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ATA › Gallery › Construction › Charlie and the Chocolate Factory › April 1st 2006
Opening Day
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 The park has just opened, but already some very keen enthusiasts have entered the queue line waiting for the ride's opening.
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 The queue line fills up some more, as we take alook at the detail on the exterior.
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 By lunchtime, the queue extended all the way back to the Sky Ride station!
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 The press were on hand to cover the ride's opening, with footage being shot inside the ride just before the ride opened.
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 By around 1pm the ride had opened its doors, but the queue line was just as big as only one elevator was working at this point.
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 The queue line, as it nears the entrance to the building.
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 This is the point where you go inside and see the preshow.
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 A very enthusiastic staff member, dressed up for the occasion.
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 The ride's closing was due to be 5:30pm with the rest of the park, but it was extended to 6:50pm to allow all guests to get a ride.
     
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