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[The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation
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Tom
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Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
Perhaps in this instance, but there has been a considerable lag between the taking and posting of some images.
The aerial photography being conducted by TT is generating huge amounts of traffic to their website, as will have been the intention of the programme in the first place. It is liable for some degree of manipulation, in my view.
The smokescreen-like comments about them agreeing with Alton Towers not to reveal the pioneering element and then coming out and saying they are independent and took the decision themselves comes across entirely as interest-generating literature.
Perhaps in this instance, but there has been a considerable lag between the taking and posting of some images.
The aerial photography being conducted by TT is generating huge amounts of traffic to their website, as will have been the intention of the programme in the first place. It is liable for some degree of manipulation, in my view.
The smokescreen-like comments about them agreeing with Alton Towers not to reveal the pioneering element and then coming out and saying they are independent and took the decision themselves comes across entirely as interest-generating literature.
Tom
TS Member
Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
I have no idea how the equivalent situation with Rita unfolded in 2005 as I didn't visit in that year, however;
I'm not sure I can visualise the park - and certainly not the X Sector - open if the ride isn't ready. Surely the amount of upset it would cause in disappointment wouldn't be worth it.
I have no idea how the equivalent situation with Rita unfolded in 2005 as I didn't visit in that year, however;
I'm not sure I can visualise the park - and certainly not the X Sector - open if the ride isn't ready. Surely the amount of upset it would cause in disappointment wouldn't be worth it.
Martin
TS Member
Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
Keep X Sector closed, what better way to get guests to come back than having it closed off, covered in banners saying "World beating new ride, opening in *countdown here*"? Even more so if they advertise the two flats getting refurbed and if X Sector gets some TLC.
Keep X Sector closed, what better way to get guests to come back than having it closed off, covered in banners saying "World beating new ride, opening in *countdown here*"? Even more so if they advertise the two flats getting refurbed and if X Sector gets some TLC.
Rob
TS Team
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Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
If the whole of X-Sector had to be closed until SW7 opening then would either have to offer a reduced entry fee until it was all open again or give away vouchers offering very cheap tickets once SW7 is open. I don't think it would be acceptable to open the park 3 rides down before you even take SW7 into account without offering some form of compensation. Personally I think they will have Oblivion open on the 16th, but not Submission or Enterprise.
If the whole of X-Sector had to be closed until SW7 opening then would either have to offer a reduced entry fee until it was all open again or give away vouchers offering very cheap tickets once SW7 is open. I don't think it would be acceptable to open the park 3 rides down before you even take SW7 into account without offering some form of compensation. Personally I think they will have Oblivion open on the 16th, but not Submission or Enterprise.
Earthwürm
TS Member
Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
Would be nice to officially open the ride for summer, then keep the park open throughout winter. Spin it into a good thing and soften the blow to themselves and the public! Surely the best time to switch to year round openings would be the year of a major investment, would also further justify the change in MAP drinks. I don't remotely believe this will happen, but it would be a good move! As for the lack of indoor attractions, well I visited Phantasialand this winter and there are very few indoor attractions there too! Just light some fires and let people get on with it.
Would be nice to officially open the ride for summer, then keep the park open throughout winter. Spin it into a good thing and soften the blow to themselves and the public! Surely the best time to switch to year round openings would be the year of a major investment, would also further justify the change in MAP drinks. I don't remotely believe this will happen, but it would be a good move! As for the lack of indoor attractions, well I visited Phantasialand this winter and there are very few indoor attractions there too! Just light some fires and let people get on with it.
Scott
Former TS Team Member
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Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
I think Blivvy would be opened in some way without the rest of X Sector and as I said earlier I think they will provide compensation through return vouchers for reduced entry if SW7 doesn't open with the rest of the park.
Tom, as long as the ride is not advertised to be open - then they shouldn't receive too much disappointment. It's not feasible to hold off the park's opening for it - and if the ride is delayed officially I'm sure the park will give notice.
I think Blivvy would be opened in some way without the rest of X Sector and as I said earlier I think they will provide compensation through return vouchers for reduced entry if SW7 doesn't open with the rest of the park.
Tom, as long as the ride is not advertised to be open - then they shouldn't receive too much disappointment. It's not feasible to hold off the park's opening for it - and if the ride is delayed officially I'm sure the park will give notice.
Alastair
TS Team
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- Rise of the Resistance
Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
I think that if it doesn't open by the 16th, X-Sector will remain closed until it does. I can't see how they could open even Oblivion, let alone Submission or Enterprise without having to close the access road and therefore inhibit valuable construction space.
I think that if it doesn't open by the 16th, X-Sector will remain closed until it does. I can't see how they could open even Oblivion, let alone Submission or Enterprise without having to close the access road and therefore inhibit valuable construction space.
James
TS Founding Member
Re: Secret Weapon 7 Discussion Continued
They can easily work around keeping Oblivion open. Subs and Ents though will be near impossible to allow safe access to. Am I right in thinking that they could create a diversion into the back of X-Sector for access to Oblivion? I'm sure there's a hidden path of some description back there (behind Fried Chicken Co.).
If the ride is indeed delayed (I would be inclined to believe this now) Alton Towers really need to get some form of a press release out asap. Most people will assume that a new ride will open when the park opens in March. So Alton Towers need to advertise a new opening date if this is indeed the case.
They can easily work around keeping Oblivion open. Subs and Ents though will be near impossible to allow safe access to. Am I right in thinking that they could create a diversion into the back of X-Sector for access to Oblivion? I'm sure there's a hidden path of some description back there (behind Fried Chicken Co.).
If the ride is indeed delayed (I would be inclined to believe this now) Alton Towers really need to get some form of a press release out asap. Most people will assume that a new ride will open when the park opens in March. So Alton Towers need to advertise a new opening date if this is indeed the case.
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