Posted April 5, 200817 yr comment_24942 Took a trip up to Alton Towers yesterday and was very impressed by Mutiny Bay.Battle GalleonsYou certainly do get drenched (similar wetness as Tidal Wave) on Battle Galleons, but the ride itself is fantastic. The theming is top notch and the layout of the track is well designed to soak other boats and innocent spectators! The ride also uses fresh water, slyly put into the boat every time it docks.The only down point to the ride, is that the targets around the course appeared to do very little. At the end of the day however, why shoot targets when you can shoot people!Heave HoThis is another good addition to Mutiny Bay. Very similar to Chessington's Griffins Galleon, it has an excellent interactive soundtrack whilst the ride is in motion encouraging riders to shout HEAVE as it swings one way, then HO as it swings back the other way.Marauder’s MayhemAgain, this ride has not been neglected; it looks 10x better then last year and really suits Mutiny Bay. Attention has still been paid to small details such as canon balls wedged in-between metal railings.The Pirate ShowAlthough I didn't see the show in action, it is a clever idea to build the stage in the Courtyard where people can watch it whilst eating their lunch.A lot of time has clearly been spent on the area audio and it blends well into Mutiny Bay. It is also worth nothing incase you didn’t realise, that The Flume is now part of Katanga Canyon.Overall the area looks completely finished and Mutiny Bay will clearly be a fantastic addition to the park! :DWhat are your views on Mutiny Bay?
April 5, 200817 yr comment_24945 I really cant wait for Battle Galleons, even if I dont ride it on the boat it self .Looks awsaumely fun!
June 11, 200817 yr comment_28363 Battle GalleonsGreat Ride, Fun soaking people and them soaking you back, there are also loads of targets to hit- Be Warned when you do hit them a pirate will fire water at you!Heave Ho Fun ride, A more Intense version of Griffin's Galleon at Chessie!Marauders MayhemAlton have done a great job re-theming the Teacups, nice gunpowder barolls and new music !
April 25, 20169 yr comment_233233 Is the pirate show not coming back this year? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk
April 25, 20169 yr comment_233243 The sw8 plans show a new smokehouse place so you will have to wait for your BBQ.
April 25, 20169 yr comment_233263 Apparently not, the whole courtyard BBQ area is closed. The courtyard wasn't closed last time I was there (last weekend), just the food outlet in the courtyard. The pirate stage is still in the courtyard.
April 25, 20169 yr comment_233264 The courtyard wasn't closed last time I was there (last weekend), just the food outlet in the courtyard. The pirate stage is still in the courtyard.Ah, I haven't seen it for myself but was under the impression it was boarded up!Is the small Tavern-style part closed as well?
April 25, 20169 yr comment_233265 No, the tavern is still open and happily supplying alcohol to those in need. EDIT: I have just found a pic of the area taken the other weekend. It shows the only part that is boarded up, which is the undercover food purchase and collection point. (p.s. yes I know gravity has broken, it was the hails fault.)
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