Alton Towers Discussion Thread

^QUACK!

[jason10DAD!! Let me on the Northeast trip!]

^QUACK!

[snoflake15Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

^^ Whilst I liked the introduction of the quacks I do have a nostalgic preference for the old fashioned log flume. It was the longest in the world when I first rode it - I'm sure it's been overtaken now.

[COASTER FREAK 11"CACTUS SHARP!!"]

^QUACK!

Honestly, this was the most scary flume ride ever! I wonder if I can buy the giant duck that scares us, lol.

[CorkscrewFoleyReeks of Books]

I really do hope they do something like Mystery Castle at Phantasialand. I mean, that was from Intamin, and last time I recalled they were Swiss...

[TPDaveI know EXACTLY where my passport is!]

^ It's not really big enough for that, but I would LOVE to see something on a smaller scale! Such a great ride.

[DobbaI think Intamin should make a donkey!]

Taken from the Scarefest map that appeared on the website this morning...

[AstroDanI teach at the school of donkey!]

From TowersTimes news, today:

Following the release of the Scarefest 2011 Map earlier today, and the revealtion that the 2012 attraction would be based around 'Nemesis: What lies beneath", Alton Towers have now launched a mini site at www.altontowers.com/2012.

The site begins with a video in code, showing that a team of scientists have discovered some catacombs with the codename 'Nemesis Omega One'. Shortly after, communication with the scientists was lost. This is followed by a video clip and the following text:

What was once a secret

Hidden for decades

Is a secret no more

Do you dare to enter?

Nemesis. What lies beneath. Unleashed 2012.

The video features loud noises and images of the Nemesis eye together with various toxic/excavation symbols, which would link to the theme of Forbidden Valley.

There is also the original Nemesis launch video, which shows the original discovery of the alien monster.

Exciting times!

I was thinking earlier about how to make a what, 15-foot drop tower ore exciting. With the theme, I wonder if we'll see guests board on the higher level, only to have the floor separate unexpectedly and the car drops into the "lair". I think you could get a LOT of unknowing guests with that sort of trick!

[SoCalCoastersYoung and Stupid! I blame my parents.]

If I recall correctly, Reaper, Drop Ride Of Doom at the London Dungeon has a similar system...can anyone who has been on that drop tower confirm/deny that system?