April 2, 201312 yr comment_155531 The soil being different to the expected was the issue, hence the concrete walls that suddenly appeared unexpectedly... Either that or Merlin are following other trends, as the UK is rare in that majority have their rides open with the parks themselves... Europe and USA don't tend to do this for major rides...
April 3, 201312 yr comment_155590 I expected it to be open on time - do you realise how long they've taken? Nearly a year since they took the Black Hole Tent down. You've got the next 20 years to get on the thing, I'm not bothered about a 2 month further wait when Nemesis and Oblivion are still roaring away in all their brilliance.
April 3, 201312 yr comment_155616 You've got the next 20 years to get on the thing Yes, but such positive viewpoints don't ensure scraps and animosity
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155857 I'm sure everyone's heard that The Sanctuary will be leaving the park on April 14th. It's a shame, as I loved it to bits, but can understand why Alton have chosen to do away with the maze. There's a huge cost involved with running such an attraction (especially for free). Fingers crossed we'll see The Sanctuary return for Scarefest.
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155861 And the fact that the ruins have to be open for a set amount of days throughout the year might have had something to do with it, as you can't access them at all atm...
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155862 Thought they'd be hanging on to it until The Smiler actually happened. Sure it'll be back for scarefest though.
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155923 It costs them over a grand a day to run. That's more expensive than running the entire forbidden valley. Its understandable.
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155940 It costs them over a grand a day to run. That's more expensive than running the entire forbidden valley. Its understandable. Really?? When you add all the staffing for Nemesis, Air, Ripsaw, Blade and N:ST (with its own little maze) I don't see how that is possible. Like you say though, however it is worked out it is understandable.
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155944 Really?? When you add all the staffing for Nemesis, Air, Ripsaw, Blade and N:ST (with its own little maze) I don't see how that is possible. Like you say though, however it is worked out it is understandable. I don't know, it soon adds up once you take into account the lighting, effects, odour system and actors themselves.
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155945 Actors cost at least £2 more an hour than ride staff... Terry only has about, 2/3 actual actors right? Hell the ones who let you off the lifts are probably used in the actual corridor itself, saves money (and lots of people in one area)... I guess Sanctuary might have at least double that, and as mentioned, the other costs such as lighting and other effects will make a difference... But the main cost is definitely the actors... In addition, what with the low attendance so far, one could say it's the extra fat being trimmed off as well to save some money... And as I said, they need to have the Towers opened up as an agreement with the council, hence it was never going to be permanent... I really couldn't care less mind... Never interested me...
April 5, 201312 yr comment_155947 In addition, what with the low attendance so far, one could say it's the extra fat being trimmed off as well to save some money... And as I said, they need to have the Towers opened up as an agreement with the council, hence it was never going to be permanent... Its disappointing they wont keep it open till the new ride actually opens, but lets face it, this is ultimately the reason. I'm sure if the park was busier, it would be remaining open till The Smiler opens.
April 6, 201312 yr comment_155964 That's fair enough then, I never realised that it cost that much to run
April 8, 201312 yr comment_156192 Of all the years I've visited the park, I've never eaten in the Woodcutters Bar and Grill near Hex, and this year I intend to. I've looked at the menu when passing before and I've forgotten the offerings. Is it basically the same as Bar 360 or BBQ at Thorpe?
April 9, 201312 yr comment_156207 It shares similarities to Bar360, but that's it. Actually, the website has menus. Here you go, lazy boy : http://www.altontowers.com/uploadedFiles/Page_Content/Events_and_Info/Food,_Shopping_and_Photos/Woodcutters-main-menu.pdf#PremiumDining
April 9, 201312 yr comment_156222 The food is not bad at Woodcutters. My preference order for eating at Towers is Piza woodcutters BBQ World of Chicken Anywhere else Burger Kitchen
April 9, 201312 yr comment_156224 On food offerings, mine goes like this: Woodcutters (that minute steak is absolutely gorgeous!) FCC Pizza Pasta Mexicana BBQ Anything else Burger Kitchen.
April 10, 201312 yr comment_156319 Yeah it is, I was in a group of 3 yesterday for (I think) the last go of the day. My family didn't want to on again so I was on my own and got put with two other people.
April 10, 201312 yr comment_156371 I've done a group of 4 a couple of weeks ago after waiting 10mins for the group to two to join us! It was literally amazing. Literally. Girlfriend shat it. Which was a shame, as I just wanted to re-ride and re-ride. No chance now, thing closes on Sunday and not available before then
April 10, 201312 yr comment_156372 If this is how it's been then no wonder they've closed it now rather than waiting until Smiler opens!
April 10, 201312 yr comment_156374 If this is how it's been then no wonder they've closed it now rather than waiting until Smiler opens! There was actually about 7 or 8 people waiting in the next group, but we asked for it and we got it. Kudos to that staff member. One of us was seperated and chased around the final room for quite a few minutes before being allowed to leave.
April 11, 201312 yr comment_156424 The park was hit by another region-wide powercut today. All rides took ages to re-open with some of the big ones taking forever it seemed. Would hate to be working on guest services today!
April 11, 201312 yr comment_156435 Smiler opening late. Snow. Power cuts. What's next on the list of bad things? Oh well, at least it's not as bad as Chessington's!
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