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

[RoyJess]

I might just not bother with Wicker Man first thing to get one step ahead of everyone else. Enjor your queuing, I'll ride at ride close.

I think the staggered opening times will put a spanner in the works to your plans

 

[Britford]

How busy is it expected to be during the 1st week of season (bar opening day)

 

[James]

Didn't some people end up leaving the park at 11pm when The Smiler first opened? If the same happens with Wicker Man, it may not be such a bad idea to queue near ride close, to see the ride in the dark!

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[Matt N]

Call me stupid, but we're leaving early in the morning so we can ride it during ERT!

 

[imanautie]

Call me stupid, but we're leaving early in the morning so we can ride it during ERT!

I almost expect it to not open until 10 on day 1.

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[Matt N]

I almost expect it to not open until 10 on day 1.

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I'm not going on the 17th. We are going on the 18th, though.

 

[imanautie]

I'm not going on the 17th. We are going on the 18th, though.

Once the hype dies down a bit it should be on ert.

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[Matt N]

Once the hype dies down a bit it should be on ert.

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If they confirmed Wicker Man to be on ERT, though, then it should really be on ERT from day 1. Especially as there's nothing else of much appeal to thrillseekers in the 2018 lineup.

 

[imanautie]

If they confirmed Wicker Man to be on ERT, though, then it should really be on ERT from day 1. Especially as there's nothing else of much appeal to thrillseekers in the 2018 lineup.

You would hope so but this is merlin we are talking about.

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[AstroDan]

Wicker Man is on ERT from day 1. That doesn't mean it may not open slightly late on the first day, because no doubt there'll be a little bit of pomp and ceremony.

 

[Matt N]

I know it might sound like a random question, but does anyone know if Wicker Man will have a baggage hold? I'm going to presume it will as Thirteen and The Smiler both do, but I just wanted to be sure.

 

[imanautie]

I know it might sound like a random question, but does anyone know if Wicker Man will have a baggage hold? I'm going to presume it will as Thirteen and The Smiler both do, but I just wanted to be sure.

I think it will have one like 13 where it's separate from the station

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[Matt N]

I think it will have one like 13 where it's separate from the station

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Thanks @ihaveaspergers! Smiler has one of these too. I personally think it's a much better system than having cages on the platform, as it reduces faff in the ride station.

 

[Andrew]

I know it might sound like a random question, but does anyone know if Wicker Man will have a baggage hold? I'm going to presume it will as Thirteen and The Smiler both do, but I just wanted to be sure.

All the new Towers rides have baggage holds similar to The Smiler's. I'm guessing it'll probably be in the room just before the pre show so you can hand your bags in and then get them from the other side of it just before you enter the shop

 

[John]

Given the extra staffing requirement of baggage rooms and that being one of the many nails in N:ST's coffin I'd be very surprised if they add one to Wicker Man - surely It'll just have Wodan style lockers?

They should incorporate it into the preshow like Karnan - best baggage system ever!

 

[TheAverageNerd]

How many staff are we expecting to be working on the ride at any one time in total?

 

[WickerManiac]

There is a *very* small baggage hold.

There is also ample room on the station for cages.

The hold is just before the main pre-show.

 

[Rob]

If Wicker Man does have a baggage hold then I expect it will be removed within 2 seasons as per current staffing cuts. Although Towers/Merlin logic is to implement things on new rides that is being cut on other rides!

 

[WickerManiac]

If Wicker Man does have a baggage hold then I expect it will be removed within 2 seasons as per current staffing cuts. Although Towers/Merlin logic is to implement things on new rides that is being cut on other rides!

This.

 

[John]

Maybe if they have any sense they've designed it such that it can be used on peak days rather than just shuttering it forever after a couple of years, though I'm not confident.