Imagineer Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I saw a job advert for Chessington that was looking for singers (who can dance) for a Market square show. Perhaps they'll do something on/around the compass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 There's an update on the parks Halloween offering.. http://www.themeparks-uk.com/chessington-world-of-adventures-guide/events/chessington-halloween.html Great to see Hocus Pocus returning! I can't wait to see all that awesome Projection mapping again. The first scene and the opening of the vault door was very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 The journey varies greatly depending on the answers you give and the choices you make. What choices? It wasn't like that last year when I went! I just wish it had more pathways, so it was more like Cabin in the Woods where you had different routes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Does anyone know when the best day to visit Howloween is? I was thinking the first day, the Friday might be the emptiest day but unsure? Does anyone have any idea of how busy it would be on the supposedly emptiest day of the Halloween event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOAfanMalcolm Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 For the Past three years I've visted on that day and the Q's Except vampire have been around 20-30mins however you get 1 hour less of dark ride time because the clocks won't have gone back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks. Do you think this is the best day to go then, will it be the emptiest? Theoretically you get the same if not more dark ride time as you will spend less time queueing and on the rides in the dark, if you queue 2 hours you only get on one ride in the dark because of chessingtons hours... OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 The first night is probably the quietest. Same amount as darkness as the first Saturday as clocks don't go back until the Sunday and now with 8pm opening win win. It's not an inset day for local schools on the 24th. Other best day is probably Sunday 2nd as Thorpe is quite nice on the last Sunday too. TPJames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 What choices? It wasn't like that last year when I went! I just wish it had more pathways, so it was more like Cabin in the Woods where you had different routes! Â That line has always been in the description. It was written before VAMPIRE: HitH had been made. The ex-Entertainment Manager didn't really know the space/how it would work and the blurb had to be given much earlier on. Later the choice came to mean the option to turn back during the first section. Kerfuffle and SteveJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklover Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 There's an update on the parks Halloween offering.. http://www.themeparks-uk.com/chessington-world-of-adventures-guide/events/chessington-halloween.html Great to see Hocus Pocus returning! I can't wait to see all that awesome Projection mapping again. The first scene and the opening of the vault door was very well done. The whole attraction was epic, that standard was never seen before at Chessington! Sadly though I've heard that the projection mapping is not returning along with a lot of other technical improvements made last year :-( not sure what's going on but Madagascar tech is dreadful this year too. Seems the whole department has had huge failings this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insider9150 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Not sure where you've heard about the projection mapping, but youre wrong it is being used again, and the quality is far better. Also lots of other surprises happening around park that haven't happened before Kerfuffle, HermanTheGerman and SteveJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklover Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Great! Loved the mapping last year, and the Vault opening scene. The laser mirror maze was fantastic too can't wait to see it again! The whole attraction was awesome! Good to hear that there will be some more surprises too!! Hope it's as good :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Â https://www.facebook.com/ThemeParkIncorporated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Needs more cable ties. Kerfuffle, TraX, MattyMoo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 the green net isn't very nice on the eyes is it? lol I always find the yellow tape all over the Madagascar stage this year ugly too, what happened to the jungle green colour from previous years? Two very easy to fix, but forgotten standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 the green net isn't very nice on the eyes is it? lol I always find the yellow tape all over the Madagascar stage this year ugly too, what happened to the jungle green colour from previous years? Two very easy to fix, but forgotten standards  I think the green netting, if done properly can cover a barrier quite well. Better than a barrier by itself anyway. I don't know the tape you're talking about but if it is on the floor of the stage it is probably for visual cues for the performers. Poor visibility + steps = danger. SteveJ and HermanTheGerman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 You know I agree with your second point but your first point I don't as much. The netting looks ghastly. I've always been one for if you're going to do something, do it properly, rather then do it ok maybe and leave it. Honestly if you're going to try and dress something up at least try and make it more visually appealing then a bunch of leaves thrown over half a barrier stuck together. The uniformed fence by itself looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 The netting always covers those fences. The only reason it is falling off in that photo is because of the stormy weather. There's really nothing wrong with covering some ugly temporary fences in camouflage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Didn't they use higher fences in the past as well?I feel like they were definitely taller then me last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 You've grown, young one. Â I like them covering the fences.. prefer the barrier covers though rather than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 It's an improvement on what Thorpe use to cover their fences... (They don't). paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Didn't they use higher fences in the past as well?I feel like they were definitely taller then me last year.  When I was there the Stables were surrounded by Heras Panel fencing during the set up stages and once constructed they came down.  I always argued for covering the barriers - I think it ruins the atmosphere at Thorpe and covering them is a fairly cheap and versatile solution (specific covers will only be usable for the life of the specific attraction). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 ^ The tape on the stage which is for the performers visual cues etc used to be green. I know it seems silly, but green suited a jungle theme, the yellow is clearly someone saying 'well we got this stuff, let's just shove that down' = not a good standard as previous years. The whole stage looks really tatty now on it's 3rd year, look forward to the blatant penguins of Madagascar tie in next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagineer Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 'Twas red the first year. Perhaps the green just wasn't as visible? I know the performers always used to struggle with the red especially in Gloria who has all of the visibility of their own feet and about half a foot in front of that. But you're probably right it is more likely to be "because we've got it". Chessington never used to spend money on the Ents department even if it would have made all the difference. Â Every time Halloween rolls around I thank jebus I'm not doing those crazy hours still. Â It'll be weird not seeing the show but it was only a matter of time. 10 + performers is expensive. I wouldn't be surprised if whatever show happens next year has a much smaller cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 When I was there the Stables were surrounded by Heras Panel fencing during the set up stages and once constructed they came down.   That would explain it then, I only visit during the set up never during the actual event. Thanks for clearing that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessiekid Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Just to give you all a little heads up, they have something quite special for Rameses planed this Halloween. I really can't wait to see the results of it. pluk 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.