Dr Plip
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Dr Plip on Sept 1, 2015 23:36:43 GMT 1, I remember when these riots shields came out a few years ago. ยฃ195 or whatever they were. What difference a show makes to their popularity. Cauty's installation was a real highlight though to be fair. The Cauty piece has become a bit of a conveyor belt when viewing at the busy times and it was a bit annoying when trying to spot the various bits in the apartments when they go 'Guy in the Polo Shirt - keep moving - you're holding up the queue' and I'm yelling 'yes, trying to enjoy a piece of art, not a f**king model' - this wasn't 'dismal', they were genuinely trying to shuffle people along which i didn't appreciate as you couldn't take it all in. I tried to go back round but told I had to go join the back of the queue.....walked out, no queue and walked straight back in again - smug as f**k! That was the only time I've had issue with the attitudes as it wasn't so much dismal but much more disney Same here. It was quite busy when I first went through. The staff were shouting for everyone to keep moving, people were bumping into each other in the dark, etc. Hard to enjoy what was probably the most complex and detailed piece in there when you're constantly being told to shuffle round.
Still a really impressive piece of work to look at. I could have spent hours in there.
I remember when these riots shields came out a few years ago. ยฃ195 or whatever they were. What difference a show makes to their popularity. Cauty's installation was a real highlight though to be fair. The Cauty piece has become a bit of a conveyor belt when viewing at the busy times and it was a bit annoying when trying to spot the various bits in the apartments when they go 'Guy in the Polo Shirt - keep moving - you're holding up the queue' and I'm yelling 'yes, trying to enjoy a piece of art, not a f**king model' - this wasn't 'dismal', they were genuinely trying to shuffle people along which i didn't appreciate as you couldn't take it all in. I tried to go back round but told I had to go join the back of the queue.....walked out, no queue and walked straight back in again - smug as f**k! That was the only time I've had issue with the attitudes as it wasn't so much dismal but much more disney Same here. It was quite busy when I first went through. The staff were shouting for everyone to keep moving, people were bumping into each other in the dark, etc. Hard to enjoy what was probably the most complex and detailed piece in there when you're constantly being told to shuffle round. Still a really impressive piece of work to look at. I could have spent hours in there.
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Dr Plip
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Dr Plip on Sept 1, 2015 23:44:41 GMT 1, Was just about to write war and peace about my last 2 days as it was very different, but thought I'd try and keep it to the point Security is a little more thorough as they are pissed with people taking stickers and in slapping them about. Programmes and prints were sold-out completely - they will be getting more in 'soon' The prints that were previously being sold for ยฃ10 are now ยฃ20 There was another edition of the Cauty shield - ed. of 40 and only 10 sold per day, 1 per person. The wristbands were all gone - the guy didn't know when they would get more. The prices on the games had doubled to ยฃ2 There were only 3 ducks with hooks - the rest were small rubber ducklings so you have 7 or 8 rods going for 3 ducks. The Cinderella and Cauty rooms are much brighter (they were pitch black before) - i can only assume because people have obviously swiped pieces of the cauty and maybe tried to swipe pieces of the cinderella carriage The queues at 8pm (when we roughly walked in) were massive for everything, even things like pocket money loans, the banner tent and the cruelty bus....i mean massive The Pizza dudes have upped their game and turn an order around in about 25 mins - they don't talk about black Friday -_- The Grim Reaper was fooked - It gets 3/4 way through the Bee Gees and has a fit then limps off - happened every time i saw it last night and again today. They've added the snake swallowing mickey mouse to the main gallery - i don't know where it was before and placed a flying seagull above the seagull lady on the bench There was a falafel stall as well (at the night time but not in the day) - they looked very good but had already stocked up on pizza If you're going to get in at the start you need to queue about 60-90 mins before The park got much quieter after about 9:30 at which point virtually all of the queues had gone and we could have a fantastic time taking in all the pieces, partaking on all of the rides and the main gallery was virtually empty. Making it a great opportunity to actually admire the art and take it in without people walking across you or being hurried along. I was one of the very last people in the gallery as they closed and it was a lovely experience to be able to walk around in peace, as though it was almost a private viewing just for oneself. Went back today and got in the queue at about 9:45 and were in the first row. That was a good move as again, could go around and look at the bits I wanted to in relative peace. It takes a good hour before it reaches the tipping-point and queues start forming, I assume they also disappear again mid-afternoon but at there peak are a nightmare - worth factoring that into your plans Edit : Haha - imagine what war an peace would have been !! Thanks for the update.
And I see what you mean about the new batch of ducks they've put out.
I'm surprised they sold out of programmes. They must have got through tonnes of them. And I understand them raising their prices, considering a lot of this stuff is going on eBay and they might be trying to make the most of the inventory they have left. I wish I'd bought what I wanted while I was there the first time now though. I figured there'd be plenty left later. I didn't expect prices to increase though. Oh well.
Maybe instead of trying to get more Shrigley bracelets in, the prizes could be one of the Ping Pong balls? If you're reading this Dismaland, just a suggestion. Wait, so what's the consolation prize on the anvil game now then?
