Alton Towers Discussion Thread

GO CRAIG GO!!!!

I couldn't agree more.

I'm feeling the love! just have to come up with some genius ideas for a submission video.

-Craig

hah, "team of experts including alex reid." fucking hell

The background image of the new competition site seems to reveal the side of the train that was cut off on the other photo.

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New images and video (screenshot below)

Video: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid10177795001?bctid=64482388001

Full full glimpse of the front of the train:

Station building progress:

Looking at the video it seems the trains have individual lap-bars.

Well after watching the video I have a few more idea for my submission video.

Have to say the station does kick arse but i'm surprised they have never mentioned the worlds first part of the ride. Nothing even hinting at that.

-Craig

where does it say you have to submit a video?

Dave

Applicants must be over 18 and will need to sign a disclaimer regarding physical and mental health. Applicants must be available on 2nd and 3rd March 2010 to attend the assessment and boot camp at the Alton Towers Resort. The best application videos will be showcased on www.facebook.com/altontowers resort for public comment.

In the T&C I just have to wait for the Rules concerning what the video must include before I start work on it. Its not as if i'm short of video either

-Craig

I was never a fan of Rita's theming so I'm happy to see it being updated! 13's train looks really cool, as does the rest of the "creeping forest" scenery. Well done AT!

What exactly is this ride supposed to do?

Okay peoples, i'm starting work on my TH13TEEN application videos. Any ideas are more then welcome, post them here or PM me. I will post a selection of videos on to CoasterTube and then you the TPR massive will vote for the one I submit!

The rules are as follows:

You need to upload an application video of yourself to YouTube to apply, and provide a link to the video below. The video must be no longer than 60 seconds, and include answers to the questions:

 

* Tell us why you deserve to be one of the first people to ride Thirteen?

* Tell us something weird or wonderful about yourself?

-Craig

Bit of info on the Sonic themed hotel suite added to the official site:

Sonic The Hedgehog Room

 

Spin into the universe of Sonic The Hedgehog in his amazing new themed room. Stay in the famous game level of Green Hill Zone, practise your video gaming skills in the dedicated gaming area with Sonic game library, hunt for the Chaos Emeralds and test Sonic facts!

^ I MUST stay there!

I'm loving the Sonic re-theme of Spinball. Spinball was looking pretty dilapidated last time I was there. It never had much theming anyway.

Is it me, or does anyone else think there'll be a nice pop of air in the back off that first drop? I know the roller skater's use the tyre lift (except for Barnstormer) and they have a considerable pop...

I love the trains, and I love the look of 13. Sure Alton are over hyping it, but it's going to be an interesting ride.

Oh, good luck Craig with your entry.

Work on Corkscrew's paintjob ready for it's proud placement at the park entrance has begun.

Applicants must be over 18 and will need to sign a disclaimer regarding physical and mental health. Applicants must be available on 2nd and 3rd March 2010 to attend the assessment and boot camp at the Alton Towers Resort. The best application videos will be showcased on http://www.facebook.com/altontowers resort for public comment.

 

In the T&C I just have to wait for the Rules concerning what the video must include before I start work on it. Its not as if i'm short of video either

 

-Craig

Craig - I think you need to be more concerned about the mental health disclaimer.

Right now my physical health isn't helping me out much. I've got a pretty bad cold so I have had to put the video on hold. I'm hoping to get it done in the next couple of days though.

-Craig

Putting those corkscrew's at the entrance is going to give Alton Towers one of the best and coolest looking entrances anywhere. Can't wait to see it finished.

I have to agree. Figures though, they'd paint Corky after it was removed...

Guys, I don't think the corkscrew is going to actually go at the parks entrance. If I remember correctly the planning application said it was going to go into the gardens.

It should be a nice addition none the less.

Dave

^ I think the gardens thing was a rumour that started before anything official was announced. It is indeed going between the ticket desks and the monorail station. Here's an excerpt from the planning application:

That's the ticket desks on the left and the monorail station on the right.

I thought they were going to be part of Corkscrew's theming. Wasn't that a plan too, or just rumour?

I thought they were going to be part of Corkscrew's theming. Wasn't that a plan too, or just rumour?

I guess you mean Thirteen not Corkscrew, but yes that was just a rumour on various forums.

I thought they were going to be part of Corkscrew's theming. Wasn't that a plan too, or just rumour?

I guess you mean Thirteen not Corkscrew, but yes that was just a rumour on various forums.

Also, update on Corkscrew's new paintjob (photo provided by AstroDan from TTF):

That contest screams marketing so badly that john d. Rockefeller just turned over in his grave. I still think it's a pretty sweet idea, But testing... come on! What ever happened to a good old raffle?