2025: General Discussion

[Bowser]

Its like with rerides though. Towers have a blanket "ban" on them whereas other parks are more flexible.

Its a shame they removed the choice but can't expect them to bend over backwards for it. Try asking the same question at Europa and you get pure evil glares.

Re-rides are slightly less problematic imo as you're not inconveniencing anyone else or being particularly entitled unless there happens to be someone waiting for your row (likely front or back) in which case it's only fair you leave or move to another row.

In fact in many cases you are expediting the dispatch!

 

[Steve74]

I'd imagine their buy-out day isn't going too well at the moment:


From: https://imgur.com/a/tbgKktp

 

[AT86]

Christmas line up announced, surprisingly includes Curse and Hex, although no Spinball.

Seems the live show is also returning, which is positive given the entertainment situation this year.

 

[s_g_k]

Great news that Curse and Hex are included in the lineup - we’ve been moaning about their lack of inclusion in the Christmas event for a couple of years now.

 

[Ash]

Great news that Curse and Hex are included in the lineup - we’ve been moaning about their lack of inclusion in the Christmas event for a couple of years now.

Given the recent mods, it’s a shame they can’t do a Christmas overlay for Hex as I think it could work really well.

 

[flyingguitar]

Given the recent mods, it’s a shame they can’t do a Christmas overlay for Hex as I think it could work really well.

The Christmas tree that shouldn't have been cut down

 

[Ash]

The Christmas tree that shouldn't have been cut down

Exactly, I mean new cinema video, new voiceover jingle bells in the vault. Glowing Christmas tree.

 

[Islander]

Exactly, I mean new cinema video, new voiceover jingle bells in the vault. Glowing Christmas tree.

I… can’t tell if you’re being serious or not, but that does truly sound like an awful debasement of the theme…

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

Exactly, I mean new cinema video, new voiceover jingle bells in the vault. Glowing Christmas tree.

Surprised the usual Flying Theatre at the end recommendation didn't rear its head.

 

[Poisson]

That sounds awful. I'd rather they didn't butcher the best Madhouse.

 

[Ash]

I… can’t tell if you’re being serious or not, but that does truly sound like an awful debasement of the theme…

Oh I’m serious…

Why not? I don’t mean for it be historically accurate etc in any way.

The changes:
A) New signage updates
1) new queue line video & extra theming
2) new voiceover in pre show
3) new cinema room video & lighting re programming if they’re working
4) octagon re-program with new theming (maybe Xmas Carol themed)
5) vault re-programming with modification for Xmas tree or jingle covered hex theme
6) Xmas tree and candy cane smell pods everywhere

It’s meant to be firmly tongue in cheek.

“A very merry Hex-mas”

The park needs decent indoor winter attractions. People will only want to walk around sharkbait reed so many times.

Do it well and it can be timeless and bought back regularly. Gives people a reason to visit.

Much like projector mapping show on the front of the towers or a water screen show on the lake.

Put it all back in January

 

[Ash]

Surprised the usual Flying Theatre at the end recommendation didn't rear its head.

One day…

 

[BarryZola]

I presume they've looked into it but the Lightopia and Garden Lights events really added some excitement in the darker months when they were last in place. I'm guessing that with higher energy costs nowadays and/or health and safety concerns they've decided it isn't worth it. From a guest perspective I think they'd be really popular again. There was definitely a buzz for the few years that those things ran.