Posted July 15, 20178 yr comment_250856 Also posted this in the Fright nights thread Quick question, It may sound pretty stupid to you guys but can normal, non-celebs go to the press night if they own a Thorpe annual pass? Because I would love to get footage of the mazes and have no queues, quick replies would be much appreciated.
July 15, 20178 yr Solution comment_250858 Press night is for press only. There is a seperate Annual Pass night.
July 15, 20178 yr Author comment_250866 That's where I'm getting muddled up! Thanks man appreciate it.
July 15, 20178 yr comment_250870 Press night was on the same night as Annual Pass preview until last year, which was strange as the "preview" was after Fright Nights had been open to the public for a whole weekend!
July 15, 20178 yr comment_250884 I've become increasingly puzzled at who Thorpe decides to invite for these events! I mean, I've noticed that it seems that anyone who owns a fansite or whatever gets invited to press events these days Along with "famous YouTubers" and Z-list celebs. I'm sure it used to be literally just the press (news reporters etc) and actual, famous celebrities!
July 15, 20178 yr comment_250887 16 minutes ago, Mermite said: I've become increasingly puzzled at who Thorpe decides to invite for these events! I mean, I've noticed that it seems that anyone who owns a fansite or whatever gets invited to press events these days Along with "famous YouTubers" and Z-list celebs. I'm sure it used to be literally just the press (news reporters etc) and actual, famous celebrities! It was previously restricted and you had to meet the criteria to be considered. These days as you say it’s anyone and everyone who can get in
July 15, 20178 yr comment_250895 Remember that the point of the PR nights is to bring exposure about to the park. In the past, it's true that only a select few celebrities and people from the press were invited, because that was the best way to get exposure about. The celebrities would talk about it, the press would write articles about it, and word of mouth would spread. These days, what with the ever-evolving world of social media, getting people like YouTube vloggers, Z-list celebrities and fansite representatives is the best way to go. YouTubers will post videos that will get thousands of views in a day. The celebrities will get it talked about by loads of people. The fansites will sing the praises. It works. Of course, you still get some 'proper' celebrities turn up to these events (Alesha Dixon was at this year's Ghost Train press night for example, and she's pretty big still). And in the past, you still had loads of 'celebrities' invited to media events (I didn't recognise anyone at Swarm's media night lol). And they won't just let any vlogger / fansite in these days, they ideally want people with a decent following, etc.
July 19, 20178 yr comment_250999 One of my posts on Facebook recently got as many as 20 likes so I await my invitation to this year's press night.
August 19, 20178 yr comment_251897 Just to update on this, I've just sent this to Thorpe Park's PR team so looking forward to seeing all the ex Big Brother and Only Way Is Essex zelebs on the 28th!
September 23, 20177 yr comment_252829 On 23/08/2017 at 3:22 PM, MattyMoo said: I genuinely actually probably am I take it you'll be holding the bags for the celebs? (Are you actually going/what did you doooooo to get this, erm, privelage? )
September 23, 20177 yr comment_252830 6 hours ago, Mer said: I take it you'll be holding the bags for the celebs? (Are you actually going/what did you doooooo to get this, erm, privelage? ) Yep, looking forward to seeing the varying man bags all the "lads" from Love Island have. I am indeed going - I got a ticket because Merlin were sad that I hadn't visited any of their parks this year, and they wanted to rectify the situation Actual reason is: a friend of mine runs an attractions blog/website so thought he'd ask for tickets!
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