imanautie
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They have previously offered special rates for hotel guests so I wouldn't be too surprised
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2018: Wicker Man - General Discussion - SPOILERS! - Part One
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Rick
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If someone is in a Fast Track queue, they're not in the standby queue which makes the standby queue shorter. If they're using a one off ticket, there is likely close to zero impact on people in the standby queue.
If they're using a VIP pass or Unlimited Fast Track, there is a marginal impact on those in the standby queue - I accept, but it's so incredibly marginal because of the capacity of the ride vs. the number of people that have the inclination to pay for the above make it so.
Neither do I understand the outrage associated with people who pay for Fast Track getting something over people who haven't. It's capitalism - the very reason the ride exists in the first place. If you're in a position to be able to afford to go to the park, you've got something over people who can't afford to go.... and so it continues when you enter the park.
If they're using a VIP pass or Unlimited Fast Track, there is a marginal impact on those in the standby queue - I accept, but it's so incredibly marginal because of the capacity of the ride vs. the number of people that have the inclination to pay for the above make it so.
Neither do I understand the outrage associated with people who pay for Fast Track getting something over people who haven't. It's capitalism - the very reason the ride exists in the first place. If you're in a position to be able to afford to go to the park, you've got something over people who can't afford to go.... and so it continues when you enter the park.
Oh I don't dispute your posting - and agree, if you can afford to visit the park, then you have something over someone who cant and on and on and on and on.
However, having it on a brand new ride, on its first weekend when visitor numbers should be high and teething problems are to be expected just seems a bit silly. I cant recall it happening on other rides during their opening weekend, and if anything, everyone waiting to ride it for the first time together adds to the fun of the day. Seeing smug "VIP" pass holders with their lanyards on constantly going up the fast track queue and causing the main queue to slow down will just annoy people!
However, having it on a brand new ride, on its first weekend when visitor numbers should be high and teething problems are to be expected just seems a bit silly. I cant recall it happening on other rides during their opening weekend, and if anything, everyone waiting to ride it for the first time together adds to the fun of the day. Seeing smug "VIP" pass holders with their lanyards on constantly going up the fast track queue and causing the main queue to slow down will just annoy people!
imanautie
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Any form of queueing that's gets faster access then main is going to annoy people, as a rap user I get filthy looks sometimes (hoping that it's slightly spread out on Wickerman)
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DBGT and Galactica opened with VIP fastrack from day one
jon81uk
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Well RAP isn't about faster queing, it should be about equal access and making sure those who cannot use the standard queue can wait elsewhere and then join a shorter queue later.
EDIT to elaborate - Disney have made it so that almost all standard queues are wheelchair accessible so 99% of people join the main queue. Only a small number who are unable to queue due to Autism or similar collect a return time and this is all managed by the DisneyWorld App. For me this is the way it should be going forward and I am constantly surprised Merlin build standard queues that have steps or other access issues.
imanautie
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It's not but it looks like it's faster as most people don't know about the timeouts
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Fair nuff, though Galactica most people had already ridden from when it was AIR so not a biggie.
Rick
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Fixed that for you. Even Merlin can't sell importance.
imanautie
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I'm just using the term VIP as shorthand for VIP passholder, not meaning anything by the term
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https://www.altontowers.com/theme-park/extras/fastrack/#packages
That marks a big change that anyone can buy fastrack for Wicker Man from opening day.
Merlin clearly want to take full advantage of those who are willing to pay up.
That marks a big change that anyone can buy fastrack for Wicker Man from opening day.
Merlin clearly want to take full advantage of those who are willing to pay up.
I did post the screenshots, but they got deleted?
smudge
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I agree, as a theme park goer, I despise fastrack, in any form - 'fair' is however subjective.
Personally, I think it is 'fair' that customers who pay for a service are entitled to receive said service...
I don't think there is any option other than to include fastrack on opening day/week/weekend of WM.
I appreciate there may be a 'get-out-clause' in the small print but then that would devalue the pass if enforced. Whilst punters are evidently paying whatever Merlin charge (there is still a waiting list!) this is the last reputation they would want.
"it says unlimited fastrack but it didn't count on the new ride because 'it wasn't fair'" - I don't think that would wash.
imanautie
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I'm surprised there's not an additional package that includes wickerman for day 1.
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I think they won't sell one shots for it from the start.
The Platinum and Gold FT's are limited to so many per day.
I'm actually surprised they haven't put the price up
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