rush Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 21 minutes ago, Ryan said: The park has hit capacity today it seems! Amidst a social media backlash as allegedly many attractions closed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'll be amazed if they've hit capacity! Especially on a Sunday. I think they're just busy and have panicked as only Inferno is open out of the big 5 at time of writing. Mer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh3103 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 4 out of the 5 major coasters are currently closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Joseph Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Storm Surge is on a 90 min queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Who would've thought Ghost Train would be one of the only major attractions to open in the first hour... Gallium33, Olistjj, Rach666 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Apparently they've not hit capacity. Some have said alot of staff have called in sick, the rest are saying they're ridiculous. Merlin pass holders aren't being let in and most of the rides are closed. Whatever is going on Chessington are about to have a massive spike in visitors. EDIT And now a SAW ride op has told someone Stealth and Colossus haven't even had their opening checks done. The guest services queue is down by the beach. On the bright side, Swarm has now opened. Josh3103 and Mer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I think the only rational solution is for everyone to move to Rust-Germany. Yes breakdowns are bound to happen, but when FOUR of your major rides are down, you know you messed up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 26 minutes ago, JoshuaA said: I think the only rational solution is for everyone to move to Rust-Germany. Yes breakdowns are bound to happen, but when FOUR of your major rides are down, you know you messed up.. Major rollercoasters. Even more of the major rides are closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Wouldn't personally class Rumba Rapids a major ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh3103 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Rocky Express is now closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Joseph Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I've only been on 1 ride so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yeah Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 29 minutes ago, Owen said: Wouldn't personally class Rumba Rapids a major ride Slammer, DBGTROTD (although that has since reopened) and another flat that I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I was basing it off the app, which at the time only stated the only non-coaster attraction not planned to be closed was Rumba. Not to mention I wasn't being *too* serious! It also appears Rocky has re-opened for anyone who's interested. Thorpe need to get the other bits running asap as it's really pretty ridiculous, but at least it's not so bad as Alton opening day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 What a complete mess they have on their hands and they should be truly embarrassed by it all. I feel sorry for anyone who's day has been wasted. Although I imagine they are handing out free returns to everyone. Coaster, Theme Park Joseph and Owen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Joseph Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Inferno is now closed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Sounds like they are having a crisis today. No rides ready, not enough staff. This is basic theme park operations that have completely failed, no back up plan apart from closing the gates. What is the management playing at this year? Coaster and yeah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Not sure we should be placing blame on anyone just yet - considering we aren't aware of what or who is actually responsible for the operations today. Whilst it's quite unacceptable we can't be sure why everything seemed to go wrong today, and it's not like this is a thing that's just happened to Thorpe this year. Whilst I don't agree with how things went today, I'm sure Thorpe will reflect on today and make improvements ready for the summer - however on a positive note Ghost Train seems to be coping fairly well (minus now as the darn thing has decided to play up!). Edit - Ghost Train is now open again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoMachine Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I believe that they're now keeping the DBGT queueline open until 7pm because of all of this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Obviously been a bad day for the park - everyone's being issued comp tickets on exit and the parks remaining open till 6:30 On top of closing the gates at 11 they also didn't sell fastrack for the coasters - bit of a write of day but they did what they could and I'm sure lessons will be learnt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Christ, Today's been a Rocky Express-wreck a of a day, it seems. Feel sorry for both the guests and staff. I'm having my first day there this season tomorrow as it's my birthday; I'm crossing my fingers and praying that they'll get most of this mess sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Thorpe in terrible operations and free ticket handout shocker... Nice to see some things never change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPMSam Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Seems as though they're saying Stealth will be closed tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Stealth has been all over the place. On Wednesday it couldn't seem to launch at the same time consistently at all. Also, get the second train on Thorpe!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Owen said: Stealth has been all over the place. On Wednesday it couldn't seem to launch at the same time consistently at all. Also, get the second train on Thorpe!!!!! Chances are the launch issue is why its only on one train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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