fun. John, who drives CCR. Anyone who has been on CCR with him driving will know just has good he his. "This is usually the scariest part of the ride, where an ugly witch jumps out and scares everyone. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law doesn't work today." Also, Thomas. Seen him on the Fish and CCR (becoming a bit of a common factor ey? ). He's just a nice funny guy who is always chatty. Plus, him singing to the CC audio track. Just lol. There's also another op, on FF, who is really good. Always says "The world needs people like you" or something at the end of each ride. Would have complemented him too, but didn't know his name. So yeah, if just couple more people would spare 5 minutes before they leave, maybe the world would be a better place. thomas the tank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Have a feeling Thorpe Park's staff will be brilliant as always this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 So do I Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 On 2/15/2011 at 12:51 PM, 'JackD said: Have a feeling Thorpe Park's staff will be brilliant as always this season! On 2/15/2011 at 3:26 PM, 'Ricky said: So do I Jack Jokers! Ricky and NickD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Staff are pritty good get occasional one that has little issues . Like girl in stealth waiting 30 mins to get through Gate last year and queues at ride area were small ? Wierd !!! Think she was away with the fairys . And waited 90 mins so was pritty annoyed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippy Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 The staff always seem happy although there are some that instantly think that teenagers are there to cause trouble! But there is a certain one I cant remeber her name but when we were on zodiac she was screaming along with the kids on it saying wanna go higher hahaha its nice when they interact with the ride as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 On 2/26/2011 at 10:30 AM, 'trippy said: The staff always seem happy although there are some that instantly think that teenagers are there to cause trouble! But there is a certain one I cant remeber her name but when we were on zodiac she was screaming along with the kids on it saying wanna go higher hahaha its nice when they interact with the ride as well. I know the girl you mean she's sound ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpka Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 when I went last year,this one ride op on vortex spent 1/2 hour sining lady gaga over the microphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Gotta say welldone to the staff today!All were friendly, informative and effiient. Considering it's opening weekend, that's a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 On 3/19/2011 at 10:07 PM, 'JoshC. said: All were friendly, informative and effiient. Considering it's opening weekend, that's a great start!It's expected on the opening weekend - if they're anything but, then their induction training and attitude is just wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'd actually suggest Thorpe staff actually smiled at guests, that would be nice. The only friendly person yesterday was the Fish operator, everyone else looked miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 On 3/21/2011 at 11:46 AM, 'Mark9 said: I'd actually suggest Thorpe staff actually smiled at guests, that would be nice. The only friendly person yesterday was the Fish operator, everyone else looked miserable.I agree need to cheer up the only person happy yesterday was the girl on rumba . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas the tank Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 On 2/15/2010 at 7:34 PM, 'tpkabz said: Everybody knows Nay!Jesus I aint seen her for ages......Nay is the best! she is ride staff now (switched in 2010) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas the tank Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 On 7/20/2010 at 5:46 PM, 'JoshC. said: Well, today I did something I've been meaning to do for a LONG time. Just before I left, I popped into GS to ask if there was any way of being able to compliment staff via GS. The member of staff there, who I can't remember the name of for the life of me, was rather shocked, stating how it is very rare for that request, but she was also very pleased.Now, I know there's the whole no naming names policy, but I don't care. These staff have been constantly brilliant on every trip I've been one and they truly deserve as much praise and recognition as possible. Rikki, who you may have seen on Rocky Express being very vocal or sometimes the Fish, is just amazing. He always adds to the ride experience and is just so much fun. John, who drives CCR. Anyone who has been on CCR with him driving will know just has good he his. "This is usually the scariest part of the ride, where an ugly witch jumps out and scares everyone. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law doesn't work today." Also, Thomas. Seen him on the Fish and CCR (becoming a bit of a common factor ey? ). He's just a nice funny guy who is always chatty. Plus, him singing to the CC audio track. Just lol. There's also another op, on FF, who is really good. Always says "The world needs people like you" or something at the end of each ride. Would have complemented him too, but didn't know his name. So yeah, if just couple more people would spare 5 minutes before they leave, maybe the world would be a better place. think its amazing when people do spend that few mins sending praise to staff for the things they have done to make the day more fun- nothing better in a morning breifing than being made to blush due to people metioning you doing something good. also makes you start the day in a better mood- so keep sending the praise! shame there wont be a Rikki Express this year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I think you'll find that Mark has been employed by Merlin so yes he can see. He managed it. It's not hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 On 5/31/2011 at 9:38 PM, 'Holly9 said: I think you'll find that Mark has been employed by Merlin so yes he can see. He managed it. It's not hard Must just be the Thorpe effect then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Guys just a reminder not to swear :)And not to tell others to shut up, especially when they themselves have worked for Merlin!The appropriate posts have been deleted, so if yours has not been deleted, you need not worry about your post being against the rules etc :DFeel free to discuss Thorpe's staff here in a friendly manner. Ellie and Dan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have to say, this year, the thorpe staff are far better than previous years (though it may just be because I haven't visited yet this season).On a serious note, they have been gradually improving year on year - I think there's no coincidence that the staff have improved since that shouty Inferno operator left in... 07? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.man Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Thorpe having been playing this game on Nemmy, and the op says we only have 40 seconds to get on the ride:lol: I found it funny when all the staff are running around and they cant do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 ^^ Aha, that is also a great way to achieve or break throughput targets :DGood to see the staff are putting in this effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySkream Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 On 3/15/2009 at 9:37 PM, 'Mark9 said: I think I know the guy. He is indeed awesome, a real asset to Thorpe's ride team. if I'm right the same guy, or maybe a different one sung haapy birthday to me when I went and he was shouting and jumping out on these terrified girls going into the station on x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 On 7/19/2011 at 2:13 PM, 'Kevvy K said: if I'm right the same guy, or maybe a different one sung haapy birthday to me when I went and he was shouting and jumping out on these terrified girls going into the station on x I made that post two years ago, I doubt he even works there anymore. I don't even remember the person I made that post about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySkream Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 On 7/19/2011 at 2:20 PM, 'Mark9 said: I made that post two years ago, I doubt he even works there anymore. I don't even remember the person I made that post about oh, right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I got back from a fantastic trip from Thorpe park yesterday, I never thought I could get on so much in August! we got on everthing, from stealth to ranger county's railway by 3:30!! Which was amazing, the queues were so short, the longest queue was for Colossus at 50 minutes, the reason for this was because thorpe park had only sold a few fastrack, its amazing how fast a queue can move without fastrackers ruining the day! Anyway what I really wanted to say was a staff member callled 'Oli' or 'Ole' I can't remember who was working on Rush for the morning then on Saw the ride in the evening! He did such a good job at batching people of Rush and made the queue move like clockwork, like I have never seen before on Rush! I didn't even realise rush could be batched that fast! He organsied fastrack correctly and made sure every avaliable seat was filled! Infact many of the staff yesterday were friendly and fast batchers, maybe its the feeling of not having to deal with the main queue, fastrack and disabled! What a day though and thanks to the staff the queues were short which enabled me to ride stealth three times and half the park twice! Thank you thorpe park staff especially 'Ole' who made a big impression on me! If you don't know the name you will know what he looks like! Simply if I say Tinie Tempha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I hope you passed on your comments to Thorpe Park themselves! They always love hearing good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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