Controversial Alton Towers Opinions

[Bones]

The real controversial opinion here is that you've suggested removal without replacement.

I'm not sure how that would address your concerns in your other post this morning....

Well of course they'd need replacing

 

[Bones]

Why do they need to go? They’re all popular coasters that could likely operate for many more years, even decades.

If the issue is reliability then they need fixing, be it new trains for Galactica or whatever is needed.

Or is the issue space? I believe the park still has room to add major attractions without needing to remove existing ones first, especially with the impact that would have on capacity.

Oblivion turns 28 next year, Thats the same age Corkscrew was when it got removed!

Rita is probably expensive as hell to run, Launched Roller Coasters have changed so much since it opened and plus it's had it's fair share of issues this year already, AT can do so much better! Just look at ICON at Blackpool, it's 10x the ride Rita is

Galactica is the one out the 3 that could stay, But it really needs a lot of work and even Galactica turns 24 next year...

 

[Poisson]

Just look at ICON at Blackpool, it's 10x the ride Rita is

A properly controversial opinion right there.

 

[Steve74]

A properly controversial opinion right there.

I always maintain that the launch-that-isn't-a-launch on Thirteen from the switch track into the station is more powerful and impressive than the "launches" on Icon! The launches on Icon could be so much more than they are.

 

[Hid]

Oblivion turns 28 next year, Thats the same age Corkscrew was when it got removed!

Different Coaster model, B&Ms are built to last a long time.

Rita is probably expensive as hell to run, Launched Roller Coasters have changed so much since it opened and plus it's had it's fair share of issues this year already, AT can do so much better! Just look at ICON at Blackpool, it's 10x the ride Rita is

Rita is a great ride with a far superior launch to Icon also do you know if it is expensive as he'll to run do you have concrete running costs and if we are talking running costs wouldn't logic dictate Congo River Rapids have far higher running costs so wouldn't that go before Rita?.

Galactica is the one out the 3 that could stay, But it really needs a lot of work and even Galactica turns 24 next year...

Galactica granted does need some TLC but is still fine at the park.

I want the park to be adding more rides before it even thinks about removing rides