JoshC. Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Those views are actually a lot better than I thought they would be; I stand corrected! I wouldn't be surprised if Oblivion and Smiler are the more popular ones though (much like how Swarm is the most popular one at Thorpe) simply because people would expect the best views from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 ^ More than just a few trees, but nothing stands out to me about that view - you can see those two coasters from a similar perspective on the monorail. You would, IF you could actually SEE out of the Monorail clearly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 ^ More than just a few trees, but nothing stands out to me about that view - you can see those two coasters from a similar perspective on the monorail. You mean that gorgeous view over Staffordshire does nothing for you? Imagine how gorgeous that view would be on a sunny day. I wouldn't pay £50 for it, but the views are good nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 It's good but it's not quite Swarm (though Nrmy is still the superior ride (just)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I don't know if it has been said but Blade has been taken off the ERT list and doesn't appear on the 2015 map anymore, imminent closure perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Blade will be closed all season under the guise of 2017 coaster but is in fact cost cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 If I had to pay to walk a lift hill, I'm pretty sure it's a much more pleasant experience having a walk on a coaster lift at Thorpe (preferably Swarm although Inferno's is amazing to see Thorpe), or really any at Towers; than to walk up the Pepsi Max Big One... Oh look, some sand, oh look, an oil mark, oh look their last major thrill investment in the form of a relocated Vekoma SLC that's rougher than a bear's behind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 So when will the plans for the RMC be submitted? pluk, pognoi, Kerfuffle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 If I had to pay to walk a lift hill, I'm pretty sure it's a much more pleasant experience having a walk on a coaster lift at Thorpe (preferably Swarm although Inferno's is amazing to see Thorpe), or really any at Towers; than to walk up the Pepsi Max Big One... Oh look, some sand, oh look, an oil mark, oh look their last major thrill investment in the form of a relocated Vekoma SLC that's rougher than a bear's behind... Don't see what the point being made here is - Swarm and Inferno's lifthill show you the view across Thorpe, PMBO's lifthill shows you the view across BPB, I don't see why it's being brought up. Personally I'd much rather climb PMBO's lifthill as it's taller and offers a much better view in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 It offers a view of Blackpool... Automatically makes that view worse than any other ride's lift hill in the UK... Ian-S and Altitude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 It offers a view of Blackpool... Automatically makes that view worse than any other ride's lift hill in the UK... I know it was a joke but I don't get all the hate for Blackpool. Sure, as a place to live in it's probably awful, and it's not exactly picturesque but the promenade and attractions make it a great place for tourists - where else can you find a theme park, water park, tower, circus, dungeons and a beach all in one place? I know that some of the people there (I.e. people asking for money for "beer") let it down, but then the same could be said about London and lots of other places across the country! I also think it's unfair to rate a park based on where it is. Anyway, back on topic... Adam P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Blackpool is a hovel. But the view over the sea is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Blade will be closed all season under the guise of 2017 coaster but is in fact cost cutting. The original plan was apparently June closure. But yup. A whole one member of staff is a huge saving. Love it. OldFarmerDean and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 It all adds up! ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 As reported by Towers Street, off peak days are to 16.30 close! That Chuckle Brothers pic is going to get a hell of a workout this season I think. Matt 236 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 For a park that claims to be world class (which is in some cases), this is a very disappointing move from the park. Opening hours for a park of this size should be more like this: Weekdays during term time 10-5 Weekends during term time 10-6 School holidays easter 10-7 School holidays summer 10-8 Scarefest 10-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I take it merlin has cut budgets across the board. Hence why a lot of rides seem to not have finished winter maintenance. I understand they are trying to maximise returns for shareholders but I don't think that cutting budgets so much that rides have to close and park hour are reduced to stupid times is the right way forward. Alton is in the middle of no where. If the park isn't open for very long then people just wont go. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Unsure if this has been mentioned yet but... I have heard "Rumours" that Nemesis Sub-Terra will only be opening from 12pm onwards each day this year and will no longer have the 2-3actors at the end it used to due to the budget cuts. The way Merlin runs completely baffles me sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Doesn't all of forbidden valley open at 12pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nemesis and air are on early ride time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Unsure if this has been mentioned yet but... I have heard "Rumours" that Nemesis Sub-Terra will only be opening from 12pm onwards each day this year and will no longer have the 2-3actors at the end it used to due to the budget cuts. The way Merlin runs completely baffles me sometimes. Yet another example of introducing something good and then letting it deteriorate over time. Hopefully they will at least be creative and introduce dummies made to look like people with gas masks on and strobes that flash infrequently (therefore tricking people into thinking that they are real people), but they probably won't even do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nemesis Sub-Terra has been a complete failure of a ride for Alton Towers. It is sad, because it actually represented a step forwards in many ways - thematically/experience it is quite strong. But it has no re-ride factor, no queue and the height restriction is too high. jon81uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Personally I would say that Nemesis sub terra was never good and a waste of the money they spent on it. Rides with actors are so not the way forward. They are so expensive to run and as a result end up with a short life span. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 What concerns me more is that Nemesis Sub Terra requires an ABSURD number of staff given how unpopular it is. There are typically around 10 staff in total... madness. Alton Towers need to add rides that don't require such absurd numbers. Perhaps automated locker facilities would help, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 When riding NST last year, I thought it was a really good experience. Our whole group was really getting into it; screaming, laughing, running as fast as we could. The actual experience was really exciting, intense and dramatic for us and the actors at the end who jumped out at us with the torches continued to add to the experience. I wouldn't say that it has a particularly high re-ride factor, however I found it really enjoyable first time and it's a shame to see a quality themed, exciting experience essentially be put to waste. I won't be surprised if this attraction is SBNO by next year along with the blade and ripsaw to make way for the "new ride". jon81uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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