AustinR

Yeah this worries me. He pretty much said, with a workaround answer, that the theme isn't changeable, just colours. Just the bare bones ride is what I would like, surroundings and colors can theme the ride enough, I don't want a skyscraper in the middle of my western-themed world. grrrr

alton's website confirms hex, subterra, charlie, etc closed

VR queue experience!

Seems that the park will be open 10-5 for weekdays during the easter weeks according to alton twitter. Looks like the twitter team is expecting the full ride line up too !

Just started really following this, but looks incredible! And seems like you can make tracks actually seem very realistic, even though they aren't the best at it in videos, the possibilities are there! The problem is with pathways, they should make it a click and drag so you can make large pathways and place scenery on them. If you think of real parks, theres not curved paths with food stands on the side of them, food stands are part of the path.

What about these Samsung phones makes VR look alright at such a close distance? Mirrors in the goggles? If I were to look at my phone 6 inches from my face for 10 seconds my eyes would be burning and not able to focus.

Looks awesome, When are Germany's holiday breaks? You would think this would open shortly after, like American attractions? i.e. finishing the rides right after the big crowds leave. I might go try and visit in May, but won't be back in Germany for years. Europa Park or Phantasialand? Do I risk it and fly into the airport near Phantasialand?!

Does seem B&M-ish pacing after the loop, but still a fun ride. Tunnels and some interaction would go a long way.

/ Is this true? How accurate are the sources that have said this? This briefly appeared on the Hex page of Alton Towers website before being removed shortly after. Hopefully putting the site back to what it was is a sign they can finish this next off-season; a shame if they need to do this work during the season, especially with all the bad press they've been getting for almost an entire year. Edit: Twitter picture: Seems Alton won't have Smiler ready just yet. Hopefully they can work quick to get it ready for Easter crowd.

/ Is this true? How accurate are the sources that have said this?

That SFX Coaster section is a piece of artwork, I can't get over it. Absolutely stunning. Still can't wait for a POV of this ride to get a little better idea of some pacing.

The Zombieland S&S that they're planning should have VR goggles and guns to make it into a game, would be incredible, just like the finale of the movie.

This is one of the things that makes me so excited to try my first RMC next year. I've heard many people saying that RMC's tends to deliver airtime in places where you don't expect it to be any airtime. Nothing like some good, surprising airtime on a rollercoaster... Yes the large Toro-style is exactly what I'm thinking. These look over computerized to me, but also never been on one so can't say much, as long as there's a mix of old fashioned woodies still being built in the mix I'm happy. I just need to get myself on one so I can feel the greatness.

I have never been on one of these super hybrids, but I cant help but miss straight airtime hills on wooden coasters

Sounds pretty great, and quite a bit to do with your car after the ride, like race it, make a commercial, and of course see what the scores are compared to others. You get a card with your car on it to scan and play the different activities

Test track said to be back up and running today according to an old co worker of mine at epcot today.

Probably going down for jan-may. who else is in and what roles?