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Oblivion: General Discussion

I would love the see some strobe lighting in the tunnel, like how it was in Charlie at the end of the boat ride and some up to date theming. I feel like this would be a good refresh rather than a retheme.
 
I would love the see some strobe lighting in the tunnel, like how it was in Charlie at the end of the boat ride and some up to date theming. I feel like this would be a good refresh rather than a retheme.

I think the tunnel and ride as a whole work fine

It’s the presentation that’s the issue
Everything is rotting - literally

Need a real good refurb. Nothing more / nothing less

The theme works well, maybe not with smiler but personally I think smiler should change slightly

One thing I would say - this area must be the next to see work after FV.
 
I tend to disagree with the last part of the above, as I think both Walliams and Dark Forest are greater priorities as far as major overhauls go. X Sector probably only needs some cosmetic work, maintenance and a flat ride or two - I say ā€˜only’, that’s still a substantial sum of money!

On Oblivion - yes it needs a spruce up, but there’s still so much good about the ride that I expect and hope for it to be around for years to come, there are way more pressing priorities for Merlin’s resources.
 
I tend to disagree with the last part of the above, as I think both Walliams and Dark Forest are greater priorities as far as major overhauls go. X Sector probably only needs some cosmetic work, maintenance and a flat ride or two - I say ā€˜only’, that’s still a substantial sum of money!

On Oblivion - yes it needs a spruce up, but there’s still so much good about the ride that I expect and hope for it to be around for years to come, there are way more pressing priorities for Merlin’s resources.

Each to their own …. But I half agree

In short - all the areas are a bit…..****
 
There’s such a world of difference walking from Mutiny Bay, through Katanga Canyon, Gloomy Wood and Forbidden Valley (even though these are hardly world beating areas I still think they’re competently themed), and what we’ve currently got at the back of the park.

I'll never understand why cloud cuckoo land was ever ditched.

It made good sense as a family area in a part of the park otherwise full of high thrill attractions. It was bright, colourful, the twirling toadstool looked fantastic (even if it was just a rethemed old flat) and CATCF always drew crowds. It was Dr Seuss esque but not as creepy! Needed some new additions, but it did its job nicely imo.

Walliams is just a tacky IP. It's hardly Shrek or Jurassic Park.
 
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I'll never understand why cloud cuckoo land was ever ditched.

It made good sense as a family area in a part oft he park otherwise full of high thrill attractions. It was bright, colourful, the twirling toadstool looked fantastic (even if it was just a retimed old flat) and CATCF always drew crowds. It was Dr Seuss esque but not as creepy! Needed some new additions, but it did its job nicely imo.

Walliams is just a tacky IP. It's hardly Shrek or Jurassic Park.

I never understood the removal of CCL either. Always thought it was a great little area when it first opened.

Same as anything though, it got left, under invested in and Merlin saw an easy route out to use obsolete hardware.

Anyhow… Oblivion
 
I never understood the removal of CCL either. Always thought it was a great little area when it first opened.

Same as anything though, it got left, under invested in and Merlin saw an easy route out to use obsolete hardware.

Anyhow… Oblivion

Just clean the thing. The area. Replace what’s broken or about to break. Put in 2 properly themed flats on the site of Enterprise & Submission, put some ā€œpersonnel in shadesā€ back in as actors.

X-Sector is one of those things where if it’s not broke don’t try and re-invent it.

We forget most new park-goers (kids/teens) won’t have any memory of it being there since 1998 anyway. It’s still novel. Just needs marketing!
 
Has Oblivion always had a terrible rattle and vibration on the lift hill or is this a new thing? Any idea what causes it?
I can't remember a time when it didn't have a rattle on the lift hill, but it does seem to have got worse in recent years. I presume it isn't a serious problem or they would have been forced to do something about it by now.
 
Forgot to mention when I was there on Friday 3rd October the first ride we had a good proper 2-2.5 second hold on the vertical drop. It took me back!
The night ride wasn't as much of a hold. Your typical 1/4 of a second, straight down don't bother 🤣
 
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