Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaster
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Lofty
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Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
Opening a ride and gaining extra income & press rather than waiting for the extra artistic elements to be complete? I'd say that's definitely 'worked' for them. Plus, they've had a lot of repeat custom online from people wanting to see before/after. This has been evident in enthusiasts as well as Trip Advisor type sites.
Opening a ride and gaining extra income & press rather than waiting for the extra artistic elements to be complete? I'd say that's definitely 'worked' for them. Plus, they've had a lot of repeat custom online from people wanting to see before/after. This has been evident in enthusiasts as well as Trip Advisor type sites.
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
You can't say they've had extra income from opening it early though.
Like, you can't. You just don't know.
You have NO idea how it's affected their numbers and Trip Advisor doesn't show that. That's such a selective group of people.
None of us actually know how it's affected them because we're not their accountants that's my point.
'Waiting' and 'just being on schedule and doing more than one thing at once' are two different things.
They COULD have got the rides open for their original seasons fully themed, no doubt about it, that they've chosen not to is the park's own decision and no-one can say if that's worked from a business point of view because we're not in the business, we don't have the information.
It's like a restaurant knowingly serving you half a meal the first time knowing you'll come back to try it again, or a play kicking you out at the interval cause they know you'll buy another ticket - giving the guests half the intended experience to force them to come back is **** - and if it has 'worked' or not is something you don't know unless you've got a job in Germany and not told anyone.
You can't say they've had extra income from opening it early though.
Like, you can't. You just don't know.
You have NO idea how it's affected their numbers and Trip Advisor doesn't show that. That's such a selective group of people.
None of us actually know how it's affected them because we're not their accountants that's my point.
'Waiting' and 'just being on schedule and doing more than one thing at once' are two different things.
They COULD have got the rides open for their original seasons fully themed, no doubt about it, that they've chosen not to is the park's own decision and no-one can say if that's worked from a business point of view because we're not in the business, we don't have the information.
It's like a restaurant knowingly serving you half a meal the first time knowing you'll come back to try it again, or a play kicking you out at the interval cause they know you'll buy another ticket - giving the guests half the intended experience to force them to come back is **** - and if it has 'worked' or not is something you don't know unless you've got a job in Germany and not told anyone.
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
Was at Plopsaland yesterday amd it's almost ready. They're building a wooden fence along the car park side of the ride and along the drop, to help dull the noise a bit (it's a bit too loud for their liking and upsetting the locals apparently?). Progress was very slow though and they've got a lot to do. Will try and upload some photos later.
They've also taken the 'theme the ride next year' thing very literal - all signs for the ride are up but are clearly temporary, the queue line is just a cattlepen made from metal barrier, it's all very bare and concrete at the mo. But the coaster does look fun!
Was at Plopsaland yesterday amd it's almost ready. They're building a wooden fence along the car park side of the ride and along the drop, to help dull the noise a bit (it's a bit too loud for their liking and upsetting the locals apparently?). Progress was very slow though and they've got a lot to do. Will try and upload some photos later.
They've also taken the 'theme the ride next year' thing very literal - all signs for the ride are up but are clearly temporary, the queue line is just a cattlepen made from metal barrier, it's all very bare and concrete at the mo. But the coaster does look fun!
KristofWB
Hyper Poster
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
As it seems right now, it is very uncertain if Heidi: The Ride will open this summer or even this season. in a worst case scenario, it might be even possible that Plopsaland has to close down for unknown time.
Plopsaland is now operating without an enviromental permit, which had to be renewed before July 18th 2016. Plopsaland however didn't apply for a new enviromental permit and. If any of the parks locals goes to the municipality with a complaint about anything concerning Plopsaland, chances are Plopsaland has to remain closed for several weeks, untill there is a new enviromental permit. Till that time, Heidi won't open.
At this moment, everything that points to Heidi: The Ride on the website has been removed. Some even say the coaster won't open untill the beginning of next season.
As it seems right now, it is very uncertain if Heidi: The Ride will open this summer or even this season. in a worst case scenario, it might be even possible that Plopsaland has to close down for unknown time.
Plopsaland is now operating without an enviromental permit, which had to be renewed before July 18th 2016. Plopsaland however didn't apply for a new enviromental permit and. If any of the parks locals goes to the municipality with a complaint about anything concerning Plopsaland, chances are Plopsaland has to remain closed for several weeks, untill there is a new enviromental permit. Till that time, Heidi won't open.
At this moment, everything that points to Heidi: The Ride on the website has been removed. Some even say the coaster won't open untill the beginning of next season.
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
How on Earth can a big park like Plopsa De Panne, part of a big chain, forget to renew a permit? Surely this is what they retain lawyers for?
It's not April Fool's Day is it?KristofWB said:
How on Earth can a big park like Plopsa De Panne, part of a big chain, forget to renew a permit? Surely this is what they retain lawyers for?
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
The ride is still listed on their website - in a really weird way where they list is as an attraction and just say it's closed, not that it hasn't actually opened?
http://www.plopsalanddepanne.be/en/attraction/heidi-the-ride
Let's just hope it doesn't affect it too much, I want the +1.
The ride is still listed on their website - in a really weird way where they list is as an attraction and just say it's closed, not that it hasn't actually opened?
http://www.plopsalanddepanne.be/en/attraction/heidi-the-ride
Let's just hope it doesn't affect it too much, I want the +1.
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
I got the impression he contacted the park after the recent news and that was their response. Looopings seemed to be hinting a few days back that this could be the case.
While sad, this does mean they can complete the theming before they open the ride.
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I got the impression he contacted the park after the recent news and that was their response. Looopings seemed to be hinting a few days back that this could be the case.
While sad, this does mean they can complete the theming before they open the ride.
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TheCoasterCruiser
Giga Poster
Re: Plopsaland De Panne | Heidi The Ride | GCI wooden coaste
That means I didn't miss this by a couple of days, which is comforting.
That means I didn't miss this by a couple of days, which is comforting.
Pink Cadillac
Giga Poster
In an attempt to combat noise pollution they have built a long wooden fence along one side of the coaster.
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Looks ridiculous tbh. At least the thing will finally be open though.
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Will
Strata Poster
My immediate reaction is that calling that an eyesore would be an understatement, and maybe I'm being stupid, but I wouldn't have thought that would actually reduce noise all that much.
On the plus side, it shouldn't spoil the view nearly as much once you're inside the park, plus it suggests we're one step closer to finally having the bloody thing open
On the plus side, it shouldn't spoil the view nearly as much once you're inside the park, plus it suggests we're one step closer to finally having the bloody thing open