Was just about to write war and peace about my last 2 days as it was very different, but thought I'd try and keep it to the point Security is a little more thorough as they are pissed with people taking stickers and in slapping them about. Programmes and prints were sold-out completely - they will be getting more in 'soon' The prints that were previously being sold for ยฃ10 are now ยฃ20 There was another edition of the Cauty shield - ed. of 40 and only 10 sold per day, 1 per person. The wristbands were all gone - the guy didn't know when they would get more. The prices on the games had doubled to ยฃ2 There were only 3 ducks with hooks - the rest were small rubber ducklings so you have 7 or 8 rods going for 3 ducks. The Cinderella and Cauty rooms are much brighter (they were pitch black before) - i can only assume because people have obviously swiped pieces of the cauty and maybe tried to swipe pieces of the cinderella carriage The queues at 8pm (when we roughly walked in) were massive for everything, even things like pocket money loans, the banner tent and the cruelty bus....i mean massive The Pizza dudes have upped their game and turn an order around in about 25 mins - they don't talk about black Friday -_- The Grim Reaper was fooked - It gets 3/4 way through the Bee Gees and has a fit then limps off - happened every time i saw it last night and again today. They've added the snake swallowing mickey mouse to the main gallery - i don't know where it was before and placed a flying seagull above the seagull lady on the bench There was a falafel stall as well (at the night time but not in the day) - they looked very good but had already stocked up on pizza If you're going to get in at the start you need to queue about 60-90 mins before The park got much quieter after about 9:30 at which point virtually all of the queues had gone and we could have a fantastic time taking in all the pieces, partaking on all of the rides and the main gallery was virtually empty. Making it a great opportunity to actually admire the art and take it in without people walking across you or being hurried along. I was one of the very last people in the gallery as they closed and it was a lovely experience to be able to walk around in peace, as though it was almost a private viewing just for oneself. Went back today and got in the queue at about 9:45 and were in the first row. That was a good move as again, could go around and look at the bits I wanted to in relative peace. It takes a good hour before it reaches the tipping-point and queues start forming, I assume they also disappear again mid-afternoon but at there peak are a nightmare - worth factoring that into your plans Edit : Haha - imagine what war an peace would have been !! Thanks for the update. And I see what you mean about the new batch of ducks they've put out. I'm surprised they sold out of programmes. They must have got through tonnes of them. And I understand them raising their prices, considering a lot of this stuff is going on eBay and they might be trying to make the most of the inventory they have left. I wish I'd bought what I wanted while I was there the first time now though. I figured there'd be plenty left later. I didn't expect prices to increase though. Oh well. Maybe instead of trying to get more Shrigley bracelets in, the prizes could be one of the Ping Pong balls? If you're reading this Dismaland, just a suggestion. Wait, so what's the consolation prize on the anvil game now then?
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Black Apple Art
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September 2013
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Black Apple Art on Sept 2, 2015 0:01:51 GMT 1, I remember when these riots shields came out a few years ago. ยฃ195 or whatever they were. What difference a show makes to their popularity. Cauty's installation was a real highlight though to be fair. To be honest, while the riot shield concept is a good one, it's definitely being confused with being a Banksy piece and it's easy to see why with the use of the "happy face". Not to mention resellers really taking advantage of this with deceptive listings and plugging in authentic "Banksy" and "Dismaland" as much as possible in their listings and zero mention of Cauty. From a little research seems this is the 8th edition release of these shields and the 2nd at Dismaland alone. Nice show momento but personally I'll take the ยฃ5 program all day long over the shield. Fantastic program!
I remember when these riots shields came out a few years ago. ยฃ195 or whatever they were. What difference a show makes to their popularity. Cauty's installation was a real highlight though to be fair. To be honest, while the riot shield concept is a good one, it's definitely being confused with being a Banksy piece and it's easy to see why with the use of the "happy face". Not to mention resellers really taking advantage of this with deceptive listings and plugging in authentic "Banksy" and "Dismaland" as much as possible in their listings and zero mention of Cauty. From a little research seems this is the 8th edition release of these shields and the 2nd at Dismaland alone. Nice show momento but personally I'll take the ยฃ5 program all day long over the shield. Fantastic program!
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impromento
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by impromento on Sept 2, 2015 1:15:59 GMT 1, Well happy to say that i made it to the exhibition this evening with a ticket for the 21:00 entry. Walked straight in with no queuing, just a little difficulty getting through security with the smile I had on my face!
What a showโฆ.
Highlight had to be Cautyโs village for me โ such an intricate, fascinating and surreal experience โ when looking through the camera lens it was as if you were shooting the real dealโฆ
I did feel slightly rushed though as others have mentioned, itโs a bit of a conveyor belt with shouts of โyou donโt need to get that close!โ clearly due to the opportunists looking for a souvenir just to flip when they get home.
I mentioned the other day that I was considering testing the Anvil theoryโฆ by jumping over and pushing the thing off its stand โ I bottled it, instead throwing balls for what seemed like hours (for free I might add, which may be the consolation for not getting a band)
I did ask the girl about the rules though, and her response was โthere arenโt anyโ
I asked, โso you just have to knock it off?โ And she just said โyeahโ
I just didnโt have the balls to try it!!!!!
I did manage to bag a fish finger, Juxtapoz, a couple of posters from the shop, some pretty cool Darren Cullen stuff and some bling (creatively) ohโฆ and also the illusive balloon โ thanks to my little girl xxx I did have to ask around A LOT to locate and then convince the gatekeeper, but with a face like that, who could say no!
I must point out that she is actually 2 today โ and this was her way of thanking Daddy for all those presentsโฆ. Apologies if pic upload hasn't worked - im new to forums!
(I took a picture of my little one holding a sign asking for a balloon for her birthday - worked a treat!)
I found the staff to be brilliant. I tried to interact with them in a somewhat dismal manner at first which in fact felt father uncomfortable, so I just ended up being nice to them and it paid off โ hence the bling - they are actually trying so hard to be dismal!
I was running around so much trying to see it all that I donโt feel I actually took the time to look at everything so thankfully Iโm back here on Saturday.
