– We were going to drive one of the attractions and had been in line for a long time. When we got all the way to the queue and had to go on board, we had to wait another round because someone with an express passport had to drive before us, says the 12-year-old who was in Tusenfryd this weekend. – I think it’s a pity that those who have more money can come first in the queue. It was a great experience for us. Everyone should stand in line for the same length of time, says Møller Ørslien. Strong reactions After NRK reported on Monday that the amusement park Tusenfryd outside Oslo has started with so-called express passes, there have been very strong reactions. Both on social media and from political teams. Many believe that Tusenfryd is helping to show children who can afford to avoid queuing and who can not. – It is such concepts that make you feel the differences in society, said cultural councilor in Oslo, Omar Samy Gamal (SV) to NRK. It was this roller coaster, Speedmonster in Tusenfryd, that Signe Møller Ørslien was to drive this weekend. Photo: Berit Roald / NTB First in line The concept they have started with is common in several parks abroad, but this is the first time a Norwegian amusement park has done such a thing. By paying 300 kroner in addition to the entrance ticket, which costs around 500 kroner, you can walk past the ordinary queue and into a shorter queue. This applies when you are going to drive the eight biggest attractions in the park. Erik Røhne Andersen, marketing manager at Tusenfryd. Photo: TUSENFRYD Erik Røhne Andersen, who is marketing manager in the park, told NRK that he does not think this will lead to a much longer waiting time for those who do not have an express pass because they now only sell 50 express passes per day. day. He says that they will listen to the feedback and that this is something they want to test out, partly because guests have wanted this. Taking Tusenfryd in defense Silje Hjemdal in the Progress Party reacts to what she believes is a «gapstick mentality». She sits on the Storting’s family and culture committee. Silje Hjemdal in the Progress Party defends Tusenfryd’s new queue initiative. Photo: PRIVATE – I think it is a bit double-edged that a single private actor should be put in a gallows in this way. Many in this debate rise very quickly without thinking that they themselves have bought a ticket to the front row for a state-sponsored theater performance or extra legroom on the move. Where to set the limit ?, says Hjemdal. She points out that many private players have recently had a tough time without financial compensation for the power crisis and price war. – Then companies must try their hand and find ways to get things going and adapt their offers. Children with disabilities Ragnhild Hartviksen has been appointed Children’s parliamentary representative for the Labor Party through the Ombudsman for Children. She sits on the family and culture committee. Hartviksen is very critical of Tusenfryd’s express queue scheme and is particularly concerned about children with disabilities. Ragnhild Hartviksen is the children’s parliamentary representative for the Labor Party. Photo: Heidi Dokter – I am worried that our tolerance towards this group, which really needs it, will be weaker through this scheme, says Hartviksen. NRK has also been in contact with the other major amusement parks in the country. None of the other parks say they want to introduce something like this, but both Dyreparken in Kristiansand, Sommarland in Bø and Hunderfossen family park say that various express queue schemes have been up for discussion.
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