Wicker Man - General Discussion - Part Two

[ScottishChris]

Question were all the misters built in the floor a bad design as I swear there is no where near as much low level mist/smoke as there used to be. Seems to be Just a few misters spraying out at a higher level on big bob now? Which tells me along side the fire effects they had a lot of trial and error here but good to see they are learning from there mistakes and putting things right i guess.

I feel that misters on rides in the UK are generally a bad thing. Keeping track, tech and structure perpetually wet no matter the general weather or humidity can't be the best thing. Icon, unfortunately, had it's misters turned off a while back too.

 

[TroySmith1]

I wonder if that water was contributing to a deterioration of the track? If I recall correctly they had to do some work on the track in that area.

That would make alot of sense! I’m guessing another factor to why the screens were all taken out and replaced?


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[Josh555]

I have heard similar in fairness. But my point still stands. A days downtime, in my opinion is better than having an extended period of time offering half a product.

For balance Talocan’s fire effects were off when I went in July and I then saw a VLOG some months later when they were also off.

Happy to give it to Merlin where justified, and as per my post above I’m not saying it isn’t justified here, but there may be reasons for it other than their usual half arsed attitude.

 

[Skyscraper]

A new wooden cover is being constructed over the end of all three queue lines;


From: https://twitter.com/TowersStreet/status/1756334640300777851?s=19

 

[Ethan]

A new wooden cover is being constructed over the end of all three queue lines;


From: https://twitter.com/TowersStreet/status/1756334640300777851?s=19

What exactly is the purpose of this? Especially for the main queue you could spend 2 hours in the rain before reaching that point of the queue where you’re under cover

 

[jibbsie]

What exactly is the purpose of this? Especially for the main queue you could spend 2 hours in the rain before reaching that point of the queue where you’re under cover

I think it may be more for the merge attendant and rap queue.

 

[Dave]

Might be more for sun protection than rain.

 

[Dobba]

What exactly is the purpose of this? Especially for the main queue you could spend 2 hours in the rain before reaching that point of the queue where you’re under cover

To annoy you personally.

 

[Burks]

Hopefully they'll treat/weather the wood and slates to blend in a little better with the buildings

 

[Ash]

For staff surely?

I really hope the “just go into the crush” scenario is resolved. It’s miserable for everyone involved. But queuing/capacity/operations at Alton/Merlin in general is a state post 2015.

 

[John]

WM regularly runs pretty much at capacity - the earliest they can send a train will see it on the lift passing directly over the previous one as it enters the brakes. The only reason the queue moves so slowly is FT & RAP.

 

[Skyscraper]

WM regularly runs pretty much at capacity - the earliest they can send a train will see it on the lift passing directly over the previous one as it enters the brakes. The only reason the queue moves so slowly is FT & RAP.

I've been stopped at the top of the lift for a few seconds on multiple occasions as the train in front hadn't cleared the final brakes.

 

[Morgan Price]

I will say, every time I’ve ridden WM, trains are absolutely flying out as frequently as they can. The team on there always do a fantastic job

 

[Steve74]

How to make your own Wicker Man shoulder fires (well not quite, but the same design at least). Should start at 18:40

From: https://youtu.be/ZIwXm7-AorM?si=x8I87JWfxgepinGJ&t=1120

 

[smiler_josh]

I worked on wicker man last season and standing on merge by fast track was horrible when it was raining, and the coats we had were not waterproof in the slightest

 

[George W]

I worked on wicker man last season and standing on merge by fast track was horrible when it was raining, and the coats we had were not waterproof in the slightest

Thank you for your service

 

[smiler_josh]

Thank you for your service

No sir, Thankyou. It was a very fun ride to work on. Hectic at times, but very fun

 

[Dobba]

Looks like we have a few new bits of Wicker Man merch this season, photo courtesy of Towers Times.



Love the design of the cushion.

 

[Benzin]

Kinda glad I'm going before pay day. Otherwise it would be a disaster.

 

[Ethan]

Has anyone noticed that Wicker seems to be closing for wind this season when it didn’t last year