[2023] The Curse at Alton Manor

[pjanvil]

CATCF could have been problematic for them to sell due to the imagery being licensed and that license being expired. I know they've sold off branded uniform for Ice Age and what not but I expect that was rather more 'under the radar'.

Toyland Tours' scenery was sold en-masse, I think to a park in Asia?

CATCF was sold at charity auction on eBay. I own 2 Oompa Lumpas and a Nutty Squirrel as a result. Though condition might be a consideration. While my Oompa Lumpas are is good condition my squirrel came damaged which I'm guessing happened when being removed with its whiskers damaged and missing an ear I had to try and recreate

 

[Skyscraper]

I'm sure there's a data protection breach in there somewhere, I thought you had to provide the purpose as for why you are collecting someone's personal data. Good old Towers/Merlin.

Good to see Duel finally closed. I suspect a lot of what's going to be happening will be kept under wraps until it re-opens next year, which will make that first ride all the more exciting.

It's a newsletter, just signed up myself.

 

[Danscott22]

Wait so they can update the website? Shock. Should've put a notice on the Enterprise and Hex pages as well as a bit of decency to make visitors aware they're not open.
Anyway, are we assuming that general work is beginning today? Surely must be, if they've closed it early.

 

[Danscott22]

Double post, but to answer a question that I think was asked last night - the themed music is still playing in Gloomy Wood. Can be heard on Shawn's insta story.

 

[Shaggy_Dog_]

I can’t wait to ride property repossessed later today

You never know, we are laughing but it could actually be the name of the new retheme.

New for 2023, come and ride (Insert generic IP name here): Repossessed: The Ride

 

[Plastic Person]

Assuming this doesn't have an IP, I think The Haunted House: Repossessed would be a fitting title.

 

[Danny]

On the basis it does have an IP tie-in, this could be laying the groundwork for Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!

 

[hodgey]

I'm sure there's a data protection breach in there somewhere, I thought you had to provide the purpose as for why you are collecting someone's personal data. Good old Towers/Merlin.

Good to see Duel finally closed. I suspect a lot of what's going to be happening will be kept under wraps until it re-opens next year, which will make that first ride all the more exciting.

There’s nothing too naughty about this tbf, it says sign up for the latest updates.

It’s just a generic newsletter sign up form, there are terms and conditions stating what they wish to use your data for and you must consent. It’s just the same form that you will get taken to if you type your email in the footer and click next. (In fact it’s probably a really good example of GDPR done right. Many newsletter signups on sites just take your name and email and require no consent).

Coming from a digital marketing background, they’re probably not really arsed at the moment as the traffic to this page will be insignificant.

You’ll probably see that this page will change soon as they build it using the generic blocks as seen on the other attractions pages.

 

[Dave]

Projection mapping was such a success with the smiler queue sweatbox...

The issue with the Smiler projection mapping is the vibration of the rollercoaster supports that penetrate the building knocks the projectors out of alignment.

The HH building wouldn’t have that issue.

 

[Matt.GC]

On the basis it does have an IP tie-in, this could be laying the groundwork for Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!

Don't forget the ":The Ride" bit on the end. No Merlin IP attraction would be complete without it.

 

[QTXAdsy]

This whole Repossessed thing might actually work as a funny PR stunt during Scarefest. Perhaps you could have a live show outside the building in which ghosts and demons are all having a mock auction in trying to sell the house with the zombies being kept out and, in the end, turns out that the one who 'buys' back the house is Emily Alton!

Would be quite fun and certainly would help build up hype for the ride's return or perhaps they can do something like a wee video on Towers' social media platform could be released during the closed season to keep the hype built. Actually, it could be done as a parody of a house improvement TV show in which over several videos in the build-up for its reopening as little sneak previews of what is happening. Would all be a good spoof regardless though!

 

[evilcod]

Just saying:

 

[Altonadvocate1]

I think a story or scenario based upon Emily Alton could be fantastic if done really well.

Wonder if they could get the odd nod to Doom and Sons in there too.

I remember the creature lunging at me when I opened the door as an 11 year old.

Scared me half to death the first time.

 

[QTXAdsy]

Just saying:

...Why do I have some uncomfortable feelings about it now?

 

[Rob]

...Why do I have some uncomfortable VIBES now?

I wouldn't worry, Duel will not be getting a Jumanji re-theme (although the reaction to it would be rather amusing to see).

 

[MattyH]

Jumanji, well at least it's not Angry Birds.

 

[evilcod]

Jumanji, well at least it's not Angry Birds.

Derren Brown's Haunted House: Rise of the Zombie?

 

[John_P]

Derren Brown's Ghost Train 2: Electric Boogaloo

 

[Altonadvocate1]

I like totally possessed my Dad.

Bill and Ted IP confirmed!

Sorry, everyone else was doing it.

Serious hat... I'm thinking same ride system, no blasters, possibly rethemed cars, new scenery, sets and lighting and a new sound track from IMA score.

I'm thinking a moderate budget. Providing this has more creative thinking than TWODW or DBGT it could be awesome.

Can creative and imaginative thinking with modest to moderate budget beat box ticking exercise with massive budget? (DBGT).

I think (and hope) it can,?

 

[Trooper Looper]

What's wrong with Graham Smart OG Score? IMAscore are good and all, but we don't really hear anyone else's type of music apart from theirs outside of Simon Allen, and they're starting to sound pretty generic to me.