Anyway โ time to frame this balloon, box my goodies up and pop the fish finger in the freezer
Well happy to say that i made it to the exhibition this evening with a ticket for the 21:00 entry. Walked straight in with no queuing, just a little difficulty getting through security with the smile I had on my face! What a showโฆ. Highlight had to be Cautyโs village for me โ such an intricate, fascinating and surreal experience โ when looking through the camera lens it was as if you were shooting the real dealโฆ I did feel slightly rushed though as others have mentioned, itโs a bit of a conveyor belt with shouts of โyou donโt need to get that close!โ clearly due to the opportunists looking for a souvenir just to flip when they get home. I mentioned the other day that I was considering testing the Anvil theoryโฆ by jumping over and pushing the thing off its stand โ I bottled it, instead throwing balls for what seemed like hours (for free I might add, which may be the consolation for not getting a band) I did ask the girl about the rules though, and her response was โthere arenโt anyโ I asked, โso you just have to knock it off?โ And she just said โyeahโ I just didnโt have the balls to try it!!!!! I did manage to bag a fish finger, Juxtapoz, a couple of posters from the shop, some pretty cool Darren Cullen stuff and some bling (creatively) ohโฆ and also the illusive balloon โ thanks to my little girl xxx I did have to ask around A LOT to locate and then convince the gatekeeper, but with a face like that, who could say no! I must point out that she is actually 2 today โ and this was her way of thanking Daddy for all those presentsโฆ. Apologies if pic upload hasn't worked - im new to forums! (I took a picture of my little one holding a sign asking for a balloon for her birthday - worked a treat!) I found the staff to be brilliant. I tried to interact with them in a somewhat dismal manner at first which in fact felt father uncomfortable, so I just ended up being nice to them and it paid off โ hence the bling - they are actually trying so hard to be dismal! I was running around so much trying to see it all that I donโt feel I actually took the time to look at everything so thankfully Iโm back here on Saturday. Anyway โ time to frame this balloon, box my goodies up and pop the fish finger in the freezer
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overend
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October 2013
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by overend on Sept 2, 2015 3:07:51 GMT 1, I assumed that it was just a new ending to the Grim Reaper show and it happened the 3 times I saw it. Only played the Bee Gees song though.
The advertisement break-in kits were back in stock.
Wasn't a huge queue for the 2.00 entries at 2.00.
I assumed that it was just a new ending to the Grim Reaper show and it happened the 3 times I saw it. Only played the Bee Gees song though.
The advertisement break-in kits were back in stock.
Wasn't a huge queue for the 2.00 entries at 2.00.
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sin
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by sin on Sept 2, 2015 3:41:59 GMT 1, flying over from the US. be there the weekend of Sept 12th. setting the alarm for 6am EST to get tickets. If i fail and cant prebuy tickets, can i queue and get in?
flying over from the US. be there the weekend of Sept 12th. setting the alarm for 6am EST to get tickets. If i fail and cant prebuy tickets, can i queue and get in?
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iamzero
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by iamzero on Sept 2, 2015 6:58:56 GMT 1, So what's the deal if I turn up without tickets... Is it just a huge queue and hope to get in? definitely get a ticket - they turned 400 people away on Saturday and the queue for walk-ups today started before the main queue did. There were a good few hundred again and I do not think they let very many (if any in) Looks like I won't be making the trip down then. It's a long way to not get in.
So what's the deal if I turn up without tickets... Is it just a huge queue and hope to get in? definitely get a ticket - they turned 400 people away on Saturday and the queue for walk-ups today started before the main queue did. There were a good few hundred again and I do not think they let very many (if any in) Looks like I won't be making the trip down then. It's a long way to not get in.
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Tommy Tucker
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Tommy Tucker on Sept 2, 2015 7:25:42 GMT 1, So I went today and wow. I went to the first sitting and only managed to bag me a bloody riot shields. I'm so happy. Then spent the rest of my time taking it all in. I am going back as soon as I can. When I went to buy my shield there were 10 available and I asked how many I could buy. Replied, as many as you want. I said 'I'll take 4'. Almost got away with it until a guy came over quickly to say one per person. I can't complain though as at least the others went to a good home. I'm glad you managed to get one. Do they come packaged up or do you get to wear it around Dismaland? Don't come packaged but you can leave it in the 'Gift Shop' and collect it on the way out. At least I would of had something to defend myself with should someone want to steal it....
So I went today and wow. I went to the first sitting and only managed to bag me a bloody riot shields. I'm so happy. Then spent the rest of my time taking it all in. I am going back as soon as I can. When I went to buy my shield there were 10 available and I asked how many I could buy. Replied, as many as you want. I said 'I'll take 4'. Almost got away with it until a guy came over quickly to say one per person. I can't complain though as at least the others went to a good home. I'm glad you managed to get one. Do they come packaged up or do you get to wear it around Dismaland? Don't come packaged but you can leave it in the 'Gift Shop' and collect it on the way out. At least I would of had something to defend myself with should someone want to steal it....
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Tommy Tucker
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November 2011
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Tommy Tucker on Sept 2, 2015 7:28:07 GMT 1, So I went today and wow. I went to the first sitting and only managed to bag me a bloody riot shields. I'm so happy. Then spent the rest of my time taking it all in. I am going back as soon as I can. When I went to buy my shield there were 10 available and I asked how many I could buy. Replied, as many as you want. I said 'I'll take 4'. Almost got away with it until a guy came over quickly to say one per person. I can't complain though as at least the others went to a good home. Why did you need 4? Well I wanted one and so did 3 of my friends as they were working. Oh well they can always pop round and look at mine hehehe
So I went today and wow. I went to the first sitting and only managed to bag me a bloody riot shields. I'm so happy. Then spent the rest of my time taking it all in. I am going back as soon as I can. When I went to buy my shield there were 10 available and I asked how many I could buy. Replied, as many as you want. I said 'I'll take 4'. Almost got away with it until a guy came over quickly to say one per person. I can't complain though as at least the others went to a good home. Why did you need 4? Well I wanted one and so did 3 of my friends as they were working. Oh well they can always pop round and look at mine hehehe
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Just
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Just on Sept 2, 2015 8:05:04 GMT 1, I remember when these riots shields came out a few years ago. ยฃ195 or whatever they were. What difference a show makes to their popularity. Cauty's installation was a real highlight though to be fair. To be honest, while the riot shield concept is a good one, it's definitely being confused with being a Banksy piece and it's easy to see why with the use of the "happy face". Not to mention resellers really taking advantage of this with deceptive listings and plugging in authentic "Banksy" and "Dismaland" as much as possible in their listings and zero mention of Cauty. From a little research seems this is the 8th edition release of these shields and the 2nd at Dismaland alone. Nice show momento but personally I'll take the ยฃ5 program all day long over the shield. Fantastic program!ย
I love the program, brilliantly done. I have one that I keep reading to digest the info and one kept pristine for my collection. (No - I'm not the reason for the program shortage; there were 2 of us ;-)).
