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The World of David Walliams: General Discussion

Hid said:
Do we think this area will be the next to receive a retheme of all the areas it needs it the most.
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That is an intresting question,

X sector could have some work, however it is minor.
But DF I would argues also needs some investment, and they may be forced into it if Rita's unreliability continues and they need a replacment.
 
Dark forest needs a new coaster and flat ride. All of which would be significant investment but it absolutely needs doing. X Sector could be revamped with a new flat ride and some renovation work. Walliams world needs everything, new rides new theming, bringing unused building back into use. I think relocating the driving school would be good to make the area more accessible. Either way this area can't have long left in it's current form.
 
The park needs indoor areas for when the weather isn't great. We're all aware of the perpetual amount of rain we get, but in recent times also the crazy hot springs/summers we've been getting and this looks to be something that will become pretty norm for us. Having some indoor cooler spaces that also acts as a shelter from rain/snow etc is always useful for park goers when they go to the park and the weather isn't in their favour. Yes, they can't put a giant dome over the entire park. But maybe areas scattered about including more dark rides would help.

To be able to cover the entirety of Wallams World seems rather crazy, but just looking at the area, it's got so much potential space wise why not put it all to good use.

Here's a few video examples of what i'm getting at. Just indoor areas with smaller rides so it's a little more catered for kids and family attractions.


From: https://youtu.be/tApuMJBlWUE



From: https://youtu.be/7KPeM1Hyb54
 
cookiee_munster said:
The park needs indoor areas for when the weather isn't great. We're all aware of the perpetual amount of rain we get, but in recent times also the crazy hot springs/summers we've been getting and this looks to be something that will become pretty norm for us. Having some indoor cooler spaces that also acts as a shelter from rain/snow etc is always useful for park goers when they go to the park and the weather isn't in their favour. Yes, they can't put a giant dome over the entire park. But maybe areas scattered about including more dark rides would help.

To be able to cover the entirety of Wallams World seems rather crazy, but just looking at the area, it's got so much potential space wise why not put it all to good use.

Here's a few video examples of what i'm getting at. Just indoor areas with smaller rides so it's a little more catered for kids and family attractions.


From: https://youtu.be/tApuMJBlWUE



From: https://youtu.be/7KPeM1Hyb54
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I would think this could work well, if they made it a dark (interims of light level) theme (like pirates of the carrabean at DLP) such as a forest, or maybe a village at night I think t could work well
 
cookiee_munster said:
The park needs indoor areas for when the weather isn't great. We're all aware of the perpetual amount of rain we get, but in recent times also the crazy hot springs/summers we've been getting and this looks to be something that will become pretty norm for us. Having some indoor cooler spaces that also acts as a shelter from rain/snow etc is always useful for park goers when they go to the park and the weather isn't in their favour. Yes, they can't put a giant dome over the entire park. But maybe areas scattered about including more dark rides would help.

To be able to cover the entirety of Wallams World seems rather crazy, but just looking at the area, it's got so much potential space wise why not put it all to good use.

Here's a few video examples of what i'm getting at. Just indoor areas with smaller rides so it's a little more catered for kids and family attractions.


From: https://youtu.be/tApuMJBlWUE



From: https://youtu.be/7KPeM1Hyb54
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This is actually a great idea. You could install a big glass canopy over the street area to the back of the towers in a Victorian style so it doesn't look to jarring with the towers. Make it a steam punk area with some decent family flats and a couple of indoor rides and possibly a new indoor themed jungle gym. Leave the bottom end open for a possible taller flat ride ( steampunk pirate ship).

This area could operate in winter and seasonal events, it makes a lot of sense but would require strong theming and investment. Nobody wants an ugly shed / warehouse there
 
cookiee_munster said:
The park needs indoor areas for when the weather isn't great. We're all aware of the perpetual amount of rain we get, but in recent times also the crazy hot springs/summers we've been getting and this looks to be something that will become pretty norm for us. Having some indoor cooler spaces that also acts as a shelter from rain/snow etc is always useful for park goers when they go to the park and the weather isn't in their favour. Yes, they can't put a giant dome over the entire park. But maybe areas scattered about including more dark rides would help.

To be able to cover the entirety of Wallams World seems rather crazy, but just looking at the area, it's got so much potential space wise why not put it all to good use.

Here's a few video examples of what i'm getting at. Just indoor areas with smaller rides so it's a little more catered for kids and family attractions.


From: https://youtu.be/tApuMJBlWUE



From: https://youtu.be/7KPeM1Hyb54
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I’m not sure if Towers would ever have the budget for a large-scale indoor land, but they probably could build a covering over the ‘street’ portion of CCL, similar to how it’s been done at the main streets for Universal Studios Beijing/Singapore and Legoland Dubai.

That way a good proportion of the land would be away from adverse weather conditions. Project Horizon would be indoors with an outdoor queue in shade, and a Flávio’s replacement that’s still outdoors but with an enclosed queue.

Weather extremities are only going to get more common in the UK, and Towers needs to adapt to become more resilient to mitigate those effects. Can’t remember where I heard it but apparently UK theme parks hit peak profitability at 23 degrees celsius, and then declines from there onwards.

I know they give out sunscreen, and have given out water and sunglasses previously. Whereas Thorpe have installed water misters like you would see in US/Asia parks which I’m sure we’ll see soon enough at Towers. These are very immediate measures, however to have significant effects on crowds, they need to embed planning for weather extremities into long-term planning substantially.
 
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In times past, there was a lot more cover at the Towers...more arcades, little wildlife museum, model railway, more shops on Towers Street, the magnificent dancing water fountains...The Crux/Credo (!), and the covered rides behind cuckoo land, the train carriage cafe and Swiss Cottage, all shelter, all gone, in the name of progress.
 
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Bert2theSpark said:
I’m not sure if Towers would ever have the budget for a large-scale indoor land, but they probably could build a covering over the ‘street’ portion of CCL, similar to how it’s been done at the main streets for Universal Studios Beijing/Singapore and Legoland Dubai.

That way a good proportion of the land would be away from adverse weather conditions. Project Horizon would be indoors with an outdoor queue in shade, and a Flávio’s replacement that’s still outdoors but with an enclosed queue.
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Yes, exactly. Indoor areas can get very hot and noisy, but covers would be ideal. Combine that with a lot more family dark rides in that area, and it'd be perfect.
 
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