holtjammy16 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I hope they wouldn't be considering removing it, it's a fun ride and still seems popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Isn't SW8 meant to be opening in 2017? Are we getting two rides in one year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 11 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: Isn't SW8 meant to be opening in 2017? Are we getting two rides in one year? SW8 is 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, Ryan said: SW8 is 2018. Where did I hear it was opening in 2017, construction starting in 2016? Was it Sanbrooke or on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, ChessingtonSam said: Where did I hear it was opening in 2017, construction starting in 2016? Was it Sanbrooke or on here? Not sure, it's been discussed in SW8 topic as opening 2018.  Also says it here https://towersstreet.com/news/2016/breaking-news-sw8-plans-published/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Moral of the story, don't listen to Sanbrooke stretchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 25 minutes ago, Tom said: Moral of the story, don't listen to Sanbrooke It might not even have been Sanbrooke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Early rumours suggested SW8 would open in 2017, and this did fit in with the original 4 year investment cycle Merlin seem to like. Â However, it seems that plans have changed, for a variety of reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 The Hex vault is in its own building as seen in this photo. The pre show is in the towers themselves . Â I personally think it'll be Charlie that goes, replaced with an indoor flume. Ian-S, CharlieN and JoshC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 I dont think it'll be a flume. It's gotta be either a flat or a dark ride. Toyland Tours restored? Probably not. But it's a possibility nonetheless. Right now we've no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 But doesn't an indoor flume count as a dark ride?  Candidates for removal: Nemesis Sub-terra Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Hex Sonic Spinball Duel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 An indoor flume ride isn't a dark ride in my books. Â If it is, then that would mean an indoor coaster is one too, which I think is absurd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 My interpretation of a dark ride is this.  If the ride features a considerable amount of scenery, animatronics and/or screens that seem to depict a setting then Yes it is a dark ride. If it's just a few effects or things like lasers then no it's not a dark ride.  For example: Enclosed coasters and water rides I consider dark rides: Arhur valhalla Vogel Rock River Caves  Those I do not: X Temple In The Nighthawk The Logflume at Toverland Euro Sat  Space Mountain is debatable.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I agree with Matt here, if AT get a highly themed next generation flume - like Valhalla - then it's a dark ride. But it just happens to be a dark ride using a water based transit system.  Bubbleworks is a dark ride which uses a water based transit system. Therefore it's both a dark ride and a water ride. I see no reason why a flume couldn't be the same.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 There is no reason why a dark ride can't use water-based transit, likewise roller coaster transit. That's not to say that all indoor coasters are dark rides as it depends on a number of different factors. Â For example, I see no reason why rides such as Valhalla, Bubbleworks and River Caves can't be classed as dark rides just because they use water-based transport. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 New ride and entertainment building for Cbeebies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Kinda obvious it was going to be for CBeebies, but was really hoping for a well needed flat. Oh welllllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 So glad they decided to invest in this, because the selection of kids rides at Towers is apparently somewhat lacking.  Horray for much needed park additions.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-S Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Where is that in relation to spinball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 3 hours ago, Mitchada04 said: New ride and entertainment building for Cbeebies. Are you kidding me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 That queueline though </3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Benin said: That queueline though </3 Oh Jesus Christ just noticed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Well a family attraction is being installed so I am happy. Remember this might not necessarily be the only investment for 2017! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, ThemeParkCrafter said: Well a family attraction is being installed so I am happy. Remember this might not necessarily be the only investment for 2017! You're right, they just don't have enough of them. https://www.altontowers.com/theme-park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I think there's a big difference between a family attraction and a kid attraction. This to me looks like a kid attraction - in that I can't see adults riding it without kids.  The best attractions are the ones for everybody. These are what I consider family attractions. Examples are log flumes, river rapids and lots of family oreintated dark rides. ANYONE can enjoy these attractions. I'd ride them, as would adults and kids alike.  Anyway, here's my point. Attractions such as this, which are just aimed at kids won't give the Towers a vast attendance boost. Use them as fillers if you may but I do feel like the problem with a lot of British theme parks is the lack of investments for everybody. yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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