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rob
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No, it didn't. Technical problems with the wave machine and a few other things. All good things come to those that wait!
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Wed May 07, 2008 12:54 pm
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shrimp
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| rob wrote: | | All good things come to those that wait! |
almost 2 YEARS behind schedule... even it is "that" good, it lacks credibility, right front the start... |
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Thu May 08, 2008 10:28 am
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funky
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Typical canarian attitude towards business. Out of 30 or so rides and attractions, two have technical problems. So instead of opening the park and earning hundreds of thousands of Euros more each week, no, lets keep the whole thing shut until we sort out every minor detail. Disneyland Paris opened on time, even though a few of the rides were still being finalised.
Now its almost middle of May and apparently they're still not ready to open yet. Some bright spark has probably discovered that one of the bog-roll dispensers in the gents loo isn't working properly.
They had a big party up there the other night with V.I.Ps and fireworks etc. Strangely, my invitation must have got lost in the mail.
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Thu May 08, 2008 12:13 pm
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shrimp
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Well, either they can afford to loose money for 2 years (meaning the entrance fee is way over-priced and they'll break even soon), or a whole lot more than just 2 rides have technical problems, butthey don't want to scare tourists...
Is it private funds or corporate? What kind of board of directors would let the delay last 2 YEARS?!!? unless profit will flow fast, and tickets are, indeed, overpriced... Disneyland opened on time, but they changed the management, and waited to break even... |
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Fri May 09, 2008 6:33 am
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rob
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Unfortunately its not as simple as that. It's a private company. It's a huge project on a small Island with limited resources, machinery etc. plus of course there is the Manana syndrome.
These delays hit many major projects Wembly stadium and The millenium dome both come to mind!
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Fri May 09, 2008 7:45 am
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shrimp
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| rob wrote: |
These delays hit many major projects Wembly stadium and The millenium dome both come to mind! |
Whaou!! Did those happen on a small Island with limited resources? 
It obviously is a huge project. Then it is poor planning... |
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Fri May 09, 2008 10:03 am
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