Alton Towers Discussion Thread

[mwm1444A donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

I'm definitely looking forward to riding - apart from anything else, I'd much rather ride this than Corkscrew. I'm surprised at how so many people fell for the hype campaign - what I can see on the video is pretty much what I expected all along, having seen the construction photos and all the different hints. Being a fan of coasters with 'character', I think this'll be a good'un.

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^Same!

This is a giant improvement over Corkscrew, and while it might not be the 'be all end all' that some people thought it's a solid family fun ride.

So it's Expedition Everest without all the theming. I'm sure it will do AWESOME for families, and people will absolutely love it (it does look like a lot of fun!), but for a hard core roller coaster enthusiast looking for big thrills? I have a feeling they will be disappointed.

[Tycoon SawyerHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

I have just got home after winning bootcamp and being one of the first riders on Th13teen, It was amazing, really amazing!

[thrillscentralI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

If the effects were turned off then it still might be good, but if they weren't then this is a pathetic ride.

[KoolkidHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

Apparently it's A LOT better than the video makes out

I'm just gonna wait till I ride it

[KDcoasterMANFluffy, Fluffy, Donkeys Filled With Medicine and Goo!]

The drop section looks mighty thrilling on its own. It would give me a fright. The actual roller coaster part of the ride has great pacing, may have some good airtime, and tight turns as well. It will definitely draw a big crowd.

I do have a feeling that some of the GP that do not know alot about this ride may confuse it with SAW: the ride. Dark Ride section, "vertical drop" Just my opinion.

[jackskellington101Jason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

I think Robb's quote of

So it's Expedition Everest without all the theming.

looks to be pretty on the money. I think once the landscaping gets in there and grows up a bit, it'll be even more interesting. Is it the biggest most thrilling ride in the world? No, but it's interesting and looks like a blast. It might suffer from being a little over-hyped, but as long as it's fun, that's what matters.

[JugglerBeware of the Magic Donkey at Lotte World!]

YAWN!

When are the muppets at Godawful Towers going to learn that yet another so called, over-hyped losely worded World's First is not what that park needs. They've been banging in exclusive after exclusive for year after year after year and with the exception of Nemesis the rest have been pretty tame. Instead of forking out for expensive gimmicks that someone else is going to do better a year or two later how about investing some of the cash that gets wasted on getting an exclusive deal in the park itself. Start sorting out the on ride theming (Air's exit tunnel for starters), get the park tidy and clean and here's a thought how about actually working on the general areas that are supposedly themed but look more like a very amateur movie set.

Oh and drop the damn entrance price because the park is not worth what you're charging.

The tag line for this place used to be "Where the magic never ends" unfortunately the magic upped and left years ago!

[DobbaI think Intamin should make a donkey!]

YAWN!

When are the muppets at Godawful Towers going to learn that yet another so called, over-hyped losely worded World's First is not what that park needs. They've been banging in exclusive after exclusive for year after year after year and with the exception of Nemesis the rest have been pretty tame. Instead of forking out for expensive gimmicks that someone else is going to do better a year or two later how about investing some of the cash that gets wasted on getting an exclusive deal in the park itself. Start sorting out the on ride theming (Air's exit tunnel for starters), get the park tidy and clean and here's a thought how about actually working on the general areas that are supposedly themed but look more like a very amateur movie set.

Oh and drop the damn entrance price because the park is not worth what you're charging.

The tag line for this place used to be "Where the magic never ends" unfortunately the magic upped and left years ago!

You could always not go?