OlivusPrime Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 The future of theme park theming consists of labelling what buildings are supposed to be (e.g. "Safe Zone") rather than actually theming them Marhelorpe, WWTPRadio and HermanTheGerman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dimensions Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 South Parks have posted a pic of the outside queue line, seems ridiculous having a cattle pen for X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Was on park today so here you go. Looks rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 With a decent GCI and a fab looking Mack opening this year.. RobF, yeah, Marhelorpe and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Link so this is the worst idea ever ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 This is the battery I wish to charge on this garbage ride. pluk, Marhelorpe, Whatever and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 People think this is real? Like, seriously guys, this isn't an actual thing... The PR machine is in full flow... Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 IT DOES NOT EXIST AND WILL NOT EXIST IT IS ALL MADE UP. Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Surely if it's not real, it's false advertising? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPC Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 The new video today was more funny than scary. Speaks wonders about this laughable "new" attraction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 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. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 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... Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I guess using gimmicks and being able to say they will “harvest your screams” is too tempting for them not to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzellio Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Harvesting screams, dear god!Monsters Inc: The RideSent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Rach666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 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. Rach666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 https://twitter.com/THORPEPARK/status/978708239725551617 Decent advert, shame the investment is less than decent however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 The Walking Dead: The Ride will open this Saturday 31st March m! First look at the new TV ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelAllen Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 If only it could operate that fast! Not a bad advert though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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