Alton Towers Discussion Thread

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

bha, the coaster is trivial (all the curves and that's it)
the scenography is small and nothing and the row surrounds us.
if this is good for you, not for me
why then mammoth in Gardaland what is it?
and a coaster that costs little and is noticeable

[BafflesFull Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

bha, the coaster is trivial (all the curves and that's it)
the scenography is small and nothing and the row surrounds us.
if this is good for you, not for me
why then mammoth in Gardaland what is it?
and a coaster that costs little and is noticeable

No idea what you are going on about, but then most would disagree with your signature, too.

Merlin have themed some coasters very well - Saw, Swarm and Inferno at Thorpe Park are good examples of that. Nemesis, is still subjectively one of the best themed inverts out there. But all some way behind the likes of Taron, Shambhala, and Disney and Universal coasters obviously.

What is refreshing about it is that the theme is generally not 'run down' or 'dilapidated', like a lot of Merlin rides, which can sometimes we used as an excuse not to maintain them. The pre show and station on this ride are stunning, with some of the best theming and effects used since Hex.

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

if you say so . I see a low-budget theme (as usual with merlin)
the nemesis is not made by Merlin, the saw is good. but like all things done with the famous IP, they MUST be good
the swarm is not a theme, hell is not a theme.
because if they were ..... then phantasmagoric, europe park, efteling: they are stupid to spend a lot of money
Wicker Man = Wodan Timbur Coaster

[DoinItForTheFameWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

bha, the coaster is trivial (all the curves and that's it)
the scenography is small and nothing and the row surrounds us.
if this is good for you, not for me
why then mammoth in Gardaland what is it?
and a coaster that costs little and is noticeable

I seriously can't even wrap my mind around this post. . . I can't figure out for the life of me what you are trying to say...

[DombotBonafide Donkey Expert]

Okay, I'm gonna try to break this post apart one by one.

if you say so . I see a low-budget theme (as usual with merlin)

I mean, if it looks good and the public enjoys it (and I REALLY enjoy it), then I'd say it's a win-win. Visually appealing and not too much of a dip in the financial department.

the nemesis is not made by Merlin, the saw is good. but like all things done with the famous IP, they MUST be good

I can see what you mean here, actually, but the theming elements that Merlin HAS made in the past based on original concepts (ie Smiler) look great.

the swarm is not a theme, hell is not a theme.

..what?

because if they were ..... then phantasmagoric, europe park, efteling: they are stupid to spend a lot of money

What??

Wicker Man = Wodan Timbur Coaster

Isn't Wodan considered one of the best GCIs? So this is good? This entire post is so confusing. I just don't get it.

[BaneCan I park my donkey here?]

The Wicker Man Off-Ride;



On-Ride;



It's an awesome wooden coaster, it's exactly what the UK needs to try and get the general public interested in wooden coasters again. I am going to make a bold prediction here, Thorpe Park GCI woodie in 2020, Blackpool Pleasure Beach GCI woodie in 2021.

Wicker Man = Wodan Timbur Coaster

Isn't Wodan considered one of the best GCIs? So this is good? This entire post is so confusing. I just don't get it.

Thanks for breaking all of that 'stuff' down. Now go and break it all up, and serve it up as kindling to the WM!

[coasterbillWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

On-Ride;

I've never seen anyone look so bored on a roller coaster.

^ Obviously, "the wrong people" are riding it, Bill.

[coasterbillWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

The dude's trying to have a detailed conversation with the other guy (who has his arms up and is actually having fun) mid-ride like they're at a quiet restaurant. WTF?