I agree with this but I think the main reason towers won't want to publicly say that these rides are shut is because it'll put people off and the number of guests will decrease. Its all about the moneyI think that with regards to The Smiler, Alton Towers never actually specified why the ride was closed closed from September onwards last year or even confirmed that it was having an extended downtime for whatever reasons. I think it’s that lack of communication over what it going on with it adds to the frustration.
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2022: General Discussion
Squiggs
TS Team
Case in point, Charlie and Lola was only taken off the website and app on Friday, which is more or less two years to the day after it last operation. Admittedly, when it first closed they did plan to re-open it, but it should certainly have been off the website by the time the windows were blacked out last season.Towers are by far the worse park for lying (or ignoring the truth). I mean the smiler, rapids and Hex were closed for the final month of the season, but they refused to mention that on their website, fb, twitter or instagram pages. You’ll only know once you’ve got in to the park. Any other decent park (even Thorpe park) will put it on their website.
I'm not really sure how true that is, though. I'm not sure the majority of guests would change their plans if they knew that one or two rides would be shut, (what happened yesterday of course is on a completely different level) for most people they will have taken time off work and/or put in too much planning for a single ride to derail their trip.I agree with this but I think the main reason towers won't want to publicly say that these rides are shut is because it'll put people off and the number of guests will decrease. Its all about the money
And Legoland, don't seem to think it would affect their visitors numbers too much, as they are usually pretty good at communicating what is on offer on any given day. I would say they are the best Merlin park for this sort of comms and, correct me if I'm wrong, the most financially successful.
Themeparksandy1981
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All leisure parks have this on there websites.
Merlin will endeavour to ensure that as many rides and attractions as possible are available for use by guests at the Attraction. However, we reserve the right, without prior notice, to close and change the programme of rides and attractions and/or the Attraction's operating hours. Merlin in its absolute discretion reserves the right to close the whole or any part of the Attraction at any time or to restrict the number of persons having access to the Attraction. The reason for any closure or restriction provided by this condition may include technical or operational reasons, capacity, inclement weather, special events or to ensure the safety and security of guests or if Merlin reasonably considers the circumstances so require. For tickets purchased in advance, if the whole Attraction is closed for any of the reasons set out above, Merlin may offer replacement Tickets for admission to the Attraction on an alternative date in substitution for any other form of redress.
But think they could put it on the website so guests can plan there day around which attractions will be closed or opening later like Drayton Manor do.
Merlin will endeavour to ensure that as many rides and attractions as possible are available for use by guests at the Attraction. However, we reserve the right, without prior notice, to close and change the programme of rides and attractions and/or the Attraction's operating hours. Merlin in its absolute discretion reserves the right to close the whole or any part of the Attraction at any time or to restrict the number of persons having access to the Attraction. The reason for any closure or restriction provided by this condition may include technical or operational reasons, capacity, inclement weather, special events or to ensure the safety and security of guests or if Merlin reasonably considers the circumstances so require. For tickets purchased in advance, if the whole Attraction is closed for any of the reasons set out above, Merlin may offer replacement Tickets for admission to the Attraction on an alternative date in substitution for any other form of redress.
But think they could put it on the website so guests can plan there day around which attractions will be closed or opening later like Drayton Manor do.
Loui Richards
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I experienced wicker man on 1 train on weekend 2 of the 2019 season. Taken 80 Minutes to go from the bottom of hill to the top where the shop is, I presume the actual wait time was about 3 hours but we left the queue and got free fastracksI don’t think wicker man has ever ran one train since the ride opened. So this must be the first time ever for that!
It really is a poor show from towers. If I was JL I certainly wouldn’t be best pleased, even if they are offering return visits to those who went today.
These buy out days are sometimes a bit hit and miss, but never usually this bad. They’re certainly never had a whole area closed for the day before.
Towers are by far the worse park for lying (or ignoring the truth). I mean the smiler, rapids and Hex were closed for the final month of the season, but they refused to mention that on their website, fb, twitter or instagram pages. You’ll only know once you’ve got in to the park. Any other decent park (even Thorpe park) will put it on their website.
Trooper Looper
TS Member
Oh wow!!! Now that's what I call TLC!!
It's great to see the 2005 colour scheme return this season.
Mattie boy
TS Member
Still time for a ride to turn up at Submission
Absolutely. Without the submission garden, that site will look pretty shoddy without a flat on it.Still time for a ride to turn up at Submission
Themeparksandy1981
TS Member
Wasn’t sure where to put this video as it covers most the park.
Danscott22
TS Member
Yeah I think X Sector just wasn't ready. There's a picture of Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom Ride and not all of the seats are attached to the arms so I think the rides that were down for maintenance were just last on the draw and couldn't be done in time. Interesting that Hex was scheduled to be open, but didn't open at all.
EDIT: Interesting points to note from that video for anyone who doesn't watch it:
He says "If you knew the real reason The Smiler was down last year you'd want it to stay closed until they fix it" ??????
Congo River Rapids "theming"/masks that were added to the waterfall bases last year seem to be gone - plus a new facade - does this imply the waterfalls are back? New signage also around.
New CBeebies additions look better than their predecessors. The JoJo and GranGran facade actually looks quite high, taller than I expected it to.
The new lampposts in TWoDW look..... interesting? Better than fences I guess.
New/working effects confirmed in Duel.
States that "a lot of things have been shifted" around Sub Terra.
EDIT: Interesting points to note from that video for anyone who doesn't watch it:
He says "If you knew the real reason The Smiler was down last year you'd want it to stay closed until they fix it" ??????
Congo River Rapids "theming"/masks that were added to the waterfall bases last year seem to be gone - plus a new facade - does this imply the waterfalls are back? New signage also around.
New CBeebies additions look better than their predecessors. The JoJo and GranGran facade actually looks quite high, taller than I expected it to.
The new lampposts in TWoDW look..... interesting? Better than fences I guess.
New/working effects confirmed in Duel.
States that "a lot of things have been shifted" around Sub Terra.
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Dave
TS Founding Member
He says "If you knew the real reason The Smiler was down last year you'd want it to stay closed until they fix it" ??????
He clearly doesn’t know the real reason then and despite it being a third rate you tube vlogger that is really irresponsible talk.
Fact is if a ride is down you always want it to stay closed until it is fixed, there is no ride closing fault that potentially can’t lead to harm, hence why rides are designed to be so cautious in their operation.
Sounds like the usual hyperbole rumours some geeks get hold of from various dodgy sources. The fact is the Smiler was down because of a major fault for sure but the length of time it was down was more to do with brexit related border controls limiting Gerst ability to deliver parts.
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Skyscraper
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Heard the saying "don't ask, don't get"? The opposite is also true.Haven't we "gotten" (not a real English word by the way) a damn '22 app times discussion thread yet?
Steve74
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Danscott22
TS Member
There are a couple of scenarios possible -
1. mask theming has been temporarily removed and hasn't yet returned; or
2. mask theming has gone completely/been moved as the waterfalls will return.
The fact "Risk of Drowning" and "Sit Down, Hold On" signs have appeared makes me think the latter.
1. mask theming has been temporarily removed and hasn't yet returned; or
2. mask theming has gone completely/been moved as the waterfalls will return.
The fact "Risk of Drowning" and "Sit Down, Hold On" signs have appeared makes me think the latter.