Fred Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Says the guy who thinks playhouse is good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 In all honesty, you aren't missing much.Silly reply. Alton Towers is without a doubt, the best theme park in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Silly reply. Alton Towers is without a doubt, the best theme park in the UK.Not that there is much competition... but yes, have to agree. Alton Towers is a fantastic park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Isn't the reason for the repaint something to do with it being unsightly in its current location? That's also why the Towers are planning to relocate it soon? Unless, of course, I have just heard a bunch of rubbish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Isn't the reason for the repaint something to do with it being unsightly in its current location?For a ride that is unsightly, it certainly has a very long queue line usually. (And I know it is because of throughput etc before anyone says). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Not to mention being the first ride guests will see in the park! Fingers crossed it will look a whole lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Maybe I'm just a bit past finding theme parks amazing or maybe I've grown up a little, but price wise and staff wise, not a great park. Some of the rides are in my favourites but the park really isn't, I can't find how they use the magic to it's full potential and I've always found it's either heaving and no one is enjoying it or it's dead and there really is no atmosphere. There are some great rides but really only a handful such as Oblivion and Nemesis but after that, the rest of the rides are pure bred ****e; look at Spinball and RITA, both rough as heck, with one shaking like it's going out of fashion, and the other that cuts your neck to shreds.I agree that nothing in the UK can stand up to something such as Europa which is just breathtaking, however Alton isn't the best this country has got; I think Lego is the closest we've got to a european theme park, with it just jam packed solid of theming, landscaping and different areas in such a great location, however with Alton it may have 'x' family rides and 'x' thrill rides but with only 2 of them being decent, you can't say it's the best theme park in the country with such lacklustre theming and atmosphere, it is only an advanced version of Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 My point was you obviously have very different tastes to the rest of us, as majority of people would not even batter an eyelid at Dragons Playhouse as its not unique, awe-inspiring or frankly anything that should be at a theme park, especially with a better type just a few steps away.Towers has the best landscaping, pure feeling to it, utterly amazing. I admire towers and it can be the only one which can relatively compare to other parks abroad.. Lego is in a league of its own imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 My point was you obviously have very different tastes to the rest of us, as majority of people would not even batter an eyelid at Dragons Playhouse as its not unique, awe-inspiring or frankly anything that should be at a theme park, especially with a better type just a few steps away.Towers has the best landscaping, pure feeling to it, utterly amazing. I admire towers and it can be the only one which can relatively compare to other parks abroad.. Lego is in a league of its own imo.The two statements are totally different Peter. I said Playhouse is good fun, however how you string those two statements together makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Dislike towers, like playhouse.Unlike general majority of enthusiasts, who if they know playhouse think its.. well.. nothing, and towers is amazing. I was disregarding your comments, but its obviously only for the clever ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 To get back to Outfit, are you saying that you would prefer legoland over alton, cos after reading I thought WTF, is this really happening. And personally I think dragons playhouse is a load of toot and wouldnt miss it for the world, whereas if alton were to disappear in a puff of smoke I would be incredibly disappointed. Alton has some of the best rides, theming, and general location than most other U.K parks. RANT OVERTo get back on topic, I dont think sonic fits well as a ride, maybe something else but not sonic, I just dont like it. Much prefer that they kept it how it is and just painted it, it cant cost a massive amount. But with sonic being almost proven, I would like to see a couple of logo's and not much more. I dont want the ride to be ruined by giant blue hedgehog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Sorry my bad, I'm still not happy bout the blue hedgehog though! Paint job yes, retheme no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob230 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/Sonic Spinball - Alton Towers new ride.()3 Year Contract with Sega()New signs announcements and theme music()Brand new Sonic-themed Alton Towers Hotel RoomAwesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I never did like the idea of Sonic sponsorship. But now it is confirmed and details released, I think it will work. Alton Towers would not go ahead if they were not prepared to create lots of good theming. Like Spinball Whizzer, it is unlikely that it will be immersive, though it will freshen up the ride. Fans of the game will certainly be pleased, too. Also, it will only be lasting three years, which means it will not dominate Alton Towers and there will still be a lot of Spinball Whizzer in the theme. Then after that the ride is likely to be relocated as mentioned in the future plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Oh dear GOD. Still, at least its being repainted I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomathy Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I still dont like it, but it needed a repaint. Plus ther focus on Thirteen is alot larger at the moment so the attention will be directed more towards that than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I like the retheme. A good idea, something that kids and families alike will enjoy, and I should imagine that the theme music will be something of a tune to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Oh dear GOD. Still, at least its being repainted I guess.I agree with you Mark on that one.I don't really feel the love for the whole Sonic theme at the moment. ()I suppose I shouldn't just something until I have seen it face to face!Then I will say whether I think it is crap or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 As I've stated before, I think the idea fits well. It will look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Seeing as there was a new sonic game announced a few days ago I guess 'sega' are using this to advertise the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Having visited the park on wednesday, I think the sonic retheme really does work, it's what spinball needed.I love the fact that they have spring noises and the sound of ring collecting going on too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I'm glad that someone has commented on the snew ride audio! It sounds good then PC G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Yeah but in the queue, they've replaced the old annoying voice with an even more annoying one, if you tried the single rider queue , you would know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sounds like flying fish person. "Alright dudes keep those fins inside the fish" "and welcome to sonic spinball". Eurgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I think Peter's 'Eugh' just about covers this...The new paint is nice, but show me a ride which doesn't look better with fresh paint...Reminds me way too much of Tussauds this does... Cheap and tacky sponsor to get some extra money in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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