Mark9 Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Alton Towers continuing to have their heads in the sand by still doing retro squad and not actually addressing the severe lack of rides is a vibe I'm not really into it. 2021, this made sense. Two years later they need to get their act together. Trooper Looper and coasterverse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 18 minutes ago, Mark9 said: Alton Towers continuing to have their heads in the sand by still doing retro squad and not actually addressing the severe lack of rides is a vibe I'm not really into it. 2021, this made sense. Two years later they need to get their act together. Why accept anything but mediocrity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterverse Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 12 hours ago, Theme Park Fanatic said: The return of some aspects of the original Haunted House and bigger role for Emily Alton and Snowy alone make 2023 a great season. Emily Alton, granted. But so far there's been absolutely zero confirmation, to my recolection, that Snowy is involved at all? Trooper Looper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 On 3/4/2023 at 11:02 AM, Benin said: Why accept anything but mediocrity? I mean they could add another Frog Hopper or two to add to the collection I guess? Also, one would assume they are unlikely to be considering a permanent flat ride anytime soon on the Enterprise site or they wouldn't have put down brick paving? Surely we can't have Retrosquad in 2024... Though I think I probably said the same last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 11 hours ago, MattyMoo said: I mean they could add another Frog Hopper or two to add to the collection I guess? Also, one would assume they are unlikely to be considering a permanent flat ride anytime soon on the Enterprise site or they wouldn't have put down brick paving? Surely we can't have Retrosquad in 2024... Though I think I probably said the same last year. Ug swinger got some fantastic paving when that was removed as well. The way Towers deals with its crippling lack of rides is so stupid. It's an absolutely giant theme park and after a 15 minute walk you find Galatica, Blade and an always closed temporary flat ride. Such a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 Yeah but the Enterprise Memorial Picnic Area will truly be world class. MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Matt Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 It’s quite embarrassing really for somewhere that claims to be a leading theme park. The ride was dying for 10 years. Then again this is just a sorry sequel and deja vu to ripsaw and twirling toadstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Fanatic Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 I read the following post on Instagram. Note it was posted by another enthusiast and not officially by Alton Towers. It appears that after 7 years the Fountains are returning to Congo River Rapids. Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 "The rumours are true!" No actually substantial reasoning beyond the things being cleaned as well as the trough. Goes from "hopefully ready for testing" to "THEYRE COMING BACK!!1111". Don't really care if they're on or off but I mean people jumping to absolute conclusions is just weird to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Fanatic Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 2 hours ago, Benin said: "The rumours are true!" No actually substantial reasoning beyond the things being cleaned as well as the trough. Goes from "hopefully ready for testing" to "THEYRE COMING BACK!!1111". Don't really care if they're on or off but I mean people jumping to absolute conclusions is just weird to me. @Benin I suspect the guy who posted this knows an Alton Towers employee. The same poster has made statements about The Curse At Alton Manor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 If it is true, that's very good news! Congo River has been in a bit of a state for a while now. Great to see some work being done, especially if the waterfalls are being restored. The Merlin parks have really been stepping up (mostly anyway) since taking the company private again. Lots of improvement work going on throughout the parks, finally. Yes the food going to Aramark has been a step backwards, and AT does desperately need some thrilling flats, but generally I think things are improving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Blue light day this weekend has been cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Fanatic Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Regarding Congo River Rapids I’ve been given the following response to asking if the fountains are returning this year. I also inquired about the reopening of Nemesis Sub Terra. The answer to that question is also included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Love people who say "I can't say anything" then proceed to blab out stuff. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I have to share this incredible documentary of the Haunted House made by Euro Theme Park Archive with never before seen footage, a tour with John Wardley and Interviews with the creatives behind building the ride and Nick Varney; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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