JoshC. Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, pluk said: My first VR experience at a theme park was in Pleasurewood Hills in about 1991, was a headset, moving chair, and glove to interact in the VR world. So it's been about quite a while! Is that not more akin to, say, a 4D cinema though? A very different scenario if so, and yes, one that has been around since the late 80s! I agree that cleanliness and practicality is a huge problem, and perhaps will always be one. I guess that's something which, in time, AR could be a solution to - just having googles that can overlay graphics onto the real world seems like a significantly smoother approach. Europa have probably consisting got VR right (or, at least, as right as you can get for now!) all the time through their implementation. The idea of putting VR goggles on before riding and integrating the boarding experience in the VR world is amazing, and again something which I think would be a part of the future successes of VR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 On the subject of cleaning headsets, how often does DBGT get cleaned because it’s certainly wasn’t after each go as when they were holding people right outside the carriage you were sent straight in as soon as the exit side opened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Ringo said: On the subject of cleaning headsets, how often does DBGT get cleaned because it’s certainly wasn’t after each go as when they were holding people right outside the carriage you were sent straight in as soon as the exit side opened They get cleaned whilst your in the tunnel scene as far as I know! Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 12 hours ago, Marc said: They get cleaned whilst your in the tunnel scene as far as I know! Bit of an issue surely if they're not cleaning them between different groups? Especially given there seems to be a chance that two people would wear one headset given seating arrangements? Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 46 minutes ago, Benin said: Bit of an issue surely if they're not cleaning them between different groups? Especially given there seems to be a chance that two people would wear one headset given seating arrangements? That’s what I was thinking, cleaned while in the tunnel get back on watch last video end of ride then new people get on and put uncleaned headsets on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 That is how it has been from the very start too for the record, not something which they changed. There had been discussions about how best to do it, and that's clearly what was agreed on. Not all public / entertainment VR headsets are cleaned after every use, so it's not actually as uncommon as you'd think. I imagine that, on the whole, anytime you put a headset on in DBGT, it's (hygienically speaking) cleaner than, say, a roller coaster backrest. But of course, the obvious concern is that you're putting this next to your eyes, where problems can rise significantly easier. I don't think any problems have arose aside from the odd bit of makeup being leftover on headsets. Whether that's because Thorpe have got the cleaning thing right or if they're playing with fire, though, is unclear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Oh it's obviously a general issue with all VR based attractions, but the majority at least clean them either in between cycles or have a bulk load of them... I mean the amount of cleaning just those crap little 3D glasses get over the course of their life (granted they can go through industrial steamers which helps) but should anything happen they've not really got a leg to stand on... Least Towers can say the their stuff got cleaned between dispatches... Ringo and Mer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 41 minutes ago, Benin said: Least Towers can say the their stuff got cleaned between dispatches... I don’t know about that when it opened they were using 1 wipe to clean 1 row so the dirt was simply moved from each headset meaning only one headset actually got cleaned. Whether that’s changed now who knows as I certainly don’t queue up for VR but it was noticed by a lot at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 It's happening again, on November 21st! Feel free to comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Looping returns. Hollenblitz continues its absence. If anything new is attending I'd like to hear about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, pluk said: Looping returns. Hollenblitz continues its absence. If anything new is attending I'd like to hear about it! Hangover returns and also Daemonium, after 4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Wilde Maus XXL is also returning as well!!! How good is that?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 So glad to see Olympia is coming back! I thought we wouldn’t see her again last year. 😃 🎢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Tickets for charity night are onsale now. £77 - it's getting expensive but I guess its for charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Glitch said: Tickets for charity night are onsale now. £77 - it's getting expensive but I guess its for charity. Considering a lot of rides are 9/10 tokens each, it's still the cheapest way to do Winter Wonderland. Also, no queues! (mostly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Alpen Hotel is not returning this year 😭😭😭💔 I’m still tempted to do the charity event though, wanted to do it for years 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Uncertain times ahead with Brexit perhaps. I wonder if we will see a large price increase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Glitch said: Uncertain times ahead with Brexit perhaps. I wonder if we will see a large price increase? I doubt it, they already know they are charging the earth. Any more expensive and their throughputs will decrease significantly (I imagine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 3:28 PM, StevenVig said: Also, no queues! (mostly) Except they were last year, on my charity visit in 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Can't believe the Saudi Arabian Gov wanted to buy Alpen Hotel so badly. Was always a highlight of winter wonderland but damn, they must have really wanted it. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Maybe Liz truss sold it to them accidentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Ivsetti said: Potential HPWW coaster track being transported to London? Yes! It's Olympia/Munich Looping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserLikeNoOther Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread, but I'm just wondering what the prices are for the rides this year as I am going for the first time - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 58 minutes ago, UserLikeNoOther said: I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread, but I'm just wondering what the prices are for the rides this year as I am going for the first time - thanks £4-£9 per ride, most thrill in the 6 to 9 range. Olympia being the most expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, UserLikeNoOther said: I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread, but I'm just wondering what the prices are for the rides this year as I am going for the first time - thanks Olympia Looping, Blizzard, Sling shot, Dr Archibald- £9 pp Hangover, XXL, air, Wild Maus XXL- £8pp Other cossters are normally £6 pp and smaller flat rides are £4 or £5 pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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