2022: General Discussion

[Tibble]

It also states the imagery is from April last year

 

[NuttySquirrel]

Been a bit out of the loop recently (distracted by Winter Olympics!) - doesn't look as though I've been missing much!

 

[Thameslink Rail]

Admittedly this is largely a marketing tactic but it's still quite interesting

I have no idea how they expect kids to get 17 minutes of thrills per hour given the queue times during the summer holidays!

 

[Ethan]

Admittedly this is largely a marketing tactic but it's still quite interesting

I have no idea how they expect kids to get 17 minutes of thrills per hour given the queue times during the summer holidays!

Maybe merlin really do know how to create magic. That's the only way it's possible

 

[Ethan]

Does anyone know if the rides will be testing yet? I know the park is hired in 1 1/2 weeks so was wondering when they'll start testing

 

[Craig]

Does anyone know if the rides will be testing yet? I know the park is hired in 1 1/2 weeks so was wondering when they'll start testing

Without a doubt. They'll have been testing throughout the closed season as maintenance is being completed, and then to allow staff to be passed off on them.

 

[Danscott22]

I wonder if all rides will actually be available for the first hire weekend? (including the returning Retro Squad)

 

[Islander]

Does anyone know if the rides will be testing yet? I know the park is hired in 1 1/2 weeks so was wondering when they'll start testing

The idea that the rides all sit entirely idle over winter, then some engineer goes "Ah, we open in x weeks, we should start testing now", is laughable.

 

[Ethan]

I wonder if all rides will actually be available for the first hire weekend? (including the returning Retro Squad)

I'm interested to see if smiler will be open

 

[Rick]

I'm interested to see if smiler will be open

Crews have been working through the night to sellotape it back together.

 

[Ethan]

Crews have been working through the night to sellotape it back together.

Must be some strong sellotape

 

[Trooper Looper]

Must be some strong sellotape

Nah, Duct tape mate is what you should be looking for. Stronger, and for a plus, comes in black

 

[JAperson]

No they reserve the duck tape for the nemesis monster, the real stuff they use for the smiler is PVA glue.

 

[Rick]

No they reserve the duck tape for the nemesis monster, the real stuff they use for the smiler is PVA glue.

You jest ... All around the world I struggle to think of another ride made by a 'real' coaster manufacturer that rides like something constructed using only the contents of a stationery cupboard.

 

[JAperson]

You jest ... All around the world I struggle to think of another ride made by a 'real' coaster manufacturer that rides like something constructed using only the contents of a stationery cupboard.

you raise a good point Mr @Rick The Smiler rides like it's made out of pencils put together with PVA glue. I actually avoid riding the smiler when I visit because it makes me feel uncomfortable, not really painful but just uncomfortable.

 

[Alsty]

Breaking news: Newly painted bins at Alton Towers

 

[s_g_k]

Breaking news: Newly painted bins at Alton Towers

“New For 2022!”

 

[Ethan]

Breaking news: Newly painted bins at Alton Towers

Do really like the blue and purple branding colours of towers

 

[pluk]

I really do hate the sort of bin that has the bin bag pulled over it on the outside. Looks so messy.

 

[JAperson]

I really do hate the sort of bin that has the bin bag pulled over it on the outside. Looks so messy.

This is a good point, they either need new bins or coloured bin bags.