I remember when these riots shields came out a few years ago. ยฃ195 or whatever they were. What difference a show makes to their popularity. Cauty's installation was a real highlight though to be fair. To be honest, while the riot shield concept is a good one, it's definitely being confused with being a Banksy piece and it's easy to see why with the use of the "happy face". Not to mention resellers really taking advantage of this with deceptive listings and plugging in authentic "Banksy" and "Dismaland" as much as possible in their listings and zero mention of Cauty. From a little research seems this is the 8th edition release of these shields and the 2nd at Dismaland alone. Nice show momento but personally I'll take the ยฃ5 program all day long over the shield. Fantastic program!ย I love the program, brilliantly done. I have one that I keep reading to digest the info and one kept pristine for my collection. (No - I'm not the reason for the program shortage; there were 2 of us ;-)).
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Finsbury
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Finsbury on Sept 2, 2015 8:13:33 GMT 1, Friday night is gonna be a Beach Boutique party and you have to be slim to get in or so I've heard..get ya dancing shoes on!
Friday night is gonna be a Beach Boutique party and you have to be slim to get in or so I've heard..get ya dancing shoes on!
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 9:05:41 GMT 1, Will PM you. Don't want it in the public domain. I never got access to secret page, nor pm to indicate them...
Will PM you. Don't want it in the public domain. I never got access to secret page, nor pm to indicate them...
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Coach on Sept 2, 2015 9:13:06 GMT 1, Well happy to say that i made it to the exhibition this evening with a ticket for the 21:00 entry. Walked straight in with no queuing, just a little difficulty getting through security with the smile I had on my face! What a showโฆ. Highlight had to be Cautyโs village for me โ such an intricate, fascinating and surreal experience โ when looking through the camera lens it was as if you were shooting the real dealโฆ I did feel slightly rushed though as others have mentioned, itโs a bit of a conveyor belt with shouts of โyou donโt need to get that close!โ clearly due to the opportunists looking for a souvenir just to flip when they get home. I mentioned the other day that I was considering testing the Anvil theoryโฆ by jumping over and pushing the thing off its stand โ I bottled it, instead throwing balls for what seemed like hours (for free I might add, which may be the consolation for not getting a band) I did ask the girl about the rules though, and her response was โthere arenโt anyโ I asked, โso you just have to knock it off?โ And she just said โyeahโ I just didnโt have the balls to try it!!!!! I did manage to bag a fish finger, Juxtapoz, a couple of posters from the shop, some pretty cool Darren Cullen stuff and some bling (creatively) ohโฆ and also the illusive balloon โ thanks to my little girl xxx I did have to ask around A LOT to locate and then convince the gatekeeper, but with a face like that, who could say no! I must point out that she is actually 2 today โ and this was her way of thanking Daddy for all those presentsโฆ. Apologies if pic upload hasn't worked - im new to forums! (I took a picture of my little one holding a sign asking for a balloon for her birthday - worked a treat!) I found the staff to be brilliant. I tried to interact with them in a somewhat dismal manner at first which in fact felt father uncomfortable, so I just ended up being nice to them and it paid off โ hence the bling - they are actually trying so hard to be dismal! I was running around so much trying to see it all that I donโt feel I actually took the time to look at everything so thankfully Iโm back here on Saturday. Anyway โ time to frame this balloon, box my goodies up and pop the fish finger in the freezer
Sounds like you had a great time. Bloody brilliant.
