Skyscraper
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I think that's why it will win over the public.
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Thorpe Park: General Discussion
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ChristmasPud
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It's pretty much abandoned every day at the park
I agree fun should win over. But a bouncy castle at the price of entering a Merlin Entertainments theme park?
I really don’t get the negativity regarding Bouncezilla or what ever it is called. It is to celebrate their 40th so what says birthday party more than a cheesy bouncy castle? They haven’t charged extra so what’s the problem? Don’t like it? Don’t go on it? Went on it and don’t like it? Don’t go on it again. Simples
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ChristmasPud
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Dont say you actually believe that? It was just a 40 th anniversary logo slapped on at the last minute. Have a look at other (smaller, too) parks around Europe to see how parks celebrate 40 years when they can be bothered
The reason these events are put on is to give a summer boost, they do them every year. It's fine, but becomes a bit of a joke when they start advertising them as the big new thing while the rest the park goes down the plug hole. The state the park is in is obviously the reason people are annoyed
Anyway, hopefully Thorpe are planning for the future and starting to steadily climb back up this season..?
Wimp, I'm closer to 50 than you are 33 and I did it lol.
Having said that, I did need to go and sit down for a good ten minutes after haha.
AT86
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Speaking of rubbish additions to Thorpe Park.
The 2nd Angry Birds movie is released on 2nd August (yeah, I can’t believe this is a thing either).
Since the park has a themed area to this IP it seems mad that there doesn’t appear to be any plans for a tie in/promotion/special event over the summer to make use of this. It’s a missed opportunity to capitalise on increased awareness of the brand for that important family market (if they are bothered about families this week).
The 2nd Angry Birds movie is released on 2nd August (yeah, I can’t believe this is a thing either).
Since the park has a themed area to this IP it seems mad that there doesn’t appear to be any plans for a tie in/promotion/special event over the summer to make use of this. It’s a missed opportunity to capitalise on increased awareness of the brand for that important family market (if they are bothered about families this week).
Matt Creek
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It’s perfectly clear the park have been directionless and stagnant in the last 5+ years, with the park appealing to market x one year and market a thr next. There is a distinct lack of character, purpose and product coherence.
It’s perfectly clear the park lack the funding and dedication to have pulled off a proper “park anniversary” event. Some parks are decorated in striking banners and styling with major events held. Others receive hefty new attractions and park-wide TLC, with some even holding expos etc.
Thorpe on the other hand pretty much did the bare minimum (probably because they had null budget) and just gave us a large bouncy castle and limited edition merch.
The park could’ve really pushed their anniversary year, but they haven’t really done so except in the sense of consumer level.
It’s perfectly clear the park lack the funding and dedication to have pulled off a proper “park anniversary” event. Some parks are decorated in striking banners and styling with major events held. Others receive hefty new attractions and park-wide TLC, with some even holding expos etc.
Thorpe on the other hand pretty much did the bare minimum (probably because they had null budget) and just gave us a large bouncy castle and limited edition merch.
The park could’ve really pushed their anniversary year, but they haven’t really done so except in the sense of consumer level.
I do honestly believe that but even if it wasn’t true it’s still an included in the price extra.
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So surely an addition, however small which isn’t an up charge has to be a positive thing?
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I am 45 with a bad back and terrible balance (think Bambi in ice but on dry land) so I wouldn’t go anywhere near it but I like it vicariously
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Matt N
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In many ways, I agree. It's certainly better than if Thorpe had done nothing, and it gives people an alternative thing to do instead of riding rides, which people often complain there isn't enough of at Merlin parks. So in a way, BounceZilla is Merlin responding to people's criticism of the lack of non-ride activities in its theme parks. I never had a problem with this, personally, as riding rides is a large part of why I go to theme parks, as well as the atmosphere, but if BounceZilla adds more variety to Thorpe's lineup for no extra cost, then I don't see the issue. It doesn't appeal to me at all, but it adds more variety to the park's lineup and surely that can only be a good thing?
Stuie
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If it was in addition to a new coaster it would be a good thing. As a fob off so they've got something to market this year, it's dire.
ChristmasPud
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Well, that's the spin for sure!
The real reason is, like most years, they need a low-cost summer event to boost attendance. As far as Thorpe Park's summer events go, this is one of the better ones, but the park is overall in the gutter. Some people are pushing this bouncy castle as something that it isnt
