Thorpe Park | Derren Brown's Ghost Train | VR Attraction
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silenthillXD
Hyper Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
Yeah, now that has to be the best ad Merlin have ever produced. Love it! Must say, i'm impressed with their marketing at the moment. Whilst it's obvious they're waiting the final opening date, I think they have done well filling the gap with the Derren answers your questions videos and the other stuff they've put up on facebook. Certainly is keeping my hype levels up!
Yeah, now that has to be the best ad Merlin have ever produced. Love it! Must say, i'm impressed with their marketing at the moment. Whilst it's obvious they're waiting the final opening date, I think they have done well filling the gap with the Derren answers your questions videos and the other stuff they've put up on facebook. Certainly is keeping my hype levels up!
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
Why did they even state an opening date in the first place, all what is happening now is the hype is being lost and people's expectations will be higher and higher leading to disappointment. Not like it changes anything for me as I've found this whole ride a waste of space and money from the beginning.
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Why did they even state an opening date in the first place, all what is happening now is the hype is being lost and people's expectations will be higher and higher leading to disappointment. Not like it changes anything for me as I've found this whole ride a waste of space and money from the beginning.
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DelPiero
Strata Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
I would've much preferred a Hyper/RMC, but I'll support it until I ride it myself, it could be incredible, or it could be total dog poo. Yes the opening not happening yet is annoying but imagine it being a launched RMC which is delayed instead...
I would've much preferred a Hyper/RMC, but I'll support it until I ride it myself, it could be incredible, or it could be total dog poo. Yes the opening not happening yet is annoying but imagine it being a launched RMC which is delayed instead...
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
Some minor spoilers of the attraction can be found here:
http://www.thorpeparkcentral.com/news/derren-browns-ghost-train-the-secrets-are-revealed
Some minor spoilers of the attraction can be found here:
http://www.thorpeparkcentral.com/news/derren-browns-ghost-train-the-secrets-are-revealed
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
That article is a carbon copy of one originally posted by TechRadar: http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of- ... in-1321908
I haven't read the article personally as I'm avoiding all spoilers. But I'm aware TR's article was edited recently as it posted too many spoilers.
Jamesss said:
That article is a carbon copy of one originally posted by TechRadar: http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of- ... in-1321908
I haven't read the article personally as I'm avoiding all spoilers. But I'm aware TR's article was edited recently as it posted too many spoilers.
Sandman
Giga Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
Sure, an RMC would of been cool, but to be honest I'm a bit sick of Merlin focusing all their major investment budget on coasters. A dark ride is completely overdue, so regardless of whether it's delayed or not, it shouldn't be discredited.
Sure, an RMC would of been cool, but to be honest I'm a bit sick of Merlin focusing all their major investment budget on coasters. A dark ride is completely overdue, so regardless of whether it's delayed or not, it shouldn't be discredited.
Chris Brown
Mr CoasterForce 2016
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
How many beers you had Sandman?
How many beers you had Sandman?
Sandman
Giga Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
No beer, it's just an opinion :wink:
I'd love a good coaster as much as the next person, but Towers/Thorpe have had plenty of chances to knock a good one on the head and we've ended up with a couple of average Gerstlauers, an okay-ish albeit underwhelming family coaster in Thirteen and Swarm, which is probably the most significant coaster the UK has seen in decades.
I just believe that a dark ride (theatrical technology led experience) or whatever you want to call it, diversifies Merlin's portfolio instead of a stream of average coasters. I'd rather see a couple of new flats, dark rides, water rides etc. If I have to wait a bit longer for a decent coaster then so be it. Quality over quantity and all that jazz.
Chris Brown said:
No beer, it's just an opinion :wink:
I'd love a good coaster as much as the next person, but Towers/Thorpe have had plenty of chances to knock a good one on the head and we've ended up with a couple of average Gerstlauers, an okay-ish albeit underwhelming family coaster in Thirteen and Swarm, which is probably the most significant coaster the UK has seen in decades.