Well happy to say that i made it to the exhibition this evening with a ticket for the 21:00 entry. Walked straight in with no queuing, just a little difficulty getting through security with the smile I had on my face! What a showโฆ. Highlight had to be Cautyโs village for me โ such an intricate, fascinating and surreal experience โ when looking through the camera lens it was as if you were shooting the real dealโฆ I did feel slightly rushed though as others have mentioned, itโs a bit of a conveyor belt with shouts of โyou donโt need to get that close!โ clearly due to the opportunists looking for a souvenir just to flip when they get home. I mentioned the other day that I was considering testing the Anvil theoryโฆ by jumping over and pushing the thing off its stand โ I bottled it, instead throwing balls for what seemed like hours (for free I might add, which may be the consolation for not getting a band) I did ask the girl about the rules though, and her response was โthere arenโt anyโ I asked, โso you just have to knock it off?โ And she just said โyeahโ I just didnโt have the balls to try it!!!!! I did manage to bag a fish finger, Juxtapoz, a couple of posters from the shop, some pretty cool Darren Cullen stuff and some bling (creatively) ohโฆ and also the illusive balloon โ thanks to my little girl xxx I did have to ask around A LOT to locate and then convince the gatekeeper, but with a face like that, who could say no! I must point out that she is actually 2 today โ and this was her way of thanking Daddy for all those presentsโฆ. Apologies if pic upload hasn't worked - im new to forums! (I took a picture of my little one holding a sign asking for a balloon for her birthday - worked a treat!) I found the staff to be brilliant. I tried to interact with them in a somewhat dismal manner at first which in fact felt father uncomfortable, so I just ended up being nice to them and it paid off โ hence the bling - they are actually trying so hard to be dismal! I was running around so much trying to see it all that I donโt feel I actually took the time to look at everything so thankfully Iโm back here on Saturday. Anyway โ time to frame this balloon, box my goodies up and pop the fish finger in the freezer Sounds like you had a great time. Bloody brilliant.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 9:35:07 GMT 1, Was just about to write war and peace about my last 2 days as it was very different, but thought I'd try and keep it to the point Security is a little more thorough as they are pissed with people taking stickers and in slapping them about. Programmes and prints were sold-out completely - they will be getting more in 'soon' The prints that were previously being sold for ยฃ10 are now ยฃ20 There was another edition of the Cauty shield - ed. of 40 and only 10 sold per day, 1 per person. The wristbands were all gone - the guy didn't know when they would get more. The prices on the games had doubled to ยฃ2 There were only 3 ducks with hooks - the rest were small rubber ducklings so you have 7 or 8 rods going for 3 ducks. The Cinderella and Cauty rooms are much brighter (they were pitch black before) - i can only assume because people have obviously swiped pieces of the cauty and maybe tried to swipe pieces of the cinderella carriage The queues at 8pm (when we roughly walked in) were massive for everything, even things like pocket money loans, the banner tent and the cruelty bus....i mean massive The Pizza dudes have upped their game and turn an order around in about 25 mins - they don't talk about black Friday -_- The Grim Reaper was fooked - It gets 3/4 way through the Bee Gees and has a fit then limps off - happened every time i saw it last night and again today. They've added the snake swallowing mickey mouse to the main gallery - i don't know where it was before and placed a flying seagull above the seagull lady on the bench There was a falafel stall as well (at the night time but not in the day) - they looked very good but had already stocked up on pizza If you're going to get in at the start you need to queue about 60-90 mins before The park got much quieter after about 9:30 at which point virtually all of the queues had gone and we could have a fantastic time taking in all the pieces, partaking on all of the rides and the main gallery was virtually empty. Making it a great opportunity to actually admire the art and take it in without people walking across you or being hurried along. I was one of the very last people in the gallery as they closed and it was a lovely experience to be able to walk around in peace, as though it was almost a private viewing just for oneself. Went back today and got in the queue at about 9:45 and were in the first row. That was a good move as again, could go around and look at the bits I wanted to in relative peace. It takes a good hour before it reaches the tipping-point and queues start forming, I assume they also disappear again mid-afternoon but at there peak are a nightmare - worth factoring that into your plans Edit : Haha - imagine what war an peace would have been !! Thanks for the update. And I see what you mean about the new batch of ducks they've put out. I'm surprised they sold out of programmes. They must have got through tonnes of them. And I understand them raising their prices, considering a lot of this stuff is going on eBay and they might be trying to make the most of the inventory they have left. I wish I'd bought what I wanted while I was there the first time now though. I figured there'd be plenty left later. I didn't expect prices to increase though. Oh well. Maybe instead of trying to get more Shrigley bracelets in, the prizes could be one of the Ping Pong balls? If you're reading this Dismaland, just a suggestion. Wait, so what's the consolation prize on the anvil game now then? Plip my dear ... I do not know ... But I think that Banksy and Dismaland should be separate from Ebay . They should forget them and don't penalize the fan, the visitor, the guest, not forcely rich and who wants to bring back some souvenirs... It is true that for 3 ยฃ a lot of local or Uk friends or people can come more than one time in Dismaland. Tickets are already sold out because of that : they should then separate foreign tickets - Imagine I book a plane, an hostel now ( we have to do it earlier to have better prices ) and I could not get entrance tickets this morning or next week ?! ) ... So these WSM neighbours can buy some more " items " to flip them on ebay, even tickets ( is it fair too, to let the same people going there every day if they want it ? )...
Anyway, Already , throughout the year, the keywords for sales of Street-art are associated with the name of Banksy , now we find Dismaland.
I do not think this is a good way to fight against " crime " (lol) , however I would understand that Dismaland. Inc. engages lawsuit against Dismaland art/exhibition thefts and robbers.
Moreover, it is even limit that Banksy/Dismaland always think to EBay, and put the prices up or stop the selling of balloons per example ( ah ! these balloons ) for adults ( there is no real selling politic too, but it's injust that if you have a good face - erm - and the staff likes you, they sell a balloon to an adult but not for the follower in the queue : there is a bit of segregation, no ( even if it 's the game in Dismaland ).
Well , we dont care about ebay and that it is true that It permits to a South American or an Australia fan of Banksy to get those souvenirs too, or to a not so rich local ( or not ) ebayer to sell double stuff ( I don't approve anyway )... Just, don't knock the ambulance nor the people, we are not at a Rolling stones show, with fluctuent prices and sometimes " imbecile " ( old or new ) rules.
That's what I think but maybe I am wrong... I am just trying to be just.
ps : I think that this show is going well ( we are at his middle ) why to complicate, rules or travel for some lost ebayers who, most of times, are not so rich at the end of the auctions.. It is the game too. As for a concert of Madonna lol.
But ... Banksy is far to be in the star system.
