Duel: The Haunted House Actually Strikes Back - Refurb Incoming

[Trooper Looper]

Thank you for the photo mate!! I knew eating my carrots were worth it!

 

[Jb85]

Guess it's closed then

I'm impressed

 

[QTXAdsy]

Let the teasing begin...

Well then, we did get something to announce the closure after all!

"Property Repossessed"

Must've been quite a hassle for Sir Henry to buy his house back in Shillings when in a modern world of Pound Sterling's and cards XD

Sounds like he got tax advice from Ken Dodd, only those over the age of 30 will get the joke!

 

[yoursilentface]

I saw this not long ago, can't believe how many people basically barged in even though he was in the middle of closing them!

Not one person barged in...he was gesturing to them to come in with his head

 

[Skyscraper]

Not one person barged in...he was gesturing to them to come in with his head

Nah he was probably telling them to hurry up so he could shut the door.

 

[Burner]

One of the worst things of working in a theme park, amongst many other things, is people expecting you to stay open after closing time.

 

[Trooper Looper]

One of the worst things of working in a theme park, amongst many other things, is people expecting you to stay open after closing time.

As a Host on the Haunting at DM, it happens very often. Very relatable.

 

[Danscott22]

Not one person barged in...he was gesturing to them to come in with his head

He clearly tried to shut the door a few times, people were barging.

 

[Trooper Looper]

This was just uploaded. Possibly the best POV of Duel I've ever seen. It really shows you the hidden details and pieces of theming that I never knew existed.

 

[LLCorkscrew]

I was very lucky to be on the last ever "official" coffin - after being on the first in 03 - I was in proper geek mode today. I wouldn't be fussed about many/any other rides; but I was Duel.

No-one barged or pushed, everyone was a bit excited but it was just a small bunch of nerds wanting one last ride on a classic. They closed the doors just after 4.05. The host was fantastic though - he understood.

Can't wait to see what they do with this. I just pray it's well thought out, detailed, and has a good soundtrack!

 

[Trooper Looper]

I was very lucky to be on the last ever "official" coffin - after being on the first in 03 - I was in proper geek mode today. I wouldn't be fussed about many/any other rides; but I was Duel.

No-one barged or pushed, everyone was a bit excited but it was just a small bunch of nerds wanting one last ride on a classic. They closed the doors just after 4.05. The host was fantastic though - he understood.

Can't wait to see what they do with this. I just pray it's well thought out, detailed, and has a good soundtrack!

I have a feeling the only major changes will be the lighting, sound effects, repainted parts, and new scenes in place of the Lab Finale.

On internal changes though, I can see the ride system being fully rewired, new computer system, new Speakers, and CCTV.

 

[Jack Roebuck]

I’m guessing we’ll be getting a Shawn Sanbrooke vlog from today in due course, then.

It appears there was surprising demand for the ride in its final minutes! Was that a full queue through the indoor section that I could see?

I was very lucky to be on the last ever "official" coffin - after being on the first in 03 - I was in proper geek mode today. I wouldn't be fussed about many/any other rides; but I was Duel.

No-one barged or pushed, everyone was a bit excited but it was just a small bunch of nerds wanting one last ride on a classic. They closed the doors just after 4.05. The host was fantastic though - he understood.

Can't wait to see what they do with this. I just pray it's well thought out, detailed, and has a good soundtrack!

And it was an absolute pleasure to ride it with you. Well done on the high score of the last coffin too!

 

[Sambiasso]

Saying the house has been repossessed made me think its been re-possessed by ghosts = HH return confirmed

 

[Danscott22]

Saying the house has been repossessed made me think its been re-possessed by ghosts = HH return confirmed

Yeah I thought about the double meaning the sign has!

 

[Trooper Looper]

If anyone's going to the park tomorrow or the following days, please could you try and get a photo behind Duels gate by the facade to see if there's any work being done?

 

[LLCorkscrew]

And it was an absolute pleasure to ride it with you. Well done on the high score of the last coffin too!

Thanks, Jack.

You too - and cheers to your mates.

 

[Steve74]

Just uploaded by Simon Allen

 

[Trooper Looper]

Just uploaded by Simon Allen

What a lovely piece of music. Suits the queue so much!

 

[Matt N]

To be honest, that was my favourite one of the two Simon Allen tracks. If that track is kept playing outside in Gloomy Wood, I wouldn’t be too bothered if the track changed within the ride itself.

The fact that the YouTube video description says “as a final goodbye to the 2018 version of the ride”, however, suggests that it might not be returning for 2023…

 

[Craig]

We've decided to create a new topic for Duel's refurbishment over in Future. Please continue discussion there, ensuring that you fully read the first post.