Benin Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Well, at least they're improving the parking...Though god knows how they're gonna have the exit barriers in the South one considering it's current layout... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Though god knows how they're gonna have the exit barriers in the South one considering it's current layout...Possibly on the right turn in the top left corner? It will help ease congestion at the Signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professorburp Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I think it is a sensible idea, as will avoid major build ups at signals, but the charge is quite frankly unnecessary. But if Alton and Thorpe are doing it, I guess why not Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I think it is a sensible idea, as will avoid major build ups at signals, but the charge is quite frankly unnecessary. But if Alton and Thorpe are doing it, I guess why not Chessington.It's a Merlin Entertainments wide investment, LEGOLAND Windsor have also introduced a charge recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 As much as people wouldn't want it to have happened, it was bound to. Most European parks charge for parking - it was only a matter of time till parks over here did too. Wonder how much the charge will be though? £2-£5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Wonder how much the charge will be though? £2-£5?Currently £2, but I wouldn't be surprised if this was increased in seasons to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniShinny Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 From Chessington Facebook page: The Bird Poo Challenge.For many it means good luck but for guests at Chessington bright yellow bird poo has left them feeling not so lucky! Spotting the problem, Zoo Keepers are introducing complimentary umbrella hats for visitors to the walkthrough aviary. Charlie Compton, Head of Birds at Chessington commented; “The 65 brightly plumed parrots in our Lorikeet Lagoon are popular with visitors who can feed the birds from small pots of nectar. Feeding the birds inevitably means there will be bird poo and the number of ‘lucky’ people with lorikeet poo on their heads meant we had to take action. The umbrella hats are the perfect solution and guests are free to borrow them when walking through the aviary.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Woo for PR!As for the parking charge, interestings.. they're moving the staff carparking as well (finally!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James39 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Anyoyne know what the big blue circus tent between Kobra and Dragon Falls is for?! It was there on Saturday 2nd Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I saw It yesterday, its on the green behind lorikeets. No idea what it's for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Circus world returns!!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm guessing it's for the Nintendo Event tomorrow? Alexandra Burke and Jedward are playing after the park closes! My mate won 4 tickets so we're getting a free visit to CWoA tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm guessing it's for the Nintendo Event tomorrow? Alexandra Burke and Jedward are playing after the park closes! My mate won 4 tickets so we're getting a free visit to CWoA tomorrow Yeah I'm going to that, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Alexandra Burke and Jedward are playing after the park closes!I'm sorry, I thought Halloween Hocus Pocus started on the 22nd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm looking forward to it too - I do love Chessington - hoping it won't be toooo busy tomorrow, I mean, it is October?!JoshC - I was waiting for a comment like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hi guys, I am visiting Chessington with a family on Sunday 24th October. I visit once every year and we stay at Holiday Inn Chessington. I am going to have Ultimate Express Pass (with Merlin Pass discount), but the other 3 will not. Which attractions should we go for first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 A lot of the Halloween Hocus Pocus shizzle is going up around the park such as cobwebs on Hocus Pocus Hall etc Hi guys, I am visiting Chessington with a family on Sunday 24th October. I visit once every year and we stay at Holiday Inn Chessington. I am going to have Ultimate Express Pass (with Merlin Pass discount), but the other 3 will not. Which attractions should we go for first?Vampire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydoodle Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 It'll be interesting to see in the coming years if Thorpe and Chessington do something major in the same year or if it's staggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 It'll be interesting to see in the coming years if Thorpe and Chessington do something major in the same year or if it's staggered.It would be nice for Chessington to just add anything to be honest. Years and years of next to nothing ride investment. I'm surprised Chessington is doing as well as it is sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydoodle Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 It would be nice for Chessington to just add anything to be honest. Years and years of next to nothing ride investment. I'm surprised Chessington is doing as well as it is sometimes.Perhaps a sign of the recent (and continuing) economic conditions. I think some attraction operators have come to the conclusion that constant investment in larger rides isn't needed as much as it once was. Alton have less rides now than they did six years ago. The only rides of note since Rita (2005) are Th13teen and Battle Galleons.I think maybe Chessington looks worse off because of the massive investment at Thorpe (and that maybe a reason why...). The difference, I suppose is that Chessington is much more established where as Thorpe is continuing to establish itself amongst its key demographic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I think maybe Chessington looks worse off because of the massive investment at Thorpe (and that maybe a reason why...).No, it looks worse off because it got bugger all major attractions for 10 years... And had hardly any improvements or work done to it over the years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I would say CWoA does need a major ride though as everyone goes to Dragon's Fury and Vampire.If there was another major attraction - would be nice to take away some of the pressure on DF and V.Kobra is "alright" but would be nice to see a rollercoaster imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 ^A roller-coaster is kind of a no brainer really...But it needs to be reliable...And on a scale of Fury...Sounds like a job for a Gerstlauer Launched coaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Pictures now up for car park plans, look pretty good http://maps.kingston.gov.uk/isis_main/Planning/planning_summary.aspx?strWeekListType=SRCH&strWard=ALL&strAppTyp=ALL&strWardTxt=All%20Wards&strAppTypTxt=All%20Application%20Types&strStreets=06520&strStreetsTxt=LEATHERHEAD%20ROAD%20CHESSINGTON&strLimit=50Link fails... Might be a Kingston Council site issue since a quick check leads to me getting confused... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Random fact - The music for the halloween bit on the homepage of the website is played around Market Square... (Obvs just longer in park) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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