August 21, 201114 yr comment_121855 I don't say I like it's current re-incarnation. What I'm saying is that (apart from one of the 5 articles) suggests that it's a retheme, not a replacement ride, and definitely not SW7.I'd presume the retheme would involve a part refurb anyway, as all the boats would naturally be replaced, and I'd presume it'd cost not much more to replace the parts which need doing.
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121860 I obviously don't know but still think a new flume could pay for itself fairly quickly through lower running costs and maintenance with modern technology and new equipment, so there is one big business decision to replace it regardless of how much of an an extra draw it is. I don't think a new flume is SW material, but if SW7 is going in that area it might be a two birds with one stone plan, sort out the whole area out at once.I've never ridden one, but I don't get the aquatrax thing. Looks to me like a fairly crappy coaster built over water, but not interacting with the water in any way. What's the point?
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121861 It would be kinda random (and in the end pointless) to replace the flume with another modern version of it... Unless they really focus on gimmicks such as backwards drops or other things, and that's not really secret weapon worthy is it?I dunno why they would replace Flume either... It might be old, but it's still popular and has been for years... It needs a refurb yes, and hence why I think it's more likely to be a retheme (with added refurb) than removal... Just have that feeling...It's the same story for Neptune's Kingdom at Thorpe; will no doubt be the same for X:\No Way Out as well. You could understand it when it was Corkscrew - the park's first inverting rollercoaster and a piece of what made Alton Alton back in it's glory days. Lord, I can't ever imagine the day Colossus is removed (thankfully it won't be for a good long time yet).
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121863 I don't understand what people mean by replacing the flume with another flume? SW7 will be a rollercoaster, not a water track or water ride or anything to do with water and the flume will be replaced or moved to another part of the park. The end.
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121864 I don't understand what people mean by replacing the flume with another flume?Maybe they are talking about.......and the flume will be replaced or moved to another part of the park. The end.
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121868 I obviously don't know but still think a new flume could pay for itself fairly quickly through lower running costs and maintenance with modern technology and new equipment, so there is one big business decision to replace it regardless of how much of an an extra draw it is.Well that's the thing. I know of many things which a simple replacement would recover it's costs through lower maintenance and running costs, but they don't happen. One of which is Pirate Falls at lego which uses 40k of water a month due to a leak...
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121875 I think we can lay to rest the Flume being replaced by a Flume for now, ta..
August 21, 201114 yr comment_121880 It's the same story for Neptune's Kingdom at Thorpe; will no doubt be the same for X:\No Way Out as well. You could understand it when it was Corkscrew - the park's first inverting rollercoaster and a piece of what made Alton Alton back in it's glory days. Lord, I can't ever imagine the day Colossus is removed (thankfully it won't be for a good long time yet).I can see the Flume at Towers lasting longer than both of those... Indeed, Depth Charge is completely out of place now at Thorpe, whilst if/when NWO gets removed and replaced by another coaster/rides, it will be similar to Corkscrew's removal...Log Flumes generally have a much longer life in comparison to coasters and flat rides, indeed, look at several American parks, and many still have log flumes that have lasted longer than Flume has even existed (Knott's for example opened in 1969 and still stands same goes for Magic Mountain's 1971 AND 1972 flumes)... So it goes to show that maintenance means a lot, and really, that's all that the Flume needs... Extra theming and a smoother ride...I think we can lay to rest the Flume being replaced by a Flume now, ta.. How? What? When?
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121922 They wouldnt replace a ride with the same ride. They would just retheme it. As everyone is saying I think they will retheme it and place SW7 next to it. The poster does indicate the Flume is leaving, but knowing Merlin they will probably just retheme it and its a completley new ride. I do hope the Flume isnt removed but if it does go then I can just imagine a floorless coaster flying over the lake where the Flume ends now! It gives me shives already.
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121932 I'm starting to changed my mind and love the idea of the flume and SW7 next too each other, It means two new rides in one and great views of SW7 from the flume!
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121934 I'm starting to changed my mind and love the idea of the flume and SW7 next too each other, It means two new rides in one and great views of SW7 from the flume!In a perfect world we'd have this... But with the woods and Tower being unable to cut down trees willy-nilly, I'd say that the dream Gloomy Wood GCI that interacts with Flume, Haunted Hollow and beyond, is unlikely...
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121935 I reckon the flume will be replaced with an amazingly themed Intamin Aquatrax...
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121937 I reckon the flume will be replaced with an amazingly themed Intamin Aquatrax... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cGmkKnJV8YDoes this not just look amazing?
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121942 It an amazing idea but.. its unlikely.I also read about part of Katanga Canyon being used for SW7, Their is plenty of room for both of them if they use the empty parts of Katanga Canyon for SW7
August 22, 201114 yr comment_121944 I can't believe that after all the jokes about it, we are actually talking seriously about an aquatrax. Really?
August 23, 201114 yr comment_121979 VERY unlikely, but still possible. I wouldn't completely rule it out...
August 23, 201114 yr comment_121980 I can't believe that after all the jokes about it, we are actually talking seriously about an aquatrax. Really?The worst part being an Aquatrax doesn't even really go anywhere near the water, it just happens to have parts over water... Seems utter pointless to me.Won't be an Aquatrax, will never be an Aquatrax.
August 23, 201114 yr comment_121982 Aquatrax's only get people wet because people put their hands out into the water and the spray catches everyone...You'd think people would learn about rides that pretend to be water rides but don't get you wet...I've always found it amusing that it's always an Intamin ride which is such a bad joke in the coaster community... INTAMIN *shakes fist*
August 23, 201114 yr comment_121998 I've always found it amusing that it's always an Intamin ride which is such a bad joke in the coaster community... INTAMIN *shakes fist*I think you'd be slightly naive to assume it is hated by the coaster community. There's obviously a reason why it is so successful. And for me, it's the best manufacturer out there next to B&M
August 23, 201114 yr comment_122000 Where did I use the word 'hated'? I didn't at all did I? Being a joke and being hated are two very different things, if you're going to put words into my mouth, at least try and make them actually make sense with what I say...
August 23, 201114 yr comment_122006 ^You mean the retheme that's already happened right? Merrie England's been dead since 2008... The Flume retheme on the other hand
August 23, 201114 yr comment_122008 Yes I do, I mean the articles are outdatedWouldn't they would use Mutiny Bay not Merrie England in the tittle?
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