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Thorpe Park: General Discussion
AT86
TS Member
The vehicle reg recognition has only worked on one of my three visits to Thorpe so far this year. The other times were a nightmare as the pass wouldn't scan.
Oh dear, I suppose that isn’t too surprising given the other issues reported on these barriers.
When they were installed I am sure it was announced as the start of a roll out across all Merlin parks. The fact that never happened probably says it all about how well they have worked.
Mattie boy
TS Member
Sometimes the anpr works at TP Sometimes it doesn't.. having the sun set on the actual barriers and booths is not the best !
Poisson
TS Member
CWOA can also be a nightmare to get out.
Regarding ANPR, it is an unnecessary complication. Passes scan at the turnstile, why not in the car park? Couple of seasons back I probably used 5 different vehicles to go to Towers and you can only register one. Plus the ANPR can be very crap on black and silver reg plates
Regarding ANPR, it is an unnecessary complication. Passes scan at the turnstile, why not in the car park? Couple of seasons back I probably used 5 different vehicles to go to Towers and you can only register one. Plus the ANPR can be very crap on black and silver reg plates
BigShadowtinytree
TS Member
When ever I scan my pass to get out of Thorpe car park it tries to charge me some random ridiculous amount, think it was £180 last time. Always have to press the help button to be let out.
pluk
TS Member
The application will be heard on 5/10, with the council supporting the application against the environment agency comments. Seems the council and park are pretty fed up with the environment agency. Excellent breakdown here...
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djtruefitt
TS Team
since those new barriers were installed they have been nothing but trouble. I bet they got them really cheap as it’s just some random comp, compared to ski data which yoy see at most car parks around the work, which actually work Well.
my previous Merlin pass never worked at Thorpe, In the end I gave up trying to scan and would just press the help button straight away. Most of the time they just open the barrier without even talking. I even asked in the ticket office building and they said the barriers are crap, and just press the help button.
my new pass is better, but it’s still very slow at recognising the bar code and then opening the barrier.
my previous Merlin pass never worked at Thorpe, In the end I gave up trying to scan and would just press the help button straight away. Most of the time they just open the barrier without even talking. I even asked in the ticket office building and they said the barriers are crap, and just press the help button.
my new pass is better, but it’s still very slow at recognising the bar code and then opening the barrier.
DistortAMG
TS Member
Managed to get to Thorpe for the first time in many years on Thursday, 2004 maybe was the last time I visited. Nemesis inferno was brand new, so yeah, 2004. I have just had no desire to go back, but finally bit the bullet. Good day ride wise.
Nemesis Inferno front row x3
Stealth x3
Swarm x3
Colossus x1
Saw x1
Ghost Train x1
Walking Dead x2
Rush x1
Rapid x 1
I noticed a lot of the speakers around the park are now RFC I think it is. Interesting how the parks are left to use their own manufacturer's these days, but back in Tussauds days it was strictly Bose. The Bose subwoofer above the Nemesis Inferno entrance is clearly blown and was popping quite badly, still played loud though. Shame they do not use the Bose wave cannons in the station anymore, they used to sound really great.
Nemesis Inferno front row x3
Stealth x3
Swarm x3
Colossus x1
Saw x1
Ghost Train x1
Walking Dead x2
Rush x1
Rapid x 1
I noticed a lot of the speakers around the park are now RFC I think it is. Interesting how the parks are left to use their own manufacturer's these days, but back in Tussauds days it was strictly Bose. The Bose subwoofer above the Nemesis Inferno entrance is clearly blown and was popping quite badly, still played loud though. Shame they do not use the Bose wave cannons in the station anymore, they used to sound really great.
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Mattie boy
TS Member
Unless I'm going mad is there no fastrack tickets for mazes anymore?
Mattie boy
TS Member
There always use to be..I guess that's a thing of the past. I can only see fastrack for rides
Mattie boy
TS Member
Yeah me either hence why I asked. CheersI'm pretty sure maze FT disappeared when they changed from free entry to ticketed, which makes sense as (in theory) they can now ensure they won't get long waits. Not sure how well that works in reality as I've not been to FN in ages.
Skyscraper
TS Member
Thorpe, you are geniuses...
From: https://twitter.com/THORPEPARK/status/1583097744566407168?t=vbD7HYwe6E58vj0ke5kN_A&s=19
They have introduced "no touch" lanyards for Fright Nights guests who don't want the actors to come up to them while walking around the park. A great idea!
From: https://twitter.com/THORPEPARK/status/1583097744566407168?t=vbD7HYwe6E58vj0ke5kN_A&s=19
They have introduced "no touch" lanyards for Fright Nights guests who don't want the actors to come up to them while walking around the park. A great idea!
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Shaggy_Dog_
TS Member
Erm, what?
I think it’s a good idea. Some people might like to enjoy some of the attractions at Fright Night but might not wish to have an actor get right in their face or touch them, so if that’s the case you can wear one of these lanyards that just to indicate this. It’s a nice thing to introduce and may help some people feel more comfortable during their visit.