March 23, 20187 yr comment_256810 The future of theme park theming consists of labelling what buildings are supposed to be (e.g. "Safe Zone") rather than actually theming them
March 25, 20187 yr comment_256838 South Parks have posted a pic of the outside queue line, seems ridiculous having a cattle pen for X.
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256876 28 minutes ago, RobF said: Link so this is the worst idea ever ..... It’s amazing how they still find ideas for the worlds scariest ride, let’s just hope these “scream-o-meters” can convert laughter to battery power ?
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256877 1 hour ago, RobF said: Link so this is the worst idea ever ..... Utter utter rubbish and hyperbole. It defies logic that people read and believe this rubbish. Spoiler alert - you will never see these devices in the carriages.
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256882 A very quirky idea. Sounds like more of an experiment. Still, it’s likely that the track vibrators are coming back too. Considering it’s opening soon, I’ve not seen a lot of advertising or hype for it. Though it is greatly overshadowed by the Wickerman and Icon. Just knowing we’re finally getting a full scale Mack in the UK excites me the most! As long as Thorpe get TWDTR finished properly and ready before opening, that’s the main thing.
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256883 People think this is real? Like, seriously guys, this isn't an actual thing... The PR machine is in full flow...
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256884 10 minutes ago, Benin said: People think this is real? Like, seriously guys, this isn't an actual thing... The PR machine is in full flow... All the PR for this has been fake, 15 out of 10 scare scale to worlds scariest ride. As said before if those claims are true then the rest of park will be like CBeebies land ?
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256890 I’m sorry to say that it is a legit concept and not just some bs made up to market a ride. I just looked up Dr Joe Briscoe who was mentioned and found articles on the development of this technology 4 years ago. https://www.theengineer.co.uk/issues/september-2014-online/piezo-device-harvests-energy-from-sound/
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256891 Whilst the tech maybe real, I’m not sure we will actually see it on the ride, or if we do in a very limited format. There is a walking dead themed mobile charger! As with all Merlins PR stunts, everyone say how stupid it is etc whilst it’s getting coverage in national papers across the country
March 26, 20187 yr comment_256893 The new video today was more funny than scary. Speaks wonders about this laughable "new" attraction!
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256896 What? I thought they’d got away from all this nonsense? Surely the ride should be good enough / exciting enough to advertise on its own merits? Things like this make the place look like a joke.
March 27, 20187 yr Author comment_256897 34 minutes ago, Inferno said: Surely the ride should be good enough / exciting enough to advertise on its own merits? And here lies my biggest issue. They've got a roller coaster themed to one of the biggest TV shows in the world (even if it is a bit past its best). It's not a major investment, sure, but it doesn't mean that they can't push it and milk it. But instead of focusing on the attraction, even if it is the 15/10 scare rating claim thing, they're just tacking on rubbish like this. They have a whole scope of potential for things they could do to get people talking, yet they scrape the bottom of the barrel. But I guess all publicity is good publicity, and this is getting a fair few people talking, so they'll be happy...
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256899 I guess using gimmicks and being able to say they will “harvest your screams” is too tempting for them not to do.
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256900 Harvesting screams, dear god!Monsters Inc: The RideSent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256901 It may be a legit concept and exist but it won't even feature on the ride when it opens. I think Thorpe Park just think up a headline then make up the story behind it afterwards. Laughable really. Shame because I thought it looked pretty decent from the entrance facade and watchtower when on park on Saturday - like Josh said, if they actually just sold the ride on it's real life strengths and qualities, instead of these dodgy "fake news" stories, I'd have more respect from them and be more bothered. 15/10 on the nonsense scale.
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256917 https://twitter.com/THORPEPARK/status/978708239725551617 Decent advert, shame the investment is less than decent however.
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256918 The Walking Dead: The Ride will open this Saturday 31st March m! First look at the new TV ad
March 27, 20187 yr comment_256919 Tbh I actually think the advert is quite good. The ride looks rather interesting. I think this will be an improvement to X, looking forward to riding it!
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