I just believe that a dark ride (theatrical technology led experience) or whatever you want to call it, diversifies Merlin's portfolio instead of a stream of average coasters. I'd rather see a couple of new flats, dark rides, water rides etc. If I have to wait a bit longer for a decent coaster then so be it. Quality over quantity and all that jazz.
cjbrandy
Hyper Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
I see where your coming from Sandman, outside of The Swarm they've kept making less than stellar choices. They need to take a leaf out of American park's book, its always B&M, (good) Intamin and RMC there! Plus the tough height restrictions here are not an excuse for average coasters.
I see where your coming from Sandman, outside of The Swarm they've kept making less than stellar choices. They need to take a leaf out of American park's book, its always B&M, (good) Intamin and RMC there! Plus the tough height restrictions here are not an excuse for average coasters.
Chris Brown
Mr CoasterForce 2016
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
It pains me to say it but you are right. As much as I want as many coasters as possible I'm glad merlin are at least having a go at something new. I'm caught in two minds between wanting this to do really well so Thorpe have more money for a coaster and this doing really **** so they decide to just stick to coasters!
Sandman said:
It pains me to say it but you are right. As much as I want as many coasters as possible I'm glad merlin are at least having a go at something new. I'm caught in two minds between wanting this to do really well so Thorpe have more money for a coaster and this doing really **** so they decide to just stick to coasters!
Sandman
Giga Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
Yeah exactly. Of course an RMC would be a fantastic edition to the UK. But, I mean, both parks have invested copius amounts in coasters over the last few years. I think it's fair to say DBGT is something different to that. I have faith in it, even if enthusiasts pull out their pitchforks and demand coasters it's probably the right time to invest in alternative attractions. Saying that, Alton are in dire need of some new flats. Even with SW8 on it's way, I'm still a bit let down by the lack of investment in flat rides.
cjbrandy said:
Yeah exactly. Of course an RMC would be a fantastic edition to the UK. But, I mean, both parks have invested copius amounts in coasters over the last few years. I think it's fair to say DBGT is something different to that. I have faith in it, even if enthusiasts pull out their pitchforks and demand coasters it's probably the right time to invest in alternative attractions. Saying that, Alton are in dire need of some new flats. Even with SW8 on it's way, I'm still a bit let down by the lack of investment in flat rides.
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
But, it's not something new?
It's a theatrical, actor-led experience like, say, Sub Terra or I'm A Celeb or Saw Alive or anything at the Dungeons/Shrek.
If anything in the last five years we've had more of these than we have coasters.
Even the VR aspect isn't new.
Sure it's by far the largest scale they've done this on, but, it's essentially the same thing and will, five years down the line, fail like the rest of them (in a park, the midway attractions are different)
Maybe if it was actually a dark ride I'd agree, but it's not. Even a **** coaster, like say Saw, would have more of a shelf life than this.
But, it's not something new?
It's a theatrical, actor-led experience like, say, Sub Terra or I'm A Celeb or Saw Alive or anything at the Dungeons/Shrek.
If anything in the last five years we've had more of these than we have coasters.
Even the VR aspect isn't new.
Sure it's by far the largest scale they've done this on, but, it's essentially the same thing and will, five years down the line, fail like the rest of them (in a park, the midway attractions are different)
Maybe if it was actually a dark ride I'd agree, but it's not. Even a **** coaster, like say Saw, would have more of a shelf life than this.
cjbrandy
Hyper Poster
Re: Derren Brown's Ghost Train (WC16) | Thorpe Park | May 2
I think it would be best if this does well because that would encourage more big spending and next time, they might decide to splash £30 million on a coaster! I think poor performance would just encourage cheap, desperate and gimmicky solutions for quick economic gain.
Chris Brown said:
I think it would be best if this does well because that would encourage more big spending and next time, they might decide to splash £30 million on a coaster! I think poor performance would just encourage cheap, desperate and gimmicky solutions for quick economic gain.