James6 Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I don't know what it means by the rack rate, but basically on weekends at Holiday Inn Chessington, they have a set number of rooms they sell as "annual pass rooms" these are about £50 per night not including breakfast, but they sell out very quickly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dummiguy Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 How do you get ERT? Is it through the north entrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 On 6/19/2010 at 5:36 PM, 'Dummiguy said: How do you get ERT? Is it through the north entrance?If it is still in Wild Asia - You will be taken to Explorer Gate for your ERT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dummiguy Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 But where do you go, as I'll probably be going in via the south entrance (the grass parking) and I have no idea of how to get it, as if I need to go to North entrance then I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 On 6/19/2010 at 9:13 PM, 'Dummiguy said: But where do you go, as I'll probably be going in via the south entrance (the grass parking) and I have no idea of how to get it, as if I need to go to North entrance then I will.If you are entitled to ERT - Usually they will meet you by Lodge Gate (North) and walk you over to Explorer Gate (South).This is currently the case for ERT at the moment in Wild Asia and Land of the Dragons excluding Dragon's Fury.Might of changed since but that was the last ERT info I was told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dummiguy Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Are MAP holders entitled to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 On 6/19/2010 at 9:21 PM, 'Dummiguy said: Are MAP holders entitled to it?I think it is just for Holiday Inn guests.I think they have done ERT for Merlin Annual Pass holders but I don't think that is being done atm.Correct me anyone if I am wrong - but I think atm it is just for guests at the hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dummiguy Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Thanks for the help but just one last question, do they check in anyway that you're staying there? Or is there anyway of getting round it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 On 6/19/2010 at 9:42 PM, 'Dummiguy said: Thanks for the help but just one last question, do they check in anyway that you're staying there? Or is there anyway of getting round it?I don't do the ERT but I would imagine they would have a list provided from the hotel.I think you have to say the day before or something whether you are interested so they have plenty of time to produce a list.I have seen some hotel guests go through the gates by Wanyama Village but been told usually it is Explorer.(Best way - turn up and see what they say to you on the day ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob230 Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 On 6/18/2010 at 6:32 PM, 'monsterdan5 said: Anyone seen the Mystic Con? Whats a Mystic Con? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 ERT is for hotel guests only. I think it is just Wild Asia they get entry to, but I don't know that for sure..If you enter at the North entrance (one by Wild Asia), you do get in the park from 9:30 onwards, but you can only queue for rides (or the entrance of Wild Asia) but cannot ride them till 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 After four years of probably being more in favour of Thorpe than Chessington, my visit for the first time in 2010 two weeks ago has now pulled me into the dark side convinced me I actually prefer Chessington now. Wheey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm glad to here it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Basically I'm just asking if anyone has been to Chessington mid-week recently, and how it compares to Thorpe Park's queue times. Personally I'd expect Chessington to be quieter, but if anyone has actually visited then that would be great. Your thoughts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 On 6/20/2010 at 8:36 PM, 'Dan said: After four years of probably being more in favour of Thorpe than Chessington, my visit for the first time in 2010 two weeks ago has now pulled me into the dark side convinced me I actually prefer Chessington now. Wheey. LIKE! On 6/21/2010 at 11:46 AM, 'Paul said: Basically I'm just asking if anyone has been to Chessington mid-week recently, and how it compares to Thorpe Park's queue times. Personally I'd expect Chessington to be quieter, but if anyone has actually visited then that would be great. Your thoughts? Thanks Friend went to Chessington WoA today:Vampire and Dragon's Fury - 5 minsThen went to Thorpe Park (Same day):Nemesis Inferno - 20 minsDetonator - 15 mins Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Oh wow thanks, so by your experience do you reckon it will be roughly the same times for next monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 On 6/21/2010 at 4:34 PM, 'Paul said: Oh wow thanks, so by your experience do you reckon it will be roughly the same times for next monday?Hopefully! I might be going next Tuesday so it better be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 On 6/21/2010 at 4:36 PM, 'themeparkmad said: Hopefully! I might be going next Tuesday so it better be! Just ask them if you can live there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hopefully it will :PI wasn't going to go as I won't be able to get there until 11am, but if the queue times are likely to be like that then it doesn't matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Wild Asia opens at 9.30 on weekends and school holiday opening days, for guests from Explorer gate - or now as Kobra is shut, they use Fury.Hotel guests use the same area as guests from Explorer Gate, but obviously areas do change as its a new concept of Kobra being closed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Wooooo finally I've got my first visit to Chessington of the year next week! We won't be there for the full opening time but hopefully the queues will still be short next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 On 6/22/2010 at 5:52 PM, 'Paul said: Wooooo finally I've got my first visit to Chessington of the year next week! We won't be there for the full opening time but hopefully the queues will still be short next week.They should be. Most people are either revising or doing exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis. Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I visisted on the 17th (a Thursday) and the park was pretty much empty... I didn't even use my disabled wristband for most of the rides. I think the longest Queue I saw was for Dragons Fury and that was only 20 minutes... We had re-rides on some rides too (Revenge, Buccaneer, runaway train) It was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 This is probably a stupid question, but does Chessington get many school trips this time of year?It's just that I've always read threads about Thorpe Park heaving because of school trips, but never heard the same about Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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