HermanTheGerman Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hopefully removing it - I don't see why it's in the park when Toadies does exactly the same thing on a better level, plus has about three times the capacity.Firstly, Toadies is pants. Secondly, their throughputs are more or less the same. Remember, there is only three cars on Toadies. And finally, Toadies looks appalling. In out dated, unwanted and overgrown. It's only a matter of time before it gets removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Firstly, Toadies is pants. Secondly, their throughputs are more or less the same. Remember, there is only three cars on Toadies. And finally, Toadies looks appalling. In out dated, unwanted and overgrown. It's only a matter of time before it gets removed. Seriously? Three cars? I'm sure there were more than that running when I went on it, but that was a good few years ago now. The difference is that Toadies has the potential to be okay(ish) - if they added lots more theming and refurbed it then it could be a good family ride. Tiny Truckers on the other hand (although I have never ridden it) looks short, boring and disappointing after queueing for a long time - which most people have due to it's capacity being so low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 As someone who visited the park as a young child, I can tell you that going on Tiny Truckers was much more interesting and exciting than going on Toadies. Just bear that in mind! Kerfuffle and Mitchada04 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Seriously? Three cars? I'm sure there were more than that running when I went on it, but that was a good few years ago now. The difference is that Toadies has the potential to be okay(ish) - if they added lots more theming and refurbed it then it could be a good family ride. Tiny Truckers on the other hand (although I have never ridden it) looks short, boring and disappointing after queueing for a long time - which most people have due to it's capacity being so low. In the past it could run five but the cars have a habit of crashing into each other. Kerfuffle and HermanTheGerman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 In the past it could run five but the cars have a habit of crashing into each other. We on about Toadies or Truckers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 We on about Toadies or Truckers? Clearly Toadies as Truckers still runs five cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 TBH both rides are as bad as each in most ways however Toadies is the one I prefer of the 2 (especially as Truckers can get nearly 2 hours on a packed out day). However Toadies is most likely of the two to go as apparently the park want to build a coaster on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 In the past it could run five but the cars have a habit of crashing into each other. 'Can I take a picture of everyone on it?' 'NO GET ON GO GO GO GO GO' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I used to love tiny truckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlinpixie Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Went today, despite being very cold, had a bout 3 hours at the park, nice day out. Nice to have Bubbleworks open, few things have been fixed it seems, such as then tennis players on the right hand side as you come around the bend at the start, these haven't worked for years have they? Probably some other things as heard more pistons near the props then I remember = more things moving. Gruffalo show wasn't that good, but thankfully seems they have a new Madagascar show next year with the peguins.... Coaster and pluk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Is Toadies as freaking loud as Truckers? I normally totally avoid both rides but I had mini people with me back in July and they wanted a mini person ride. The queue-line for Truckers was deafening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Nice to have Bubbleworks open, few things have been fixed it seems, such as then tennis players on the right hand side as you come around the bend at the start, these haven't worked for years have they?Squash court gag has been working for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Is Toadies as freaking loud as Truckers? I normally totally avoid both rides but I had mini people with me back in July and they wanted a mini person ride. The queue-line for Truckers was deafening. That's only cos of Fury's second lift... When it was broke/stopped operation the silence was such a difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyrose-66 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's a shame Bubbleworks is open again this winter. It really could do with a good bit of TLC and being closed (and drained) over the winter would have ideal for them to get in there and do the work required. I actually can't remember the last time it was closed over the winter (with the exception of the enforced closure last winter due to the fire!) I know Chessington like to have a few rides open for the Festive Zoo Days, but it always seems to be Bubbleworks! pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 TBH can't see Bubbles getting a refurbishment for a while (at least on an extensive note). Next year we will see a new penguin enclosure and new show, plus hopefully an improved Skyway (which needs lots of work) and by the looks a modified truckers and bouncers. 2016 will apparently see a major refurbishment (likely TombBlaster) And assuming we see another animal enclosure the year after that, it may be a while before its retheme not to mention Falls is in a state just as bad if not worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Modified Truckers? Where's that come from? The whole park needs a refurb, unfortunately it doesn't get the budget it requires to get the stuff done... The 'addition' for this year does sum Merlin up quite nicely, minimal investment with an IP attached to draw in the crowds, whilst things that need to get fixed up, don't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyrose-66 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 It doesn't need a major refurb (well, it does actually!) but some time spent giving it a bit of a spruce up. It's clear many of the animated scenes often don't work - And some that do, look awful since the Imperial Leather branding was removed. The duck rollercoaster has one large duck going around, whilst the other has obviously fallen off. It's things like that! But I think they should drain the ride and paint the blue and yellow "track" that the boats float along. The paint has worn off and is scuffed all the way along, and it looks really untidy. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 The fountain room looks dire like that! I presume it's for H&S, but otherwise the trough would look much better just blue, without the yellow lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I'd be surprised if it was H+S (Pluk is going to rant about us even mentioning it as a 'force' ) Log-flumes don't have to have yellow skirting around them? Matt 236 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 The colour of the track is nothing to do with H&S regulations, just poor taste in colour scheme! Kerfuffle and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Probably more to do with the water level maximum than any taste really, though I can't remember the original's track colour scheme to be able to tell if that's the case or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappomatic Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I wonder what this was designed for? pognoi and SteveJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I would assume the random safari truck by Trail of the Kings? pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 They have sensors to detect water level but I suppose it could be a visual guideline too. The channel was all one colour before 2006 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 The image above was one created as an entertainment car, with inbuilt sound effects, sometimes smoke that 'an explorer' coughsirArthurCough actor could drive and interact with guests. There were others looked into following that one also. Zappomatic, SteveJ, Imagineer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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