Fred Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Why do they need the P.A announcements though? No other coaster does except maybe for re checks... They don't need announcements. Literally. It's just an added "benefit" reminding people to brace themselves or whatever, incase injury occurs. Basically they do it in the name of H&S, of which does not need to exist because it's obvious. To further prove this: Spinball, when changing to sonic, replaced their "heads back, hold tight!" announcement to a plain and simple "Let's get spinning!". RMT at towers does the announcement purely for interaction. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Choo choo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Fair point at the runaway mine trains, I should think before I post. It'd be nice if the announcements could be done with an actor in the voice of the vampire and at a reasonable volume? pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 BOSE BOSE everything is BOSE But I meant what system the music is playing from, not the speakers. I wouldn't be surprised if it is still the same equipment from 23 years ago! I'm sure vampire does not have bose speakers I think there JBL most of the speakers are JBL at Chessington apart from new stuff edit: Yeah here is a pic you can see the JBL speakers https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSvw6gHvjYl-vh0hnBYbdMjzpJx0d61mVBaWVYoprq6ZcHh8heOdg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 There are some JBL speakers at the entrance to the park, and some Bose ones too. I hate mish-mashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Vampire has some boss speakers, and they're on the lighting rig on the offload platform. As Mr Fish says, they're mainly on newer additions. Anything with decent sound systems (which weirdly includes seadragons - which just gets it all.. queue board and all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Queue board on Sea Dragons? I haven't spotted that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ahhhh, the constant massive 05 minutes <3 Sea Dragons Tom and RideAddict 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 And that is your most feared ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Queue board on Sea Dragons? I haven't spotted that. Queue boards, water-vac, newts, water etc. Sea Dragons is the daddy of all rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Wh-wh-woooaaaaaaahhhhh! Benin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Queue boards, water-vac, newts, water etc. Sea Dragons is the daddy of all rides.Only because it was in your team area when you worked there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I heard the vamp's getting a new (and quiter) chain lift system soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 NOOOOOOO!! If that is true, it's probably a great thing for the longevity of the ride and disturbance from neighbours, but still... Whenever I hear that sound it's so nostalgic! *endless rhythmic clanking... clank click clack...metallic rattttttttllleeeeeee...screams..!* pluk, Kerfuffle and Matt 236 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I will really miss the sound of the old chains as I love the noise when the train goes up and down the lift hills (easily my favourite lift hill sound). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 DAMN CHESSINGTON NEIGHBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOURRRRRSSS!!!! Honestly are these neighbours EVER gonna quit complaining? Same for Alton Towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I've never heard the news about neighbours complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 to be honest if they can reduce the noise and keep the neighbours happy it can't be a bad thing, technology has moved on and most of the newer rides have quieter lift hills, I can't see anything wrong here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 It'd work in their favour if they do everything they possibly can to reduce noise for their neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Seems silly as the only neighbours to Vampire are the workers/customers of Beefeater of which you can't hear it inside there anyway and The premier Inn which it could affect although doubtful as the ride only operates daytimes and most of the hotel will be empty at that time. CoasterDude where did you hear this idea from anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 If I could hear the Vampire chain lift from my back garden I'd be so happy. It would sure beat the daily roar of Luton air traffic. Han30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 If I could hear the Vampire chain lift from my back garden I'd be so happy. It would sure beat the daily roar of Luton air traffic. The novelty would soon wear off, believe me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm not so sure, my house is upwind of a chimney that often seems to be burning industrial waste, wild screaming would be a welcome replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Why is this chainlift such so important it's a chainlift when I went on vampire I went on it for the ride not the chainlift ! RideAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Why is this chainlift such so important it's a chainlift when I went on vampire I went on it for the ride not the chainlift ! Because the sound of it is so distinctive and memorable, compared to other coasters even though ts only a mall part of the ride, it adds character. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.