James6

Yeah but in the queue, they've replaced the old annoying voice with an even more annoying one, if you tried the single rider queue , you would know what I mean

Just enjoy :PI was pleasantly surprised on my first visit during late 2009.

I loved both, the former was definately the superior though. Something which annoys me about the current one is, there are SO many little things that could get the ride experience closer to the level it used to be can't wait to see any little improvements done over the closed season. Fingers crossed there are any.

I bet if you were working anywhere else you would be saying quite the opposite Mind you I would be too

Yep, there is alot of them :PThey all say...The Ultimate Coaster...Th13teen... Coming in March 2010

Had a good day at the Towers to start my 2010 season! :POne thing, has the park lost ITHOTMK? Because I swear I haven't heard it on my past few visits, if so I can e-mail it to them! It is a vital part of the Alton Towers magic!Anyway, during the journey the snow just kept getting heavier and heavier not creating a lot of hope for most of the rides being open. We arrived a bit later than expected but everything was closed apart from Duel and Hex anyway. Rode Hex first, and yes, whilst the projecter slanted across the wall did look unproffesional, it did the job while the other is repaired. The rest of the ride was brilliant, maybe not quite up to the standard usually set, but still great. Theme Park theartre really is done at its best at some moments. The audio in the vault was hearable, although it sounded as if the main speaker had blown or was switched off as the one which was playing was of poor quality.Headed down through the park and decided to take a ride on Duel, and I must say I had some of the best rides I've ever had on Duel today ( apart from Duel: Live of course) Audio was brilliant and loud, most effects were working, I much prefer the speed throughout the house this year ( not that its changed much), overall I had a great ride and got a new highscore for me of 47,000 :PHeaded down into Forbidden Valley now , and to my surprise, Air was operatonal! However the crew really were poor at the getting the trains through and the queue moved extremely slowly taking 45 minutes. It also followed the usual trend of breaking down, which has happened everytime I've ridden Air.Nemesis by now had opened, from the Air queue I could see it testing and it looked terribly slow compared to usual, was barely making it over the loop, and barely back into the break run, by the time I got onto it though it was back to normal, and Nemesis on one train, with a longer queue took less time and moved quicker than Air on 2 and a much shorter queue!By about 12:30 or 1 , everything was open and to compensate, the park extended opening till 4:30Next was Sonic Spinball, and whilst the paintjob looks great, stickers with bubbles under don't. Spinball Whizzer was certainly looking tired last year and something needed to be done, but really, some of the changes made are dreadful. Such as the new logo being stuck 3 times on the ceiling bumpers in the station.Anyway next, moved into X-Sector to ride Oblivion, the 2 shuttles with new restraint's look fantastic and ultra sleek. The area still however looks very run down. Also Oblivion was walk-on even with Air and Nemesis at least 40 minutes each.Had a couple more rides on Duel and Nemesis etc and that about rounded off my day. One breakdown on Air which is to be expected and even that was less than 5 minutes.The park however doesn't look to have had much work whatsoever over the closed season and I look forward to seeing the needed freshening up which will be needed if Alton's 30th year is going to be as good as it could be.

I do, although for sport and theme parks I try and wear contacts

...still wouldn't be too bad whilst improving guest satisfaction

If it wasn't reduced prices, I'd agree, but I'm taking a friend with me on Friday and he can get in for £15, and with the majority of the "main" rides open, even with the some of the rides not being completely ready, it's still definitely worth it and will provide a great day out :PIf you look forward to it as if its going to be a "normal" day, you'll be disappointed, but if you look at it like a quick top up on the ol' adrenaline, it'll still be a great day. I also find it quite interesting to look at the park now, and then when the park opens in March, see the usual vast improvements and touch-ups around the park.

I agree, but Alton, in the past, have been fine and the rides open have actually been in operating condition, which doesn't sound the case for a good few rides this year- Nemesis, 1 train- Oblivion, constantly breaking down- Hex, few effects working- Duel, Same as Hex- Runaway Mine Train, Running extremely slowly etc etcI do hope things improve for Friday

Gosh sounds pretty dissapointing to be honest. Hope you still had a good time though :)I must say this February Half Term opening sounds more like one that would be at Thorpe, and strangely enough, last year there really was barely a break down during the same event.

And the Winner isMonsterDan5!Well :DGreat entries those 3 who entered.Dissapointing week in terms of the number of entries this week, which is one of the reason why we are a going to have a 1 week break this week :)Will see you all in a weeks time

Be sure to have a look at http://live.towersnerd.com/Has some live updates from the park.It seems Sonic Spinball is nothing more than a re-paint as most expected

Sorry, delay in voting opening, :(Will open later, so anyone who's not entered may as well

Remember guys, voting opens tonight

You think it lasts to long? :(And how could you be bored on a ride like Rush!

One thing, Nemesis is spelt wrong Still a awesome advert there MonsterDan!

Just a reminder guys, you've got till Friday to get your adverts in

In list of priority , in my opinion;Island of AdventureMagic KingdomUniversal StudiosDisney Hollywood StudiosBusch GardensSeaworldDisney Animal KingdomOther Disneys

I have a good few tips, but it depends what you want. To experience the wonder that is everything in Orlando, or to also have a relax ?Basically, if you can get to the parks for opening, Americans struggle to get out of bed before 11.30 :)Also, check all opening times before you go, if you time it right, you could do at least 2 parks in a day. For example Magic Kingdom is open till midnight some days.It depends on your preference and personal opinion but really Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollwood studios are half a day max.I have absolutely hundreds of tips for Orlando so when I have a bit more time, I'll come back on here and share them with you :)It is also depends on what kind of tips you want, just for the park in general or rides and everything , Just realised just how much I love and miss Orlando...

New challenge is up

This weeks Challenge is to create a ride or park advert with any of the following pictures.The advert can be for a "new" ride, the existing ride or a new/ actual park.As always, got a question, ask it

Hopefully, possibly will start tomorrow evening because of the troubles I've had this weekend

Voting has now closed, well done to everyone who entered and voted, thanks :)And the winner is... ELECTRICBILL!Well Done , A fantastic entry

Wow, thanks very much , great to see what a Zoo Day is like and I can't wait to see what that entrance is going to look like finished :)Thanks again