Skyride
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The Skyride was installed in 1987 in preparation for the Forbidden Valley (then Thunder Valley) area of the park. Prior to this, a cable car ride operated as early as the 1960s between Towers Street and what would become the Forbidden Valley but capacity was limited to 4 per gondola. As well as upgrading the current system, the ride was also extended to Fountain Square (now Cloud Cuckoo | + | The Skyride was installed in 1987 in preparation for the [[Forbidden_Valley|Forbidden Valley]] (then Thunder Valley) area of the park. Prior to this, a cable car ride operated as early as the 1960s between Towers Street and what would become the [[Forbidden_Valley|Forbidden Valley]] but capacity was limited to 4 per gondola. As well as upgrading the current system, the ride was also extended to Fountain Square (now [[Cloud Cuckoo Land]]). |
== Multiple Burning Incidents == | == Multiple Burning Incidents == | ||
| − | After many years of smooth operation, in 2007, during the park's Scarefest event, the Forbidden Valley station spontaneously combusted, damaging the roof, the mechanism and an unopened packet of Wagon Wheels staff were "saving for a treat." | + | After many years of smooth operation, in 2007, during the park's Scarefest event, the [[Forbidden_Valley|Forbidden Valley]] station spontaneously combusted, damaging the roof, the mechanism and an unopened packet of Wagon Wheels staff were "saving for a treat." |
The official cause has never been determined (ghosts probably) and after 6 months of closure the Skyride reopened midway through the 2008 season. | The official cause has never been determined (ghosts probably) and after 6 months of closure the Skyride reopened midway through the 2008 season. | ||
| − | The gondolas were replaced with shiny, new, brightly coloured one for the 2009 season, after it was noted that the originals now looked liked a "sepia-tinted Thatcherite nightmare". However, in true Greek-tragedy style, in July 2009 the Cloud Cuckoo Land station burned well and truly to the ground. The second fire in less than 2 years. Fatties and enthusiasts alike were crestfallen. Reports that the fire was started by "the spark of innovation" from [[Th13teen|Th13teen]] remain unconfirmed. | + | The gondolas were replaced with shiny, new, brightly coloured one for the 2009 season, after it was noted that the originals now looked liked a "sepia-tinted Thatcherite nightmare". However, in true Greek-tragedy style, in July 2009 the [[Cloud Cuckoo Land]] station burned well and truly to the ground. The second [[fire]] in less than 2 years. Fatties and enthusiasts alike were crestfallen. Reports that the [[fire]] was started by "the spark of innovation" from [[Th13teen|Th13teen]] remain unconfirmed. |
The skyride reopened for the 2010 season, with a lovely new station and sponsorship deal with Swan Vesta Matches. | The skyride reopened for the 2010 season, with a lovely new station and sponsorship deal with Swan Vesta Matches. | ||
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| + | ==Skyride to Hell== | ||
| + | Since it has a bad reputation, a certain 'ACDC' song's lyrics were changed to fit the ride's predictable nature | ||
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| + | Going easy | ||
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| + | Riding free | ||
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| + | Season ticket for the whole way round | ||
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| + | Round in circles | ||
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| + | Leave me be | ||
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| + | Taking all the sights and sounds in my stride | ||
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| + | Don't need coasters | ||
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| + | Don't need rides | ||
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| + | Ain't nothing I would rather do | ||
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| + | There's a fire | ||
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| + | Over there | ||
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| + | In the station I am going to, eh | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | On the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | No stop signs | ||
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| + | It just stops | ||
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| + | Waitin' for a wheelchair to get on the ride | ||
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| + | Like The Blade | ||
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| + | Swinging round | ||
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| + | Get out my bouncy ball and throw it 'round | ||
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| + | Hey Valley | ||
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| + | Under Me | ||
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| + | Pagoda's not on today | ||
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| + | Hey Momma | ||
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| + | Look at me | ||
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| + | I'm over 50 feet above the ground, woah | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Mmm, don't drop me | ||
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| + | Eh, Eh, Eh | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | On the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | On the Skyride to | ||
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| + | Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | I'm on the Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | Skyride to Hell | ||
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| + | ==Public Opinions== | ||
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| + | The Skyride is considered by many, the most intense and thrilling "ride" in the entire park. Due to this, the queue often reaches up to 5 hours. Many bored queuers use expert parkour skills to slide along the wire (hoping it will not snap) and break into a "capsule". Many riders suffer mental (and sometimes physical) scarring from being threatened with a slightly sharp sided Merlin Annual Pass or being thrown out and spiked on the pagoda. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Alton Towers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:41, 27 January 2020
The Skyride is a highly flammable cable car transit system, manufactured by POMA, currently operating at the Alton Towers Resort.
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[edit] History
The Skyride was installed in 1987 in preparation for the Forbidden Valley (then Thunder Valley) area of the park. Prior to this, a cable car ride operated as early as the 1960s between Towers Street and what would become the Forbidden Valley but capacity was limited to 4 per gondola. As well as upgrading the current system, the ride was also extended to Fountain Square (now Cloud Cuckoo Land).
[edit] Multiple Burning Incidents
After many years of smooth operation, in 2007, during the park's Scarefest event, the Forbidden Valley station spontaneously combusted, damaging the roof, the mechanism and an unopened packet of Wagon Wheels staff were "saving for a treat." The official cause has never been determined (ghosts probably) and after 6 months of closure the Skyride reopened midway through the 2008 season.
The gondolas were replaced with shiny, new, brightly coloured one for the 2009 season, after it was noted that the originals now looked liked a "sepia-tinted Thatcherite nightmare". However, in true Greek-tragedy style, in July 2009 the Cloud Cuckoo Land station burned well and truly to the ground. The second fire in less than 2 years. Fatties and enthusiasts alike were crestfallen. Reports that the fire was started by "the spark of innovation" from Th13teen remain unconfirmed.
The skyride reopened for the 2010 season, with a lovely new station and sponsorship deal with Swan Vesta Matches.
The next fire was scheduled to take place in 2011 at the Towers Street station. This did not happen, saving Alton Towers from more bad press. It's entirely possible that the Towers Street station will end up on fire at some point, but when will this happen???
[edit] Skyride to Hell
Since it has a bad reputation, a certain 'ACDC' song's lyrics were changed to fit the ride's predictable nature
Going easy
Riding free
Season ticket for the whole way round
Round in circles
Leave me be
Taking all the sights and sounds in my stride
Don't need coasters
Don't need rides
Ain't nothing I would rather do
There's a fire
Over there
In the station I am going to, eh
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
On the Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
No stop signs
It just stops
Waitin' for a wheelchair to get on the ride
Like The Blade
Swinging round
Get out my bouncy ball and throw it 'round
Hey Valley
Under Me
Pagoda's not on today
Hey Momma
Look at me
I'm over 50 feet above the ground, woah
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
Mmm, don't drop me
Eh, Eh, Eh
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
On the Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
On the Skyride to
Hell
Skyride to Hell
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
I'm on the Skyride to Hell
Skyride to Hell
[edit] Public Opinions
The Skyride is considered by many, the most intense and thrilling "ride" in the entire park. Due to this, the queue often reaches up to 5 hours. Many bored queuers use expert parkour skills to slide along the wire (hoping it will not snap) and break into a "capsule". Many riders suffer mental (and sometimes physical) scarring from being threatened with a slightly sharp sided Merlin Annual Pass or being thrown out and spiked on the pagoda.
