oliviamaeae
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I'm very excited. Any news is more than welcome at this stage.
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SW7 Competition
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James
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I somehow doubt whatever plans the team has got, that it's got to do with something being revealed about SW7. Any news like that, such as the name, would be revealed via a press release by Alton Towers themselves. Yes, it could be revealed on here as well as via a press release. Although the wording of the Facebook status/Tweet suggests that it's nothing to do with a reveal of the ride name and is something a bit bigger than what people are thinking...
Some of Rob's guesses on page 12 seem likely. Exclusive photos sent by Towers, new piece of marketing and release of concepts seem like the most likely ones out of Rob's guesses.
I'm sure what will be happening on Sunday though will be something very exciting and special.
A fair point, I don't follow other park developments as much so wouldn't have known that. I do think this would (at least initially) be more damaging on the parks' image. Alton Towers is a big name in the UK and has a certain expectation by the general public. If Alton Towers delay what will be the biggest thrill ride to have been built in the park in the last decade (2005 you could argue) they will disappoint a huge chunk of guests that will be visiting in March expecting it to be open.
I don't think Alton Towers even realise at times that they are the most well know theme park in the UK. If they don't stick up to their promise they'll be dealing with a lot of disgruntled customers come March.
I still firmly believe it will be open by March, even if it's not fully complete (theming and 'experience' wise that is). Th13teen just goes to show they will work 24/7 is they need to and work to the bone to get a ride open on time.
Of course it does not damage their image in the long run, but initially it is not good PR. Splash Landings is a great example of this, the hotel was not finished on time and they were left with a lot of bad PR, angry customers and money lost. They know something like that needs to be avoided.
Obviously bold words by me. But if I get it wrong then I get it wrong. I can't really certify any of the above as I know nothing about how SW7 is progressing. I'm solely basing my thoughts on the way Alton Towers have dealt with developments in the past and from what I heard from Th13teen and Sub-Terra's constructions.
Can't really argue here, as I'm no engineer. I just cannot imagine a system in my head being able to turn the system around with ease. But then if you say it's possible, I take your word for it.
I still doubt this washing machine idea though. I'm still certain we will either see a trick-track or no secret element at all.
Some of Rob's guesses on page 12 seem likely. Exclusive photos sent by Towers, new piece of marketing and release of concepts seem like the most likely ones out of Rob's guesses.
I'm sure what will be happening on Sunday though will be something very exciting and special.
Islander said:
A fair point, I don't follow other park developments as much so wouldn't have known that. I do think this would (at least initially) be more damaging on the parks' image. Alton Towers is a big name in the UK and has a certain expectation by the general public. If Alton Towers delay what will be the biggest thrill ride to have been built in the park in the last decade (2005 you could argue) they will disappoint a huge chunk of guests that will be visiting in March expecting it to be open.
I don't think Alton Towers even realise at times that they are the most well know theme park in the UK. If they don't stick up to their promise they'll be dealing with a lot of disgruntled customers come March.
I still firmly believe it will be open by March, even if it's not fully complete (theming and 'experience' wise that is). Th13teen just goes to show they will work 24/7 is they need to and work to the bone to get a ride open on time.
Of course it does not damage their image in the long run, but initially it is not good PR. Splash Landings is a great example of this, the hotel was not finished on time and they were left with a lot of bad PR, angry customers and money lost. They know something like that needs to be avoided.
Obviously bold words by me. But if I get it wrong then I get it wrong. I can't really certify any of the above as I know nothing about how SW7 is progressing. I'm solely basing my thoughts on the way Alton Towers have dealt with developments in the past and from what I heard from Th13teen and Sub-Terra's constructions.
Islander said:Nah, I think it's easily (in relative terms
As engineering problems go, I think this one would be fairly easily surmountable.
Can't really argue here, as I'm no engineer.
I just cannot imagine a system in my head being able to turn the system around with ease. But then if you say it's possible, I take your word for it. I still doubt this washing machine idea though. I'm still certain we will either see a trick-track or no secret element at all.
DiogoJ42
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I think it's fair to say there will be at least nine inversions. We know of 8, and we have seen track that is clearly a barrel roll, and since that doesn't fit the plans it must be inside. But I don't think there is enough space to fit another two inversions in the inside section. So I doubt we will see an inversion record.
BigAl
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I suggested earlier in the Shoutbox that the announcement may be something related to a form of marketing that will take place over Feb half term. I'd love to see MoJ guards patrolling the entrance into X-Sector as a lot of people will still go to either see what's happening or won't be aware of Oblivion not being operational due to the ongoing construction of SW7.
That's just me guessing though, obviously!
That's just me guessing though, obviously!
Rob
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BigAl said:I suggested earlier in the Shoutbox that the announcement may be something related to a form of marketing that will take place over Feb half term. I'd love to see MoJ guards patrolling the entrance into X-Sector as a lot of people will still go to either see what's happening or won't be aware of Oblivion not being operational due to the ongoing construction of SW7.
That's just me guessing though, obviously!
Hmm now you mention that it could be something to do with The Sanctuary being open for Feb half term as that has been heavily rumoured, and we know that the maze is still up.
BigAl
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I just think it's probably linked with something that's going to take place over half term, bearing in mind the date will be exactly two months before the park reopens for Feb.
Also, would a scaremaze in Feb be successful? The extra day added on to Scarefest didn't do anything for the mazes as they were more or less walk-in for the whole day!
Also, would a scaremaze in Feb be successful? The extra day added on to Scarefest didn't do anything for the mazes as they were more or less walk-in for the whole day!
cotda
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Just realised?
The Ultimate Letdown - *Never before has so much track not been constructed on time, its every flaw you've ever dreamed of in one!*
Just kidding, Im still really excited, loving the theme! Only thing is, this is similar to saw, and well, I was actually a bit bored on saw? It just doesnt have that buzz, because the trains are so small and light? IDK? But I doubt they will do the scaremaze over feb half term, dont know why though, it just doesnt seem like something they'd do.
The Ultimate Letdown - *Never before has so much track not been constructed on time, its every flaw you've ever dreamed of in one!*
Just kidding, Im still really excited, loving the theme! Only thing is, this is similar to saw, and well, I was actually a bit bored on saw? It just doesnt have that buzz, because the trains are so small and light? IDK? But I doubt they will do the scaremaze over feb half term, dont know why though, it just doesnt seem like something they'd do.
Stevie
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BigAl said:Also, would a scaremaze in Feb be successful? The extra day added on to Scarefest didn't do anything for the mazes as they were more or less walk-in for the whole day!
You know they were giving maze tickets away on the last day of Scarefest. The staff in the Sales and Info booth by Carnival were stapling tickets onto the outside of the booth, so people could come up and take one, free of charge.
BigAl
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I know they were free, but that didn't make them any more popular!Stevie said:BigAl said:Also, would a scaremaze in Feb be successful? The extra day added on to Scarefest didn't do anything for the mazes as they were more or less walk-in for the whole day!
You know they were giving maze tickets away on the last day of Scarefest. The staff in the Sales and Info booth by Carnival were stapling tickets onto the outside of the booth, so people could come up and take one, free of charge.
People who paid for them were given the money as credit to spend in the shop if they went to guest services. :lDiogoJ42 said:
CupCakeMonster
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But it might be a nice novelty to have The Sanctuary open, especially if it were free again. It might get some people to come back for exactly a month later Could be a marketing thing.
Could be a marketing thing.
Alastair
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I think it'd be a bit counter intuitive to have a scaremaze open at any time other than Scarefest. Sort of takes away one of the major points of visiting during Scarefest. I don't particularly think it would attract people to the park any more than the coaster anyway.
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