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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

^True, but a while back, the 28th was being tossed around as the premier date. Either way, it is good to hear that the show will be opening sooner rather than later. I'm sure they are all working full speed ahead to get the show ready for opening day. I am hoping that they will have some sort of pass member preview for the show. Of course, it is embarrassing to show anything to guests before all of the technical problems are ironed out. The good thing about dress rehearsals like that, is that if necessary, they can make last-minute tweaks to the show based on guest reaction. Anyway, looks like May 23 is going to be quite an exciting day!
 
RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

I guess I should probably come forward about the dates. I knew back during the first week of March the show would be debuting May 23 along with the Food & Wine Festival. I also know guests will also get to preview the show the weekend before on May 16th. Zachary should be able to confirm this. I thought I said something back then? I guess that dates slipped my mind :p
 
RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

The answer has always been in this picture...

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Look at the "London Rocks" logos across the top of the bus; two are under glass windows while the other three are trailing behind.  I see a subliminal May 23 premiere date. ;)
 
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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

No, that bus was just for the pass member appreciation day promo.
 
RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

I have heard many people make comments regarding no time being listed for the preview. If you read through it does say
Choose from the list of show times at the Globe Theater. Your active Pass will be your ticket to a rockin' performance.
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There will be multiple showings going on that day. Ideally, I think it is safe to say that as far as times go, it will be as if the show was opening that day.
 
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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

From the BGW website:

London Rocks ticket distribution process:

The Globe Theatre opens approximately 30 minutes before each scheduled London Rocks performance. For guests’ convenience, complimentary tickets are distributed throughout the day from a ticket booth at the Globe Theatre’s main entrance. All London Rocks tickets are stamped with a specific show time and are distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Guests can use the park’s map or Busch Gardens’ new smartphone app for show times. A ticket guarantees a seat only during the show time printed on the ticket, and does not guarantee a particular seat inside the theater. Tickets are required for entry into the theater, and only one ticket per guest will be provided. Unused tickets are not valid for any other show.
 
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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

Just how is that process convenient? There's nothing near the Globe aside from shops so guests would either have to get their passes when they first come in or go out of their way to see the show later on. Both instances requiring a bit of planning and could easily get derailed opposed to "Hey, this starts soon, let's go see that." No matter how you look at it, this process is a major pain to guests.

Also, just why is this being instituted in the first place? Does the park honestly think there are going to be huge crowds that would require something on the level of a Busch Gardens Live concert? This is also normal operating season, the crowds simply aren't big enough during this time to justify a ticketing system, especially at a venue with at least a thousand seats. Let's just say that on a day that's kind of busy, 20,000 guests, it means that roughly 1/20 of the entire park would have to do one specific showing of this in order to be full, which would be unheard of.

If I were to believe the rumors of Scott being petty and since the park seems to be hedging their bets on this show, I'd say the ticket system is there to build up false hype for the show. If the park tells guests that there's risk of the show filling up, then that tells the guests that there's a high demand for the show and it must be good. The park knows that guests have rejected Entwined, so maybe the false hype could convince guests that this is different and better than Entwined.

Regardless of execution and reason, this deal stinks and I doubt it will last long.

edit: dun fixed mah math
 
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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

I've seen parks use a ticketing system for rides, but that was only to show that a person actually waited in line instead of trying to sneak in. I don't think this ticketing system is going to be anywhere near as effective as BGW thinks it is, as PK says it takes too much planning for a family.
 
RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

I have to say, I hope you're wrong about this PK. Sadly, I think you're on point. I try my best to take all rumors with a grain of salt, but I have heard that all of entertainment (ie;not just one person) is very desperate right now. I think they are all trying very hard to do something right and receive proper credit for their achievements. That can be a challenge as there is some "etiquette" to receiving praise for good ideas. All in all, I think this is just a bad idea made entirely out of desperation.
 
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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

If anything this is going to make show turnout lower. Most likely the GP will not even notice or want to wait in a line to get tickets for a show that they are going to have to plan their whole day around. Not only that but if they want to see the show on the way in or out of the park they will be rejected because it's their fault they didn't get a ticket which will only negatively reflect their experience at the park. If you ask me the Ent. department is shooting themselves in the foot with this one.
 
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RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

Going to play devils advocate here. One of the reasons I don't go to the shows is that I am completely deterred by the long lines. I have no patience for waiting around. I like the ticketing system Universal used for access to the Harry Potter section. It allowed me to plan my day and ensured that if arrive at my scheduled time, I would get in, without having to hold a place in line for half an hour or more.
 
RE: London Rocks! (2014 to Present)

The thing is that during normal season at BGW, there aren't any lines for shows unless guests wait before the venue opens up for seating and the venues rarely ever fill up at all. The ticketing thing is unnecessary at BGW.
 
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