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2013: General Discussion
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Ian
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I'm sure the screen is only temporary. If you take a look at the first picture in the topic which was posted to the TowersStreet Facebook page you can see through the temporary fences that the screen is just sat on a metal frame, which no doubt comes to pieces for transporting it (Like the All Time Greats displays).
The screen which has been removed from Towers Street had a proper concrete foundation for it to sit on, which it was bolted down to. Would seem daft not to use it if it's there.
I get the impression that this display is temporary. Probably just added to test a possible new queuetime information system. Given how quickly it's gone up it should be easy enough to move it for Fireworks. The park are well aware that they need all the space they can get on the lawns at the event, so sticking a LED screen worth several thousand pounds on a simple base would not be a great idea. Not only for taking up space, but what if someone was to damage the screen, or it somehow injure someone? Could be very costly, particularly if this display is hired or something.
I don't think this is permanent by any means. More a taster of things to come, and a chance for them to quickly get some feedback on a possible new system
The screen which has been removed from Towers Street had a proper concrete foundation for it to sit on, which it was bolted down to. Would seem daft not to use it if it's there.
I get the impression that this display is temporary. Probably just added to test a possible new queuetime information system. Given how quickly it's gone up it should be easy enough to move it for Fireworks. The park are well aware that they need all the space they can get on the lawns at the event, so sticking a LED screen worth several thousand pounds on a simple base would not be a great idea. Not only for taking up space, but what if someone was to damage the screen, or it somehow injure someone? Could be very costly, particularly if this display is hired or something.
I don't think this is permanent by any means. More a taster of things to come, and a chance for them to quickly get some feedback on a possible new system
James
TS Founding Member
I don't see the problem with the location of it. It will only ruin the view if you're standing directly in front of it. Yeah it's being than the previous display, but it's not severely bigger or an eyesore - they've put it in the right position.
It looks great, hopefully something like that will roll out across the park next season!
It looks great, hopefully something like that will roll out across the park next season!
Tim
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Alastair said:GaryH said:
It's a screen, as shown below (pictures from Towers2Go)
I'm confused by these two photos, is the screen in the same place on each one?
I say that because the bridge in the background on the close up picture looks really far away but really close on the one taken from a distance. The perspective just doesn't seem to add up :S
Alastair
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Tim said:
I'm pretty sure it's just perspective. The path that's visible in front of the screen on the first picture is clearly where the second picture is taken from. The perspective simply makes the distance to the bridge seem greater on the second.
delta79
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Ben said:
You will be able to buy the bingo tickets from all good upsellers soon
AIR 20mins
Come on I just need a 55 mins
smiler 90mins
dang, i need 55mins
Nemesis 55mins,
BINGO
GaryH said:
I am surprised that not one of the photos has not got a FT advert on it.
Bubblegum
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One thing that has been bugging me this year is the pure overuse and laziness of that MotherHen font! It's been everywhere! And it's not exactly the most clear of fonts to read either!
If you look at Thorpe Park's current marketing material, it remains clear to read whilst also matching their 'brand'. Alton Towers' use of MotherHen looks tacky now, and I would much prefer they revert back to the fonts used in the 2008/09 era, its seemed so much more easier to read (people who struggle to read may have issues reading some signs in the MotherHen font), and was also similar to the 'resort' part of the logo so it was coherent with the brand.
It is however nice to see the reintroduction of themed signs about the place, instead of general branded ones appearing, for example the Towers Scarefest preparation sign, and some of the new Warning Ride Area signs.
I just think that overall the marketing and branding material is once again in for an overhaul, its been used since 2011 and is, in my eyes anyways, beginning to look cheap and not reflecting the heritage of the park. At the moment I really like the design of the spanish theme park; Terra Mitica's website. It's modern, takes hints from current design trends, and isn't too busy which I think is what wrong with Alton's current website design.
If you look at Thorpe Park's current marketing material, it remains clear to read whilst also matching their 'brand'. Alton Towers' use of MotherHen looks tacky now, and I would much prefer they revert back to the fonts used in the 2008/09 era, its seemed so much more easier to read (people who struggle to read may have issues reading some signs in the MotherHen font), and was also similar to the 'resort' part of the logo so it was coherent with the brand.
It is however nice to see the reintroduction of themed signs about the place, instead of general branded ones appearing, for example the Towers Scarefest preparation sign, and some of the new Warning Ride Area signs.
I just think that overall the marketing and branding material is once again in for an overhaul, its been used since 2011 and is, in my eyes anyways, beginning to look cheap and not reflecting the heritage of the park. At the moment I really like the design of the spanish theme park; Terra Mitica's website. It's modern, takes hints from current design trends, and isn't too busy which I think is what wrong with Alton's current website design.
djtruefitt
TS Team
I don't mind the font being used around park on posters, etc. But I do think the queue board should be in a simple font to make it easy to see.
It is certainly temp at the moment, as its just on a structure and not in the ground or anything.
If it does become permanent I would do the colour coding (like rides time) and I would also add a load more rides to the system (like Thorpe Park do). Because on a busy day you would look at that and every ride could be packed, but some rides such as Hex or Ripsaw might be walk on. That way it spreads the guests out a bit more.
I would certainly add Hex, Ripsaw, Charlie, The Blade, Duel, Enterprise, Submission and a few family rides (depending what we get next year). I would love for them to add every single ride, but I don't think they will.
The adverts at the side also need to be linked to the ride times, or changed during the day. For example when I was there yesterday afternoon it was saying head to the valley first, then another advert said head to the forest first to beat the queues. Which was pointless at 3pm when TH13TEEN and Rita both had massive queues!
It is certainly temp at the moment, as its just on a structure and not in the ground or anything.
If it does become permanent I would do the colour coding (like rides time) and I would also add a load more rides to the system (like Thorpe Park do). Because on a busy day you would look at that and every ride could be packed, but some rides such as Hex or Ripsaw might be walk on. That way it spreads the guests out a bit more.
I would certainly add Hex, Ripsaw, Charlie, The Blade, Duel, Enterprise, Submission and a few family rides (depending what we get next year). I would love for them to add every single ride, but I don't think they will.
The adverts at the side also need to be linked to the ride times, or changed during the day. For example when I was there yesterday afternoon it was saying head to the valley first, then another advert said head to the forest first to beat the queues. Which was pointless at 3pm when TH13TEEN and Rita both had massive queues!
Been wracking my brains trying to work out what ride is missing from the new queue board (11 on new, 12 on old). Charlie!djtruefitt said:
Definitely needs a good amount of rides on there, say 20 or so. Will make the park feel quieter if they had the smaller rides on there to show lower queue times during busy days and benefit the park. Just get the rides to phone to update queue times when they need to, rather than control phoning them every half hour. Easy!