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Fireworks 2013
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KingNemesis
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it was 
don't know what it was, it was in a different place but it's there.
don't know what it was, it was in a different place but it's there.
JAMMY_Jaunts
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Maybe they have created a framework to hold an array of small, flame fireworks that create Mr Twirly. Well, one can hope anyway.
Dave
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intriguing development
As already mentioned the fireworks display is now being planned by the creative arm of Entertainments, unlike previous years. With any luck that means the show might have a bit more theater to it than the last two years.
I wouldn't expect it to be too far removed from the style of 2010 though.
As already mentioned the fireworks display is now being planned by the creative arm of Entertainments, unlike previous years. With any luck that means the show might have a bit more theater to it than the last two years.
I wouldn't expect it to be too far removed from the style of 2010 though.
PeteB
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With the exception of maybe 1 or 2 years, there has always been a scaff tower in the middle behind the lake since the 90's. It's used to raise the central laser heads, and also in 2005 (Pop Rocket Part II) they actually had 4 towers like this. Check back on your old photo's to see.
I don't think the towers in that pic will be high enough for a Smiler face. That is unless there's more to come.
I don't think the towers in that pic will be high enough for a Smiler face. That is unless there's more to come.
stretchy
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OK I was on park today and when not being told off for observing a certain new ride shed components, I took some more fireworks construction pics.
As you enter the park you see the following across the lake.
Notice not only the low lights but also the 3 towers. A zoom shot through the fog at one of the towers.
Scooting round the back here's one of the towers
and another
Zoomie Zoomie
Some lighting
The third tower
Some boxes
lights that don't want to become parents
the lights at the front, must be new as they still have the cellophane on them
And you would think that that was it, but no there is much more to go in.
And a total nerd shot of the gennies
I will leave you with a shot from the cable car (So excuse the washed colours, the plastic is poor to photograph through.
As you enter the park you see the following across the lake.
Notice not only the low lights but also the 3 towers. A zoom shot through the fog at one of the towers.
Scooting round the back here's one of the towers
and another
Zoomie Zoomie
Some lighting
The third tower
Some boxes
lights that don't want to become parents
the lights at the front, must be new as they still have the cellophane on them
And you would think that that was it, but no there is much more to go in.
And a total nerd shot of the gennies
I will leave you with a shot from the cable car (So excuse the washed colours, the plastic is poor to photograph through.
Hitch
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I was reading an article online and it would seem The Smiler isnt the only thing this years fireworks will be based on.
"he annual event which is one of the UK’s biggest displays will this year take guests on a journey through some of the resort’s biggest memories, from the original rollercoaster, the Corkscrew right through to the newest ride, The Smiler." :twirly:
"he annual event which is one of the UK’s biggest displays will this year take guests on a journey through some of the resort’s biggest memories, from the original rollercoaster, the Corkscrew right through to the newest ride, The Smiler." :twirly:
JAMMY_Jaunts
TS Member
^ This sounds very exciting. Maybe we will be getting a good solid story show this year. I can't wait to see what they do.
Nice idea on going through the memories, I've certainly tired of the pop songs routine.
It also means that if a Firework hits someone in the crowd they can say its part of the story, have you not heard why The Smiler is shut?
Will be in the hotel Friday night and mill about Saturday and return again on Sunday - I only bother with the fireworks, once I've used my hotel fastracks that'll be me for the season ride wise - far too busy!
It also means that if a Firework hits someone in the crowd they can say its part of the story, have you not heard why The Smiler is shut?
Will be in the hotel Friday night and mill about Saturday and return again on Sunday - I only bother with the fireworks, once I've used my hotel fastracks that'll be me for the season ride wise - far too busy!
Rollercoasters4Life
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Roll on Sunday, cannot wait and need to get my pass renewed too. Spikey, any chance of seeing them Smiler pictures, would be intresting!
Those structues look interesting! I hope they use them to their full effect, rather than just making the actual fireworks look less impressive... it seems a fairly hefty chunk of buget has been spent on these. If they act as nothing more than disco lights to pop music, it will be very dissapointing. But still i have hope that ents running the event will give us something far more story based (seems pete is a fan of story based attractions).
From the smiler general thread : Guide wheels appear to have fallen from the vertical lift. This caused "bruising" for atleast one rider (four were reportidly hit), fortunately the rest of the wheels were caught by the saftey netting. The BBC reported on it here
NickT04 said:It also means that if a Firework hits someone in the crowd they can say its part of the story, have you not heard why The Smiler is shut?
From the smiler general thread : Guide wheels appear to have fallen from the vertical lift. This caused "bruising" for atleast one rider (four were reportidly hit), fortunately the rest of the wheels were caught by the saftey netting. The BBC reported on it here
