Benin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Fury runs lower capacity during rain because if it didn't it would probably have a block shutdown or sommat... Either way similar happens to Spinball...And WHETHER!!!! Not weather ¬¬ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Chessington was fantastic today, Not many queues at all, thats very impressive considering its easter break.We arrived at 9:30 so I could get my annual pass, whilst waiting for Dragons fury I enjoyed watching the ERT riders on Kobra, (wishing they would add it to the annual pass)The first thing I noticed was all the staff kept reminding everyone of the parking charge, which was fine for us because my Dads is still valid from last year, (I am not selling out myself to but the premium) The whole of the north side of the park was dead with less than 5 minute queues, all with very friendly staff, if not the friendliest staff I have ever come across! Tomb blaster was only operating 3 trains today thus making a 10 minute queue a 45 minute queue, I was not that impressed, but not to damper a very good first half of the day! The twilight zone was OK but nothing to go out your way for, simply a dark box for 30 seconds, nothing entertaining, I have seen better houses at halloween better, but Oh well at least they did something. Transilvaynia was transformed...well not quite, but they had a few purple flags around the area. To be honest you wouldnt know weather Vampire was having a celebration, except for the Rats in the queue line, which were rather entertaining. The theming has been improved all over the park with areas with a good lick of paint, new bins around mystic east, improvement of the bubble works fountains and smells, Runaway mine train had themeing working for the first time in all my visists! The furnace in the queue had both fire sound effects, smoke and lighting! Smalls touches like this really make a day special. It only started to rain at 5pm when we were in the queue for Dragons fury again, now we are in England and so we excpect the bad weather, right? Apparently not, Dragons fury could only carry 2 passengers per train, during and after the rain, This seemed such a daft thing for a ride that is based in 'sunny' England! I don't know if anyone can tell me why this has happened?The day was a great one and I will remember today for many years, the only snag for me was at the end when the guys who scanned the ticket at the car park barriers, were rather disinterested and gave no 'thank you' etc, which I excpect considering we have payed for the privaledge!Good to hear you had a good day - Fury is affected badly by the weather unfortunately.And post your feedback to http://www.chessingtonfeedback.com - the feedback received is very useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 It only started to rain at 5pm when we were in the queue for Dragons fury again, now we are in England and so we excpect the bad weather, right? Apparently not, Dragons fury could only carry 2 passengers per train, during and after the rain, This seemed such a daft thing for a ride that is based in 'sunny' England! I don't know if anyone can tell me why this has happened?Because it is the most dangerous, intense Maurer spinning rollercoaster ever created and the sheer force and speed of more then two people in a car WILL kill people.(Or Chessington are over-cautious zealots who for some reason, refuse to get their ride sorted out so unlike sister rides Tarantula, Sonic Spinball and Salama, has to have a ridiculous two people per car rule whenever the heavens decide to open) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I've been extremely impressed with Chessington on all of my visits this year. Taken three trips including the meet and I'm really surprised at the amount of subtle improvements the park has received to enhance the themed environments.Alton need to up their game (so disappointed with them this year regarding sponsorship and Oblivion) or Chessington will take over as the best themed park in England, for me.Full trip report to come once I can be bothered to upload my photos from the last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Mmm yeah, completely agree with the gorgeous chessie.Things which stuck out to me was the half arsed smoking areas - some don't even have benches. How could you entice people to use them if you dont make them decent.. or even permenant looking! They do need to make it noticeable as well.Another thing, was poor operation of vampire, even though they had 11 staff . Booo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Whilst Chessie has been beautiful recently, can someone tell me why Fury's top walls have been stripped, as well as one of Tomb's extension walls? It looks crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Mystic East Carnival at Chessington World of Adventure!28 May - 5 June & 11th - 12th JuneExplore nine amazing themed lands including Mystic East with its family favorite Dragon Falls Water Ride, more than 1,000 animals in the Zoo, a breathtaking SEA LIFE centre and on-site safari-themed Hotel.There’s an Eastern atmosphere around every corner including a Martial Art show and a very special guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Mystic East Carnival at Chessington World of Adventure!28 May - 5 June & 11th - 12th JuneExplore nine amazing themed lands including Mystic East with its family favorite Dragon Falls Water Ride, more than 1,000 animals in the Zoo, a breathtaking SEA LIFE centre and on-site safari-themed Hotel.There’s an Eastern atmosphere around every corner including a Martial Art show and a very special guest.I saw that when I was at the Park I'm excited :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 More than 1000 animals in the zoo. Yay for marketing spiel, like "over 50 rides and attractions.." which include pathways and themed bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Based on how Chessie's animals always seem to be having babies... That could be accurate....That, or they include staff as animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Benin that was just you they counted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Benin that was just you they counted *Due to the new image restrictions, a witty reply cannot be found, please wait for further instructions from the ride team* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yes Holly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Think of all the birds really, there must be 1000 birds alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peep Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 There’s an Eastern atmosphere around every corner including a Martial Art show and a very special guest.I love the sound of this. I wonder if the special guest is a new character? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peep Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 That would be nice And considering they hardly have any at the moment it would be a welcome addition!Yeah, I wouldn't expect someone who owns a Chessington fansite to realise that they already have 7 characters and a few others for special events. ^That could be quite amusing, having a Jackie Chan impersonator for the new show. I think entertainments can pull off some great events when only given a small budget so I'm really looking forward to this. Nicky, Benin and Fred 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Interesting to see that they have held that area for part of the event. It used to be part of Transylvania when it first opened, I think, but seems to have since been claimed as part of Pirate's Cove because it is so close to Black Buccaneer.That area was never part of Transylvania. There was a sign on the grass yes, simply to direct guests down the hill through the Transylvania arch.Remember, back then it was a HUGE theme park attraction.The newer Pirates buildings along lift two and the games 'village' were built not long after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Random fact: The music played for Halloween Hocus Pocus 2010 is now played around the Transylvania area. (The Bubbleworks speakers outside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Random fact: The music played for Halloween Hocus Pocus 2010 is now played around the Transylvania area. (The Bubbleworks speakers outside). You mean the music you couldn't get away from the entire time you were in the park because it was essentially played on EVERY ride I like the music btw, so this is Benin approved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 B... But what about the prolonged sneezing track and choir of Bubbleworkers? Oh well, the Halloween Hocus Pocus track is almost just as awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 B... But what about the prolonged sneezing track and choir of Bubbleworkers? After having to endure that for several hours constantly I'm happy to see the back of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 But 7 really isn't much compared to the likes of Alton Towers. Rarely are all 7 out, and even if they are - its a whole theme park they have to cover!Yes, because Towers has so many past the shark, Sonic and Squirrel Nutty (off the top of my head)... peep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 ^I saw 2 today...The shark and Sonic...They do NOT have that many walkabout characters at Towers... Even Towerstimes only lists 9... Where that number has been plucked from, only you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I feel ashamed to say that I have absolutely no idea what you guys are on about. Chessington has walk-about characters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I feel ashamed to say that I have absolutely no idea what you guys are on about. Chessington has walk-about characters?I think you should go sit in the corner... That's bad form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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