Benin Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 This, is an Oblivion update, the ride car which disappeared has still not materialised. Still, I'm sure it's around here somewhere. Just a case of looking for it.In fact, while you are waiting for your friends to reappear, why not relax with an ice cold Coke?Wish they'd bring that stuff back <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Unfortunately, humans do not bounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Phwoar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I take it they're not up there for the much-needed repaint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 That picture was taken last year. Notice the lack of Fanta presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I would so love to be up there ^_^Rode it a few times yesterday, was great to get back on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 He definately IS looking down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 It took me until last year to realise I really love Oblivion. I was surprised when I did Sheikra how floaty and generally lacking in dynamics it was, it was as if you couldn't feel you were moving because every element is so huge. Blivvy on the other hand, is tiny and forceful and amazing Had a great couple of rides on it towards the end of last season and am looking forward to more this year.I finally feel like part of the family, all I need to do now is learn to hate Charlie and I'll be a proper enthusiast like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Blivvy is still the best DM in the world, by far... SheiKra didn't do anything for me, Griffon was slightly better and Krake was fun...I think for the two American ones, part of it is the first drop being so big and that as you said Adam, all the elements are large and drawn out... The only element on Blivvy like that, is the overbanked turn after the drop, but since that's literally the journey back to the station, it doesn't really affect the ride...I dunno, it might be UK bias, but I think the American DMs missed the point of the ride, whilst Krake kinda remembered it in a way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I could not possibly ever do anything like that. Seriously the biggest thing I'm scared of is falling from heights, or being somewhere not protected by a barrier of some sort - yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I dunno, it might be UK bias, but I think the American DMs missed the point of the ride, whilst Krake kinda remembered it in a way...I do wonder whether Krake will now be as good if not better then Oblivion now that it drops into something and it does have that little bit of extra track after the main drop. Or will Oblivion stay as good as ever because it's simpleness is its greatest asset. Cant wait to ride Krake to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 The Krake drop just didn't do much for me. I really don't know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Oblivion is far the best. It has such a presence that I hope that we don't loose, with a dreaded re-theme next season.I'm a fan of all the DM's tbh, although I do agree with what has already been said with the huge ones being less 'thrilling' and much more full of 'floaty' hangtime.Oh, what I would give to swap Saw with a Krake sized DM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Yeah Neil, but Merlin don't want to go replicating the parks now, do they...? ;)Oh wait...*looks at Nemesis Inferno and Nemesis**looks at Stealth and Rita**looks at Saw and Oblivion**looks at Saw and SW7*Hmmm... AND A FLYER AT THORPE WAS TOO MUCH TO ****ING ASK? TraX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Very good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV6ED-G6-Rw&feature=fvsrThis video on Oblivion is just beautiful, love it! Also some nice footage of the don't down look sound pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Not sure if people are aware of this, but here is a news article: http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/05/09/man-rescued-from-alton-towers-oblivion-ride/ Some people really are idiots. It's because of things like this that we have to put up with ride closures, or in some cases the park's main target audience being banned from rides. Not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 We did know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Today I was at the park and I recieved the weirdest customer service ever!!! This is not a joke: The ride closed at around half 11 today and there were two members of staff at the gate. I asked one of them why it was closed and they said "it drank all the Irn Bru!" Then they both laughed and refused to tell us what really happened. I mean what the hell??? Usually you recieve excellent customer service at Alton towers, what on earth was all that about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 When I used to work at Alton Towers, if Rita broke down and I was on entrance or talking to guests, if they looked fairly relaxed, I used to say it was simply her time of the month, or she was having PMT. Basically - Oblivion has had a few niggles all week, I believe to do with the lift, and may well be closed until Monday. Liam T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Yeah, I went on it a lot on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so I wasn't too bothered about it being closed, I was just a bit confused about "it drank all the Irn Bru" as you would be. I'm a MAP holder so I wasn't too bothered about it being shut as I had been on it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 You do come across staff who make up silly reasons as to why its shut, its mainly because they're bored of saying technical difficulties - as thats ALL that they'd tell you anyway. I've heard some decent ones before, to do with the nemesis monster etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I've never understood the big secret with shutdowns. If you are waiting for a train that never arrives they tell you why (signal failure at ...., train stuck on line at ....., leaves on the line etc etc). Why shouldn't it be the same at parks? It frustrates the hell out of people not being told what's going on. Luke_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I understand where you are coming from and it is frustrating to only be told "technical difficulties" every time but I personally understand why they don't give specific reasons. If for example they did go into specifics and tell the general public (who lets face it, are about 95% of those that ask) and said that it was something to do with say, the lift, all kinds of sensationalist stories would come about the safety of the ride; don't underestimate the public's ability to magic up a story out of thin air. It is far more sensible to just keep the real reason under wraps from those that would have little to no clue about the mechanics of a ride. Liam T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 At Alton Towers, they will generally say either a) technical difficulties or ride shutdown due to the fault of a guest (I.e. camera out). They won't go into specifics because it can frankly frighten guests - I.e. they would never say "harness failure" because this would just cause panic amongst guests even if "harness failure" doesn't actually mean that anyone is in danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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