SteveJ Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 That's true, it's at its best since 2005. It actually has the capacity to entertain people now, mostly because of the finale regaining some of its power. Kerfuffle, Coaster and HermanTheGerman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yep, the finale is the best I've seen it for some time. Good work. Shame that some of the animatronics in a number of scenes are dead though. Still love the Bubbleworks theme music - and the finale music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Last time I went on Bubbleworks, the part in the rubber ducky 'theme park' section, the rollercoaster effect with the ducks going on it wasn't working . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyrose-66 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Last time I went on Bubbleworks, the part in the rubber ducky 'theme park' section, the rollercoaster effect with the ducks going on it wasn't working . It's working now (well it was when I went on yesterday) but there is just one large duck going over the left hand side of the "rollercoaster". The right hand part (that with the left hand side running just after to give the illusion of a duck running along the rollercoaster) does not work so the effect doesn't work. It's a shame as the finale has improved in the last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 The fountain finale room really needs some TLC, it looks so naff at the moment with the black wall. The rest of the ride looks quite good though to be fair. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marhelorpe Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Just been on Bubbleworks and have noticed a couple of changes done, most particularly the ride station. I don't know if it was like this at the end of last year, but the station seems to be a lot darker than I remember and there's almost no visible white lighting shining on the boats that pass through. Instead, a lot more coloured lights are present with blue, red and green and the existing white lights have been dimmed a lot. I like this change as it looks more colourful and gives the station a better look. Here's a picture to show what I mean: It might be hard to see, but it really was this dark inside this morning! Besides from the station, the duck roller coaster wasn't working, the duck helter skelter now makes a horrible screeching sound as it rotates and the mirrors inside the fountain finale have been removed and replaced by a black wall, just like Coaster Jamie said. My only guess as to why is because the mirrors kept steaming up after leaving the fountains on for a while inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I swear they change the lighting in there ALL the time. I doubt since 2011 its had two seasons in a row of the same setup. Its a bit of a shame actually, I rather liked how it was last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 That is a lot more like its original darker, atmospheric lighting scheme. Big improvement. It totally detracts when you have light spills and it makes the room look nothing more than a decorated box. Shame they ever removed the built in lights to illuminate the sets as intended, but that's the least of the mistakes made during the 06 ruinfurbishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk3 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 The old mirrors pre 2006 never used to steam up - I think last year they must have used poor quality plastic mirrors instead. It's such a shame that they don't bring the proper mirrors back as they much improved the finale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Its a bit of a shame actually, I rather liked how it was last year. Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 As sad as it is foggy mirrors add a better atmosphere then blank walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 They weren't just fogged, they were warping and bending off the walls so probably a good idea to remove them... And then put aside a budget to buy some durable ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Still sounds like it fits the theme well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xparish13 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 As you can tell by the title I'm very excited I have recently been talking to Bazil Durrent one of the original builders for the ride and we were talking about prof burp and was saying ever since imperial leather sponsorship ran out it was planned for prof burp will make a come back but it will happen during this year's repairs during the winter period and will be completely re themed as pop factory as intended that is why they added the old music it won't happen yet as they want to keep it a secret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewumbrajumbos Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 it won't happen yet as they want to keep it a secret *glances at secret flying out window* Always wanted to try the old version of Bubbleworks! Hope this is true but if so I hope they do a proper job with the re re theme unlike certain other little projects we have seen around the park ... *cough* Dragon Falls *cough* Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Sorry, but no. That was the plan a few years back, but since then a new management team has taken over, and they feel differently about the future of the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 To be honest, I will keep any judgment of excitement or development until I see from an official source [or the park itself]. I really want the ride to get a big refurbishment as it's one of my favourite rides at Chessington [even in it's fairly poor state currently], but I'm not too sure if looking into the past would be the way forward, but we shall have to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insider9150 Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Bubbleworks isnt going to happen for a few years. But another ride might be due for a refurb soon, ive heard it might be dragon river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 But another ride might be due for a refurb soon, ive heard it might be dragon river It better be. After all, at least Bubbleworks is in good condition, unlike Falls which currently has the appearance of an unfinished ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Having met all the key team members that created the ride I can tell you that they could not possibly know about the future of BubbleWorks because none of them have been contacted about it for 25 years. Also I've got all sorts of documents with the names of those involved in creating the ride and never heard of "Bazil Durrent", so who is he? However there's more credibility to the story than you think but don't expect a BubbleWorks redesign yet. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 The only thing bubbleworks needs is dynamite. And lots of it. I really don't see what could be done with that mess now. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 The only refurb that's happening is of Dragon Falls, and that should be ready by last year. I personally can't wait for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I feel like someone's really late for April 1st. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 The only refurb that's happening is of Dragon Falls, and that should be ready by last year. I personally can't wait for it. Dont know where you got this idea from but there is a lot more happening than Dragon Falls.As for being ready by last year, that project never got off the ground let alone being scheduled for a completion date. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Dont know where you got this idea from but there is a lot more happening than Dragon Falls. As for being ready by last year, that project never got off the ground let alone being scheduled for a completion date. The joke was more aimed at that infamous sign that came around when Falls' theming (in 2012?) was taken down and said it would be replaced in 2014. Looking back, it's rather stupid of them to have even given a time frame for it. Hopefully it will be sorted out one day, but it is one of those things where I'll only believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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