Would be the best improvement to the theming in years
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In terms of the Lizard I highly doubt it means anything, otherwise we are going to end up with a lizard themed dark ride.
AT86
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Some little darling on a school trip probably lobbed it from the ride car on the way past and nobody has bothered to move it.
Wouldn't surprise me.
QTXAdsy
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Well today I finally got see what all the stories about Duel's condition was like. Seeing it all in the flesh it was...interesting to say the least.
Most of the props seemed to be working from what I can see yet the lighting and effects which exposed the supports, brackets and that was dreadful! I can see why there has been much said about that and honestly it only helps once you see it in the flesh as just from seeing photos and videos online.
Yeah, overhaul is needed.
Most of the props seemed to be working from what I can see yet the lighting and effects which exposed the supports, brackets and that was dreadful! I can see why there has been much said about that and honestly it only helps once you see it in the flesh as just from seeing photos and videos online.
Yeah, overhaul is needed.
If anything, they'd want to cut open Charlie's guts open, not if the those in the AT dungeons got to him first!
Doddy
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Ok so either they are messing with us or someone
That was my first thought. But chances are a ride op is just messing with us they may be in this very thread checking out thier handy work.
Themeparksandy1981
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I think the biggest difference will be if Duel is missing from the Christmas Event this year. As if the work starts after the fireworks then they got 4 whole months to get it ready for the 2023 season.
Skyscraper
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That's a good point, we'll have to wait and see!
Although if Hex is still having issues by then they may need to have Duel open.
AT86
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Duel was not open for Christmas last year, the Lightopia trail runs right up to Duel and makes access for those not experiencing Lightopia logistically tricky.
My guess would be that if Duel is having a revamp for 2023 of any significance it will close after the summer holidays to give them 6 months to get things done, similar to what they did with Bubbleworks.
My guess would be that if Duel is having a revamp for 2023 of any significance it will close after the summer holidays to give them 6 months to get things done, similar to what they did with Bubbleworks.
Skyscraper
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That's a good point, but would also depend on whether Hex is open for Scarefest and Fireworks.
Trooper Looper
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On TPWs latest AT vlog, he stated that where Emily was in the dolls house had a blue screen of death. Now its just switched off sadly. Does this mean that we've permanently lost the remaining footage of the Emily Alton Peppers Ghost effect now?
Trooper Looper
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After thinking about it, you're probably right. I wouldn't be surprised if British Theme Park Archive has a copy, as I believe he also owns a copy of footage of Sir Henry Alton in the fireplace, played by Good old Keith Sparks himself.
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djtruefitt
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I’ve seen it before with “no signal” or off or often with the door closed completely. So I’m sure it’s just temporary broke
Jb85
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Like the whole ride then
Trooper Looper
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Wasn't a Merlin Magic Making van spotted around or Nearby Tomb Blaster before its 2020 refurb?
Matt N
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With discussion starting in the Nemesis thread about Duel’s anticipated work beginning soon, I thought I’d restart discussion in this thread.
So, what does everyone think might be happening?
Personally, I’m doubtful that the HH will be returning. I think this would have quite limited appeal outside of enthusiast circles, and as I’ve said before, I feel like even enthusiasts would be disappointed if a move like this wasn’t built to be exactly like 1992. Part of me thinks that the HH returning rumours might just be momentum generated from enthusiasts expressing their wishes en masse rather than something that’s actually rumoured to happen (I know how easy that is… I certainly haven’t been infallible in that department in the past), but I’m open to surprises and will happily be proven wrong.
Given the anticipated 2023 reopening, I’m anticipating some kind of retheme.
So, what does everyone think might be happening?
Personally, I’m doubtful that the HH will be returning. I think this would have quite limited appeal outside of enthusiast circles, and as I’ve said before, I feel like even enthusiasts would be disappointed if a move like this wasn’t built to be exactly like 1992. Part of me thinks that the HH returning rumours might just be momentum generated from enthusiasts expressing their wishes en masse rather than something that’s actually rumoured to happen (I know how easy that is… I certainly haven’t been infallible in that department in the past), but I’m open to surprises and will happily be proven wrong.
Given the anticipated 2023 reopening, I’m anticipating some kind of retheme.
I also don’t think HH will be returning either. Re marketing rides of the past in today’s world would probably not work.
I just hope we don’t get an IP. My ideal scenario is for a retheme into “The Alton Manor” or something similar, which plays on the history of the area and is kitted out to be a theatrical experience rather than something resembling Curry’s TV display.
I just hope we don’t get an IP. My ideal scenario is for a retheme into “The Alton Manor” or something similar, which plays on the history of the area and is kitted out to be a theatrical experience rather than something resembling Curry’s TV display.
