Adam P Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Rattlesnake and Peeking Heights are already off the list, you should be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 As a comparative to the new look Falls. As a theme park fan and Dragon Falls being my favourite log flume.. this makes me sick to my stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's worth pointing out that the grey faux-stone structure in the foreground is not part of the structure that has been removed. That is a separate building to the side: Just pointing that out, otherwise it gives the impression the top of the falls have been jarringly shaved off. Still, it is very jarring to see all that original sculpture disappear. But it has done for a reason and significant money is involved, so I trust (perhaps naïvely) that they are planning to restore it in the short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfranklin Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'm wondering how busy it will be this Saturday. One part of me thinks that all the Passholders will be showing up (following the cancellation of the preview days) along with all and sundry with it being the first weekend open. But then again, if it is well known that Zufari is not launching until next week, and also the unavailability of some key rides, will people be swayed into leaving their visit for a week or two.... I wanted to nip in early so that I could get my daughter on Vampire for the first time, and had wanted to minimise the queues. Can anyone suggest a good time to show up? I've never been there before at opening time, so I assume you need to be arriving at 9am to get parked and be near the front of the queue to get in to the park? Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Looks like this is not the year for Log Flumes.... MattyMoo, Doc, Han30 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Its a shame to see it looking like that, the theming is what set chessington apart from the other parks because its just stunning to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh Jesus look that that photo, I'm hoping they are replacing the 'rock work' there. That looks awful and the history associated with this ride! No wonder he's retiring this year! Please, for the love of god, put it back. I could cope with the 'wooden look' of the rest of the ride structure theming but not this bit! coaster_monkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks to Chessington Buzz. Of all the travesties Chessington have performed, that actually doesn't look half bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's a slight improvement but still looks crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I think with Jumbos at least they have painted them grey now and according to the map they are now included in the Zufari area. I'm going to reserve complete judgement until I can see them from further away in context of the new area entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Erm, Chessington, you missed a spot. Also, it's so jarring to see the originally bright hues of Transylvania painted dull, block grey. So dark and depressing. It looks more like primer paint than a finished design. Some silly billy has come along and said "Ooyup, Transylvania's meant teh be scary, in'teh?" and therefore decided to paint half of it grey. At least the clashing primary colours of BubbleWorks have gone. And the Burger Kitchen front looks nicer with those lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Erm, Chessington, you missed a spot. Also, it's so jarring to see the originally bright hues of Transylvania painted dull, block grey. So dark and depressing. It looks more like primer paint than a finished design. Some silly billy has come along and said "Ooyup, Transylvania's meant teh be scary, in'teh?" and therefore decided to paint half of it grey. At least the clashing primary colours of BubbleWorks have gone. And the Burger Kitchen front looks nicer with those lamps. The old Burger King was amazingly themed inside and out and from what I can see in this photo they have just make it looks like a normal restaurant inside too? What is up with chessington Here some pics of the old inside for those who have not visited it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Jumbos doesn't look that bad... Aside from the casually racist elephant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Jumbos is definitely an improvement. Also unless the rock face (leftovers) are reinstated, falls will look terrible. It's certainly hadn't been a great year for log flumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I am very impressed with Jumbos and we liked the Vampire's Burger Kitchen. TBH all the improvements they are doing are great, people may not like them as it may not be to their taste, but I'm very impressed with the level of investment. They were painting up Mexicana today and it looks great. There doesn't see to be much happening with the RMT today. The man in Adventure Services said the RMT will not be available until June! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I hope Falls isn't going to stay that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Doesn't seem like a good day to be heading down to chessington today then does it? I decided not to go after seeing the weather forecast and I think it definately would not have been worth going down with this: Attractions currently available:Animal Presentations Wild Factor Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party Zoo SEALIFE centre Black Buccaneer Hocus Pocus Hall Carousel Griffin’s Galleon Tomb Blaster Tuk Tuk Turmoil Rameses Revenge Temple of Mayhem Jungle Bus Toadie’s Crazy Cars Dragon’s Playhouse Flying Jumbos Jungle Bouncers Attractions currently unavailable due to adverse weather:Safari Skyway Peeking Heights Seastorm KOBRA Rattlesnake Dragon’s Fury Vampire Canopy Capers Bubbleworks Sea Dragons Tiny Truckers Monkey Swinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Wow, that is quite a lot of rides down. That's pretty much half the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Just to update you guys: The rides open are pretty much the same except black buccaneer has now closed and monkey swinger has opened up! I will update you with anymore changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Just got back from the park, as of 1.30 there was no sign of life in any of the major rides, Rattlesnake, Vampire, Fury, Buccaneer, Sea Strom, Monkey Swinger, Kobra hadn't even tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Wow, that is quite a lot of rides down. That's pretty much half the park. Almost all of the park! I was going to go this weekend but with this weather, took a raincheck, excuse the pun. That, compared with this list makes me glad I didn't! Spring has sprung. Yeah, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have to say, it doesn't look a lot better in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 That'll forever be a depressing sight. Han30, 8carl8 and Coaster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Dragon Falls? How naked it looks now. If this is them improving the next 2 years then I wonder how much worse it can get. If it ain't broke don't fix it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 At first I didn't think it was too bad, but wow that looks absolutely dreadful. Makes the whole Loggers tunnel debate seem laughable! Han30 and RideAddict 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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