thorpeparkjack Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 It looks like yet another year will pass by without development at chessington. *sighs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Rush Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 It looks like yet another year will pass by without development at chessington. *sighs*There's been development, but not with the rides. There 7 new animal atractions, well acording to the website anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 It looks like yet another year will pass by without development at chessington. *sighs*As themeparkmad said, there's been new things added every year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Just not any rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Just not any rides.Well here's a good debate point for you.Chessington, despite having no new rides for 5 seasons now, can still attract 1 million guests a year. Last year the park had 1.2 million guests, the largest growth in the Merlin group off the back of a Sea-Life centre. Thorpe may have to constantly throw rides at a place to gain (ridiculously over the top) popularity. Alton, Legoland and Chessington don't.Just something to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny07 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Indeed. It shows quality for Chessington in many aspects. If Thorpe didn't continually develop, guest numbers would be significantly lower methinks. I recognize that much of the general public are beginning realize that the park isn't very good, they are simply attracted by more short term factors such as adverts and the (over-exaggerated) hype of a new development. Chessington demonstrates a more long term form of popularity, word and mouth, previous visits etc. That's my view anyway, if I makes any sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Now that we know a little more of what is happening in the soon-to-go Beanoland, this kinda tells us that nothing major will change with Bubbleworks next year, apart from the sponsorship removal. Would I be right in thinking this?Also, the SeaLife Centre was only planned for 2 years when it was put in last year, therefore it would have to go at the end of this year. Are they intending to keep SeaLife for another year or two? It would be a shame to lose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 So then, 2010! Anyone know what's happening? Obviously it will be interesting as to what they are doing however after news of the whole of the Runaway Train having a makeover, along with the rockwork being fully reworked? What about all the original effects from when the ride originally opened, such as smoke coming out of the boiler, which will look amazing especially after part of the queue was redone in Hocus Pocus, and the mist effect coming back. Also with Dragon Falls rock work totally reworked to it's original state, with a lot of the area repainted - they even included a new position in Engineering to take up this task with a Winter helper. Black Buccaneer is also being refurbished along with a new boat, and the area again refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Is that what is happening? They would be great improvements if it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyAndy Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 If this is true, its awsome news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 *Fires up the rumour mill*Toytown closing in September with a new Aeroplane type kiddie round ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peep Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 ^Where did one get such info? Hope it is true, Toytown needs to be revamped into something better. Chessington have done such an amazing job turning Beanoland into Wild Asia that I'm really excited with what they'll do with any of the other areas of the park, especially Toytown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 *Fires up the rumour mill*Toytown closing in September with a new Aeroplane type kiddie round ride?Hopefully that means it could be themed to Forbidden Kingdom then...Although would that be a replacement for Jumbos or a completely new ride?Yay for rumours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Exclusive: Blue Fire clone to replace Vampire.Themeparkmad dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Exclusive: Blue Fire clone to replace Vampire.Themeparkmad dies.I will let you have the pleasure of shooting me Mark if Vampire does get replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I will let you have the pleasure of shooting me Mark if Vampire does get replaced Suddenly, a great sound of disappointment was heard throughout the TPM land as many users had also hoped for such a privilege... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 ^ There is so much I could say to that but I would probably be banned for life :Pso please exit to your left instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 ^ There is so much I could say to that but I would probably be banned for life :Pso please exit to your left instead Nah I'll just sit on the platform floor instead...Veering back on topic, won't we also (finally) see the back of Imperial Leather next year? Not that I'm expecting a full retheme anytime soon...Do hope a Toytown redo isn't the only thing next year as well if that's the plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 As I walked through the park last week, I couldn't help but think how old and unpopular Toadie's Crazy Cars is these days - well I think it's unpopular, I hardly see people queueing for it and usually empty cars along the circuit. Anyway, I think it could go to make way for a better attraction for kids. Or, if you removed it and also got rid of the lake of crocodiles, and small gardens, you could probably fit a decent family flat ride in or a small coaster. Those who like to use the gardens and relax could use the lawn near Fury. It's no louder, and could be developed to become a more relaxing area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Helps if you go regularly to form that kind of opinion. Still gets queues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have seen it with queues - to be honest I think they would get more people on it if they actually cleaned up the entrance once in a while! Last time I saw it there were cobwebs all over it with a huge spider dangling down over the queueline! (Not joking.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Judging by how run down the ride looks these days and also the car model out side being removed as well, I can't see the ride having too long left and can see Chessie replacing it in the short term. I could see a splash battle or geruster junior coaster (probs spelt wrong) replacing the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 As I walked through the park last week, I couldn't help but think how old and unpopular Toadie's Crazy Cars is these days - well I think it's unpopular, I hardly see people queueing for it and usually empty cars along the circuit. Anyway, I think it could go to make way for a better attraction for kids. Or, if you removed it and also got rid of the lake of crocodiles, and small gardens, you could probably fit a decent family flat ride in or a small coaster. Those who like to use the gardens and relax could use the lawn near Fury. It's no louder, and could be developed to become a more relaxing area. 45 min queue for it today mate! Saying that, it looked more of a 5 min queue but apparently it has rubbish throughputs so that explains it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 45 min queue for it today mate! Saying that, it looked more of a 5 min queue but apparently it has rubbish throughputs so that explains it... EVERYTHING at Chessie has rubbish throughputs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Just found this on YouTube, I think something like this would fit in at Chessington well (if they ever get a new coaster that is...) http://youtu.be/v0D_aVPYPWE dragon2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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