September 1, 20177 yr comment_252159 I want to say Peeking was around 300 an hour with 6 pod loading and everyone behaving themselves. So still better than current day Fury...
September 1, 20177 yr Author comment_252184 8 hours ago, streetmagix said: They had a weird way of running Peeking Heights where only 3 to 5 capsules were ever filled, they then rotated it to the top and then back to the ground. It almost acted as a observation tower rather than a Ferris wheel. I'm guessing throughputs were terrible but it also open so rarely. A shame really, I do like Ferris wheels/observation towers at theme parks as it's a great way to see the entire park. A new (or decent second hand) Ferris wheel probably wouldn't cost much either but they have different plans for that area now. It spins out of control if you load more then 6 pods at a time.
September 4, 20177 yr comment_252249 On 1 September 2017 at 9:42 AM, Han30 said: It will be interesting to see how this development turns out - I hope they do a good job but hey this is Chessington and they don't get nearly enough investment. Agreed. But on paper it's a toss-up between planning permissions and restrictions making it challenging to develop the park in terms of adding rides and roller coasters of any real height. Combined with the fact the local council seem to want it to be more 'zoo' orientated again than theme park; and simply that the attendance figures remain steady. I'm in no doubt it would have Lego-syndrome, and every time that an attraction is added (or rethemed like Gruffalo) they'll see a spike that'll stick for a while; but on the whole they seem to stay steady (much like Lego. New area or ride creates a influx, and then it levels again for a few years). Whereas other places such as Thorpe and Alton have seen much more inconsistency in the past; IMO Thorpe due to target market - kind of a been there, done that clientele - and Alton with the fact it has to attract people to themselves over going to Drayton, or say Blackpool, even Flamingo to an extent.
October 15, 20177 yr comment_253349 I've just seen an image of an advertising board for the dragon falls revamp located somewhere in Chessie. It refers to the ride as Tiger Rock, as opposed to tiger falls. Did the plans refer to it as tiger rock or is that a recent name change?
October 15, 20177 yr comment_253370 On 10/15/2017 at 11:44 AM, CharlieN said: I've just seen an image of an advertising board for the dragon falls revamp located somewhere in Chessie. It refers to the ride as Tiger Rock, as opposed to tiger falls. Did the plans refer to it as tiger rock or is that a recent name change? Yes that was always in the plans.
October 16, 20177 yr comment_253392 Yep, I think at one stage it was going to be called 'Tiger Falls'. Plus a name change wouldn't part of the plans for the council etc
November 9, 20195 yr comment_267448 Didn’t quite know what thread to ask this in, but does anyone know if the chessington Christmas event is free for premium pass holders?
November 9, 20195 yr comment_267449 It ranges from £10 to £18 for AP holders depending on the day before Christmas, and then it should be free after Christmas.
April 3, 20223 yr comment_276337 A different ending to Zufari, on Roblox. One choice is the cave, the other one is chasing poachers. Would anyone like that? Please?
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