GladiatorFanKyle Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Samurai yesterday (when it was working) was running amazingly! got so many flips and towards the end of every cycle seemed to go full pelt!!! it broke down around 1pm and didn't open for the rest of the day I don't think! also the single rider queue is such a good idea! I got in the queue and they were just about to send it but there was one seat left on gondola 1 so they let me get on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 If Samurai was running so well yesterday it might explain why it was knackered today and out of action. Poor thing, very little stamina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GladiatorFanKyle Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 they were really pushing it yesterday running short but very intense cycles! it broke down at 1pm and did not open at all after that and was being worked on for a couple of hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.S312 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I hope it is up and running for next week as I may be possibly going yes 1st trip to Thorpe this season I am Glad there is SRQ on it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I hope it is up and running for next week as I may be possibly going yes 1st trip to Thorpe this season I am Glad there is SRQ on it now. It reopened this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewumbrajumbos Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 So we went yesterday and the chuckle was one of the best ones I've had in years, five or six or more spins on each side, I lost count. Yet today the cycle was awful, only got two spins each way, sat next to two American guys who were having their first ever ride on a top spin who came off incredibly disappointed. What is going on with this ride?! Two spins each way today aswell Four spins in total Let that sink in ... :( :( :( Pretty pointless really no point in queueig for a ride that last's that long unless you love it to bits Celia Mae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyRed95 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Such a shame it's gone downhill again so fast, Monday was by far the best ride I've ever had on it; so so intense, beyond anything I thought it was capable of! Guess it's kinda hit and miss :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I took my friend on it a few weeks back and it was her first go on it, and we were both disappointed. She was because the cycle was male cow poop and me because the last time I had gone on it, it was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 it was testing in the evening last night a lot!! For about 30 mins it just kept on going round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Happiest staff member at Thorpe park? https://instagram.com/p/4IIbg0E_z4/?taken-by=k_pashen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewumbrajumbos Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 He was attempting to shuffle outside loggers leap the other day too Someone needs to stop feeding him sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I admire his enthusiasm - rather see that than miserable staff. A few weeks back I was lobbed a wrist band from the swarm bag shop - the dude behind the counter didn't even make eye contact with me pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I admire his enthusiasm - rather see that than miserable staff. A few weeks back I was lobbed a wrist band from the swarm bag shop - the dude behind the counter didn't even make eye contact with me Sounds like the same guy that did ours last weekend, he just dumped the bags on the counter in the grumpiest way possible! Han30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Without sounding harsh, if the dude isn't happy in his job, perhaps he should look elsewhere.....in general the staff at Thorpe Park are pretty chirpy though I've had the odd one or two who have come across a bit meh, they might have been having a bad day but in any job where you are in contact with the general public, grumpiness doesn't tend to go down well OldFarmerDean, pluk and Ian-S 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 My view is that there are so many people out there looking for jobs, if staff don't appreciate it then get them out and get someone in who does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 My view is that there are so many people out there looking for jobs, if staff don't appreciate it then get them out and get someone in who does! I agree to an extent but people have to eat/afford electricity every now and then. If having a job in the first place is so great and "lucky", why such an unlucky wage? Better treated employees = Better customer service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I agree to an extent but people have to eat/afford electricity every now and then. If having a job in the first place is so great and "lucky", why such an unlucky wage? Better treated employees = Better customer service! Yeah I'm not defending the dire wages or how they treat their employees (but I don't have a clue about the second one as I've never worked there) but I still think that staff who are generally grumpy and give off a bad impression on the park aren't worth keeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I agree that grumpy staff are no good! Although if the pay was decent I'm sure they'd be a lot fewer grumpy staff members! And remember most of them don't know if they'll be asked back next season so that must be stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 £6.50 an hour is better than being self employed, but I do agree with you, Merlin should pay this London minimum wage at least, see we can agree on something Altitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I just had to remind myself of what this topic is/was....... some of the people don't have the confidence and need some encouragement from our "side of the fence", others are performing all the time. We are all on a stage, and just sometimes, the journey to that stage has been a little rocky. There are quite a few members of the public I would not want to deal with or be nice to, but whilst on the "stage", pretend and work on it from our side too. Anyway, I do like it when Samurai is on a good cycle but again, it's not a ride I would run round to jump back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 The Midway attractions at County Hall get paid the London minimum wage... Earning more than Team Leaders at Chessie when I was at London Eye was quite funny yet telling... As for grumpy times, given the stupidity of the majority of guests at theme parks, the long hours (on an average day you'll be doing 9-6) and the pretty active side of the role, there will be times when the staff are in a mood... The best way to deal with it as guests is to help them cheer up, not moan about them on the internet... A simple thankyou when leaving a ride goes a very long way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I don't blame him considering the incredible £6.50 merlin pays their employees per hour. I actually get more per hour for doing my paper round . Still its good to see some people do enjoy their jobs, I remember one of the swarm ride ops trying to get everyone in the station to sing . They're lucky! I've worked at jobs as an under 21 being paid less than them; and minimum wage for 16-18 is ridiculous, 4.20 an hour or something?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 When I left school I went on a YTS scheme, £35 a week for 9-5 Monday to Friday. Yup, that's £1.14 an hour (£2.99 in today's money). Does that make you see that £6.50 in a different light now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 £6.50 an hour is better than being self employed, but I do agree with you, Merlin should pay this London minimum wage at least, see we can agree on something Altitude They would increase wages if they were struggling to find enough employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 In this environment that's about as likely as you being hit by a tram while sat on your toilet, those on JSA don't exactly have a choice, if they are offered a job, they have to take it, and I can imagine many in the Leatherhead Job Centre are told 'apply to Chessington or be sanctioned'. It's an employers market at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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