MattyMoo Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think the most surprising thing in that photo is that is shows Chessington actually do try and maintain their rides. Who knew? Photoshopped innit. Kerfuffle, JoshC. and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry-go-girl Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/ChessingtonBuzz/photos/a.635757073131676.1073741829.203612636346124/883621491678565/?type=1 Photo from Chessington buzz showing some track from Dragons Fury had been removed. Damn traveller's will nick anything they can carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Fury's ride managers at the time (around 2008 I believe) took it upon themselves to paint those supports. Time constraints meant they didn't get very far. pognoi and JoshC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Fined £150,000 for the Tomb incident. Got of lightly I think, I imagine the kids injuries were thankfully not life changing, otherwise surely the amount would be higher for ongoing care. Read the article properly, life changing injuries, ongoing care. What the hell? The offending fence post... which pretty clearly shows the kid / parents wouldn't have to have been acting in any way inappropriately for her to go through it. And also shows that the prison bars/climbing frame are a bloody stupid solution for that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's quite shocking to be honest that they allowed the fence to get into such a state, but making the entire queue feel like a prison was not the right solution. Maybe it was necessary for a short term measure at the time, but they really need to sort it out properly now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you read the full statement from Chessington, it does highlight that the panel in question was hit earlier in the day. Perhaps it was kicked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you read the full statement from Chessington, it does highlight that the panel in question was hit earlier in the day. Perhaps it was kicked? Kids again maybe. We all know just how often they have their little temper tantrums whenever anything doesnt go their way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you read the full statement from Chessington, it does highlight that the panel in question was hit earlier in the day. Perhaps it was kicked? Perhaps it had just fallen off due to the rot? Of course, if the park had been maintaining things properly (or in this case, actually doing so) it wouldn't have happened... Tis a poor excuse to say "It was broken earlier in the day" as surely if they noticed such a H&S risk they'd have taken measures to prevent guests falling through... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 As much as I don't like to see the park fined, I can't help but feel disappointed with them for letting the fence rot like that, it's not exactly acceptable. It's all very well saying kids etc might have kicked it - fence panels shouldn't just come loose from kids kicking them! They should be sturdy enough for that sort of thing, given the environment that they're in, and maintained or replaced properly to ensure they don't just fall off! pluk and HermanTheGerman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Shows how a simple - redo the entire queue line wood and ensure a checking system in place would've been adequate resolution to the issue. However, they decided to put security fencing in. Completely unneeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Falls and Runnaway look over sadly. 'If only they checked the status of us years before our knee-jerk removal.' I'm sure that all of the woodwork around (and including the pre-show room) of Zufari has been built to last. Right Chessington?? jon81uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 "Are you ready for an African Adventure? Join us at the Resort this February half term every day from 10am-3pm! As well as our Zoo, SEA LIFE centre, Wanyama Village and famous daily Zoo shows we have more rides open than EVER before including Bubbleworks and Scorpion Express. Join our exciting African Adventures quiz trail to help explore our world of adventures, and watch out for our Safari Explorers roaming the Resort, all included in your Merlin Annual Pass, or pre-book your tickets online for just £9! Our Hotel packages are also now available with a one-night African Adventures Getaway bed and breakfast package starting from just £99. Find out more and book now! http://bit.ly/CWOARAfricanAdventures" Rides avalible for February Half Term have been confirmed and will be: Scorpion Express, Bubbleworks, Seastorm, Carousel, the AMAZU Treetop Adventure, and Hocus Pocus Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Not a bad lineup there, good to see Scorpion on the list. Surprised Tombs isn't appearing there this year (unless something's happening around there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1990 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I didn't expect they'd open Tomb, but I'm not holding out much hope for work on the cosmetic side of things. I'm more surprised about no Jumbos if I'm honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'll be very disappointed if Tomb hasn't had a spruce up when it opens in March, it needs it so desperately. The lineup is pretty good, may visit this event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Looking back at last years half term event, I have a feeling that they opened more attractions? Last year they opened: tomb blaster, bubbleworks, carousel, Seastorm, jungle bouncers, hocus pocus hall and flying dumbos. VS This year: Scorpion express, bubbleworks, carousel, Seastorm, hocus pocus hall and amaze treetop aventure. Seems like one less attraction on the line up, may just be a fault on my part however may be a slightly incorrect statement from chessington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Last year's line up was actually just Tomb, Jungle Bouncers, Jumbos and Hocus Pocus Hall. None of the others were open as Bubbleworks had suffered fire damage, and Market Square was being refurbished, making it impractical to open Seastorm and the Carousel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Sorry, my bad. Was bubbleworks, Seastorm and the carousel meant to be open as well though before the incidents/improvement works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOAfanMalcolm Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh Dear Chessington Are selling February half-term Fastrack £5 For two rides with a choice of sea storm Bubble works or scorpion express. This Is Really Stupid Fastrack should not be needed during this Event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insider9150 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh dear, CWOAfaniMalcom, someone can't count, bubbleworks, seastorm, scorpion express & hocus pocus makes 4 rides/attractions. Someone needs to learn how to count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh Dear Chessington Are selling February half-term Fastrack £5 For two rides with a choice of sea storm Bubble works or scorpion express. This Is Really Stupid Fastrack should not be needed during this Event. A shame, I was thinking about going to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 There a link to this? Horrid idea if this comes to pass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 There a link to this? Horrid idea if this comes to pass... https://secure.chessington.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&catalogId=11051&storeId=10654&productId=358614&altEntryPoint=&visitDate= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2014 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Not surprised by it considering there will also be VIP pass holders using unlimited fastrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOAfanMalcolm Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh dear, CWOAfaniMalcom, someone can't count, bubbleworks, seastorm, scorpion express & hocus pocus makes 4 rides/attractions. Someone needs to learn how to count I meant If you go to the site or Read my comment properly That You Get two fast rack's for a choice of one of those 3 Rides. Someone needs to learn how to read post's properly. TPJames and lewumbrajumbos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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