Jb85
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In normal situations.... A broken wheel bearing could change all thatI’m no scientist but surely most of them are perfectly safe without restraints - even the inverted ones ….. wouldn’t the g forces hold you in place?
To the best of my knowledge, a lot of restraints have at least two points of failure inherently built in; the restraint as a whole is not usually one point of failure only.I'm guessing the need for the "extra seat belt" on harnesses is because there is a single point of failure, which in itself is worrying.
Now you see, people managed for many decades without a seat belt down that second hump...likewise the last mini drop on the mouse, that simply ripped the car out from under you...both designed to raise you then slam you back into the seat.Plus many coasters have airtime (including the first "extra" drop at BPB Grand National).
Yep lots of people are understandably saying that they'll switch.The long awaited and anticipated Passholders Day is back at Thorpe Park.
Only thing I'd comment on is that it's at the same day as Chessington's and there's people who are booked into one only to find Thorpe are doing one at the same time.
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As am I - I'm also thinking of doing Chessington until about 12/1 and then going over to Thorpe from about 2ish once I arrive in Staines.Yep lots of people are understandably saying that they'll switch.
Are there any real advantages to these passholder only days? From what I've seen they seem to be just as busy as any other day and as having an annual pass means you can go anytime I don't see why everyone jumps at these days.The long awaited and anticipated Passholders Day is back at Thorpe Park.
Only thing I'd comment on is that it's at the same day as Chessington's and there's people who are booked into one only to find Thorpe are doing one at the same time.
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Gotta get them exclusive “I’m better than the gee pee!!” feels somehow!Are there any real advantages to these passholder only days? From what I've seen they seem to be just as busy as any other day and as having an annual pass means you can go anytime I don't see why everyone jumps at these days.
They're usually pretty dreadful. Park won't be ready to open properly by then and they know that, so they use passholders as guinea pigs to test out any new systems and processes and train up new staff. It's not guaranteed that there'll be a full ride offering (in fact that's very unlikely) or a full quota of F&B. I guess local passholders at least might be a bit more relaxed about things not being perfect but for myself it's a 230-mile round trip and I would not be taking the risk.Are there any real advantages to these passholder only days? From what I've seen they seem to be just as busy as any other day and as having an annual pass means you can go anytime I don't see why everyone jumps at these days.
From what I've experienced at Chessington's in November, it's quieter in comparison to a regular day however it's very popular with passholders.Are there any real advantages to these passholder only days? From what I've seen they seem to be just as busy as any other day and as having an annual pass means you can go anytime I don't see why everyone jumps at these days.
Food and Beverage is outsourced, any profit from those outlets isn't Merlin's.The only profit from these days is f&b/ retail cram them in = more hot dogs sold
I mean, that’s gonna depend entirely on what’s in the contract. Could be some sorta revenue share agreement, or something else entirely.Food and Beverage is outsourced, any profit from those outlets isn't Merlin's.
I wouldn't sign any agreement without a revenue/profit share, in the same way Amarak's payment to Merlin would be based on "numbers through the door". But it's ultimately a lose-lose-lose (Merlin/Amarak/consumer) because in the middle of that luke-warm, stale, badly made sandwich is Amarak - that needs to prioritise profit over everything.Food and Beverage is outsourced, any profit from those outlets isn't Merlin's.
Even with a revenue share, the profit remains with the food and beverage outlet.I wouldn't sign any agreement without a revenue/profit share,
It isn't. Aramark's multi year deal was a chunk of cash up front, to secure the contract, followed by annual rental of units. There's no contractual obligation for Merlin have "numbers through the door".in the same way Amarak's payment to Merlin would be based on "numbers through the door".
In most contracts, between most organisations, you will find clauses around customer satisfaction, or delivering a quality service; the ability for one party to terminate the contract if standards aren't being upheld.No-where in any contract is there a mention of customer satisfaction.
Except there aren't, as there can be a multitude of definitions. Almost impossible to litigate. Opening times, hygiene standards, etc are about as far as it goes. It's not unique to Merlin.In most contracts, between most organisations, you will find clauses around customer satisfaction, or delivering a quality service; the ability for one party to terminate the contract if standards aren't being upheld.