Sam P Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 If I lived near Chessington I would go on a Zoo day but as I live 2 hours away I wont bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian96 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thats true, the big animals are pretty good and is the sea life as good as the normal ones?Alot of the normal Sea Life's have rides and attractions not just the fishies so probably not but I still think the zoo days are worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think after they have done all they need to on Safari Skyway they should open it up so people can get a good view of the Zoo on Zoo only days not just in the main season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The problem is that they would have to open the gate to the rides which is shut on zoo days, it would be good if it was open though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Yeah but it would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thats it let the long close season begin Bring on March 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thank You Chessington! Great season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Dragons fury is probably on it's last lap, good winter to the chessington workers, they earnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hmm I dunno, it's probably something where the majority of people who go live very close.And to be honest I think Chessington's Zoo is better than London Zoo. Seriously I thought London Zoo was terrible!How long ago was it when you visited London zoo last? In my opinion the zoo is one of the best in the country (myself being a big zoo fan) The past few years it has opened several new attractions and its a great collection, just my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The enclosures are a lot better and bigger there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygr Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Park should re-open 27th March 2010 then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 You are suggesting they open Hocus Pocus Hall during the Zoo and SEALIFE days...It is a good idea to be honest in my opinion.I think I remember hearing that last year the Carousel and Safari Skyway opened on selected days.As it has been stated... Chessington & Zoo is now officially closed until next season. (Rides and Attractions only).I think you will agree with me to say that Chessington have had a very good season!Annual Pass DayThis day turned out to be very popular with a very high gate figure!Thank you Chessington for your kindness with allowing an Annual Pass day! Halloween Hocus PocusThis has easily been for me the best Halloween Hocus Pocus I have attended!(And for obvious reasons for when I went with 0 mins queues and 26 rides on Vampire!) :PI also think that the Black Forest Haunt was a great success and I am sure it will be welcomed back to Chessington.You know this was going to come...Vampire!I can't believe how much effort went into my baby for Halloween Hocus Pocus. I loved all the attention the station got, as well as the lighting in the station, queue line and ride area.The one that seriously made this on of the best visits to Chessington I have done was... THE MUSIC!The music is amazing loud creating an excellent atmosphere.I would definately welcome back the music at this volume for the entire season, and not just Halloween Hocus Pocus.Extended Closing TimesI think Chessington DEFINATELY treat there guests with care and respect.Vertually every visit I have attended, if it has been busy, they have extended the closing time by an hour.So thank you Chessington! Chessington StaffI feel that usually the rides department always gets all the credit.This is a message to ALL departments at Chessington...I feel as if you really do work hard in creating "magic" for someones day out. Even staff from Chessington that I don't talk to outside the park. As I try to visit as often as I can, I often get the, "hello again", if I am visiting. And even with staff members I have not seen or spoken to before.Take for example my last trip this season...I randomly started talking to a guy at the gate waiting for it to open. Just got talking having a general conversation.Got talking and found out he is a operator in Area 1 (Named Ryan if anyone of you staff know him ).What a great guy!Made my time whilst waiting enjoyable and continued to chat throughout the day whilst he was in Area 1.This also goes the same with a girl on Vampire. (Did not catch name unfortunately).After my day gave up after 21 rides on Vampire. I wanted to continue, (had 15 mins left and got up to 26), she was randomly chatting saying "he has left you has he?!" and "wait for me next time and I will come on".Thank you Chessington staff for making my day more enjoyable.I look forward to visiting Chessington next season, where hopefully, it will be me with a name badge dispatching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygr Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Totally agree with you there ^^ I feel that this season has been one of the best. The fact that there were more queues this year on busier days shows that the park is getting high gate figures again, which is great for its development. I'm looking forward to seeing what the 2010 relaunch is supposedly like. All the effects working everywhere would be a dream come true (mind you, there is only a few I think... most of them pointing to Rattlesnake). I was sad and kept count of my rides and I completed 340 over 25 visits. 36 of which on Vampire - Cheers chessie! See you in 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Themeparkmad, I agree with everything you said.Half way through this year I visited Chessington out of annoyance from Thorpe Park, I absolutely loved it and I didn't realise what I was missing out on. Chessington is just awesome, and I would carry on but Keith has said everything already :)Well done Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Do they open late if it is busy? (themepark mad's post page b4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygr Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 If the park reaches a certain amount of people by about 2/3 in the afternoon, they will increase the opening time by half hour/hour usually an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 What they do is if they get a lot more people then expected then they will make closing time later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Which is such a great thing to do, and adds a lot to the guests experience. I doubt the staff are over the moon about it when it happens though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 For a year that really was going to be the 'in between **** year' between old Chessington (lets not give much of a toss sort of era between 2001 - 2008) and the start fresh of 2010 where they are relaunching it, they really have shown what you can do with fixing the leaks that Chess had. Things such as theming, painting, ride availability, staffing, guest interaction and throughputs.A lot of management have moved in and moved out from the park and all of the above have changed all for the better, and it really has set them up well for 2010. The park has smashed every record they've held since 2000 on gate figures, Best AP day, Easter, Summer and Hocus Pocus they've ever had, with gate figures reaching 11,000 for 3 days in a row in Easter, 8,000 for AP day, 10 or so days with 10,000 - 14,000 gate figures, and for Hocus Pocus; 14,600 - 12,600 - 11,000.Staff have coped immensely well with power cuts, gate figures and occasionally being caught out with gate figures being way higher than expected, so well done to every single staff member that has worked there until the end this year, you've been the ones that have made this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Fantastic season. Well done to everyone for their hard work. It's a fun job, monotonous, tiring and frustrating all at the same time. What makes it though, are the friendships you make. The socials, the nights out... makes everything worth while.Thanks everyone.Bring on 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Anyone know when the dragons fury sponsorship runs out, when it does I think they should theme the queue better and add some music as it is so boring!If you're talking about the Skips one, I think it's already ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yeah, I think it was terminated soon after the ride opened.All original theming ( that I know of) still remains though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 If they change I wouldn't think that would be the main reason. With 2010 being the re-launch of Chessington, I expect they will try and make everything look new and remove any little things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 anybody got anything else they would like changed for the relaunch?We will have to wait and see won't we! :PI would like to see "and Zoo" on the logo, but that is just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 It wasn't my best season from a ride operator point of view but if when I visited as a guest the park has looked better then it has ever done. With Wild Asia coming in and an emphasis on the guest experience, 2009 was just the start of Chessington taking back it's place as the best park in the South. Oh.. and I was the last public rider with Marc on Dragons Fury of the 2009 season. And it was magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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