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Future Rides at Alton Towers

We already had a sensory thingy majig 20 years ago with the Dungheap.

The ideas seem alright for a filler attraction or an add on for the hotels but it's never going to be a major draw for the park.
 
There isn't really anything wrong with this sort of thing, as long as it is a low key something to discover type atraction that is actually done well.

History tells us though that this will be heavily promoted and be poor quality.

It's the quality that really concerns me. When they can't get basics of show right on hex or Smiler or wickerman there's the ride to fall back on. When the effects are the show and they have made the same old mistakes then that is a real problem.
 
WL18 said:
I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, and if it’s not allowed please remove but I saw on social media that someone had shared screenshots of a survey they allegedly completed which asked them about various potential Alton Towers attractions and what they thought of them. They haven’t mentioned anywhere that these aren’t to be shared, and I can’t see anything in the screenshots saying this and thought this was interesting following how we first knew about a Minecraft IP being considered for AT/Chessington through surveys.

Take this with a pinch of salt, as the attached images in the survey screenshots look AI generated but this made me wonder if the park was exploring sentiment towards three similar options of an indoor walkthrough attraction for the dungeons, 4D theatre, etc. This could be a low budget addition for all ages. These read:

1) Bubble Planet -
Bubble Planet is an immersive, multi-sensory experience designed to transport visitors into a vibrant world of bubbles. Across 7 interactive rooms, guests encounter giant balloons, bubble-themed installations, virtual reality, and imaginative landscapes that blend light, sound, and colour. Highlights include a hot air balloon simulator, an infinity room, and a giant bubble-themed ball pit. Each room offers vibrant visuals, playful installations, and Instagram-worthy moments. Designed to spark wonder and joy, Bubble Planet invites guests to explore, interact, and escape into a surreal, bubble-filled universe. With locations worldwide, it appeals to families, couples, and groups looking for a unique day out.

2) Super Neon -
Super Neon is a vibrant, feel-good immersive experience for all ages, featuring 7 interactive, light-filled zones. Shimmering forests, glowing dreamscapes, luminous creatures, and dazzling fireworks offer moments of creativity and wonder, designed to boost your mood! Neon clouds drift overhead while reactive lighting responds to movement, creating a dynamic and engaging environment. Each zone is crafted to spark joy and imagination, with bursts of colour and visually striking scenes throughout. Packed with photo-worthy moments and sensory surprises, Super Neon offers a multi-sensory adventure that's perfect for sharing with friends and family.

3) Wondra -
Wondra is a multisensory experience that invites guests to immerse themselves in the magic and beauty of nature in a dazzling new way. With 7 interactive zones, including an illuminated enchanted garden, glowing seascapes, vivid jungle trails, and playful clouds. Each environment invites exploration and discovery, blending light, sound, and storytelling to illuminate nature's wonders in a whole new light. Designed for all ages, Wondra offers a joyful escape filled with vibrant landscapes, hidden wonders, and photo-worthy moments. It's a celebration of nature's brilliance, sparking imagination and wonder at every turn.

There is also a separate question asking about a Minecraft themed Summer event (this could be moved to Chessington or they may be looking to reuse the IP across other parks?) The description read:

“Minecraft Maze Mayhem is a six-week summer event featuring hands-on activities and an interactive maze adventure, where guests can explore eight themed Minecraft sets featuring mob babies. Each set offers exciting interactive moments including unforgettable photo ops, encounters with cheeky mob babies, and a life-size Steve and Alex. Guests receive an exclusive digital Minecraft reward upon completion of the maze. Guests can also explore the rest of the park and enjoy Minecraft-themed food and drink, exclusive merch, meet puppet characters, and discover more surprises. This event lets fans and their families experience the world's most popular game in real life.”

If all real, this could be an interesting nod to us getting an indoor walkthrough next?
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Is this definitely a legit source?
 
Could a Mack Rides Power Splash fit in Blades Pit its quite big housing the old Thunder Looper and would bring a shuttle Coaster back to Towers as well as a new water ride
 
Hid said:
Could a Mack Rides Power Splash fit in Blades Pit its quite big housing the old Thunder Looper and would bring a shuttle Coaster back to Towers as well as a new water ride
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I think it’s probably a touch too big but I would like to see something like this at Alton. They need another water ride (though arguably they have three now with Toxicator alongside the rapids and battle galleons).

Personally, I’d like to see a new, themed pirate ship there but on a much bigger scale than Blade.
 
Hid said:
Could a Mack Rides Power Splash fit in Blades Pit its quite big housing the old Thunder Looper and would bring a shuttle Coaster back to Towers as well as a new water ride
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Considering that Pulsar is taller than Thunderlooper, and that Thunderlooper was removed because of height and noise, I highly doubt that's even a possibility. There's already another water ride in the area, and sci-fi military bases don't exactly make me think of 'water ride area'.

I think having the rapids around is only be more difficult going forward with an ever stringent H&S, surging energy costs, increasingly temperamental weather and the amount of land the attraction sits on. It's a classic for the park, but replacing it with a modern ride that takes up a smaller footprint is probably the way to go. The Mack Rocking Boat looks like an obvious replacement at the moment, but I'm sure someone like Intamin could also pull off a good watercoaster/water ride hybrid.
 
Bert2theSpark said:
Considering that Pulsar is taller than Thunderlooper, and that Thunderlooper was removed because of height and noise, I highly doubt that's even a possibility. There's already another water ride in the area, and sci-fi military bases don't exactly make me think of 'water ride area'.

I think having the rapids around is only be more difficult going forward with an ever stringent H&S, surging energy costs, increasingly temperamental weather and the amount of land the attraction sits on. It's a classic for the park, but replacing it with a modern ride that takes up a smaller footprint is probably the way to go. The Mack Rocking Boat looks like an obvious replacement at the moment, but I'm sure someone like Intamin could also pull off a good watercoaster/water ride hybrid.
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You could dig down even more to fit the Mack Power Splash
 
Hid said:
Surprised CBeebies Land hasn't got a new mini log flume yet there is space round the back for one
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I'm not sure a mini flume like River Rafts in Cbeebies Land would be sensible without something else in the park for the whole family.

On a warmer day, it would likely attract people who aren't part of the intended target market considering there isn't anything similar at the park.
 
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