Alton Towers Discussion Thread

[RCT3Bross]

The Marmolizer is a terrible closing pitcher who blows the games for the Cubs.

I don't want to ruin your fun but it's called the Marmaliser not the Marmoliser.

 

They have added the syringe's to the Inoculator today. Looks awesome if you ask me:

(Towersstreet facebook)

[coasterfreak101]

I didn't realize how far down that trench for the knot goes, and how far that second airtime hill drops into it! That should be a really good pop right there.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

I'm sorry if this was asked a million times before, but is this ride going to be enclosed? Looks amazing!

 

No, it will not be enclosed except some small portions of track.

[SharkTums]

I really hope it doesn't spray you with water. I'm kind of getting annoyed by all these coaster water spraying gimmicks. I really don't feel that it adds anything and moreso it's just annoying.

[BeemerBoy]

^ But you can't have a washing machine without water.

[Randomman295]

I'm sorry if this was asked a million times before, but is this ride going to be enclosed? Looks amazing!

The first part of the ride before the first main lift will be (for sure) enclosed, but the rest of the ride is kind of a mystery as far as I'm concerned.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

I really hope it doesn't spray you with water. I'm kind of getting annoyed by all these coaster water spraying gimmicks. I really don't feel that it adds anything and moreso it's just annoying.

 

I think Bandit at Yomiuriland is the only acceptable wet coaster! LOL

[cfc]

^Yes, that one was acutally kind of refreshing on a hot day. Don't they get enough rain in the UK already?

[Stu K]

Got to say Oblivion with out water mist is just not good! The mist really hides a concrete tunnel very well.

 

Smiler looking good thank for updates.

 

Stu K

[Wes]

They should have an arm called the gRoper.

[Nrthwnd]

There's a difference between coasting through a water mist like Oblivion,

and having water shot right at you, like (Wet)Bandit did, in Yomuiriland*.

 

Still great both ways, but with WetBandit you knew what was coming - sort of, lol.

 

(*Not to mention a HUMONGOUS Fire Hose blasting at you, before returning to the station.)

[Wes]

I'd imagine it'll be like the spritzers they have on 4D movies...a little water in the face basically.

[necoastergp]

Mist is fine on coasters when it's warm but, it just sucks when its cold. SFNE used to leave the mist on too often for SROS/Bizarro.

[SharkTums]

The B&M Wingrider at Gardaland was somewhere between a spritzer and fire hose. I don't trust Merlin not to try and annoy us while riding!

[rctneil]

If it does spray you with water, the jets better not be like the ones on the 4D cinema at HV Wuhan because we all got drenched! That thing needed calibrating or something!

 

I have to agree and say Oblivion is not right without it's mist but that is an entirely different sensation to other rides actually spraying you with water which is a bit more unnecessary.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

The B&M Wingrider at Gardaland was somewhere between a spritzer and fire hose. I don't trust Merlin not to try and annoy us while riding!

 

QFT!!

 

They do like to torture people, lol.

[RCT3Bross]

The B&M Wingrider at Gardaland was somewhere between a spritzer and fire hose. I don't trust Merlin not to try and annoy us while riding!

Okay note to self: Go to Alton Towers (after may), ride the Smiler, Buy a dry T-shirt and change shirt.

 

I think it won't be much water, if it's actually true. I do Agree on the Merlin part. Knowing Merlin that this is really not just for show, it will have some effects that will involve the riders.

[Nrthwnd]

^ And make sure you don't end up in the WET Bandit queue (yes there are/were two) at Yomuiriland!

[scbt]

I'm sorry if this was asked a million times before, but is this ride going to be enclosed? Looks amazing!

 

With the exception of the turn around before the lift, no, but i think it would be really cool if it was.

 

Edit: Just realized this was answered already... oops.

[jray21]

I'm hoping there isn't water as well. I'm always grossed out by how unsanitary it can be. One time I got sprayed on a ride and it smelled like straight mildew.

[RCT3Bross]

Got two theming pictures from Towersstreet facebook page.

Giggler gets his bottles. Love the Smiler logo detail on them.

Also work on the theming of the Station, or just call it some yellow pipes:

[gisco]

Can't wait to see this finished and hear the ride reviews. Looking forward to going back to this park someday.

[Wes]

I'm hoping there isn't water as well. I'm always grossed out by how unsanitary it can be. One time I got sprayed on a ride and it smelled like straight mildew.

 

Bacterial infections as a souvenir!

[RCT3Bross]

Towersstreet facebook shows us that the motor of the vertical lift is in the trench.

Working hard there. Also track has arrived late today, so I guess that there is a chance of some vertical construction tomorrow on the First drop (let's hope for updates).

 

Normally I'm no fan of spreading rumors myself, but I heard a rumor that the ride opens May 18th what is about 5 and a half weeks from now. Does that sound possible with this state of the construction? I have no fears that the track work and Marmaliser aren't done then. But with testing and all that?

[rcjp]

Normally I'm no fan of spreading rumors myself, but I heard a rumor that the ride opens May 18th what is about 5 and a half weeks from now. Does that sound possible with this state of the construction? I have no fears that the track work and Marmaliser aren't done then. But with testing and all that?

 

Yeah, I seriously doubt that it could be open by then, I mean Gatekeeper is already testing and it will open just 9 days before that date so......