Alton Towers 2010: TH13TEEN

[DobbaI know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

Few updates from the park today

Sonic's Arrival 100% Confirmed:
Though it had been spotted on promotional materials for the 2010 season, the park officially confirmed (via the official site) the Spinball Whizzer retheme to become "Sonic Spinball" and released the ride's new logo. A new themed suite will also open in Alton Towers Hotel and the partnership with Sega is for 3 years - fuelling the recent speculation that the ride is set for a move within the resort in the future.
New theming, sound effects and a car design are expected for the new season. Sonic Spinball is due to open for the Feb Half Term event which begins on 13th Feb.



More 13 related PR BS:
The Daily Star are running a story about a construction worker who is so scared by Thirteen he has stopped work. He has supposedly been breaking out in cold sweats etc...

BRITS scared of number 13 will be offered therapy so they can try out a new £15million rollercoaster.

It comes after builder Paul McNichol, 44, had to stop work on the scary new Th13teen ride at Alton Towers Resort, Staffs. He was so paralysed by his fear that he broke out in cold sweats.

But after sessions with top hypnotherapist Bonita Rayner-Jones, he was able to conquer his terror. Bonita said: “Fear of the number 13 is common. But we were able to tackle the problem once and for all.”

The ride starts on March 20. To find out more about hypnotherapy at Alton Towers Resort, contact phobia@alton-towers.com

Link to full "story"

2010 Promotional Image
Though the image had been spotted in a brochure and scanned online this past week, a higher quality version has made it's way online.

[EdTHE BOY]

You have to hand it to Alton Towers / Merlin. They know how to get attention!

Oh and this must be played whenever a car leaves the Sonic Spinball station!

YouTube Videolink

[robbalveySite Admin]

Here is the latest construction showing off some of the building theming...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/altontowersresort/













And here they are having a bit of fun in the snow!

[GriffonluvI know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

Thisis looking reallywell themed. Awesome car too!

[SteelinwoodI know more about donkeys than women!]

Spinball was a great game, and the music from it was great. Can't wait to see how this works out. These are some huge changes on the parks behalf!

[maverickpointI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

this ride had better give me nightmares for the hype they are making it out to be. cant wait to see the final result! looks superb!

[the ghostMost women think I'm a gay donkey.]

Just a random question, but what the hell is the blue thing supprting the red thing in the background. It looks like spinball's horseshoe, but its too tall for that. I thought Alton cant build tall rides.

[atem122Did Medusa in the front and back]

I believe that's the catwalk to access the top of the horseshoe since Spinball has stalled there

[Sammy08I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Just a random question, but what the hell is the blue thing supprting the red thing in the background. It looks like spinball's horseshoe, but its too tall for that. I thought Alton cant build tall rides.

That is indeed Spinball Whizzer's/Sonic Spinball's horseshoe immelmann turn! It does look quite tall from the image, but I believe that is mainly down to the angle the picture is taken from. It's been taken from near enough ground level on the main lawns at Alton towers looking up, making Spinball look taller than it is!

And you are right, Alton Tower's can't build really tall rides, the restriction is that they are not allowed to build above tree height, anything that can be seen from outside the park must be painted to blend in. Hence why the tops of Rita and Air's Lift Hill are painted Green .

Sam

[WFChrisDonkeys are my way of life!]

Ok, is 'word of mouth' even worth abbreviating? Come on now...remember English, people!