Sheepie Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 It's something we'd all like to see I'm sure. It's been 6 years since we've had a secret weapon, do you think anymore are planned for the future? If so, then what?!Personally I'm hoping for a giant, flying pair of GHD's. but that's just me Sidders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I believe the Secret Weapon idea is now dead.. however I'm still holding out for that B&M floorless, Alton stylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Supermassive Black Hole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDLewry Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 that would be really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Wadler:A Giga coaster would be impressive, but think of the hole you would have to dig so it doesn't show above the trees.Personally I would love to see the woodie materialise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklecoaster Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 The rumoured woodie was supposed to be opening this year but alas there won't be one! With every year that they hold it off the less and less likely you feel that this is going to happen. I did hear something somewhere about a motorbike coaster in the Gloomy Wood area, but I guess hear say is just hear say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Upgrade Oblivion to Floorless ORProject Giant Gurgle ORWoodie behind Corkscrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjamesboi Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Altons Next Secret Weapon NO NOT NEXT TRY A BRAND NEW LAND for 2010 the Dark Forest with a tilting roller coaster through an eerie forest and derelict building scene. This theme also featured some very well designed robo-arms (a ride on a robot similar to those that manufacture cars) which appeared to form part of the undergrowth of the forest, with sprawling tree roots and rocky waterfalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklecoaster Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Quote I believe the Secret Weapon idea is now dead.. however I'm still holding out for that B&M floorless, Alton styleeI dont believe the Secret Weapon idea is dead, but I think it's probably gonna be a good few years before we get the next one. Personally I think the way things are going a B&M floorless is more likely at Thorpe Park, but I'd luv it if they did build one at Alton Towers, I would imagine they'd build it in a canyon just like Nemmy which would be sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltonThorpe Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I heard that they were gonna build a witch themed rollercoaster in gloomy wood. I haven't heard anything recently. I dunno if the idea is gonna be scrapped or what!! I would like it if there was a woody. There aren't many in the UK at the moment, it would also bring more people to Alton Towers which would be good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster dude!!! Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 the way things are going at alton I don't think they really need a new amazing ride. I mean if they did make a coaster lets say of for the first first few weeks they'd get lots of thrill seekers checking it out but really they wouldn't get the additional money to pay for the investment completely... although some people think without a new secret weapon thorpe might challenge alton for the no.1 spot but really evan after the new coaster in 2009 thorpe still wont be the same as the shire... well everything that alton has it just gives you that unprecedented feeling felling unique to alton!!! I would love to see that Woodie actually happen LOL NO CHANCE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatmazza Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm hoping for something quite new and different, not really seen in any park before. When you think of the other secret weapons they were all the first of the their kind and brought something new to the industry, SW3- first inverted looping coaster, SW4- first vertcal drop coaster, SW5- first flying coaster. At the time these coasters were revoloutinary so lets hope the same can be said about SW6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I get chills down my spine whenever I read the words: Secret Weapon 6. I have such a good feeling that I've never felt about any development before. I honestly don't care what type of attraction it's going to be.... I know for sure that it's going to be something utterly amazing.I think this could be Alton's first steps into something truely, amazingly themed. A complete psychological, and physiological journey- much like the Thrill Lab mentions in their research. John Wardley is involved.... even better, it's going to ooze quality and we should have even more faith in Alton's management with the aid of Merlin (who afterall, want Alton to be their main attraction).Some exciting times ahead of us here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster dude!!! Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Quote of Merlin (who afterall, want Alton to be their main attraction).... I'm sure they would love to see alton, thorpe and chess be no.1 they don't care which!!! they just what money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 ^ When Merlin bought out Tussauds, there was something in the press release about Alton being the main focous of investment. Correct me if I'm wrong obviously.And I think I have to disaggree with you about the money comment. DIC wanted money, they didn't really care about the parks, and yes whilst promarily they are a business and make s**tloads of profit that's not all they care about. The company is made up of some of the most passionate people within the industry. Some of the atractions that'll come into fruition in the next few years will no doubt showcase that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 The ECC Website has the lay-out of SW6 on its homepage. Whether it actually ends up like that is anyones guess, but bare in mind the ECC are very reliable.http://www.coasterclub.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRGeorge Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 WOW! thats awsome!Its probs gonna be a robo-coaster imo. the switch backs are very interesting and I'm loving the indoor section.Wonder what theme its gonna have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 TRGeorge said: Wonder what theme its gonna have? The indoor section could be a car-making-place...The ride could be sponsored by, like, Audi or something.Kk, that ride sounds crap. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 According to Towers Almanac, it could have a castle theme, with a run-down tower looking like the actual towers themselves.So, by the looks of this layout (if it is real) it is unlikely it will be manufactured by B&M. I think Premier is the most likely manufacturer.How is this a world first though? (We were told this would be a world first). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingVeveraine Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I agree on the premier thing if that strip down with the catwalks is a launch.But you can't nececarily tell if it's a worlds first from the layout. Think of Air, and B:TR and the first spinning coaster etc. It could be in the trains/cars that makes it worlds first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Mark said: The ECC Website has the lay-out of SW6 on its homepage. Whether it actually ends up like that is anyones guess, but bare in mind the ECC are very reliable.http://www.coasterclub.org/NOOOOO! I was gonna show everybody that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 There's loads to look forward to at Alton Towers next year: Ug Swinger will be in Cred Street The new Sea Life Centre in Mutiny Bay The new cable car gondolas (about time!) And now I've heard that both KFC and Pizza Hut in Katanga Canyon and X Sector are to be replaced by "pasta bars", anyone have any more info on this? If so, I wonder if Thorpe and Chessington will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 KingVeveraine is right on the Worlds's First thing; a simple bird's eye layout doesn't show height differences and sometimes inversions can be hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Full plans are now avaliable HEREThe layout was correct from the ECC. Great theming on paper.Still doesn't show the cars or the exact type of coaster it will be, so that is where the world's first is likely to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm guessing the train is winched up the dead-end part of track, and a piece of track switches position, like a railway does, so when the train is dropped, it will run onto the helix-looking thing and around the rest of the course. Don't know what that long straight part is for though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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