Benin Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hex is literally buggered though, as are seemingly most of the other Madhouses (Villa Volta and Defi d'Cesar)... Think Vekoma have no idea how to fix it, which of course doesn't help matters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 The media team are trying their best. How else do you sell a closed ride as a good thing. Your blame is on the wrong department in this case Jamie. Corporate cutting budgets is hurting operations which mean media have to come up with nonsense like that. That is a good point and I'm not blaming the media team, it's just frustrating to read when you all-but know that the ride is essentially shut as part of the budget cuts. The media teams for both Alton and Thorpe do a great job and are head and shoulders above the rest of the UK in that respect IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hex is literally buggered though, as are seemingly most of the other Madhouses (Villa Volta and Defi d'Cesar)... Think Vekoma have no idea how to fix it, which of course doesn't help matters... The one at Walibi Belgium also had some problems with park and stuff whilst some of us were there. Don't know how regular an occurrence that is of course, but could fit a pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I won't be visiting if the rumoured six-ride closure comes to fruition, especially not if they're rides I like as it is a case of whether it's worth the petrol money for a 6 hour round trip for me. I will bring this up at some point this year when you do actually go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 There are some daft ideas on here, but that is just the worst thing ever suggested... Go to the corner and think about what you've said... SteveJ and pluk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I will bring this up at some point this year when you do actually go Erm, yay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 God it REALLY is closed season, isn't it... Olivus Prime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I guess it'll be a bit like walking round a garden centre this year at Towers, with all the trees and closed rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Have any closures been confirmed, other than Rippy? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Have any closures been confirmed, other than Rippy? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Hex was listed as closed on the ride page a few days ago, but it has changed now and just says "Hex". https://www.altontowers.com/theme-park/hex/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveJ Posted February 2, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 It has been confirmed that Alton Towers fans will be closed-minded for the duration of the season. AJ , Chaz, Morgan.B and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hex was listed as closed on the ride page a few days ago, but it has changed now and just says "Hex". https://www.altontowers.com/theme-park/hex/ So the rest are staying or still not confirmed?Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 So the rest are staying or still not confirmed? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Not a clue unfortunately, they have been replying on social media saying that they will release the full ride lineup "as soon as they know it", so it seems that they still don't know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Erm, yay? I'm more excited than you are Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Not a clue unfortunately, they have been replying on social media saying that they will release the full ride lineup "as soon as they know it", so it seems that they still don't know!Jesus Christ.Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm more excited than you are That's fair enough, I have better things to do than worry about someone on a forum planning to bring up something that will by then have been said months ago, in fact I think it's a little bit sad that you're already planning it but each to their own! Regarding Alton's lineup, it can't be helping MAP sales when people still don't know what to expect come opening day, I wouldn't blame anyone for not wanting to purchase a pass without a confirmed lineup from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 That's fair enough, I have better things to do than worry about someone on a forum planning to bring up something that will by then have been said months ago, in fact I think it's a little bit sad that you're already planning it but each to their own! Regarding Alton's lineup, it can't be helping MAP sales when people still don't know what to expect come opening day, I wouldn't blame anyone for not wanting to purchase a pass without a confirmed lineup from them. Personally doubt it's wide spread enough knowledge to really made a difference- maybe more to towers passes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 That's fair enough, I have better things to do than worry about someone on a forum planning to bring up something that will by then have been said months ago, in fact I think it's a little bit sad that you're already planning it but each to their own! Watching your hypocrisy unfold is a good distraction from my stressful real life. I'm happy to call it sad, and I have many things I should be doing instead. Roll on the 2016 theme park season MattyMoo, Ryan, Kerfuffle and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Watching your hypocrisy unfold is a good distraction from my stressful real life. I'm happy to call it sad, and I have many things I should be doing instead. Roll on the 2016 theme park season Hypocrisy? Care to explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 When you do that thing where you say you won't go to a merlin park because of XYZ, and the XYZ happens but you go anyway? MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 When you do that thing where you say you won't go to a merlin park because of XYZ, and the XYZ happens but you go anyway?I find it bizarre that you're so interested in which parks I visit, but I'll explain nevertheless.Thorpe, to me, is average at best, however as a theme park fan I'm thankful to live fairly near to a major park, and it makes sense to use the facility, especially considering that I actually enjoy the majority of the rides there. Alton is completely different for me as it requires a lot of forward planning around other commitments, and when combined with the petrol cost involved and booking somewhere to stay, it actually adds up to a considerable amount of money (and time). It comes down to whether it's actually worth that time and money involved with visiting, which with six rides closed, it's probably not, and the money could be better spent on other park trips. Adam P and Ian-S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sorry you misunderstood I'm not interested in why you visit the parks, I am merely interested in documenting the times you say you will not visit, but then choose to anyway. You asked me to explain what I meant by 'watch your hypocrisy unfold', I have done so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sorry you misunderstood I'm not interested in why you visit the parks, I am merely interested in documenting the times you say you will not visit, but then choose to anyway. You asked me to explain what I meant by 'watch your hypocrisy unfold', I have done so Find me "the times" where I have said I won't visit and have then visited, because they have either slipped my memory, or you've made them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Find me "the times" where I have said I won't visit and have then visited, because they have either slipped my memory, or you've made them up. Oh my god you cannot be serious - Look at the Closed Rides Thorpe Park topic for examples Just for you, I will keep a track in my signature from now on paige, J.S217, Ryan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Oh my god you cannot be serious Just for you, I will keep a track in my signature from now on I am serious - you're talking nonsense because I haven't claimed I won't visit a Merlin park before.As for not visiting Alton, that will only be the case if the six-ride closure actually happens, otherwise you're taking my quote out of context. Still, if I want to visit Alton I will do so, I'm not going to think "oh no I can't visit because Tommy on Thorpe Park Mania has it in his signature. Frankly I couldn't care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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