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  1. Mi-Nigle

    Forbidden Valley: Future Changes?

    This baffles me too. I took my wife and sister in-law a few years ago and they both had to spend a good 15-20 minutes in each arcade we passed. I'll never understand it. I thought we paid to enter somewhere unique and ride their multi-million pound machines, not play on penny-pushers we can find...
  2. Mi-Nigle

    [202X] Project Ocean: New Forbidden Valley Flat Ride

    A Nebulaz is just a ride for the spectator, it would fall into the same category as Submission with both sides working. They need something like Ripsaw that was thrilling for the rider as well as fun to watch.
  3. Mi-Nigle

    Nemesis Reborn: General Discussion

    Rumour has it, a few hours ago Towers staff were poised over the pool under the loop with a pair of scissors and several bags of red dye… then quickly packed them away as this story broke. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-68601273
  4. Mi-Nigle

    2024: General Discussion

    I like anything that’s taken effort, even if it’s something small someone might notice subconsciously during their day. They all add up. This ticks that box.
  5. Mi-Nigle

    2024: General Discussion

    “Here’s a further look at the brand new Alton TowersResort Map, which is also the world’s first fully 3D rendered theme park map” So on the new app we’re gonna be able to pinch, zoom and swoosh around a 3D map? Possibly animated from looking those screenshots? Awesome idea 🙂
  6. Mi-Nigle

    2024: General Discussion

    A functional map!! Finally!! :D
  7. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    One of my favourite pieces of theming in Forbidden Valley was the tentacle/slime themed signpost attached to a tall rock just by the Skyride. Small, but effective and an effort towards immersion. I know over the years that became tired with the fibreglass showing through as it was in reach of...
  8. Mi-Nigle

    Forbidden Valley: Future Changes?

    The shipping container!!! 😂 “Ahh, balls. We’re never going to fit a shipping container in with that helicopter. This will never be a true Merlin attraction.” “Sir, we found a mini shipping contai…” “PAINT IT BLACK AND SLAM THE THING DOWN!”
  9. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Europa-Park General Discussion

    Thank goodness this is all EP has in common with Hillsborough.
  10. Mi-Nigle

    Galactica: General Discussion

    Ha be fair, 1/2 throttle. A gentle hastening to 50mph in 2001 and a steady coast back to 10mph as the years drift by.
  11. Mi-Nigle

    2025 birthday trip planning- My first non-UK park and first visit to Europa!

    I made the same first-time (and only 😥 ) trip (albeit from Leeds) with relatively little experience in 2017. I can answer some questions and throw in extra info. We did Manchester - Basel (Swiss side, if that's relevant) and hired a car. It was a doddle, and by far the cheapest option. To...
  12. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    I know it's cold, and I know they all start slowly.... but... (and this may be a baseless generalisation) I get the feeling that tolerances for g-forces on new coasters (as far as the manufacturers are concerned) are less than they were 30 years ago. Through a combination of wheel compounds...
  13. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    Selfishly, my attitude towards an opening date is the same as it it towards release dates for upcoming games. I don't care if I have to wait longer if it mean's they need the time to get it right. Then again, that's no good for anyone planning a trip in advance for opening day, and it's...
  14. Mi-Nigle

    Alton Towers Lost Media

    That's just awakened a memory I forgot I had! I really liked the bubble promo 'theme' back then. Thanks!
  15. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    This spikes look strapped on. Are the Phalanx trying to use/weaponise Nemesis?
  16. Mi-Nigle

    Forbidden Valley: Future Changes?

    The last minute Th13teen queue fences/tarmac is a personal favourite.
  17. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    I think there’s a chance that, from the original queue by the station just before you enter, the helicopter will look fine. Sort of a forced perspective thing. From the air, that outcrop on which it sits looks huge, but from the queue I’ve always admired how precarious it looks. Putting a...
  18. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Voltron Nevera | Mack Stryker Coaster

    Wow, is that just the chassis with... what... lead weights on top? I don't think I've ever seen testing of partial trains before.
  19. Mi-Nigle

    Drayton Manor Park

    It'll do!
  20. Mi-Nigle

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    At least it’s not the stock school-perimeter-green.
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