MattyMoo

I need a lie down

Don't worry - once it gets handed back to Thorpe instead of being under MMM's budget there won't be as many employees needed "Loggers Leap will be closed for redevelopment this season but we're hoping for it to make a splashback soon!" Can I get that on a t-shirt plz? That aside - interesting move having SAW Alive opening for the summer... when does the IP run out? Could be one last hurrah perhaps?

To be fair though m8 Merlin have painted Towers St. Bar & Grill bright orange so that does make up for the staggered openings.

I asked Thorpe on social media if they plan to open Nemesis Inferno at midday for synergy across the brand

In light of the lunacy regarding Alton Towers this season, I can now exclusively reveal that Storm Surge The Walking Dead is coming 2019 at Thorpe.

FV opening at midday is utter lunacy and nothing short of a massive Vs up to Alton Towers paying guests. I literally cannot fathom it. Most ridiculous decision since opening IAC at Thorpe With a reduced line up, it means that when rides are down the effects are even more noticeable. Get those complimentary Fast Tracks ready, lads in Guest Services.

Merlin in "accidental leak" shocker. Again. Zzzzzzzzz....

Bit of a design fault if they don't

Well there was Angry Birds I suppose Maybe something happy is around the corner again.

Have to say - the shot of the theming centrepiece there - it does look quite impressive!

Thank goodness the Swarm didn't get TWD slapped on to it as that photo hints at - I bet that was considered bearing in mind Merlin despise The Swarm

Wonder if X WTF TWD will be open for that day...

SW8: "It's not a John Wardley ride, but it's a great, fun, ride" #burn

^ It is written, therefore it is fact.

Should be down for this

They should extend Guest Services instead

17th March would be fab, cheers Marc

Has the opening date been confirmed anywhere yet? Want to start planning a trip Also - just looking at the news articles - Sky mention the Smiler accident, obvs. One of the articles said that the logo was projected onto the London Eye. No it wasn't, it was photoshopped on. You can't project onto what is essentially a hollow circle, unless they temporarily covered the Eye with sheeting

One would assume that an official announcement will come soon for the X rebrand, no?

Never mind extending Pizza Pasta what about a Colossus repaint?!?!?!?!11!!ONE

Reminds me of the Colony at Tulleys Farm

World's first coaster to have it's name leaked by a demolition company within weeks of demolition starting?

Already looking forward to Tulleys 2018 Planning to return to Alton Towers once the opening of SW8 is confirmed and plan a nice little jaunt up to Blackpool with the other half for the first time too #hype Will go to Thorpe again* to see what a mess they've made of X and also to ride Loggers as it makes a splash back this year!!!11 * Provided I don't have to pay to get in and can blag a press invite again for Fright Night's preview.

^ Check out @BaronC. posting 10 times in a row to boost his post count #unbelievable Looks like I should change my signature - thanks folks, I'm flattered - probably more shocked at being even considered for the sarcasm award over the mighty Benin

Holy hell - this re-affirms that I am going to Blackpool for the first time next year!