MattyMoo Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Looking forward to JackSilkstone's Closed Season Update video with a thumbnail that says "NEW HYPERCOASTER CONFIRMED?!?!?!?" or similar ? Sidders, CharlieN, Ringo and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 As a something extra to do for a half term or a weekend it'd be fair enough, a little extra diversion can only be a good thing. Zero interest to me, but whatever. There's a problem though when nothing else has been promoted at all, nothing new, no events, nothing. They then link whatever this is to the 'season' in their first post, and make it cryptic as if it's some secret big announcement that can be misinterpreted as something worth while. Now all it's done is reinforce that there's nothing to return to Thorpe for this year unless you are interested in this relatively niche and childish thing, which is at odds with the thrill orientated offering at the park. Still a rudderless ship, isn't it? Ringo and JoshC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Same old same old with the Merlin PR machine, @pluk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 I look forward to the awkward video of all the Thorpe staff doing the naff dances from Fortnite (at least the ones they won't be sued for)... ScottYalloP, Olistjj, Ringo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 21 hours ago, MattyMoo said: Looking forward to JackSilkstone's Closed Season Update video with a thumbnail that says "NEW HYPERCOASTER CONFIRMED?!?!?!?" or similar ? It's gonna be sick. Marhelorpe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 15 hours ago, Ivsetti said: It seems the Wes Phillips guy that HYPD were contacting regarding the Fortnite competition at TP is an associate director of Epic Games (creators/ distributors of Fortnite) so it seems to have the developers' company's stamp of approval hence I don't think any suing shall be taking place (sorry to ruin the joke). But Epic Games ARE being sued for some of the dances appearing in their games no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Looks like this Fortnite based gaming event will be one of the events Thorpe are hosting this year. Could be a bit of fun and gives guests something different to do. I can imagine it will bring in a fair few people too. Looking forward to see what else they have planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece_Crockford Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Confirmation that loggers leap is gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 42 minutes ago, Reece_Crockford said: Confirmation that loggers leap is gone Wrong topic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece_Crockford Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, StevenVig said: Wrong topic mate Well, it's not gonna be open in the 2019 season so... TPGG, Marhelorpe, Coaster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Reece_Crockford said: Well, it's not gonna be open in the 2019 season so... It's not gonna be open in any season, ever again. So I repeat, wrong topic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Any season includes 2019 though so... ScottYalloP and Rach666 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece_Crockford Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Coaster said: Any season includes 2019 though so... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ. Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 I've been told that merlin want to reopen loggers leap, as its their only log flum in this country, but with the current state of repair it would cost too much. So they are after an IP, to cover the costs. If its true, which I hope it is, that could be why the old town is looking a bit untidy, as it might depend on who the IP is, maybe we'll see a complete retheme of the area in the future. Id like to see a replacement for slammer, the park is looking real untidy with the SBNO rides these days. More late nights, but no silly IP's, no one really cares, we just like night time rides. I'd also like to seem them concentrate on the little things like getting all the effects working, and generally getting the park looking better, its starting to look a little tired in places, we do really need a Thorpe TLC Program. But if the silly IP funds the late night and all you care about is the rides, does it matter? EditApologies for quoting a reaaaaaly old post! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thorpe posted something about infinite possibilities for 2019 which has resulted in this gem of comment. 2542464 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejones27 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Project LC said: Thorpe posted something about infinite possibilities for 2019 which has resulted in this gem of comment. That was me ? Pretty stupid reply from TP, in my opinion. Rach666, Ringo and 2542464 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I mean, Thorpe's response would be funnier if the original comment wasn't true. Prices do go up, the length of the queues has increased, meaning on busier days ride counts go down. I'm all for banter from the parks, but when it's in the face of legitimate points, regardless of how they're presented, it loses all credibility. stevejones27, Ringo and 2542464 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Project LC said: Thorpe posted something about infinite possibilities for 2019 which has resulted in this gem of comment. And if this was a park serious about turning guest satisfaction and the experience around they’d of replied with something like how they are working to improve across the park etc They still don’t get when it’s appropriate to go all jokey edit, later replies they do say how they’ve been working hard to ensure 2019 is great stevejones27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 It's just completely inappropriate really. A lot of the replies love it though so I guess if you loved Thorpe, just don't visit anymore and visit parks that value your time and money. Thorpe sure as hell don't anymore. JoshC., 2542464 and Ringo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejones27 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Mark9 said: It's just completely inappropriate really. A lot of the replies love it though so I guess if you loved Thorpe, just don't visit anymore and visit parks that value your time and money. Thorpe sure as hell don't anymore. A lot of the replies clearly, they believe TP is amazing, wonderful and beyond criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have absolutely no idea what the park are doing right now. Except closing Loggers, which could be seen from the moon really. Thorpe Park are a bit like a findus microwave meal at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack95 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Interesting considering a similar logo has appeared around the park! Don’t know whether they are just teasing but this reply certainly got a lot of attention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 That "infinity" logo - it's very similar to part of the existing Thorpe logo - pointless rebrand incoming? Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, MattyMoo said: That "infinity" logo - it's very similar to part of the existing Thorpe logo - pointless rebrand incoming? That’s usually what’s businesses do when they can’t be bothered about solving customer service / experience. They think a rebrand “resets” it all. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 A strong safety culture is always important and should always be a company's priority (I suspect Merlin also has this). On the railways it is estimated that a fatality will cost the railways £1.94m and that is the figure we use for cost benefit analysis tasks. For the entertainment industry this figure will be much much higher. Merlin can not afford a fatality, they were only just able to withstand an injury. It makes economic sense to have safety first and any member of staff that doesn't put it first shouldn't be working for Merlin. Some staff won't be saftey conscious but they will be the small minority. To suggest the company doesn't value saftey just doesn't make sense. Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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