July 7, 20169 yr comment_238097 I hope they wouldn't be considering removing it, it's a fun ride and still seems popular
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238167 Isn't SW8 meant to be opening in 2017? Are we getting two rides in one year?
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238169 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.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238170 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?
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238171 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/
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238196 25 minutes ago, Tom said: Moral of the story, don't listen to Sanbrooke It might not even have been Sanbrooke
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238219 Early rumours suggested SW8 would open in 2017, and this did fit in with the original 4 year investment cycle Merlin seem to like. However, it seems that plans have changed, for a variety of reasons.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238221 The Hex vault is in its own building as seen in this photo. The pre show is in the towers themselves . I personally think it'll be Charlie that goes, replaced with an indoor flume.
July 8, 20169 yr comment_238228 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.
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238234 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?
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238238 An indoor flume ride isn't a dark ride in my books. If it is, then that would mean an indoor coaster is one too, which I think is absurd.
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238239 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.
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238241 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.
July 9, 20169 yr comment_238249 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. 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.
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238355 Kinda obvious it was going to be for CBeebies, but was really hoping for a well needed flat. Oh welllllll
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238356 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.
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238364 3 hours ago, Mitchada04 said: New ride and entertainment building for Cbeebies. Are you kidding me...
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238366 4 minutes ago, Benin said: That queueline though </3 Oh Jesus Christ just noticed that
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238371 Well a family attraction is being installed so I am happy. Remember this might not necessarily be the only investment for 2017!
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238372 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
July 12, 20169 yr comment_238381 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.
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