JoshC. Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Let's not forget all the good things MMM have done. Granted, things which they've done at Chessington haven't been great, but for the most part, MMM's creations have been top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (And the entire show script, audio and effect sequencing!)Here's that very interesting interview with Brad Wynne at Merlin Magic Making, for anybody who hasn't already read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 A lot of the people who complained last year still visited. I'm interested to see if that happens again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I think it is down to Merlin wanting to maximise their sales, so a hotel brings in more money with people wanting to do two days, then the average spend per visitor/guest/customer/adventurer or Mug whatever Merlin are calling us now will go up. the Mine Train won't bring in any additional revenue so this is why it has taken a very low priority. The fact that they had it idle for long shows how un-important the attraction is for them. Don't get me wrong they are spending a fortune on the park and every year we are seeing lots of improvements, but this is only because of so many years of low investments. Lets see what it is like for opening day, hopefully they can do a lot in a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 It may look bad, but expanding the hotel now should give them the additional gate figures on park, which'd give them the statistics and figures allowing them to argue for higher budgets and investment. Think lightwater valley building their holiday area, in the hope that it'd lead to more investment and replicate what mingo has done but on a friendlier scale. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Current view of the hotel, from a pic put up in a staff area.. 163 days until opening. http://postimg.org/image/oexqz1a4t/ SteveJ and pluk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Current view of the hotel, from a pic put up in a staff area.. 163 days until opening. http://postimg.org/image/oexqz1a4t/ Holy hell... the new Hotel could be the next Smiler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Looks like wooden shipping containers to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 or one hell of a super sized Ikea flat pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I was looking at Rattlesnake during African Adventures, it looks knackered! How long will it be before they start removing the theming on that (like the tunnels)? Rollercoasterfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoasterfan Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Does it really look knackered?! I really think it adds to the effect and theming of the ride, but maybe that's the right thing to do. If Chessington decide to do that, I don't think ts going to be the highest priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Most of the park looks knackered, Rattlesnake is definitely one of them, the cave especially... There's a big difference between looking knackered due to no upkeep, or deliberately looking knackered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Does it really look knackered?! I really think it adds to the effect and theming of the ride, but maybe that's the right thing to do. If Chessington decide to do that, I don't think ts going to be the highest priority.It looks a bit too tired IMO, could do with a bit of a cleanup and of course there's that random pole that isn't connected to the ground... Rollercoasterfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well it must be quite high on their priorities because they spent loads of money on it yesterday, removed half the scenery for refurbishment and repainted a lot of props. Plus as far as I know Rattlesnake is not themed as a run down, crumbling attraction with mossy animatronics and patched up fibreglass. The notion that leaving rides to fall apart "fits the theme" is silly in any situation, and thankfully that's really not what Chessington are trying to do. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I was looking at Rattlesnake during African Adventures, it looks knackered! How long will it be before they start removing the theming on that (like the tunnels)? Well if Falls and Runnaway got stripped of rock work, you can be 100% sure that EVERYTHING at the park was checked, and Rattlesnake passed.. Do remember the bell tower was removed and replaced and re-painted mid season, and the wind turbine was taken down and has never returned, so it did loose a bit.. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well it must be quite high on their priorities because they spent loads of money on it yesterday, removed half the scenery for refurbishment and repainted a lot of props. Plus as far as I know Rattlesnake is not themed as a run down, crumbling attraction with mossy animatronics and patched up fibreglass. The notion that leaving rides to fall apart "fits the theme" is silly in any situation, and thankfully that's really not what Chessington are trying to do.That's good to hear, I was just going off what I saw a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Sorry for some reason I wrote "yesterday" instead of "last season", a bit misleading! It seems my fingers weren't connected to my brain. But yes, Rattlesnake received most of the maintenance attention last year, along with Tomb Blaster. It still looks quite shabby but hopefully the effects that went missing last year will have been fixed by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 You mean the soggy faded mexicans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoasterfan Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Ok fair enough Coaster Jamie I do see where you are coming from. IMO the rest of the park should be dealt with first before the rattlesnake as I still think it adds a bit to the theming of the ride even if ts really knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyrose-66 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Does anyone know when the Chessington/Merlin Passholder Preview Day will be available to book please? It's advertised on the Chessington Website as the weekend of the 15/16 March (which annoyingly clashes with the Thorpe Park weekend!) but there is no sign of being able to book your tickets. It's just over 2 weeks away, and the Thorpe Park tickets (for the same weekend) are available, so it must be very soon? Many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmgpannal Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 ^ You had to book Chessington last year in the exact same way as Thorpe Park. They just ended up cancelling last years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 ^ You had to book Chessington last year in the exact same way as Thorpe Park. They just ended up cancelling last years Ah yes I remember that now, please ignore my previous advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Right Chessington, 2 weeks to make us believers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessiekid Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 On a positive note, the scaffolding on Rammy is coming down and it should be good to go for the start of the season. pluk, Inferno, MattyMoo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 There'll be plenty of new steel poles around Forbidden Kingdom to make up for loss of that scaffolding! Apart from that, most rides and attractions are looking brilliant this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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