StevenVig Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 How are you meant to know what rides are unavailable (Except asking on here ) seen as the box has gone? has it been relocated?You dont.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 When a major ride is down, they put it up on the info bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 When a major ride is down, they put it up on the info bar. I haven't checked the official site much this year but I havent actually seen rides unavailable on the info bar this year at all. Samurai wasn't mentioned, I didn't see Tidal Wave or Slammer mentioned or Stealth when that was down. Is it definately being used for major rides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I haven't checked the official site much this year but I havent actually seen rides unavailable on the info bar this year at all. Samurai wasn't mentioned, I didn't see Tidal Wave or Slammer mentioned or Stealth when that was down. Is it definately being used for major rides?The only time I've seen it was when Saw Alive was closed for the media day on 13th August.Then again, there haven't been many days when ride have been down and I haven't checked it much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I haven't checked the official site much this year but I havent actually seen rides unavailable on the info bar this year at all. Samurai wasn't mentioned, I didn't see Tidal Wave or Slammer mentioned or Stealth when that was down. Is it definately being used for major rides?Ive seen stealth on it at the start of the year when it had its problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've seen a few rides on their website, I think they only really advertise closed rides at the entrance of the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Which leads to more guests being unhappy. One of the few changes this year which is just wrong all round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Which leads to more guests being unhappy. One of the few changes this year which is just wrong all round...Not really, the only people who need to know are the guests in the park and if they see it advertised whilst queueing at admissions they know. I'm sure my mum doesnt need to know as she has no plans to go in the forseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classychickkk Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I cant get onto the TP website! it says - runtime error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I had this problem about a month ago. To fix it you need to go into internet options and delete your temporary internet files and cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Not really, the only people who need to know are the guests in the park and if they see it advertised whilst queueing at admissions they know. I'm sure my mum doesnt need to know as she has no plans to go in the forseeable future.What's this got to do with your mum...? It's helpful to know for people who are planning to go soon to see which rides are unavailable, so if one of two of their favourites aren't running they can wait until they're back up again before going. Simple as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 ^ Agreed, and also with the park being so close to Chessington, I'm sure if a major ride was down, more than a few would either change the date, or head a couple of junctions down. Of course, that's if you weren't going to Chessington in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 ^ Agreed, and also with the park being so close to Chessington, I'm sure if a major ride was down, more than a few would either change the date, or head a couple of junctions down.If they want to go to Thorpe Park chances are they want thrill rides, a diversion to cwoa wouldnt really help them would it Of course, that's if you weren't going to Chessington in the first place Indeed, vast majority dont though :rolleyes:I dont see the argument here, major rides are allways put on the site, even now theres a message from the other dayPLEASE NOTE: Stealth will be unavailable on/between 23rd September and 25th September. But don’t forget all our other awesome rides! CLICK HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I dont see the argument here, major rides are allways put on the site, even now theres a message from the other dayThe argument being the very opposite of what you just said - they don't always but major rides on there!And what do you define as major exactly? If say, Detonator and Samurai were down - would they be advertised? Are they 'major enough'? What about Tidal Wave? Because if they aren't classed as major, and all 3 were down on a warm enough day, the majority of people would very disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 I'd say that depends.. If tidal was closed today I wouldn't say it was major, if it was in the middle of summer yes I would. Id also say if more than one filler ride was down at a time that would make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 iPhone app update! Fingers crossed it actually works this season.I imagine we'll see an update with the website soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully1311 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 iPhone app update! Fingers crossed it actually works this season.I imagine we'll see an update with the website soon too.Updated mine, thankfully Storm Surge has been put into the Thrilling & Fun category and not the Extreme Thrills category. The app actually says that Queue times are only available on the park now, which is good. Plus retina display support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyNBZ Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 iPhone app update! Fingers crossed it actually works this season.Still forgot to change the height restriction for Tidal Wave thou.http://twitpic.com/4afjug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Apprently Storm Surge is nonexistent. It's not in the full rides listing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Nice to see that the ride availability scrolling bar has returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 They should update their website really, Saw Alive is still 'new for 2010', Storm Surge is still just a picture on a page, It's not included in full ride listing. and apprently its still 'coming in 2011'. Last I checked it was already open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully1311 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 They should update their website really, Saw Alive is still 'new for 2010', Storm Surge is still just a picture on a page, It's not included in full ride listing. and apprently its still 'coming in 2011'. Last I checked it was already open!The website updated this morning. Only minor changes really, scrolling text has been removed, so only way to find out if a ride is closed is via the iPhone App. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Updated site is gooooooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Not a fan of the ugly Facebook box, but I guess, this is where it's going these days. Nice to see some videos of the rides, would be great for new comers planning on a trip to the park.Also, 'SAMURAI is closed at the mo, but don't worry it'll be back soon in all its awesomeness!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 SAMURAI is closed at the mo, but don't worry it'll be back soon in all its awesomeness!This made me chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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