Alton Towers Discussion Thread

^Make sure to say hi to Chris Sawyer when you're there! He's another TPR Member who does trips with us!

Yup, should definitely say a big well-done to Chris as well, I know he's really psyched.

Congratulations Colin! It's great to see another member of TPR through to Boot Camp, good luck to you and I'm sure it's going to be an amazing experience!

Thanks to everyone who either viewed, commented or liked my video!

Thanks mwm1444, I am REALLY REALLY psyched!! =D

Thanks guys.

Congrats & best of luck Chris, lets hope we're not among the eliminees...

Oooh well done you two! I hope you get through. If you do will you please slap Alex Reid across the face for me?

2010 Resort Map released:

2010 Park Map has appeared today, both in The Sun (as part of their free tickets campaign that is currently taking place) and on the official site.

2010 Park Map

Much higher quality (and a pretty large file!) http://www.altontowers.com/uploadedFiles/Plan_your_Visit/ATR_Map_2010.pdf

Dark Forest section of the new map

They should rename Rita to Christine, it would fit their "dark forest" theme a whole lot better

Unfortunately we can't tell much by the map...

Alton Tower's map is still one of the best I've seen. I was hoping to see a new Rita paintjob but I have no problems with the old one.

I'm not impressed with that map, the supports for air are all wrong, ritas track is 3 rails, not 2, thirteen is 2 rails, not 3. No box spine on oblivion. Just a poor poor job

I prefered the video game look anyway

I'm not impressed with that map, the supports for air are all wrong, ritas track is 3 rails, not 2, thirteen is 2 rails, not 3. No box spine on oblivion. Just a poor poor job

 

I prefered the video game look anyway

Its a cartoon representation of the park not an on the dot GPS map,give me a break the park does as they see fit.

Sean"Now break me off a piece of that kit kat bar" Chappell

^I think he was joking.

I'm not impressed with that map, the supports for air are all wrong, ritas track is 3 rails, not 2, thirteen is 2 rails, not 3. No box spine on oblivion. Just a poor poor job

 

I prefered the video game look anyway

I agree - there also isn't a big "New 2010 - Th13teen" sign in the sky above the park.

Poor show indeed.

The TH13TEEN preview weekend has been cancelled, the "secret weapon" is having some big problems apparently.

^Is that world's first problems or generally?

^Is that world's first problems or generally?

With the amount of testing that was seen during half term I personally don't believe it's simply track problems.

People who were booked for the weekend have been offered a full refund along with a fastpass to ride the ride on a day of their choice. In addition, a complimentary evening will be organised during 2010 with John Wardley. A behind the scenes tour of the new ride will be included, along with a presentation, buffet meal and exclusive merchandise.

I'm not impressed with that map, the supports for air are all wrong, ritas track is 3 rails, not 2, thirteen is 2 rails, not 3. No box spine on oblivion. Just a poor poor job

 

I prefered the video game look anyway

 

Its a cartoon representation of the park not an on the dot GPS map,give me a break the park does as they see fit.

 

Sean"Now break me off a piece of that kit kat bar" Chappell

it. was...... a. joke.

Typical, an Intamin with problems...no surprise. I actually knew someone over on UK Rides who had won the contest...$h!tty that it happened...But what can you do?

This makes me think twice about going on opening day..

^From how Alton Towers have been speaking to me about this to sort out refunds etc I wouldnt bother with opening day, I just cant see it being open at all for a while after opening day.

-Craig

Could this be another PR exercise - the ride is too scared to work?

Its a good job I have held off on going mid April, going to be going early May instead, lets just hope the workers aren't too scared of the wrathes so they can sort out the glitches!

What is it with Merlin Opening new rides that have major glitches! (btw, that was sarcasm, I know all new one of a kind rides have problems!)

"Blipverts" will be shown to promote Th13teen at the following times:

Glee (E4) Monday 8th March 9:10pm

Hollyoaks (Channel 4) Monday 8th March 6:45pm

Coronation Street (ITV) Friday 12th March 8:58pm

Soccer AM (Sky Sports 1) Saturday 13th March 10:35am

Ant and Dec's Push The Button (ITV) Saturday 13th March 8.15pm

Just seen one of these blipverts and wow, for something that lasts a few seconds it really does build the ride up and it looks even more scary and strange than I was expecting. Seriously it is really quite scary. I thought the press release about the advert being to scary to be released was just for marketing, but after this it wouldn't surprise me if that was actually true.

Blipvert has been uploaded to Alton Towers' Facebook page:

In the Hall of the Mountain King = WIN!

Awesome, really can't wait to experience this!

Wow - you better not blink (or you'll miss it)