Was just about to write war and peace about my last 2 days as it was very different, but thought I'd try and keep it to the point Security is a little more thorough as they are pissed with people taking stickers and in slapping them about. Programmes and prints were sold-out completely - they will be getting more in 'soon' The prints that were previously being sold for ยฃ10 are now ยฃ20 There was another edition of the Cauty shield - ed. of 40 and only 10 sold per day, 1 per person. The wristbands were all gone - the guy didn't know when they would get more. The prices on the games had doubled to ยฃ2 There were only 3 ducks with hooks - the rest were small rubber ducklings so you have 7 or 8 rods going for 3 ducks. The Cinderella and Cauty rooms are much brighter (they were pitch black before) - i can only assume because people have obviously swiped pieces of the cauty and maybe tried to swipe pieces of the cinderella carriage The queues at 8pm (when we roughly walked in) were massive for everything, even things like pocket money loans, the banner tent and the cruelty bus....i mean massive The Pizza dudes have upped their game and turn an order around in about 25 mins - they don't talk about black Friday -_- The Grim Reaper was fooked - It gets 3/4 way through the Bee Gees and has a fit then limps off - happened every time i saw it last night and again today. They've added the snake swallowing mickey mouse to the main gallery - i don't know where it was before and placed a flying seagull above the seagull lady on the bench There was a falafel stall as well (at the night time but not in the day) - they looked very good but had already stocked up on pizza If you're going to get in at the start you need to queue about 60-90 mins before The park got much quieter after about 9:30 at which point virtually all of the queues had gone and we could have a fantastic time taking in all the pieces, partaking on all of the rides and the main gallery was virtually empty. Making it a great opportunity to actually admire the art and take it in without people walking across you or being hurried along. I was one of the very last people in the gallery as they closed and it was a lovely experience to be able to walk around in peace, as though it was almost a private viewing just for oneself. Went back today and got in the queue at about 9:45 and were in the first row. That was a good move as again, could go around and look at the bits I wanted to in relative peace. It takes a good hour before it reaches the tipping-point and queues start forming, I assume they also disappear again mid-afternoon but at there peak are a nightmare - worth factoring that into your plans Edit : Haha - imagine what war an peace would have been !! Thanks for the update. And I see what you mean about the new batch of ducks they've put out. I'm surprised they sold out of programmes. They must have got through tonnes of them. And I understand them raising their prices, considering a lot of this stuff is going on eBay and they might be trying to make the most of the inventory they have left. I wish I'd bought what I wanted while I was there the first time now though. I figured there'd be plenty left later. I didn't expect prices to increase though. Oh well. Maybe instead of trying to get more Shrigley bracelets in, the prizes could be one of the Ping Pong balls? If you're reading this Dismaland, just a suggestion. Wait, so what's the consolation prize on the anvil game now then? Plip my dear ... I do not know ... But I think that Banksy and Dismaland should be separate from Ebay . They should forget them and don't penalize the fan, the visitor, the guest, not forcely rich and who wants to bring back some souvenirs... It is true that for 3 ยฃ a lot of local or Uk friends or people can come more than one time in Dismaland. Tickets are already sold out because of that : they should then separate foreign tickets - Imagine I book a plane, an hostel now ( we have to do it earlier to have better prices ) and I could not get entrance tickets this morning or next week ?! ) ... So these WSM neighbours can buy some more " items " to flip them on ebay, even tickets ( is it fair too, to let the same people going there every day if they want it ? )... Anyway, Already , throughout the year, the keywords for sales of Street-art are associated with the name of Banksy , now we find Dismaland. I do not think this is a good way to fight against " crime " (lol) , however I would understand that Dismaland. Inc. engages lawsuit against Dismaland art/exhibition thefts and robbers. Moreover, it is even limit that Banksy/Dismaland always think to EBay, and put the prices up or stop the selling of balloons per example ( ah ! these balloons ) for adults ( there is no real selling politic too, but it's injust that if you have a good face - erm - and the staff likes you, they sell a balloon to an adult but not for the follower in the queue : there is a bit of segregation, no ( even if it 's the game in Dismaland ). Well , we dont care about ebay and that it is true that It permits to a South American or an Australia fan of Banksy to get those souvenirs too, or to a not so rich local ( or not ) ebayer to sell double stuff ( I don't approve anyway )... Just, don't knock the ambulance nor the people, we are not at a Rolling stones show, with fluctuent prices and sometimes " imbecile " ( old or new ) rules. That's what I think but maybe I am wrong... I am just trying to be just. ps : I think that this show is going well ( we are at his middle ) why to complicate, rules or travel for some lost ebayers who, most of times, are not so rich at the end of the auctions.. It is the game too. As for a concert of Madonna lol. But ... Banksy is far to be in the star system.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 9:37:21 GMT 1, flying over from the US. be there the weekend of Sept 12th. setting the alarm for 6am EST to get tickets. If i fail and cant prebuy tickets, can i queue and get in? Get tickets, I wouldn't risk queing.. But if tickets are already sold out in seconds for this day ?
