Verbolten (Project Announcement Fall 2011 Through Opening Discussion August 2012)
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You guys do realize that employees (mainly low-level ones, but sometimes higher ups) are given no more information than what's released to the general public right?
Even if they did read the handouts, it's not like they'll remember exact details because most of them aren't enthusiasts.
You guys do realize that employees (mainly low-level ones, but sometimes higher ups) are given no more information than what's released to the general public right?
Even if they did read the handouts, it's not like they'll remember exact details because most of them aren't enthusiasts.
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I've been in management for 15+ years. I always tell new hires on their first day that "It's OK to tell a customer you don't know the answer to their question. They might not like it, but they'll like it a whole lot less if you give them an answer that turns out to be wrong."
If you don't know something, make an effort to find it out for the future or come up with some standard lines like "I'm sorry, they haven't released that information to us yet."
Employees never want to looks stupid, so sometimes they'll just repeat a rumor or completely make something up on their own (which of course, ultimately makes them look even more stupid.)
netdvn said:
I've been in management for 15+ years. I always tell new hires on their first day that "It's OK to tell a customer you don't know the answer to their question. They might not like it, but they'll like it a whole lot less if you give them an answer that turns out to be wrong."
If you don't know something, make an effort to find it out for the future or come up with some standard lines like "I'm sorry, they haven't released that information to us yet."
Employees never want to looks stupid, so sometimes they'll just repeat a rumor or completely make something up on their own (which of course, ultimately makes them look even more stupid.)
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Not all employees are clueless, just a huge majority I would say, but I will say there are a good chunk of supervisors that know much more than you would think. I think it is because some have access to company computers which store very interesting details on them, not that I know anything about this at all.
Not all employees are clueless, just a huge majority I would say, but I will say there are a good chunk of supervisors that know much more than you would think. I think it is because some have access to company computers which store very interesting details on them, not that I know anything about this at all.
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:hijacked: OK, Ok... this "misinformed employee" thing is really getting boring. If you want to continue the topic, then CREATE A NEW THREAD. :hijacked:
This thread is about Verbolten.
I REPEAT, THIS THREAD IS ABOUT VERBOLTEN!
Let's get back on VERBOLTEN's topic, ok?
:hijacked: OK, Ok... this "misinformed employee" thing is really getting boring. If you want to continue the topic, then CREATE A NEW THREAD. :hijacked:
This thread is about Verbolten.
I REPEAT, THIS THREAD IS ABOUT VERBOLTEN!
Let's get back on VERBOLTEN's topic, ok?
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I'm quite eager to see the queue building & station all finished; perhaps I'll then understand why they're painted like buildings in Bermuda.
I'm quite eager to see the queue building & station all finished; perhaps I'll then understand why they're painted like buildings in Bermuda.
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Some employees really don't know much. I knew more than most of them about Verbolten before. They are probably on a inquiry basis. If they really want to know, they can find out. That's all I will say on that though, cause it is getting old.
Second thing: I'm pretty sure the poles they set in the ground are sturdy.. They look like they are at least 15+ feet in there, supported by rebar, and most likely are filled with concrete. My evidence below.
Some employees really don't know much. I knew more than most of them about Verbolten before. They are probably on a inquiry basis. If they really want to know, they can find out. That's all I will say on that though, cause it is getting old.
Second thing: I'm pretty sure the poles they set in the ground are sturdy.. They look like they are at least 15+ feet in there, supported by rebar, and most likely are filled with concrete. My evidence below.
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The Verbolten portion of InPark Magazine's interview with Brian Morrow, SeaWorld Parks Creative Development:
The Verbolten portion of InPark Magazine's interview with Brian Morrow, SeaWorld Parks Creative Development:
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They are. The reason why they did, what they did was to reuse the existing footers from the BBW. But they also needed to build the footers a little larger to provide extra support for Verbolden track, that's why they drove those poles.kingadam said:
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ENOUGH WITH THE FREAKIN' POLES. Neither the manufacturer nor the park would sign off on a ride that was structurally unsound. The focus spent on this even being a question is RIDICULOUS.
ENOUGH WITH THE FREAKIN' POLES. Neither the manufacturer nor the park would sign off on a ride that was structurally unsound. The focus spent on this even being a question is RIDICULOUS.
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Let me say this. Let's follow Haberdasher1973 lead here with the post before mine to change what we are talking about.
Agreed. I have been electrician for 24yrs (11yrs in maintenance) and know that the ride is structurally sound, but my goal with my post is to provide some incite to people who may not know. I don't know why someone would bring up the question about the poles, other than there is no dirt under the end of the footers that can be landscaped with rocks or something else.Haberdasher1973 said:
Let me say this. Let's follow Haberdasher1973 lead here with the post before mine to change what we are talking about.
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Anyone else surprised that it appears part of the queue is uncovered? I thought this was a thing of the past, waiting in a line that is not covered by something, at least like Griffon.
I guess you can't always do it, but it seems like it would be easy to accomplish in that area.
Maybe it would take away from the themed feel
Anyone else surprised that it appears part of the queue is uncovered? I thought this was a thing of the past, waiting in a line that is not covered by something, at least like Griffon.
I guess you can't always do it, but it seems like it would be easy to accomplish in that area.
Maybe it would take away from the themed feel
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I doubt it. I have no inside information on why, but I think the first week of may is just wishful thinking. If they are intending for it to open in mid may, I'd bet it will open mid may as long as its not delayed.
Deez1234 said:
I doubt it. I have no inside information on why, but I think the first week of may is just wishful thinking. If they are intending for it to open in mid may, I'd bet it will open mid may as long as its not delayed.
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