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2018: Wicker Man - General Discussion - SPOILERS! - Part One
Altonadvocate1
TS Member
If as it appears SW8 has a far lower budget than other SW projects, then I wonder if it is possible that the next few SW could be closer together. For example 3, £6million projects over 4 years, rather than 1 £18 project every 4 years.
The fact that AT has closed some of its less popular attractions could mean a few medium investments to replace them over the next few years.
I could live with a medium investment family wooden coaster, flume and dark ride (but we need a new thrill coaster too).
More regular medium investment options, marketed to the family and family thrill demographic could see gate figures rise year on year to get AT back to where it needs to be.
The fact that AT has closed some of its less popular attractions could mean a few medium investments to replace them over the next few years.
I could live with a medium investment family wooden coaster, flume and dark ride (but we need a new thrill coaster too).
More regular medium investment options, marketed to the family and family thrill demographic could see gate figures rise year on year to get AT back to where it needs to be.
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UserDeleted
Worlds first SW to have an IP
Skyscraper
TS Member
Theme Park Worldwide (TPW) has released a YouTube video about SW8:
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UserDeleted
Someone said a bit further up about it being stupid to put a wooden ride in after the smiler crash.
This is purely marketing.
Blackpool has all the woodies and now are catching up with the steel.
The new coaster Blackpool have planned Alton can't compete with. So instead of trying to compete they're at least trying to rival by adding a woodie.
This is purely marketing.
Blackpool has all the woodies and now are catching up with the steel.
The new coaster Blackpool have planned Alton can't compete with. So instead of trying to compete they're at least trying to rival by adding a woodie.
TomLad
TS Member
I've highlighted it in a very obvious colourLooking at the plans, can anyone inform me where the skyride fits in?

Alastair
TS Team
Found this mockup from coasterfriends.de courtesy of @BigAl.
Have to say, it does look rather underwhelming when shown like that.
Have to say, it does look rather underwhelming when shown like that.

Skyscraper
TS Member
why on earth is there a straight section in between the two slopes at the start of the ride? they could quite easily add a hump.Found this mockup from coasterfriends.de courtesy of @BigAl.
Have to say, it does look rather underwhelming when shown like that.
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UserDeleted
Words first wooden launch in-between two inclines?
James
TS Founding Member
The flat section inbetween the two inclines could be a good potential to have some kind of effect going on, linking in with a story. So incline on a normal lift, train goes level, music/effects/story kicks in as train goes slow, train moves onto second incline with a small launch.
Amy
TS Contributor
On a side note, I've missed online SW speculation and I'm so happy we're off again!
Me too! Time to get obsessed with checking the forum 10 times a day again!
Harv
TS Member
Disappointed. I hope I'm wrong but this looks like an uninspired and wasteful design. The layout is dull (even for family thrill) and the enormous space that they have to play with here has not been fully utilised.
Wooden coasters are at their best when they are lengthy and speedy with airtime hills and nippy turnarounds - this coaster looks like it will lumber around a level-ish track monotonously for a relatively short duration of time. The plans show a wooden coaster that neglects to incorporate the distinctive features that make woodies so great. It all just seems a little bit underwhelming.
Wooden coasters are at their best when they are lengthy and speedy with airtime hills and nippy turnarounds - this coaster looks like it will lumber around a level-ish track monotonously for a relatively short duration of time. The plans show a wooden coaster that neglects to incorporate the distinctive features that make woodies so great. It all just seems a little bit underwhelming.