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  1. WickerMan99

    Your Top Ten Coasters

    So heres my list after going to gardaland. 1. Dragon Khan 2. Shambhala 3. Wicker Man 4. The Big One 5. Oblivion: The Black Hole 6. Swarm 7. Stealth 8. Nemesis (Front row only) 9. GalacticAir 10. Kumali and Infusion 11. Furius Baco (Inside seat only) 12. Raptor 13. Saw - The Ride 14. Velocity...
  2. WickerMan99

    Will Alton Towers' visitor numbers ever return to their pre-Smiler levels?

    I think its pretty good value for money. Its the largest theme park in the country and has some of the best themed and quality rides. Especially if you can get yourself a couple of free tickets in the sun which means its even cheaper to get in. It makes it a lot more value in that case. I...
  3. WickerMan99

    Will Alton Towers' visitor numbers ever return to their pre-Smiler levels?

    Im really suprised that those numbers haven't already risen to pre-smiler levels (unless the numbers are false of course). Especially after last year due to wicker man and the really good channel 4 documentary made about it. Surely that brought in more than 200000 extra people? The park seems...
  4. WickerMan99

    Gardaland

    Hello all, I am planning a trip to Gardaland whilst I am on holiday this year to Lake Garda in around 4 weeks time. I've not been before and was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge you can share about the park before I visit. Are queuelines typically very long? Is a fast pass worth it...
  5. WickerMan99

    Rate the coaster soundtracks

    I really miss Don't look down. I obviously know why they had to get rid of it. But I dont get why they couldn't just lower the volume of it or use it in the station istead.
  6. WickerMan99

    Rate the coaster soundtracks

    I'd sort of argue that those 2 minutes of being in the station before the ride are some of the most important for building up suspense and excitement. I also didn't say that the soundtrack was a 'theme tune' but rather that the music doesn't fit the idea of the ride - it sounds like some sort...
  7. WickerMan99

    2019: General Discussion

    Thats really high! Wasn't like that last Sunday. A lot of GCSE exams are finishing this week so I wouldn't be suprised if its being caused by that.
  8. WickerMan99

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    Yeah, my point exactly. Thats why I really cant see them dismantling Rita for space for SW9
  9. WickerMan99

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    Yeah true. The queue line does move really slow.
  10. WickerMan99

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    I really can't see them removing Rita yet. It still gets one of the longest queue times in the park and is quite popular with many visitors. I'd agree it is a pretty boring ride for the rollercoaster enthusiast. But I imagine it is probably rather thrilling for those who are newer to coasters...
  11. WickerMan99

    2019: General Discussion

    It won't be that long. Especially if you go early on in the day. I normally do Wickerman first and then go straight to Forbidden Valley for about 11am. Queues at that time are never normally longer than 5-10 minutes at that time of day.
  12. WickerMan99

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    Quite an interesting one. But I'd like to see more of that backstory as your waiting in the queue to go on. The current theme of Nemesis is great. I think it could just be expanded upon a little to make it even better.
  13. WickerMan99

    Rate the coaster soundtracks

    Tough one. Great tier Id say Nemesis, Wicker Man and Th13teen all have pretty good soundtracks which help build the atmosphere. All 3 fit the theme really well. And I do always enjoy it when they take 'in the hall of the mountain king' and work it into the ride music. Okay Tier Galactica -...
  14. WickerMan99

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    I like this idea. I personally think they could do this for quite a few rides to add to the overall experience. Oblivion's theming feels a little bit dated for me. I wouldn't mind seeing an upgrade to the theme around the station, sound/ smoke effects and in ride music etc. The same could be...
  15. WickerMan99

    Your Top Ten Coasters

    Never been to America or Germany so my list won't be too interesting but here goes anyway. Edit - wasn't happy with my list so made it a top 15 instead. 1. Dragon Khan 2. Shambhala 3. Wicker Man 4. The Big One 5. Swarm 6. Stealth 7. Nemesis (But its gotta be in the front row) 8. Kumali 9. Air...
  16. WickerMan99

    2019: General Discussion

    Ive never been too overly impressed with intamin (apart from Stealth that is). I think I'd rather see Vekoma make a return to the park. Possibly a launched sit down coaster with inversions or an out and back of some kind. Something we haven't had before.
  17. WickerMan99

    TBC: SW9 Speculation

    I was at the park yesterday (for the 3rd time in 2 years) and have a bit of a wishlist for the park. Im not sure on how realistic it would be for all of these things to be added but it would be nice to see at least some. 1. Water Ride. I think its a shame the only water ride in the park now is...
  18. WickerMan99

    2019: General Discussion

    Interesting list. I was at the park yesterday so I thought Id post my own version. 1. Wicker Man 2. Air (Galactica) 3. Nemesis 4. Rita 5. Oblivion 6. Th13teen 7. Spinball 8. Smiler I haven't been on Smiler since 2015 but I didn't like it then. The theming was too weird for me and the number...
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