Benin Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Maybe they weren't in their right mind? Lucky nothing worse happened... Very, very lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Could have been messy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks to @djgaps on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ooh er that pic! That pic is also on this article, and it also says that he was arrested for "public nuisance". Good! http://riderater.co.uk/?p=1758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 http://www.altontowers.com/events/half-term/ Alton Towers have announced some details about next year's February half term event. Much like Chessie did over the some, Alton host the Moshi Monsters during the half term. The ride line up is also up, which includes: Air Nemesis Blade Sonic Spinball Duel Hex Runaway Mine Train Ice Age 4D Sharkbait Reef Along with many of the rides for younger children. No Oblivion or any X-Sector rides this time a round, which isn't surprising really, as I assume the whole area will be shut off to be kept a secret as much as possible / to allow for any spruce ups to the area to happen (if they happen, of course..). Surprised in a way Sub Terra isn't there though; I'd have thought all the dark rides would be included during the half term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Strange how no nemesis sub terra, it's an indoor dark ride, surely useful for half term? When its cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Can understand why no X Sector obviously but abit disappointing they've not added to the line up to make up for the loss of attractions. Maybe the list will be updated closer to the date Luke_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 No Sub Terra or Tea Cups is a big downer really... Dark Forest is never open early though, maybe the Hydraulics on the two attractions do not like the cold weather... Not a surprise that X Sector will not be open though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Dark Forest is never open early though, maybe the Hydraulics on the two attractions do not like the cold weather... Not a surprise that X Sector will not be open though... I wondered if this could be related, but then Stealth was one of the few rides thorpe actually managed to get working in February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Rides working at Thorpe in February? Arguable... But considering the state of Thorpe during their Half Term times, it's too difficult to judge... The different temperatures that affect the two parks (due to location, etc) will effect each a lot differently, it's a strange one, although I'd imagine if it was really cold Thirteen and Rita would be much more likely to stall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs-fan94 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'd imagine running costs is a large contributing factor to rides opening or not during feb as well as mechanics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Rumours abound that there is some sort of fire in the actual towers. Oh dear! Liam T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Update from TST: UPDATE: fire is believed to be minor on the roof of the towers near wobble world, fire brigade are on site but we currently don't believe there has been significant damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 And there was me thinking it would be one of the skyride stations. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 According to TowersStreet, The Sanctuary will be making a comeback for the 2013 season. Also, Oblivion will receive a much needed repaint and some TLC. Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Yep, we know http://forum.maniahub.com/topic/7601-sw7/?p=147704 MikeC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Some reminders on Facebook today about the past Chocolate Towers event. I never went during it, but it looked wicked, and being Easter now, would like to see this return as an annual event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Apparently sayings have now emerged that Oblivion's lift hill chain snapped yesterday and may have a lengthily time closed. Seems to be going heads up for towers ATM especially with all the Smiler problems recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Officially from Theme Park Logic: Breaking News: Oblivion could be due for a lengthy time closed due to the lift hill chain snapping yesterday at 10:15am and from Towers Times: Alton Towers have confirmed on their website that The Smiler is still unavailable. On the positive side of things however, parts of the Towers ruins are now open for guests to explore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 The lift chain did not snap. The gearbox went. It'll probably be open tomorrow, as all their efforts were on opening smiler whilst awaiting the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Since when did chains snap? That doesn't sound like theme park "logic" to me. Must be more complex than that. Oblivion was out of action for a while last year as well, also because of a lift hill problem... Lift chains can and do snap... Enough wear on them after constant operation will cause potential weakening of the material, like in any situation... Moreso with the chains because they are constantly changing speeds as well... Shock absorption could be a major culprit in some cases if the ride runs onto the lift like Inferno... Not too regular an incident, but I've seen it happen mid season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles1 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 We know what happened last time something snapped... "Oblivion- now with scaffolding!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Officially posted by towers street's facebook page Alton Towers have confirmed to us that last year's new maze The Sanctuary and Terror of the Towers will return at Scarefest. To allow for construction of the mazes, The Towers will close to the public on 11th August, with the chapel remaining open throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Woah, they stayed open long, they've only been open a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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