Matt wrote:

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coolskin wrote:

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Yes I did hear a preview on Friday and it sounded good !! Glad its made the airwaves

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Did the park made the ad themselves, then? 

I missed the start of the ad, but will hopefully catch it again soon. Did I get the song right? It is a parody of "Happy" isn't it?

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I don't think so Matt no - yes it is catchy and I guess you could say like "happy" 

It will air on Anglian group Stations I am sure not sure on Heart.

Kiss seems a odd choice yes - I never listen

True yes but each station targets a different age group

New competition announced

www.thebeach.co.uk/win/info.php

Airing across town 102 + beach + Norwich 99

Nice write up, but what a surprise, no mention of Hobs Pit....

lol that question, The beach always talk down to their listeners, it's a little offensive.

Yeah I don't think the new guy likes Hobs Pit, it's unique, and ambitious and needs attention than just being left to rot like other similar attractions. I said it before he just doesn't come across as very enthusiastic or interested than the other chap, (appears he just wants to coast along and keep things as simple and basic as possible, probably he lacks creativity to playing things safe) Guess it shows a real difference between the French and the Brits.. lol

But that's just my opinion based on my interpretation of what I've seen and read, and from previous experience working with him.

It can't be left to rot, it cost Loopings far too much money for them to suddenly not bother with. At £500,000 it must be their biggest single investment.

I usually keep quiet on these things, but 'the new guy', isn't a new guy. In my experience working with him, he knows what it takes and has a true vision of what the park requires. Knowing him, I know HP isn't being left to 'rot', they're focussing on a different target market - that's his prerogative. It's all good for the park and the continued investment (how many continuous years now?) is brilliant :)

Thanks for the clarification, Ben. If the social media posts were a true reflection of things, the park had a busy year last season. So they can't be going too far wrong.

I will say that some decisions over the past year or so have definitely seemed odd. But since we don't have an official rep on here any more, we end up trying to draw our own (probably wrong!) conclusions. The disused Castle Theatre, midweek easter opening and two sets of dodgems are the main changes that really seem odd without further explanation. However, I don't get the impression that these things are just random or without good reason. I'm going to carry on assuming that this is all part of a grand plan.

But, there's focusing on a different target market, and then there's just leaving out the ride that was on everyone's lips two years ago.

This years posters have a mix of attractions, including 3 thrill rides, which is good, but we've seen posters of Fireball for over 10 years now. My point is, if they can show the likes of Fireball and Wipeout, why can't Hobs be on there?

There has been some work done to Hobs over winter, may be only minor yet it has certainly not been forgotten about ! lets see who spots the change on April 1st

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I never said it was being left to rot I said "it's unique, and ambitious and needs attention than just being left to rot" this is down to all the details and working parts. Because history tells us PWH aren't that good at keeping their rides in good shape (Enigma, TOTC) and little things like not being bothered to paint the Rattlesnake tunnel.

I agree the promo material is odd, It's not just Hobs being snubbed id thought they would want to push their 4 coasters again. And the new promo material doesn't include any of the recent attractions, "New Ride for 2015" ok what is it? Only really good thing I seen was the Hyper Drive poster that was posted here last week, that was awesome.

But an empty Castle and two Dodgems is also quite puzzling. (New dodgems look awesome but dump the old ones)

Also, PWH has only ever targeted families. Even when Hobs pit was introduced. The biggest mistake was when they dropped the "Family theme park" tagline. They can't target 'teenagers' as they don't have enough of those kinds of rides.

One week till opening, think we'll get any interesting updates before the 1st? Maybe photo of the finished hyper drive attraction??

I have a copy of the new 2015 leaflet....it does confirm as I did a couple of weeks back that the season ends November 1st so Halloween family week is on. Safari is listed instead of veteran cars.  There is no mention of firework night for the first time in a few leaflets and TOTC is pictured yet not listed. Also the family theme park slogan is back on the front cover.

 

Matt will aim to get this scanned in properly before Easter

-- Edited by coolskin on Sunday 29th of March 2015 07:03:44 PM