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  1. The theme park geek

    Future Entertainment ideas for ATR

    There are some great ideas there and I feel like the cost to implement those would be minimal since they focus on holidays which is in my opinion when these this should take place. With the 'Year of the Walking Dead' at Thorpe, I could see something similar at Towers but using a family friendly...
  2. The theme park geek

    Future of the Congo River Rapids

    My argument about the cost of running it would be more about the cost of staff and maintenance as the ride is getting on a bit now. I wonder when it will need significant work. When I said I thought it would closed I wasn't thinking short term I was thinking 2025-2030. Katanga canyon would have...
  3. The theme park geek

    Future of the Congo River Rapids

    Controversial opinion, I don't think the rapids has much future mainly because of the cost of running it and the space it takes up which I think could be used for a major new addition. I don't think there's much future for water rides in the country unless parks are able to regulate the splash.
  4. The theme park geek

    Flat Rides: What would you like to see come to the park?

    I think its likely that we will see an expansion of Cbeebies land onto the Spinball site and obviously there are also the rumors that CCL will be getting a re-theme next year which will be good. I think the next major coaster will be very similar to Wickerman in that it will be a family coaster.
  5. The theme park geek

    Alton Towers visitor figures through the years

    With Wickerman this year I'm sure attendance will be higher. Per capita spending should be up as well because there will be lots of one-off visitors for the new coaster. Don't forget that although typically per capita spending is lower with AP holders they do tend to be a major source of...
  6. The theme park geek

    Flat Rides: What would you like to see come to the park?

    I don't see much future for Spinball but maybe they could build a few family flats in place of it.
  7. The theme park geek

    Flat Rides: What would you like to see come to the park?

    Flats are needed at Towers. Maybe we will see some flats on the low investment cycles once CCL has been reworked. If Merlin where clever about it they could just get a selection form the Zamperla catalogue and send them to the various parks they own,
  8. The theme park geek

    Oakwood Discussion

    I think the park is really struggling and they might not be around in a few years time.
  9. The theme park geek

    Who will win 2018's new coaster battle?

    For me Wickerman but that’s mainly because I’m a theming nerd Icon is going to be the best in terms of coaster hardware though.
  10. The theme park geek

    Next 10 years : What do you think will happen to Forbidden Valley

    A Mack spinning launched coaster would be my choice for the next coaster at the park.
  11. The theme park geek

    The World of David Walliams: General Discussion

    They just need to bring in an IP that fills the gap between CBeebies and the rest of the park in terms of targeting and use the existing attractions in the area for now and then in stages add a dark ride (retheme Charlie) a show (Ice age replacement). I also think it would be quite nice to see a...
  12. The theme park geek

    2018: Wicker Man - General Discussion - SPOILERS! - Part One

    I think the standards of the rides that Merlin have been installing across the board is improving. Gruffalo in my opinion is a really good dark ride. I'm really pleased that the theming of the coaster is of a good quality I only hope the pre-shows and whatever they else they do is done to a good...
  13. The theme park geek

    Major Operational Changes for 2018

    That poster is amazing.
  14. The theme park geek

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    I would say that the park are already quite far along the developments for SW9. That's a really good point id never considered how much of a potential opportunity the commonwealth might have for the park.
  15. The theme park geek

    Towers Loving Care

    I don't think this is true because most of the groups of people who go to Alton would take the time to follow the TLC account or take notice of their posts.
  16. The theme park geek

    Towers Loving Care

    They didn't I guess because they made new accounts for TLC.
  17. The theme park geek

    What developments will happen after 2018?

    I think a Launch coaster a Mack spinning coaster or a 4D coaster would work well at Alton.
  18. The theme park geek

    4D Coasters

    I think Merlin is definitely interested in installing a 4D coaster because of the fact it would be such a clear Uks first and you could easily tie it into an IP or a theme. I think an S&S freespin would work well at Thorp although the capacity would be an issue. Some kind of 4D coaster would...
  19. The theme park geek

    Towers Loving Care

    Yes, I still think there will be a place for the TLC program this year although they will probably only mention a few projects.
  20. The theme park geek

    2018: Wicker Man - General Discussion - SPOILERS! - Part One

    I definitely think there's going to be lots of theming and effects. I'm really hoping the story of the ride is reinforced in the queue and on the ride and there are lots of pre-shows etc.
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