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

[MaxPower]

After the blocks of wood sold so quickly Alton Towers are probably thinking that people will literally buy anything with their logo on it, and at any price if it's sold as a 'limited edition'.

 

[Bert2theSpark]

I'd imagine they still have more SW8 blocks to sell for the Wicker Man shop, but with increased prices.

 

[Trooper]

These are not just blocks of wood, these are MMM blocks of wood

 

[MaxPower]

These are not just blocks of wood, these are MMM blocks of wood

Is that an abbreviation for 'Merlin Money Making'?

 

[James]

Merlin Milking Money

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[Benzin]

After the blocks of wood sold so quickly Alton Towers are probably thinking that people will literally buy anything with their logo on it, and at any price if it's sold as a 'limited edition'.

Well they're not wrong, so who can blame them?

 

[GaryH]

I must have missed it but whats the deal with the box? What is it?

 

[Danny]

It's literally a block of wood and some on ride photos in different formats in a box with a number on it.

 

[Matt.GC]

I'd much prefer they made obscene money out of these kinds of things rather than close the park at 4PM. The problem lies in the fact that both are the reality.

 

[Error]

bluesonichd has clearly placed his order.

 

[JB1985]

I love the idea but hell nonwould I be buying one - that said if they can raise funds from some rich fools you carry on

 

[AshleyMason]

Yeah, even though these are extortionately priced. You can’t blame them for making money for selling things. Nobody is forcing you to buy them. And at least you’re getting something for your money.

What bothers me is paying for something which is a given. Like car parks. Obviously people are driving to your park it’s in the middle of nowhere, yet you’re going to charge for that? That’s not on.

Back to sw8, has anybody made a new recreation on no limits or planet coaster?

Also we are a month away from opening... surely we should be seeing something on tv soon? Is everything going to plan for the 17th?

 

[Britford]

I dread to think what eldritch bs they will pull for SW9...

 

[Rob]

Also we are a month away from opening... surely we should be seeing something on tv soon? Is everything going to plan for the 17th?

It's too early for TV adverts, I'd expext we'll see them in the week or two before opening and then a big push over the Easter holidays.

It is about time that Towers started to push Wicker Man online though, try and generate some sort of interest and hype. Their marketing campagin seems rudderless thus far and has been all over the place!

 

[ringo]

Also we are a month away from opening... surely we should be seeing something on tv soon? Is everything going to plan for the 17th?

I didn’t think a date had been announced? All I’ve ever seen is Spring 2018.
Spring is 20th March - 21st June.

 

[GaryH]

I would be very surprised if it is not ready for opening day this year

 

[Inferno]

To be fair I think they’ve learned from past experience not to promise a date for opening...

The Smiler was a disaster with the constant delays and was very disappointing for people.

Also everyone complained about Th13teen’s over hyped marketing campaign - maybe they’ve learned from that?

 

[Brad97]

They definitely haven't been overhyping this ride too much. Maybe lessons have been learnt. I really like the theme of this ride though, I just don't think it's appropriate for a family GCI!

 

[Rob]

I didn’t think a date had been announced? All I’ve ever seen is Spring 2018.
Spring is 20th March - 21st June.

Wicker Man is opening on March 17th, unless something goes horribly wrong before then!

 

[Rojo]

I saw a TV advert on Sunday but it was for Merlin Annual passes. However it did show the Wickerman still image for AT and Tiger falls for Chessington. Now that the sale has ended, I'd expect to see a full Wickerman advert in the near future.

Unless they are going fully on YouTube to sell it. Easier to track views I suppose.