James6 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 The now "bloody" pool in the Vampire area, my flash decided to go off so is giving some very strange colours, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygr Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hehe, a good photo there! I do like the fact they have made small touches like this to the ride! - Correct me if I'm wrong, but around this area wasn't there a music track playing? I think it was 2 - 3 years ago, but just outside Burger King/McDonalds, there was some sort of music/sound effects playing. Not sure it was the station music, but I'm sure there was something. Anyone else agree the queueline or indeed this area could do with some sort of music/sound effects? Looking at Dragon Falls, the music in the queueline is nice to listen to, so maybe Vampire could be improved with this, as the queueline televisions don't actually tend to work anymore (whenever I'm there anyway!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 That has actually been added this year as now when you first walk into Transylvania you are able to hear Bubble's music. :PThis also shows that there is now only one grave stone in the area before the station , lots more around the outdoor queue though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygr Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I *guess* a reason to remove the ones that were there was because you don't really notice them, I mean people are usually racing to get into the station, not really noticing whats behind a brick wall... So moving them to where they might be seen better might be the idea. Hence why one is by that pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeby-vuit Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I went on this ride the weekend before last and it was amazing, we waited 45 mins to ride it (that includes the first row queue). This ride has got a lot better and was really good at the first. I will be on this ride everytime I'm at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I love this ride (obviously not as much as themeparkmad!) But yeah, it's great when you get the the bottom of the 2nd lift and everyones like "that was good" and everyone who's been on before is thinking to themself thats not even the best bit. That or alternatively people think it's finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I love this ride (obviously not as much as themeparkmad!) But yeah, it's great when you get the the bottom of the 2nd lift and everyones like "that was good" and everyone who's been on before is thinking to themself thats not even the best bit. That or alternatively people think it's finished I thank you... :DI think all the additions to Vampire this season have been amazing!I have always found Vampire to be a quick queue as you are always able to see the ride!The station itself is extremely well themed with the awesome music at a perfect volume!Woop Woop for Vampire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I thank you... ;)I think all the additions to Vampire this season have been amazing!I have always found Vampire to be a quick queue as you are always able to see the ride!The station itself is extremely well themed with the awesome music at a perfect volume!Woop Woop for Vampire! I have to echo that, mate. I'm riding it tuesday on my birthday. What more could I ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 The station was themed better when it first opened.No doubt though that the organist is pretty neat. The queue for the ride is indeed relatively speedy I have to admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Correct me if I'm wrong, but around this area wasn't there a music track playing?2008 was the last time that played, as I have fond memories of standing next to a broken vampire in may for a week listening to it.Bubbles also had exterior which disappeared, and has reappeared this year. Vampires used to play by the waterfall and entrance, and was pretty much the station music with added SFX.. was brilliant in the dark, and hope they bring it back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I was wondering last night, what was the old layout of Vampire's queue when it went through the doors?Does anyone have any pictures/ be able to give a brief description of what it was like and also why it was changed?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP Daniel Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Ahh yes! I remember when the queue changed and I was confused, I remember going through those grand doors. If anyone knows the reason why it was changed the answer would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Think it was changed to allow fastrack to come in... Or Health n Safety... Bound to be sommat like that... Think it happened in 2002 at least...Do wish they'd use the doors again though... But the staircase for fastrack would pose several problems for it... If they could work out a way to re-route the stairway so they could use the doors for both normal and fastrack queues whilst simply connecting the current queue to it then they should... But I also think they should add a facade to the building as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks Benin <_<And I agree, would be a much improved entrance! And that the building should have a facade added.Also I'm pretty sure I read 2004 was the last year that entrance was used, not 100% sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 ^Honestly I cannot remember... My memory is like a bloody sieve at times...Quick look at Theme UK says that the original entrance was last used in 2002... But maybe someone with a decent memory can help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Definitly 2002. Fastrack threw up all over Chessington during 2003... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 So what are the 10ish bose speakers doing in the tunnel?They are not currently being used.There are a lot of speakers Vampire has in the queue line, and now tunnel, that are not being used.However, I suppose it is common sense that if speakers have been added to the tunnel that something is bound to play out of them soon! :PWell that is my guess anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 I assumed they were left from Hocus Pocus.God Vampire's tunnel was simply stunning during Hocus Pocus I wish audio could be played in the tunnel all year and then it be changed at Hocus Pocus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Was the music at Halloween Hocus Pocus last year in Vampire's tunnel just a loud, thumping noise?If so, that is what I heard but wondered if it played something else on maybe someone elses day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Possibly as well as perfectly timed wolf howling noises as you enter and then again just as you swing out of the tunnel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Am I right in saying the tunnel used to be different?Apparently the train would swing through long grass or something like that, or it used to have rockface theming hiding the gurders. I could be completely wrong, but it would be great if somebody could remember exactly if it used to be different. If any of it is true, it would have probably been removed when the ditch was dig under the track for the new trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Basically it was a lot longer, and the outside was themed like a cave, with the entrance to the tunnel an opening in the rocks. This had to be taken away due to the increased clearance for the new trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 The old tunnel did look a lot better from what I've seen from pictures, and also looked as if it'd be a lot darker. One of the things I'd like to be improved about the ride but very unlikely.POV of "Old" Vampire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 The speakers that were placed in the tunnel now have audio playing! :PIt is like a crashing noise then a wolf howl. Have not actually heard it myself yet on the ride so don't know if it is hearable or not but I hope to find out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Oh wow that sounds great , Will check it out on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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