MattyMoo

Christmas trees... does this mean that winter openings are happening?

Call me a cynic but I'm 99% sure that "advert" was never intended for television use at all and the story was just created to try and re-build up some "hype" for the ride

Should be able to make this meet, as is traditional - and would meet at the Spectrum, as is traditional. And would probably eat prior to the Spectrum as not willing to risk another WimpyGate haha

I give up, another Christmas ruined

I'm only interested in the member awards, this kind of delay is typical of Merlin tbh.

I quit this shambles of a forum, this would never happen on Towers Times.

I predict I won't have to change my signature

The results are late, I say there's a voting fix gone on that's being investigated

The excitement is nearly real.

To add to above - I think Detty does it's job perfectly, very small footprint, high throughput, and packs a punch. I can't really see what else it can do? (Other than maybe have a second tower LOLZ). I've certainly seen worse "themed" drop towers than Detty, you leave her alone Thanks for that picture of Zodiac - looks very different there, wow! Forgive my ignorance but are there many other thrill flat rides that Thorpe could get to fill gaps in the park? I can understand their hesitance to do so with S&S problems (as much as I love Slammer & Rush)

I still can't see how the Tug can be Old Town themed if the two "new" rides are staying where they are - maybe it'll be changed into a giant pasty to match the pasty shop? My stance on the new old rides for 2017 is sceptical but intrigued... one thing is for sure, Old Town/Canada Creek needs some work doing to it for sure so if these new additions means that happens and accelerates things, then that can be no bad thing. But if the rides are just dumped there and look shoe-horned in and "Old Town" remains as is, then it'll be the biggest fail since DBGT "opening May 2016"

That's themeing.

I've just a had a thought - maybe they'll stick a small Sealife centre exhibit in there (just throw in a few goldfish/Dory's/those things that clean your fingernails) and then it'll match the rides and you could call it "Sea Town"

Surprised the hashtag mods haven't edited that post! That to one side - this is possibly my favourite thread title in quite some time

The twitter account is definitely someone involved with the project and was on site - it appears as if he is involved with heavy plant/exacavator hire/sales EDIT: He's the project manager for the digger company on site

It could just be that there is a "wicker man" as a central theming feature and it's not directly a Wicker Man IP (if that makes sense).

You forgot Loggers Leap M8, it's splashing back in 2017 don't forget. Apology accepted.

Look at those smooth cubs. Must've been made by B&M.

This - the Smiler brand is/was brilliant. Shame there were cuts to the station etc. but the logo and tagline are iconic IMO.

I don't know but expect Alton Towers to tweet some pictures of Doctor Who "by accident" shortly

If not the theme, then a feature. I think it's legit, otherwise it wouldn't be deleted... it could become a dirty word on the forum in the same way D***** B**** was when WC16 was being discussed

Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing. The Storm Surge plaza really does look insane now too.

Someone's dropped one there haha - that tweet has now been deleted... that's got to be the quickest accidental leak of the theme ever!

How dare you, that is Disney level theming right there! It fits perfectly in the area and is subtly located to blend in perfectly with it's surroundings and does not obscure any other buildings or access routes in the area whatsoever. ...that said - I do like to dabble with a ride on the mighty Storm Surge now and again, you do get a nice view from the top. The random arrival of Storm Surge almosts suggests to me that maybe someone knew that the wildest ride in the wilderness wasn't going to stick around much longer Or am I giving too much credit?

I can't believe no-one has posted the exciting SW8 construction photos yet (There's some Herras fencing and shipping containers/site offices plonked in the car park)