robbalvey Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Hey Theme Park Review members! It is that time of year again where the next round of TPR trips are about to be announced! If you remember earlier in the year we sent around a few questionnaire's asking about what trips you all would most be interested in. Well, we have narrowed it down to five possible trips (of which we will most likely do four of) and we need one last round of feedback to help finalize the schedule. Please fill out the following questionnaire if you are SERIOUSLY INTERESTED in doing a TPR trip in 2010: http://www.themeparkreview.com/2010_final_questionnaire.htm Based on your input we will make our final decisions for what trips TPR will offer in 2010 and those trips will be announced in late October 2009. If you have any questions or comments, please post them! Thank you very much and we look forward to your feedback! --Robb Alvey www.themeparkreview.com
technfxrick Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 What happened to the South America Trip? i was all ready for that one.
SharkTums Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 ^I emailed you back about that, but I'll post here as well. We always have choices to make, and based on the last round of questionnaires it was decided to push that trip back a bit. It may still appear as early as February 2011, or as late as a few more years, but stick with TPR and we'll get you all over the world!
technfxrick Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks Elissa for the fast response, hopefully soon there can be a trip to South America. Also have you guys every thought of an Africa trip?
SharkTums Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^Yes of course. We are even looking into possibly going as early as next January/February to benefit from their hosting the World Cup, but it's a really long way to go for so few credits. We'll keep everyone updated. For now, let's focus on the five trips that we ARE considering for next Summer, thanks!
themeparkman25 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Through Phantastialand into the midland Europe mix and I'll put my deposit down now.
Speeddeamon128 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 No tour for me next year Will you guys possibly do an Intimidator Bash? My Disney Internship ends in mid August & I'm driving back north & plan on hitting both Intimidators anyway & would love to meet up with you guys. I'll be just a Basher next year.
robbalvey Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Through Phantastialand into the midland Europe mix and I'll put my deposit down now. If those new GCI woodies at Efteling do not look like they will open in time for our trip we would consider swaping out Efteling for Phantasialand. Adding Phantasialand to the trip would add at least an additional $150 per person because there is no way we could go to that park without staying at the hotel (and having an awesome night in the Dragon Bar.) And as this Europe trip was meant to be our "shorter, less expensive" Europe trip, adding yet another park and resort hotel prices it out of that category. Also, TPR just hit Phantasialand in both 2007 and 2008 so we chose to go back to Efteling which we have only visited once in the past few years and they are getting TWO new coasters for 2010. --Robb
ginzo Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Adding Phantasialand to the trip would add at least an additional $150 per person because there is no way we could go to that park without staying at the hotel (and having an awesome night in the Dragon Bar.) QFT. That's a straight up Disney Deluxe quality resort.
Electerik Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 All five look really good, but I'm pretty sure Misty has her heart set on England. /Yes, I'm gonna try to try again.
Moose Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Did I read correctly that two meals per day included will now be standard? That'd be a nice bonus.
SharkTums Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^We kind of realized that every year we were telling people one meal a day and providing at least two and sometimes even three!!! Seriously, how many meals were included on the Scandi and West Coast trips!?!? (And how many had lots of alcohol!!!) So we may as well just make it standard and put it in writing!
larrygator Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^I believe we had 29 meals included in Scandi, but who's counting. In Scandi the extra money not needed for food was spent on extra alcohol by many. That is except for the "idiot" that went to the casino with his "food" money.
themeparkman25 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Robb- Dueling GCI's vs. Black Mamba? Hmmm, I guess I can handle that. Just playin', I can totally handle that. Maybe I can work in a layover to the nearest closest city so I can check that out (though it looks like there aren't many big cities near there). I am very excited about expedition, blue fire and geforce though! I hope this is one of the trips TPR goes on. Ginzo- Noob moment. What is QFT?
SharkTums Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^I am happy to help you plan an extra day on your trip to hit up Phantasialand, it is easy and won't require a different airport or anything scary!
themeparkman25 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^I am not worried about being alone haha. I did WoF, SFoG and FMP by myself this year, so I am used to it. I just don't really know anyone, that is what will be the most uncomfortable. Though I just bought a couple TPR dvd's and it looks like everyone is friends. Edit: Wow, I forgot to say Thank You!!! When the time draws nearer I would love to work that out. Seriously, thank you! \/ I haven't even hit a year on TPR yet, but I am sure everything will work out in the long run. I am very excited about this trip so far.
robbalvey Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Robb- Dueling GCI's vs. Black Mamba? Hmmm, I guess I can handle that. Just playin', I can totally handle that. Maybe I can work in a layover to the nearest closest city so I can check that out (though it looks like there aren't many big cities near there). I am very excited about expedition, blue fire and geforce though! I hope this is one of the trips TPR goes on. Ginzo- Noob moment. What is QFT? QFT = "Quoted for Truth." And yeah, I hear you on the 2 GCI's over Black Mamba thing (actually I would be questioning 2 GCI's over Winjas, but that's just me.) The reasoning is simple - we've taken TPR members to Black Mamba TWICE in the past three years and we've taken TPR members to those GCI woodies, well, ZERO times (obviously!) One thing we try to do when we plan out TPR trips is hit "new stuff" as a lot of the people who travel with us have probably done a trip in the past. And those who are new with traveling with TPR, well, stick with us and we'll eventually get you to where you want to go! We actually did bounce around the idea of Phantasialand, but it just didn't fit for *this* trip. Though I just bought a couple TPR dvd's and it looks like everyone is friends. That's good editing for you! Seriously though, on every TPR trip there are many people who have traveled with us before and also LOTS of newbies! Don't worry, everyone makes friends, usually by the end of day one! --Robb
ginzo Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 In Scandi the extra money not needed for food was spent on extra alcohol by many. Alcohol is food. I've got it right here in my notes. More calories per gram than protein or sugars.
larrygator Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 actually I would be questioning 2 GCI's over Winjas, but that's just me--Robb It's not just you! Bring on the woodies. Regarding those who don't know anyone on these trips. You might not become friends with everyone in a week or two, but if you are respectful of others you'll make enough friends to have an enjoyable time.
GaryWilson Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Are there tentative starting and ending points for the Middle America trip?
robbalvey Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Are there tentative starting and ending points for the Middle America trip? Minneapolis
jjb297 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I definitely want to meet you guys (my dad and I) at SFSTL, but about the dates: I would try to convince my dad to go on the Intimidator trip, but how late into August would you anticipate this trip being?
SharkTums Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^Exact dates are not set yet, but to be safe I would say the Intimidator trip would be over by August 23rd.
coastersrule85 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I'm really wanting to go on the U.K. trip as a first choice and the mainland Europe trip as a second. The one thing that might make a difference is airfare. Just so I can get an idea, which cities do you think you will be flying into and out of for the two trips to Europe? Please feel free to share any wisdom you might have on finding lower airfare to Europe. John "Excited as Hell About Taking My First TPR Trip" Jackson
SharkTums Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 ^I emailed you back about 10 minutes ago. Check your email and please feel free to ask any other questions!
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