Alton Towers Discussion Thread

[SteelinwoodDon't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

There is going to be so much theme in the coasters drop area! I looks OK, but it may make some people sick.

[andyuk200523This donkey is a Know-it-All]

That's it?

I wondered how long it would be before this was posted!

What was everyone expecting? A secret underground track with a launch to 200mph and a 500ft spectacular underground vertical loop followed by a water splash?

Think the idea of it looks great, will be very immersive with the actions, lets just hope the sim video relates very well with the motions, then this could be an awesome experience!

[themeparkman25I get wet for Manta!]

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[Jew"It's not small, but it is very 'average.'"]

Anyone who has been on Winja's can tell you how affective unexpected track movement can be. People's minds are not programmed to think something like that is possible on a roller coaster.

[TrollHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

Has this actually been confirmed or is it just a rumour?

[BlythyI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Has this actually been confirmed or is it just a rumour?

the plans and the photos show conclusively that the train will have to go straight down from entry to exit is some manner or fashion.

The overall spend on the roller coaster is obscene for the amount of track and supports that are present. Therefore there must be a lot of money spent on the track drop. Far too much for a simple up and down lift. (£15 million -approx $23 million, given that i305, the biggest capital expenditure for this season costs $25 million) Even taking into account the higher labour costs here, some serious cash is being spent on this mechanism.

Plus the video itself is of an extremely high quality, the source name is contracted by merlin according to some guy on towers times who emailed the company. (Granted, if that's true, I've got a feeling that the company might not be getting any more merlin contracts anytime soon). The video is also mechanically sound in my mind - i.e. nothing physically impossible is happening.

I'd say there's a reasonable certainty that that is what is going to happen on the ride.

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

Anyone who has been on Winja's can tell you how affective unexpected track movement can be. People's minds are not programmed to think something like that is possible on a roller coaster.

YES.

[PhotoBootheJizzy jizz jizz jizz jizz]

Anyone who has been on Winja's can tell you how affective unexpected track movement can be. People's minds are not programmed to think something like that is possible on a roller coaster.

Agreed! Try riding Scooby Doo's Spooky Coaster in Movie World, AU...wow!

[RCFreakTPR's Favorite Beaner]

^Trust me, the two don't compare at all, Scooby-Doo just has an elevator lift and a turntable, Winjas has full on WTF moments that make that ride AMAZING.

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

Yes, but that stupid Scooby Doo ride is Jizzman's only claim to fame! He mentions it in every post!!!