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    2016: Air - Re-theme to VR Coaster - Galactica

    Consider how focussed Merlin are on this area with SW8, feature restraurant, improvements to Air and the proximity to the hotel development - might we see the end of ERT to be replaced with later opening in this area for hotel guests?
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    I'd bet it'll be open for next season, running it during Scarefest might be a bit too contentious this year.
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    Nearby B&B. If AT is shut then considering still travelling and having a day at Drayton rather than letting it go to waste.
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    My trip to AT next Wednesday has been planned for months and I'm now past the point where I can cancel my hotel booking and still get a refund, while it'll be disappointing as this trip is for my birthday there's going to be plenty of other dates I can use the tickets for this year.
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    Certain news outlets would be only too happy to get a picture of the scene and splash it across the front pages, but it would be straightforward to construct a semi-permanent canvas/vinyl enclosure to obstruct viewing from the side and above.
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    Possible they're erecting barriers to prevent anyone seeing into that area from any angle as well as deep cleaning the concrete and pathways of blood :/
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    The Prohibition Notice HSE have issued is only for The Smiler, the decision to close the park is entirely Merlin's.
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    These were fatal injuries that were only prevented by the skill and professionalism of the emergency services, I hope they receive proper recognition for this.
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    Incident on The Smiler 02/06/2015

    https://twitter.com/Molesworths/status/605781680075337728 Wow.
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    2015: Alton Towers Enchanted Village

    Not sure how the location of assembly of the lodges bearing on the quality of the finished product and they will be compliant with building regs for sound insulation like any other kind of accommodation.
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    Eau de Smiler

    Ride was down last Friday for about 15 minutes while they "clean up the reminents of someones dinner" in their own words. I have noticed the smell ,its not pleasant but not enough to stop me going on it
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    Quick Questions

    Is there a discount for hotel stay with MAP?
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    The Smiler - General Discussion

    Yesterday was the worst I've seen it, so you have my sympathies if you've had to endure worse!
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    The Smiler - General Discussion

    Parts of the queue were 3/4" deep with water after the storms and rain today
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    Quick Questions

    I'd like to know this too, visiting on Sunday..
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    New Fencing at Alton Towers

    The original plans to install the fencing along the walkway were refused on the grounds of the excess damage the installation would cause to the bridge and the appearance. From my own experiences of working with listed buildings, Alton Towers will have more flexibility with planning if they...
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    Merlin Annual Pass

    Any indication what the new non-fizzy drink(s) available are or if the 75p refill charge will apply to water?
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    Welcome - New members introduce yourself here!

    Hello everyone!
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