James Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I swear Merlin have more powercuts in 1 season than I do in 10 years.From Towerstimes: Reports are coming in of a large power cut that affected rides and operations late this morning for around 60 - 90 minutes.Some of the parks top rides including Nemesis, Air, Ripsaw, Duel, Rapids and Runaway Mine Train were reported to be affected by the power outage.Guests were evacuated and led to safety on most rides, however it was also reported that some guests were stranded throughout the ordeal on both the Monorail and Skyride, whose operations were also impacted at the same time.The park has extended its ride close today from 5pm until 7pm (an extra 2 hours) as "compensation" for the incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 That is absolutely fantastic that they've extended their closing time by 2 hours. Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Overtime for Merlin staff then. That's gonna go down well with some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I have noticed that to and it always seems to be the same rides like nemesis and air and ripsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Some news about about the price of on-ride photos increasing at Alton has been posted on Towers Times. That picture of you hanging over the edge on Oblivion, or as you accelerate to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds on Rita will now cost £7.00 - up from £6.00.The most recent price rise for photographs was in 2007 when a £1 increase was made (up from £5). It means that the cost of on ride photo's has risen by around 40% since during the 2007 season.Picsolve UK, who are contracted to fulfill all photography requirements at the resort, have left 5 Photo Passes unchanged at £20 - meaning that this now saves you £15 on 5 singles. Double photo's are also unchanged at £10 - which saves you £4. Mousemats and other associated items have also gone up.Posted by AstroDanI do hope this isn't going to be the start of prices at Thorpe and Chessington being pushed up as well. On-ride photos are not worth £7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subculturehero Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I thought they were £7 at Thorpe already?Also, from Thorpe's website - 'Want to see the look on your face as you take on the ultimate test on SAW - The Ride, do 0-80mph in 2 seconds on Stealth, or zoom through the 8th of 10 terrifying loops on Colossus?'I could have sworn the photo is only taken after the fifth inversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I thought they were £7 at Thorpe already?Also, from Thorpe's website - 'Want to see the look on your face as you take on the ultimate test on SAW - The Ride, do 0-80mph in 2 seconds on Stealth, or zoom through the 8th of 10 terrifying loops on Colossus?'I could have sworn the photo is only taken after the fifth inversion?It is the 5th. (Loop, Cobra Roll, Corkscrew, Corkscrew)2nd Corkscrew.THORPE PARK got something wrong...AGAIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The pictures are not worth the money, Annual Pass holders don't even get a discount, do they? Good for a laugh when you've just come off a ride but not to buy. They're really strict about you photographing them now, understandably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 THORPE PARK got something wrong...AGAIN! I'm not sure they really care. And what do you mean by again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The pictures are not worth the money, Annual Pass holders don't even get a discount, do they? Good for a laugh when you've just come off a ride but not to buy. They're really strict about you photographing them now, understandably.The only occasion when a ride photo is good to buy, is if you either live in another country (or this country), and your visit to Thorpe Park is going to be a once in a life time experience. This way, you can keep a nice memory of Thorpe Park. However, for people that visit once a month, even once a year, I can't see how any of the photo merchandise can be worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 http://www.towersnerd.com/news/item.php?id=166 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 http://www.towersnerd.com/news/item.php?id=166I suppose that's a good idea, although to be honest I don't often see many high-heeled shoes about in the park. Not the most comfortable shoe to walk around a theme park in I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 The pictures are not worth the money, Annual Pass holders don't even get a discount, do they? Good for a laugh when you've just come off a ride but not to buy. They're really strict about you photographing them now, understandably.Yes, annual pass holders receive a 20% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Yes, annual pass holders receive a 20% discount.Which is what £1.40 off? Still not worth it in my opinion, although it is a very good discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Yes, annual pass holders receive a 20% discount.You don't get any at Thorpe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 You don't get any at Thorpe .Not at all? Is it only food outlets that allow discount at Thorpe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 You don't get any at Thorpe .I was about to ask if you got 20% of pictures at thorpe... but I guess not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I was about to ask if you got 20% of pictures at thorpe... but I guess not I would have thought that the discount with the Annual Pass was the same at all Merlin Attractions. It would make sense wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowry Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 From memory, I think Thorpe do a Photo pass For £15 for AP Holders, a discount of £5 or £10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 You don't get any at Thorpe .I did... I got 20% off a Colossus on-ride photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I did... I got 20% off a Colossus on-ride photo.:Preally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 From memory, I think Thorpe do a Photo pass For £15 for AP Holders, a discount of £5 or £10!You don't anymore you did for a bit last year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 AP holders can get the photo pass for £18 a whole £2 saving wooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 AP holders can get the photo pass for £18 a whole £2 saving wooobargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I got a discount this year for my Colossus photo. And annual pass holders should get £5 off a photo pass, not £2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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