I understood that to be "mental cues" meaning "a point in which a mental or psychological element will be instigated"Ryster wrote: Let's hope they have a virtual queue on this thing.
Sorry, but I had to but in on this one as I've been away on business installing a sound and lighting system in a club and I've missed some of the threads.aircanman wrote: Noticed someone mentioning the wiring for the strobe system. This will almost certainly be set up using DMX lighting. Which consists of a hardware or software controller, mains power and DMX cables which are basically microphone cables with three terminals. So expect these basic connectors to be used in the strobe effects.
I think that vlad was playing with the idea if their being elements in the queue line that will "prepare" you for the ride. Funky play on words, not a typoSonicChips wrote: I understood that to be "mental cues" meaning "a point in which a mental or psychological element will be instigated"
Not a queue but a cue
I'd imagine there would be a fastpass for this, but i'm not sure if it will be straight away, or wait a few months like th13teen did. Personally i would be promoting fastpasses for 5-10 quid each if i was AT, the money you would make on fastpasses alone would be insane!cookejj1 wrote: Yea i agree, dose anyone know if there will be a fast pass? I know that thirteen has one come out about six months later after it opened
but, would they sell stupid amounts of fasttracks that the main queue line was shorter?jbuckton18 wrote:I'd imagine there would be a fastpass for this but i'm not sure if it will be straight away or wait a few months like th13teen did. Personally i would be promoting fastpasses for 5-10 quid each if i was AT .. The money you would make on fastpasses alone would be insane !cookejj1 wrote: Yea i agree, dose anyone know if there will be a fast pass? I know that thirteen has one come out about six months later after it opened
I have been in some 20 minute fast track queues before at TP and also vampire at Chessington. Sometimes staff use(d) common sense and load a single train with fast trackers, this happened when waiting for Colossus. That clears it quickly and "only" delays everyone else by 2 mins. No idea if it ever happened at AT.Kirsty25 wrote: but, would they sell stupid amounts of fasttracks that the main queue line was shorter?
at Thorpe park last week I didn't see anyone selling fasttracks and it would have been completely pointless but i have heard tales of overselling fasttracks.
Ah okiesmattallennet wrote:I have been in some 20 minute fast track queues before at TP and also vampire at Chessington. Sometimes staff use(d) common sense and load a single train with fast trackers, this happened when waiting for Colossus. That clears it quickly and "only" delays everyone else by 2 mins. No idea if it ever happened at AT.Kirsty25 wrote: but, would they sell stupid amounts of fasttracks that the main queue line was shorter?
at Thorpe park last week I didn't see anyone selling fasttracks and it would have been completely pointless but i have heard tales of overselling fasttracks.
I believe the cars are already in the maintenance shed, and they're waiting until all the safety tests (brakes, lift hills, sensors, etc.) are done. When that's all out of the way, the cars will then be allowed onto the actual coaster itself.Kirsty25 wrote: Back on topic - so are we just waiting on that support being fixed and cars being loaded before testing starts?
According to our Gerst contact, the systems testing was supposed to start today, so it shouldn't be too long nowEpsilon wrote: I believe the cars are already in the maintenance shed, and they're waiting until all the safety tests (brakes, lift hills, sensors, etc.) are done. When that's all out of the way, the cars will then be allowed onto the actual coaster itself.
YayBoz wrote: According to our Gerst contact, the systems testing was supposed to start today, so it shouldn't be too long now
that's really exciting news! Will people be able to film the testing do you reckon? I can't wait to see this beast, and what's going on with the support do we know? why was it chopped?
Well I think the weekend will see car testing but maybe tomorrow see marmi's features being tested? I'm looking forward to seing the tickler/hypnotiser being testedKirsty25 wrote:YayBoz wrote: According to our Gerst contact, the systems testing was supposed to start today, so it shouldn't be too long now
Yep I'd imagine system tests are pretty thorough at this stage. Am I right in thinking footers and queue fencing haven't been completed yet? Good chance to sort these out before the action begins.Epsilon wrote:I believe the cars are already in the maintenance shed, and they're waiting until all the safety tests (brakes, lift hills, sensors, etc.) are done. When that's all out of the way, the cars will then be allowed onto the actual coaster itself.Kirsty25 wrote: Back on topic - so are we just waiting on that support being fixed and cars being loaded before testing starts?
I think queue fencing and signs will be done as an when they can when they're not testing, probably right up until the morning of the opening.mattallennet wrote: Yep I'd imagine system tests are pretty thorough at this stage. Am I right in thinking footers and queue fencing haven't been completed yet? Good chance to sort these out before the action begins.
