JoshC. Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 8 minutes ago, ThemeParkCrafter said: Think issue was old logo not really appropriate for young children but I liked it I think more young children will be scared of this: than they would have of this Kerfuffle, yeah and L7123456 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 hour ago, ThemeParkCrafter said: Think issue was old logo not really appropriate for young children but I liked it Why would being inappropriate for young children be a problem for a 15+ maze, may I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I can only say a child seeing the logo outside entrance of towers could be scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 1 hour ago, ThemeParkCrafter said: I can only say a child seeing the logo outside entrance of towers could be scared TBF I think the atmosphere of the X Sector is more disturbing than a vague logo for a horror maze. The logo has no gore/blood in it, so why would a kid be disturbed? yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Well this was mentioned on another forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think it has purely been changed from a story point of view. The Altonville Mine Tours sets the story, rather than entering something called "SKIN SNATCHERS!" Wasn't exactly subtle. Your going on a mine tour to explore the area that belonged / belongs to the Snatchers, Sounds like something you would expect to see in the real world. Ghost Tours, Ghost Hunts, all tempt you in with the promise of maybe seeing something, it sells, it adds intrigue. People unaware of the previous name may be tempted more by the mystery. However, on this tour... you might of wished you weren't OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 it had a crap name and logo, now it has a different crap name and logo, nothing of value was lost and nothing of value was gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Cornflakes said: it had a crap name and logo, now it has a different crap name and logo, nothing of value was lost and nothing of value was gained. I disagree. like I said above the name adds intrigue whilst also giving you a vague idea of the plot. In essence it's a perfect name without being pretentious and calling it something like "The Mystery of the Mines" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 NEW LOGO CHANGE NEWS! Now incorporates both, Old and new logo! Huzzah! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 And the award for longest name of a scare attraction ever goes to... KingNemesis, Kerfuffle, yeah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Why not just call it "Skin" and stop backstorying and contextualising a logo to death, just make the maze great fun and scary. 3Dimensions and Cornflakes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Skin Snatchers would have been better, with the "Altonville Mine Tours" idea being used as part of the backstory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Speculation? Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 1 hour ago, MarkC said: Speculation? Well one is (somewhat) skin and the other is a map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNemesis Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 14 hours ago, MarkC said: Speculation? One is real and one is not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Being totally honest, aside from a vague standard shape and colour, they look nothing alike. KingNemesis and L7123456 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenthillXD Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Considering Skin Snatchers is a scare attraction and SW8 is a family thrill coaster, I think we can expect no correlation. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 OK so my son has decided he'd like to go to Scarefest this year (he's 12) but will decide at the time if he wants to do the mazes, he's more interested in the atmosphere and rides, so as MAP holders, do we need to pre-book anything? Is it considered just a regular day? The reason I ask is my wife had seen a notice on Facebook saying don't turn up if you don't have a pre-booked ticket, so she doesn't want to do a potential four hour drive if there's a chance we won't get in (we plan on going to Warwick Castle too during the trip). I guess the same applies to the fireworks too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan.B Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 There isn't any kind of booking system for either events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 These images have appeared on the Altonville Mine Tour page on Alton Towers's website. All looks very exciting! Imagineer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Looking pretty impressive so far. Gotta say the theming in Alton's mazes are pretty great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 If those pictures are showing the actual maze then it looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looking very nice! I believe Alton Towers often subcontract much of their scare attraction scenic design and stuff to some very passionate designers and its always nice to see. Skin Snatchers reminds me of Silence of the Lambs (Buffalo Bill) JoshC. and L7123456 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Skin Snatchers = Walking Dead no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Surely Texas Chainsaw Massacre and any form of cannibalistic group of people who flay their victims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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