flying over from the US. be there the weekend of Sept 12th. setting the alarm for 6am EST to get tickets. If i fail and cant prebuy tickets, can i queue and get in? Get tickets, I wouldn't risk queing.. But if tickets are already sold out in seconds for this day ?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 9:46:57 GMT 1, Was just about to write war and peace about my last 2 days as it was very different, but thought I'd try and keep it to the point Security is a little more thorough as they are pissed with people taking stickers and in slapping them about. Programmes and prints were sold-out completely - they will be getting more in 'soon' The prints that were previously being sold for ยฃ10 are now ยฃ20 There was another edition of the Cauty shield - ed. of 40 and only 10 sold per day, 1 per person. The wristbands were all gone - the guy didn't know when they would get more. The prices on the games had doubled to ยฃ2 There were only 3 ducks with hooks - the rest were small rubber ducklings so you have 7 or 8 rods going for 3 ducks. The Cinderella and Cauty rooms are much brighter (they were pitch black before) - i can only assume because people have obviously swiped pieces of the cauty and maybe tried to swipe pieces of the cinderella carriage The queues at 8pm (when we roughly walked in) were massive for everything, even things like pocket money loans, the banner tent and the cruelty bus....i mean massive The Pizza dudes have upped their game and turn an order around in about 25 mins - they don't talk about black Friday -_- The Grim Reaper was fooked - It gets 3/4 way through the Bee Gees and has a fit then limps off - happened every time i saw it last night and again today. They've added the snake swallowing mickey mouse to the main gallery - i don't know where it was before and placed a flying seagull above the seagull lady on the bench There was a falafel stall as well (at the night time but not in the day) - they looked very good but had already stocked up on pizza If you're going to get in at the start you need to queue about 60-90 mins before The park got much quieter after about 9:30 at which point virtually all of the queues had gone and we could have a fantastic time taking in all the pieces, partaking on all of the rides and the main gallery was virtually empty. Making it a great opportunity to actually admire the art and take it in without people walking across you or being hurried along. I was one of the very last people in the gallery as they closed and it was a lovely experience to be able to walk around in peace, as though it was almost a private viewing just for oneself. Went back today and got in the queue at about 9:45 and were in the first row. That was a good move as again, could go around and look at the bits I wanted to in relative peace. It takes a good hour before it reaches the tipping-point and queues start forming, I assume they also disappear again mid-afternoon but at there peak are a nightmare - worth factoring that into your plans Edit : Haha - imagine what war an peace would have been !! At what times was it ? Earlier in the morning or at 9 pm ? What time is the best to avoid queue and 2many people ? To have souvenirs to buy too ? Thank you.
Was just about to write war and peace about my last 2 days as it was very different, but thought I'd try and keep it to the point Security is a little more thorough as they are pissed with people taking stickers and in slapping them about. Programmes and prints were sold-out completely - they will be getting more in 'soon' The prints that were previously being sold for ยฃ10 are now ยฃ20 There was another edition of the Cauty shield - ed. of 40 and only 10 sold per day, 1 per person. The wristbands were all gone - the guy didn't know when they would get more. The prices on the games had doubled to ยฃ2 There were only 3 ducks with hooks - the rest were small rubber ducklings so you have 7 or 8 rods going for 3 ducks. The Cinderella and Cauty rooms are much brighter (they were pitch black before) - i can only assume because people have obviously swiped pieces of the cauty and maybe tried to swipe pieces of the cinderella carriage The queues at 8pm (when we roughly walked in) were massive for everything, even things like pocket money loans, the banner tent and the cruelty bus....i mean massive The Pizza dudes have upped their game and turn an order around in about 25 mins - they don't talk about black Friday -_- The Grim Reaper was fooked - It gets 3/4 way through the Bee Gees and has a fit then limps off - happened every time i saw it last night and again today. They've added the snake swallowing mickey mouse to the main gallery - i don't know where it was before and placed a flying seagull above the seagull lady on the bench There was a falafel stall as well (at the night time but not in the day) - they looked very good but had already stocked up on pizza If you're going to get in at the start you need to queue about 60-90 mins before The park got much quieter after about 9:30 at which point virtually all of the queues had gone and we could have a fantastic time taking in all the pieces, partaking on all of the rides and the main gallery was virtually empty. Making it a great opportunity to actually admire the art and take it in without people walking across you or being hurried along. I was one of the very last people in the gallery as they closed and it was a lovely experience to be able to walk around in peace, as though it was almost a private viewing just for oneself. Went back today and got in the queue at about 9:45 and were in the first row. That was a good move as again, could go around and look at the bits I wanted to in relative peace. It takes a good hour before it reaches the tipping-point and queues start forming, I assume they also disappear again mid-afternoon but at there peak are a nightmare - worth factoring that into your plans Edit : Haha - imagine what war an peace would have been !! At what times was it ? Earlier in the morning or at 9 pm ? What time is the best to avoid queue and 2many people ? To have souvenirs to buy too ? Thank you.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 9:48:14 GMT 1, Will PM you. Don't want it in the public domain. Will you answer me or not ? If not, you can tell me, no problem at all, it's usual now here for me.
Will PM you. Don't want it in the public domain. Will you answer me or not ? If not, you can tell me, no problem at all, it's usual now here for me.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Dr Plip on Sept 2, 2015 9:55:36 GMT 1, Will PM you. Don't want it in the public domain. Will you answer me or not ? If not, you can tell me, no problem at all, it's usual now here for me. Don't worry, Roy. It's just a joke. There aren't any secret pages. Or pdfs. There is a VIP room at Dismaland though. Reserved for 6-star forum members (joke).
Will PM you. Don't want it in the public domain. Will you answer me or not ? If not, you can tell me, no problem at all, it's usual now here for me. Don't worry, Roy. It's just a joke. There aren't any secret pages. Or pdfs. There is a VIP room at Dismaland though. Reserved for 6-star forum members (joke).
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Dr Plip on Sept 2, 2015 9:56:55 GMT 1, Speaking of which, I'm not far off my sixth star. Anyone fancy a chat?
Speaking of which, I'm not far off my sixth star. Anyone fancy a chat?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 9:59:52 GMT 1, Will you answer me or not ? If not, you can tell me, no problem at all, it's usual now here for me. Don't worry, Roy. It's just a joke. There aren't any secret pages. Or pdfs. There is a VIP room at Dismaland though. Reserved for 6-star forum members (joke). Cheers matey for your answer... Feel sometimes alone as in an abandonned island with no sand, nor water ...
sky... ( I did not say wifi lol , but white clouds and blue, lot of blue ... with not too much sunshine, otherwise I would need ice ... )
For you what is the best and quiestet hour to go on Dismalbeach ?
