James Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm guessing if Corkscrew is gonna be removed, *possible* chance of a retheme for UG Land to make it all Thunder Rock Rally stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCharlie Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Its seen its day in afraid, it was painful having to ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I can think of ten other more recent rides that are rougher then Corkscrew. For a 28 year old ride it was pretty damn smooth - (not the word I'm looking for but well I can't think of a different one).. Crap, but nice for nostalgic reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Really really sad about this. I love it to bits and have always defended it. I really will miss it. As Mark said, it's not really that rough compared to a some of the newer coasters, hate me all you want but I find Colossus a lot more painful and rough than I have ever found Corkscrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Shame, I've quite enjoyed corkscrew.. its never ever been painful for me. It's quite nice to ride, nice and retro. Will miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Rush Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 wow. going to be a huge losswill miss ya corky!:Pwhy do they have to take it away from us. okay, it had lots of problems as in down time, but hey... it was old:(on the good side, maybe a new atraction will be along in it's place!:Plet's hope it's as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 On the contrary, Corkscrew didn't have that much downtime at all (well apart from the two times that it stalled ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 We sure will... I dont get it! Corkscrew is the MAIN attraction in Ug-Land, wtf are they doing taking it away??? Rita Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thats what I was thinking I would like to say it is sad to see it go but I have only been on it once and that was this year, and I didn't think it was good. But its great how long it has lasted.R.I.P Corkscrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I hate it when they remove rides altogether...my ride on the corky was good aswell! I was on the back and the airtime was fun....See ya corkscrew old pal!R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 great shame. Been on the ride once and did enjoy it. Definetely not the best ride there but still a small thrill. Wasn't too bothered by how bumpy the ride was. Its a great rollercoaster for younger thrill seekers to ride who can't ride the bigger rides, and will be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I think it's a bit of a waste of money to put 'Your Day' on it, only to remove it two years later. Ah well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Farewell Corkie: Midlands Todayclicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Well this is sad news. We all knew this was coming eventually.I am going to Alton Towers later this month for a couple of days so I shall make sure I have 2 or 3 rides on the Corkscrew.I understand Corkscrew is being removed not only because it’s and old time to retire, but because of a new area coming in 2010. Where is this new area going, near Ugland? And will Rita be put under the new area name and Ugland be wiped off the map?Also, what will happen to Corkscrew, will it be dismantled and sent back to the manufacturer? Or will it be melted down and sold? Whatever happens, the trains will almost certainly be used again on another rollercoaster somewhere else in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I understand Corkscrew is being removed not only because it’s and old time to retire, but because of a new area coming in 2010. Where is this new area going, near Ugland? And will Rita be put under the new area name and Ugland be wiped off the map?I know that they'll be no more UG Land- UG Swinger will mew moved to Cred Street as park of the re-theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I hate it when they remove rides altogether...In what other ways can you remove a ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Also, what will happen to Corkscrew, will it be dismantled and sent back to the manufacturer? Or will it be melted down and sold? Whatever happens, the trains will almost certainly be used again on another rollercoaster somewhere else in the world.It's been sold to America (Mexico I think)Said a 'Rita' ride op.I doubt that's very good clarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Black Hole has been sold to mexico (or South America) however at the moment I think it's destined to be stored, and if not sold, then to be scrapped, as the metal probably has a high value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 AH, ok :mellow:thanks Seb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Blimey, sounds like there's a theme park opening over the pond with all second hand rides! I wonder if Rodeo's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Corkie's closing- The 3rd best ride in the park- closing!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 We know. It's in that other topic *unless that was removed, I cba to look* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 We know. It's in that other topic *unless that was removed, I cba to look*I know- but this IS the Corkscrew topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Rush Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I know- but this IS the Corkscrew topic What's probably happened, the stuff in the other corkscrew topic has been moved in here. I mean, we don't need 2 topics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Earlier in this topic I was asking what would happen to Corkscrew, would it be sent to it's manufacturer? Well now I can answer that question for myself, as I have just found this on Alton Towers Almanac:However, fans of the ride will be happy to hear that the famous corkscrews themselves are likely to be saved and used somewhere in the park.Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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