Glad it isn't just me. I was too intent trying to spot and shoot little green lights to notice details or pay attention to layout.
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2023: The Curse at Alton Manor
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Glad it isn't just me. I was too intent trying to spot and shoot little green lights to notice details or pay attention to layout.
dazza4783
TS Member
Crumbs. I've only gone and (maybe) proven my previous post wrong. In CONDUCTR's promo video, you can see the following banner:
Well, I was rewatching the new TV ad, and guess what (brightened copy on the right with my poor markings on it):
Looks like CONDUCTR are involved, at least in some capacity, since the promo video actually came out (much) *before* this TV ad did. That said, the font is actually different? so, not sure what's gone on there.
Yeh, looks like the Grand Hall with Emily at the back of the room, just like the ad. Floor pattern matches too. If it incorporates some of the stuff in their promo vid the ride should be very good.
JakeDLP
TS Member
Perhaps they were using the concept art as some sort of creative stimulus rather than actually being involved? Honestly I have no clue hahaCrumbs. I've only gone and (maybe) proven my previous post wrong. In CONDUCTR's promo video, you can see the following banner:
Well, I was rewatching the new TV ad, and guess what (brightened copy on the right with my poor markings on it):
Looks like CONDUCTR are involved, at least in some capacity, since the promo video actually came out (much) *before* this TV ad did. That said, the font is actually different? so, not sure what's gone on there.
dazza4783
TS Member
The video is from 6 months ago, so probably not.
JakeDLP
TS Member
They also had concept art for haunted mansion's stretching room and other things that aren't to do with the ride all together
Craig
TS Administrator
I'd assume there's a combination of using existing dark ride attractions as a baseline for brainstorming potential improvements using their new technology and then more detailed designs to be used as a pitch for The Curse at Alton Manor. The video is an advertisement for what is possible after all.
As others have pointed out, the video is 6 months old so the level of involvement could be entirely different to what's potentially being demonstrated in it.
As others have pointed out, the video is 6 months old so the level of involvement could be entirely different to what's potentially being demonstrated in it.
James Watkins
TS Member
And Oakwood is replacing Spooky 3D!
I would argue that the concept art is for duel, especially the far end image with resemblance of the facade.
dazza4783
TS Member
When I said "probably not" I meant that it is probably not the case that they were just using concept art for this ride as a creative stimulus for some other ride ideas. I think this definitely is for TCAAM.I would argue that the concept art is for duel, especially the far end image with resemblance of the facade.
Or am I misunderstanding your comment. Your comment could be interpreted as you thinking that TCAAM is nothing to do with Duel, TCAAM is a retheme of Duel, the facade isn't changing.
Tom
TS Member
Year of the regurgitated dark ride maybe, but it's still a good thing!
Skyscraper
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Just had an interesting thought... I can't find the post that has the photo but does anyone else think that the angle which the Fastrack steps are positions makes the space between them look like the opened dolls house?
What would be worse? This or The Flume duck? There’s a conundrum!
Jb85
TS Member
We've seen this shot too many times now that it must be a version of one of the new scenes.
I'm thinking this is the replacement for the Gloomy Garden. Given what we know about the ride's story, this would be about the right point in the ride where a scene like this would fit in.
The only other spot that the ride layout would work for a scene like this is around the Trommel, but this seems too early in the ride for this scene.
I'd actually be disappointed if it wasn't now. Looks creepy.
Despite my initial reservations the more images that are appearing the better this looks.
Also think the lighting in the photo used in my original slating comment was probably for promo purposes. Looks a lot better in the dulled down images seen.
TroySmith1
TS Member
So do you think there be any changes in the Que line?
Possibly Wallpaper like the above, updated moving portraits etc?
Also will there be no POV of this at all on opening day if guests aren't allowed there phone on ride?
I'm guessing we will still get to see the que line, new shop and surrounds. Then again swear "This Morning always go on a new ride? For those who can't get to Alton towers.
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Benzin
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Possibly even beforehand if there are media events.
TroySmith1
TS Member
I love spoilers…feed me 
Ok closed season sending me crazy!
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