rcjp Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not sure what RCDB are talking about, or if they are in the habit of posting jokes! It can't be the shortest or lowest in the world. What about "the most average coaster in the world?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not sure what RCDB are talking about, or if they are in the habit of posting jokes! It can't be the shortest or lowest in the world. What about "the most average coaster in the world?" Or possibly the world's first non-hyper rollercoaster Alton Towers have installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Track arrived. source: TowersStreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Very Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Looks like track for a Zierer Force coaster to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 That's what I thought at first as well, but actually it's not. See the differences: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galahad Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 SW8 Surely lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Looks like track for a Zierer Force coaster to me. To me, it simply looks blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 ^We all have different levels of roller coaster nerdness! I'm surprised AT is getting a new coaster so soon, considering they just received Smiler 2 years ago. According to RCDB, this will be the longest coaster in the park, but who knows how credible that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It looks kind of like Premier's coaster to me, both the track and the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Premier track ala Sky Rocket, or S&S El Loco?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu K Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I wonder if the Blurb about records and length was in the page for new coaster at Alton was copied from the smiler and they just forgot to delete it. A new kiddie coaster to ride i'm in! Stu K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Premier track ala Sky Rocket, or S&S El Loco?? That support is definitely not from S&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's just a small kiddie coaster to replace The Beastie (Pinfari Super Dragon) which went a few years ago. I quite like the track colour. I reckon it's Zamperla, some sort of new track style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
window Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I hadn't realised how close the 'Enchanted Village' was to the Alton Towers Hotel. It kind of spoils the illusion IMO. The AT Hotel is literally overlooking the Village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 CBeebies Coaster Captain Barnacles and the Octonauts are set to join CBeebies Land as it has been confirmed that Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure will be joining the rides and attractions from 21st March 2015. Located on the former site of the Beastie, the new attraction will see young guests exploring the Octopod – discovering fascinating sea creatures and learning about the Octonauts’ exciting missions, before boarding the GUP convoy to dive in and explore the Octonauts’ underwater world. With Captain Barnacles in the driving seat the coaster will navigate a range of interactive theming elements – from helping Peso rescue a baby whale, to finding intriguing creatures on the sea floor. This won’t be the first time Merlin have used the Octonauts theme, with characters from the popular CBeebies show regularly appearing at a number of other attractions – from Sealife Centres across the country and the National Seal Sanctuary in Cornwall, to Chessington World of Adventures Resort. As with all the other attractions featured in CBeebies Land there will be a focus on learning as well as fun, with Octonauts promoting a message of conservation and helping children learn about the underwater world the Octonauts explore. Source: http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/blog/2015/02/07/octonauts-rollercoaster-adventure-confirmed-for-cbeebies-land/ Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure - Concept Art High Ropes Course Given Go Ahead The proposed new high ropes course – Enchanted Village Tree Top Quest – has been given the go ahead to swing into Alton Towers Resort by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. Located on the site of the former Nicklin’s Farm to the north of the Alton Towers Hotel overflow car park, the new attraction will be available all year round. Designed in conjunction with J M Adventure, it will feature two courses – one for juniors, and a more challenging course aimed at adults. Amongst the obstacles to negotiate will be rope bridges, tyre swings and nets, culminating in a zip wire finish. As with the majority of planning applications submitted by the resort, permission has been granted subject to a number of conditions. Full details of all the features to be included across the course will be required to be submitted to the council to ensure the visual appearance is in-keeping with the surroundings. Details will also be required to be submitted of the equipment to be installed in the play area. The council will also require the resort to submit a fully detailed scheme of the repairs to Nicklin’s Farm and boundary walls. Alongside these are also a number of environmental conditions, including conservation measures to preserve woodland species, including birds, bats, and badgers, and to ensure that the biodiversity of the site – including any planting – is maintained. The plans submitted state that tickets will be available either separately, or in conjunction with theme park tickets. It is anticipated that the facility will attract 250-300 people per day, operating during daylight hours (no additional lighting has been planned due to the existing farmhouse being home to a colony of bats). It is not yet known for certain when the course will be open to the public. Source (incl. plans): - http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/blog/2015/01/29/high-ropes-course-given-go-ahead/ Enchanted Village Construction The Great British Winter might have been throwing everything it has got at the Enchanted Village construction site at Alton Towers Resort, but that hasn’t stopped steady progress being made on 2015’s new accommodation. 08/02/15 - As construction continues at the top of the site, the landscaping has begun towards the bottom. 10/02/15 - Back on the ground, an example of one of the cluster of lodges. 10/02/15 - Work continues on the tree-houses For more photos - http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/blog/2015/02/10/enchanted-village-construction-update-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 So much for the record breaking coaster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 source & more: TowersStreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 ^That looks like a good family coaster. Still can't pinpoint a manufacturer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 It's a Zamperla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 According to TowersStreet, the ride is a Zamperla. I saw the site today and I have to say I a quite impressed... it looks much better than a lot of the smaller Zamperla coasters and the train is MEGA CUTE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Even though the layout is super simple and rather short, this ride will fill the gap that's been left open ever since the Beastie was removed. It'll be super popular with visitors to CBeebies Land too. Can't wait to see it fully completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedazza Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 It's a Zamperla. Looks like a Zierer Force Two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looks like a Zierer Force Two. No, it looks like a copy of a Force Two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Gothic Prospect Tower Planning permission for the restoration and refurbishment of the Gothic Prospect Tower, located at the edge of the Gardens near the Forbidden Valley Skyride Station, was granted last week. The work will see brand new ironwork, restored timber doors and paintwork returned to the red and cream colour scheme used previously. The area around the Tower has some of the best views of the gardens in the park at ground level and an even higher vantage point should provide even greater ones. This graphic shows how the tower used to look (thanks to Alton Towers Memories), it's recent state and the design from the planning application. Source: TowersStreet on Facebook Enchanted Village The short break brochure for 2015 has been released. It contains a map of the accommodation side of the resort (see below) including the Enchanted Village, showing the botanically inspired names of each lodge cluster and individual treehouses, as well as revealing a dedicated shop for the new accommodation nestled amongst the lodges. The Alton Towers Resort Facebook page, today posted this sneak peek trio of images from the construction site. Enchanted Village - Tree Top Quest With planning permission granted a month or so ago, construction of the Resort's new high rope course has begun in earnest, with promotional materials in the themepark over Half Term stating the attraction will open in May. Source: Theme Park Worldwide Source: Theme Park Worldwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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