Matt 236 Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 It’s a shame but no surprise either. Hocus Pocus Hall has been in a dire state in the last year or so, with it’s absence of glasses, broken/ageing effects and terrible dubbed pre-show. It was probably a matter of time before it was replaced or mothballed as the glasses were not returning. With some simple and regular maintenance and upkeep, HPH could have well lasted noticeably longer than it has, but clearly corporate side chose not to. I suppose 15 years isn’t that bad for a walkthrough attraction. Least the marketing is quite fun and creative though. 7 million anyone? SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 12 hours ago, Coaster said: HPH was one of the last bits of "old" Chessington left, and if it's now gone, then there isn't as much left. 'Old' Chessington being a 2003 addition makes me cry... Han30, L7123456 and JoshC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Benin said: 'Old' Chessington being a 2003 addition makes me cry... Ironic that Hocus Pocus Hall opened to quite a muted response in 2003 and no one cared for it, but is now one of the last of *cough* un-corportate fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark9 said: Ironic that Hocus Pocus Hall opened to quite a muted response in 2003 and no one cared for it, but is now one of the last of *cough* un-corportate fun. Maybe nobody put their magic glasses on. In all seriousness I didn't realise it was only 2003, my CWOA history isn't very strong - what was there before? SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 14 minutes ago, Coaster said: Maybe nobody put their magic glasses on. In all seriousness I didn't realise it was only 2003, my CWOA history isn't very strong - what was there before? Black Bucanneer was 1988 Current Vampire was 2002 Tomb Blaster was 2002 (albeit not the current form) Rattlesnake was 1998 Rameses in Stargate form was 2000 Toadies 2001 There's very little of original Chessington left now. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 One could even be pedantic with Black Bucaneer, as it’s been repainted drastically at least once, including this year. Chessington could be put into the collowing Eras as far as investment is concerned. 1987-1998 The Magic Era 1999-2005 The Quirky Era 2006-2009 The Stagnant era 2010- present The Adventure Era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 Is it bad I'm kinda sad to see HPH go? ? It wasn't great admittedly, but I always found it quite fun to go in. I have to praise the creativity of the marketing for whatever will be replacing it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 4:03 PM, Cedar Creek said: One could even be pedantic with Black Bucaneer, as it’s been repainted drastically at least once, including this year. Chessington could be put into the collowing Eras as far as investment is concerned. 1987-1998 The Magic Era 1999-2005 The Quirky Era 2006-2009 The Stagnant era 2010- present The Adventure Era I’d be more inclined to go for 1990s - The Golden Era 2000s - The ??? Era ? L7123456 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 To be fair, the 2000s did bring us Fury, so can't be entirely bad... Just, slightly less than utter awfulness given the loss of... Pretty much most of the park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I should really stop clicking my fingers so often these days. Whatever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Loving the marketing for this so far! JoelAllen and Han30 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 When is this park going to actually get something NEW, rather than reusing their current attractions. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Is my memory failing me, or have Chessington not opened a new ride since 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, StevenVig said: When is this park going to actually get something NEW, rather than reusing their current attractions. ? probably never. Shame really as there's that large green field behind dragons fury that can be a whole new area. also, it annoys me when companies do this type of marketing when they name drop their own IP's. If they were that cherished, why did you rip them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Their 10 year plan has 2 new rides on it, so we can hopefully expect something in the next few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Matt A and Ringo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Chessie does seem to be the forgotten park for new rides... I guess their hands will be forced when Ramases Revenge, at the dear old age of TWENTY RUDDY THREE YEARS OLD has to finally pass over soon. Or, they'll just leave a hole where it once stood. Or theme a maze around the old queue line a la Slammer, whilst looking on at the ride you can no longer ride, that Merlin CBA to remove. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I’m so disappointed in Chessington! They declined my offer to buy Burnt Stub Mansion! I offered five crayons and a milk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 3 hours ago, MattyMoo said: Chessie does seem to be the forgotten park for new rides... I guess their hands will be forced when Ramases Revenge, at the dear old age of TWENTY RUDDY THREE YEARS OLD has to finally pass over soon. Or, they'll just leave a hole where it once stood. Or theme a maze around the old queue line a la Slammer, whilst looking on at the ride you can no longer ride, that Merlin CBA to remove. They will definitely 100% just leave an empty hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Are we forgetting the Adventure tree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, TallGuyDom said: Are we forgetting the Adventure tree? That barely counts, it is a smaller version of the carousel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 What they’re really lacking is a decent throughput coaster tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Room on the broom, surprised was no-one apart from Chessington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 14 hours ago, MarkC said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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