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Thorpe Park: General Discussion
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BigShadowtinytree
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At least the menu is the right way round now.
Alsty
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- Favourite Ride
- Shambhala
Is it actually finished because that roof and cabling looks shoddy, even by Merlin's standards!
Trooper Looper
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Ah, the roller coaster that ages like wine! It's gets better and better every year!
Islander
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Don't forget, we're not comparing to Merlin standards anymore when it comes to F&B units, but Aramark standards...
Rick
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- Crux
I ask the question again ... what is the deal with Aramark ? Are they responsible for new concepts or are they just 'doing the do' in Merlin's new and existing outlets, whatever they may be. That would likely only be the case if Aramark had no stake in the success of individual outlets, which is possible but slightly odd.
It does seem pretty evident that they are responsible for the photography.
jon81uk
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My guess is they only operate the concept that Thorpe/Merlin come up with. They might have some control over food menus but it would be the park deciding this venue is a bar and Aramark would have to run the bar.
Poisson
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- The Giant Squid
Sounds about right to me. Other parks serve far more potent drink.
pluk
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Thorpe have run full on club nights, drinking all day, thousands of smashed people riding, and it all went surprisingly well really.
Jb85
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Never been to one. Maybe it actually relaxes the uptight millenials so they aren't all being idiots and makes them, normal?
AT86
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Millenials? We’re all tucked up in bed by 10pm these days.
AT86
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Should’ve put me specs on.
Rob
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- Steel Vengeance
Is it me, or does it looks like Camden Hells is already off!?It's open. Coming soon sign still open, however.
May have to abandon Chessie and do two days sat outside this instead.
Islander
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Don't believe that's what all the original news about the Aramark contract stated. Yes, they of course primarily staff and operate the units, procuring food etc., but it was also stated that they would be heavily involved with the 'refresh' of existing units, and addition of new ones. I suspect they're designed and implemented by Aramark, with only some collaboration/discussion with Merlin (around brand guidelines etc).