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

[Skyscraper]

Anyone know what this building could be for? (taken from TS Facebook)

 

[John_P]

Think most people are saying it's going to be a games stall

 

[Skyscraper]

Yeah, It's the right size for one.

 

[MaxPower]

Well, I suppose we should thank our lucky stars it's not a shipping container....

 

[delta79]

Well, I suppose we should thank our lucky stars it's not a shipping container badly themed to look like a wooden building ....

Fixed that for you

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[Matt N]

Considering the 2010 season was one of the most successful seasons Towers has ever had, bringing in more guests than ever before, Merlin would consider that a success (despite the backlash from Th13teen), so they would want to replicate that with a similar aggressive marketing campaign.

It's all about the numbers in business, and let's not forget that, unfortunately, Merlin are a business

Oh god. I can see the campaign now: Come and ride The Wicker Man at Alton Towers Resort! A world class experience with the most fire to hit the British Isles since the Great Fire of London! Also featuring the world's first angle changing lift hill that will change the angle you view life through! Furthermore, a secret is yet to be revealed. Follow #WhatsUnderTheTarpaulin to find out what it is! The Wicker Man, opening 2018 at Alton Towers Resort! Oh, and by the way, you must be between 13 and 93 and be wearing full fireproof body armour to ride due to the globally unique g-forces and fire that are sure to scare even the most hardened thrill junkies!

 

[Rob]

The same logo as the trademark application!

 

[shawnoc]

That logo trumps smilers any day of the week.

 

[Moley]

Still love that logo. Apparently the video on the screens around the construction fence has changed and it's alternating between that logo and the SW8 branding that was on those signs beforehand.

Edit: A photo of what the screens are now showing has been posted in the MAP Facebook group.

 

[Andrew]

Is there extra letters on that sign or have I missed where it was deciphered already?

 

[Moley]

Is there extra letters on that sign or have I missed where it was deciphered already?

I think it just says 'Be Chosen in 2018' in the runes. Not sure if we've seen the numbers, apart from the 8 obviously, before.

Edit: Theme Park Guide have uploaded a video of the screens, including some new music.

 

[Ted]

Mental how it's like some tribal drums mixed in with pirate music, sounds decent imo.

 

[Britford]

Mental how it's like some tribal drums mixed in with pirate music, sounds decent imo.

Wait...THEY KNOW!!!!!!!!

THEY KNOW THAT THE THEME WILL DESTROY THAT AREA

 

[RoyJess]

At least it will fit into the area better than the old bath tub and duck theme

 

[GaryH]

At least it will fit into the area better than the old bath tub and duck theme

Since when did floating bath tubs have nothing to do with pirates??!! And I do miss the giant duck in the tunnel

 

[Britford]

Yeah, but that looked so rundown that it worked quite well!
eh?
EH?

I'll see myself out...

 

[Moley]

A better video of the updated screens. This time, minus the Mutiny Bay musical accompaniment.

 

[ParkBoi]

Everyone's probably already seen this but here's the queueline audio for The Welcoming.
Could be an indication of SW8'S soundtrack, which would be cool since it's giving VIBES of a lighter take on the Wicker Man theme.

 

[Steve74]

Everyone's probably already seen this but here's the queueline audio for The Welcoming.
Could be an indication of SW8'S soundtrack, which would be cool since it's giving VIBES of a lighter take on the Wicker Man theme.

As I put in the comments, it sounds like the theme tune to the BBC's Springwatch programme!

 

[TheAverageNerd]

As I put in the comments, it sounds like the theme tune to the BBC's Springwatch programme!

Haha, you're not wrong! I like the vibe it gives off though. It's quite fast and upbeat but it still has a subtle sinister undertone if you take the rumoured theme to be true. I can't wait to check out the welcoming for myself in a couple of weeks to hear it in person.