Will you answer me or not ? If not, you can tell me, no problem at all, it's usual now here for me. Don't worry, Roy. It's just a joke. There aren't any secret pages. Or pdfs. There is a VIP room at Dismaland though. Reserved for 6-star forum members (joke). Cheers matey for your answer... Feel sometimes alone as in an abandonned island with no sand, nor water ... sky... ( I did not say wifi lol , but white clouds and blue, lot of blue ... with not too much sunshine, otherwise I would need ice ... ) For you what is the best and quiestet hour to go on Dismalbeach ?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Ruggs on Sept 2, 2015 10:02:23 GMT 1, Any forumites going to be in the queue this Friday for the 11am? I'm travelling from Suffolk, so early start for me.
Any forumites going to be in the queue this Friday for the 11am? I'm travelling from Suffolk, so early start for me.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 10:11:56 GMT 1, When trying for tickets now it takes you to the see tickets website and puts you in a wuevthat keeps refreshing every 20 seconds.
When trying for tickets now it takes you to the see tickets website and puts you in a wuevthat keeps refreshing every 20 seconds.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Lroy on Sept 2, 2015 10:14:29 GMT 1, Well Roy the tickets are up now, and although servers are busy, it wasn't too hard to get tickets last week. Driving out in the morning, can't believe I'm going to Dismaland tomorrow night.. Any forumites going to be in the queue this Friday for the 11am? I'm travelling from Suffolk, so early start for me. Going Friday 11 am too.. Wow, a real mess ! Imagine I have booked a plane/train for last week ( that's why I try today, If I come it will be next weeks ) : impossilbe to book tickets ! What is strange is that the 7 first days were already sold out ! at all the hours ! then, nothing, bug... Incredible...
Well Roy the tickets are up now, and although servers are busy, it wasn't too hard to get tickets last week. Driving out in the morning, can't believe I'm going to Dismaland tomorrow night.. Any forumites going to be in the queue this Friday for the 11am? I'm travelling from Suffolk, so early start for me. Going Friday 11 am too.. Wow, a real mess ! Imagine I have booked a plane/train for last week ( that's why I try today, If I come it will be next weeks ) : impossilbe to book tickets ! What is strange is that the 7 first days were already sold out ! at all the hours ! then, nothing, bug... Incredible...
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by frezza on Sept 2, 2015 10:16:24 GMT 1, Can anybody that has had 11am tickets tell me what time I should get there? Even with tickets I assume people queue from early?
Can anybody that has had 11am tickets tell me what time I should get there? Even with tickets I assume people queue from early?
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by PRO on Sept 2, 2015 10:16:49 GMT 1, More chance of getting a Wonka golden ticket
More chance of getting a Wonka golden ticket
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by waXology on Sept 2, 2015 10:17:28 GMT 1, I managed to get 4 for Sat 12th at 2pm.. i needed 6 though My friends cant get any and now it seems impossible!
I managed to get 4 for Sat 12th at 2pm.. i needed 6 though My friends cant get any and now it seems impossible!
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Art Fan 2011 on Sept 2, 2015 10:18:44 GMT 1, Can anybody that has had 11am tickets tell me what time I should get there? Even with tickets I assume people queue from early?
1:30 before if you want to beat most in!!
Artfan2011
Can anybody that has had 11am tickets tell me what time I should get there? Even with tickets I assume people queue from early? 1:30 before if you want to beat most in!! Artfan2011
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Dr Plip on Sept 2, 2015 10:19:33 GMT 1, Don't worry, Roy. It's just a joke. There aren't any secret pages. Or pdfs. There is a VIP room at Dismaland though. Reserved for 6-star forum members (joke). Cheers matey for your answer... Feel sometimes alone as in an abandonned island with no sand, nor water ... sky... ( I did not say wifi lol , but white clouds and blue, lot of blue ... with not too much sunshine, otherwise I would need ice ... ) For you what is the best and quiestet hour to go on Dismalbeach ? No man is an island, Roy. Except maybe really fat men.
I don't know what the quietest hour to go is. I've only been the once, and I stayed from 11 until 6. They kicked me out, kicking and screaming.
For me, the park quietened down around 2 and between 4 and 5. I think that was when people stopped for something to eat, or started leaving to go home. With 3 entry times now though, the park might have a steady flow of people. The queues inside (for the attractions) do dissipate throughout the day, so just wander around and bide your time.
Just make sure you have a ticket. It's a long way to come without one. If you can't get a ticket, keep your eyes on here or make a request on the forum, as people seem to be offering them for cost quite regularly.
Don't worry, Roy. It's just a joke. There aren't any secret pages. Or pdfs. There is a VIP room at Dismaland though. Reserved for 6-star forum members (joke). Cheers matey for your answer... Feel sometimes alone as in an abandonned island with no sand, nor water ... sky... ( I did not say wifi lol , but white clouds and blue, lot of blue ... with not too much sunshine, otherwise I would need ice ... ) For you what is the best and quiestet hour to go on Dismalbeach ? No man is an island, Roy. Except maybe really fat men. I don't know what the quietest hour to go is. I've only been the once, and I stayed from 11 until 6. They kicked me out, kicking and screaming. For me, the park quietened down around 2 and between 4 and 5. I think that was when people stopped for something to eat, or started leaving to go home. With 3 entry times now though, the park might have a steady flow of people. The queues inside (for the attractions) do dissipate throughout the day, so just wander around and bide your time. Just make sure you have a ticket. It's a long way to come without one. If you can't get a ticket, keep your eyes on here or make a request on the forum, as people seem to be offering them for cost quite regularly.
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by Monky on Sept 2, 2015 10:19:36 GMT 1, Just sat in some sort of crazy holding queue; this is horseshit
Just sat in some sort of crazy holding queue; this is horseshit
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BANKSY Curated Show "Dismaland" in Weston-super-Mare, by rjf76 on Sept 2, 2015 10:23:09 GMT 1, This is ridiculous.
This is ridiculous.
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