Ricky Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 A typical Fanboy then..... its not disgusting - its marketing - when you realise that marketing is critical in a business then maybe you might understand why they sponser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I like it, it makes a change.I've never really been too fussed by sponsering anyay (apart from Bubbleworks!!), it doesn't mean anything to me. Maybe I'm just weird Obviously if it made the ride look a disgrace (again, like Bubbleworks and Imperial Leather) then I'd care...but I don't mind this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 It doesn't look to bad, but I do really wish they'd actually pick a sponsor that actually had relevance to the ride itself.Dr Pepper does that a lot worse than Original Source did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 A typical Fanboy then..... its not disgusting - its marketing - when you realise that marketing is critical in a business then maybe you might understand why they sponser!I don't care about the business side of it... all I care about is how hideous it is. The original source theming blended in a lot better and it was a lot less noticable. This sticks out worse than a sore thumb, and nearly makes me feel sick just looking at it. A typical fanboy, errr, what? No. Seriously no. If I'm a 'typical fanboy' who as I think you're saying, hates everything they do, then why do I like the new map? Why do I like the new website? Am I not allowed to give my opinion at something without having someone try and degrade me for it? And if we are going to talk about typical things here, why don't we talk about people like you and Marc who typically bum the hell out of everything Thorpe do? I don't have a problem with that and I would never usually ridicule you for it, but if you're going to judge me for my opinion and just say 'oh you're so typical', then I'm going to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 you have to see it for real to take it all in! Its lovely - And actually Makes the area looks fresh again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I can't really decide on this, on one hand I dislike it because I loved the ride and it's theming better before it was sponsored by anyone, but then I think it's better than the Original Source sponsorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake C Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I thought this was joke to begin with I thought you photo shopped it or somthing. is there any reasson why it says "whats the worst that could happen." was that the name of the game show thing last summer at thorpe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 That's the Dr Pepper slogan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake C Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 dont drink dr pepper so I guess I wasnt to know. I do feel abit stupid now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I don't think it is that bad but I did prefer Origional Source as I thought it related more to Tidal Wave. Personally, I don't really think Dr Pepper relates to Tidal Wave at all but it isn't a look that looks majorly crap but it is okay to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Evil money grabbing corporate baddies!!Why have they done this? Surely they have enough money. I guess, like the previous Original Sauce sponsorship, it would OK if the product suited the ride and was not so in your face. This just looks silly. The new paint on the floor looks... alright... the logo on the shelter is... OK. But when they slap the words: "Dr Pepper PRESENTS TIDAL WAVE!" all over it, the ride seems like some sort of unimportant attraction which has a purpose simply to advertise their product. Dr Pepper does not present Tidal Wave, the ride has been around for ten years now. Dr Pepper has nothing to do with it! Leave it alone!:unsure:Phew, at least it is not all over the place in every nook and cranny. Or is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Kid Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Theres marketing, then theres wrecking parts of the park. Why couldn't they just add a small tag line below an existing Tidal Wave logo, like the sponsor of Air did, or even Rumba and still leave a ride how it was. Not plaster massive chunks of crap over the themeing. There seems to be no escapism in Thorpe now. Its just plastered in marketing absolutely everywhere. Its very "in your face". But, on a positive side it does add a bit of colour to a dieing bit of theming. But I'm sure it would make more sence in the long run to make the park a friendly, presentable place to be. Instead of giving the impression that all they give a toss about is raping your wallet of all the loose change, over the quality of the guest experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I think it looks really cool ,,Although it dosnt fit in with tidal wave but, still looks awesome!it's very 'graffiti' artistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 And if we are going to talk about typical things here, why don't we talk about people like you and Marc who typically bum the hell out of everything Thorpe do?Why you bringing me into it? Just because I am able to go to the park and enjoy my self dont mean I "bum" everything they do, if I dont like somthing I will say so.Anyway the sponsorship, its pretty bright but like the original source stuff I'm sure we will get use to it.On a better note its nice to see the Tidal Wave sign neons lit up once again =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I think the roof looks fine. Not so keen on the logo on the ground though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorpeFanDan Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I don't see this as too bad, but good and too bad are two very different things. Surely they could have used this sponsor in a more Dr. Peppery ride, rather than Tidal Wave.However I dont see why people are getting in such a fuss about this, its not as if they've just got wooden signs with dr pepper written on them, and sticky taped them to a fence. 99% of Visitors won't care about this addition not matching with the rides theme, or story, they're there to have a fun day, not to fuss over a bit of advertisement. But thats not to say I or fans like us like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 The only thing I don't understand is why it's always tidal wave that gets these dodgy sponsorships. They have all these unthemed rides in the park like rush and slammer and yet it's always Tidal being pissed on with slogans and corporate logos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 You mean the water tower that used to burst with water?There it is to the left, the 'Amity Water Co.' tank. This photo shows Tidal Wave's construction. I stumbled across the website just now, and the same company that made Tidal Wave's theming made most of Terror Tomb, Transylvania, Rameses' Revenge and Rattlesnake at Chessington, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 No photos of what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP Daniel Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I think he means any photos of it going off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 It was a great effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP Daniel Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 That does look really good. Shame I never got to see this or the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth888 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Evil money grabbing corporate baddies!!I agree totally. Its almost as bad as doubling the price of the Merlin pass for 2012.Saying that, business is business and I guess we'll just have to accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Did anyone notice the Tidal wave NEON sign was flashing today? I didn't until Fever pointed it out...good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Not seen that going for YEARS, must be 2003?! Was very pleased to see it back on, Amity Cove was sounding / looking great today, I can live with the Dr Pepper with the other improvements around the area.Looking forward to seeing what they've done with KFC when that reopens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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