June 17, 201015 yr comment_93491 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...
June 19, 201015 yr comment_93609 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.
June 19, 201015 yr comment_93611 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.
June 19, 201015 yr comment_93613 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.
June 19, 201015 yr comment_93615 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.
June 19, 201015 yr comment_93616 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?
June 20, 201015 yr comment_93635 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 )
June 20, 201015 yr comment_93659 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.
June 20, 201015 yr comment_93672 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.
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93685 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
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93702 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! 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
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93704 Oh wow thanks, so by your experience do you reckon it will be roughly the same times for next monday?
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93706 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!
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93707 Hopefully! I might be going next Tuesday so it better be! Just ask them if you can live there!
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93708 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!
June 21, 201015 yr comment_93714 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..
June 22, 201015 yr comment_93763 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.
June 22, 201015 yr comment_93788 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.
June 22, 201015 yr comment_93791 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
June 24, 201015 yr comment_93859 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.
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