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2022: General Discussion
NuttySquirrel
TS Member
Been a bit out of the loop recently (distracted by Winter Olympics!) - doesn't look as though I've been missing much! 
Thameslink Rail
TS Member
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!
I have no idea how they expect kids to get 17 minutes of thrills per hour given the queue times during the summer holidays!
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
Craig
TS Administrator
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
TS Member
I wonder if all rides will actually be available for the first hire weekend? (including the returning Retro Squad)
Islander
TS Member
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.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
I'm interested to see if smiler will be openI wonder if all rides will actually be available for the first hire weekend? (including the returning Retro Squad)
Rick
TS Member
Crews have been working through the night to sellotape it back together.I'm interested to see if smiler will be open
Must be some strong sellotapeCrews have been working through the night to sellotape it back together.
Trooper Looper
TS Member
Nah, Duct tape mate is what you should be looking for. Stronger, and for a plus, comes in blackMust be some strong sellotape![]()
Rick
TS Member
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.No they reserve the duck tape for the nemesis monster, the real stuff they use for the smiler is PVA glue.
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.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.
Breaking news: Newly painted bins at Alton Towers
Do really like the blue and purple branding colours of towers
This is a good point, they either need new bins or coloured bin bags.I really do hate the sort of bin that has the bin bag pulled over it on the outside. Looks so messy.