Canobie Coaster Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 The park is closed today as per Merlin's cost-cutting exercise of just not bothering to open on the quietest of quiet days now the schools are back open. The latest has been uploaded, filmed yesterday, with a few shots of interest. Sounds like crowds won't be an issue at all for my visit next Monday as I suspected. I'm really looking forward to checking the park out for the first time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Let's hope to get some of these creepy masks and characters on/in/around the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis97 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 TowersTimes has posted an SW8 update article from this weekend, looking at the central theming feature, the addition of themed rockwork, and general work across the site. Below is a selection of photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.sugar Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I hope they take better care of this woodie than they did with Colossos at Heide Park.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Never thought I'd be excited to see a concrete wall being themed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 As expected the logo that was found as part of the European Trademark application, back in August, is associated with SW8. Both the construction fence signage and the screens around the fence have been updated, in preparation for Scarefest which begins at the weekend. The 'Secret Weapon' branding has been replaced with the logo. Source: Towers Times Edit: TowersStreet have uploaded a video of the screens, including some new music. [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunscreemer Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 My two thoughts on the name of SW8 1. It could be 'The Welcoming' (The Wicker Man could be used for merchandise or something else as it could just be the theme, it doesn't have to be called Wicker Man even if it has that theme) but no trade marks have been applied for for 'The Welcoming' that would fit. 2. ...however my new theory based on the trademark check I just did below- they are still in the process of getting the desired trademark and using 'The Welcoming' as the prequel tease and placeholder name. I think trademarking IP's involves multiple trademarks usually and Merlin have secured some but not all- Trade mark status is registered for Lane IP's earlier application (word TM) but for the logo with the name in bold WICKER MAN (figurative TM) is still (latest update) Trade mark status: Application under examination. So I'm sure it will be Wicker Man if the Trade Mark gets passed or that may be something associated with a ride of that theme that could have a different name such as 'The Welcoming' But being a poet something jumped out at me at Scarefest that wasn't one of the scare maze actors: The Wel- co- ming- The wi- cker- man- T W C M and four syllables Sneaky! Official trademark info: https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/#basic/1+1+1+1/100+100+100+100/wicker%20man and https://www.tmdn.org/tmview/welcome (amusingly) then search 'Wicker Man' Speaking of scare mazes the SW8 linked 'The Welcoming' is a must, kind of confirms it without giving you any maze spoilers. If they theme the ride as good as this gives them scope to it will be awesome and the ride's looking good too. Airtime and extreme banking/speed? Multiple head-choppers? Both seem very possible and the lots in a limited space factor could be good. Higher than it looks too? And that extra thing warned of on the notice for this maze only at the park might be a clue- it's rather dark. A bit like an enclosed space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunscreemer Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 A couple of weeks ago saw the closure of the Courtyard Tavern in Mutiny Bay. In the long term, it is set to get an overhaul and re-open as a smokehouse, probably similar to the one that opened at sister park Chessington World of Adventures last year. In the short term it is home to 'The Welcoming', the newest maze to the Scarefest line-up and tie-in to Secret Weapon 8. As with SW8, the Skyride gives some rather good views of construction. [attachment=0]img_20170903_131518.jpg[/attachment] Look closely at a certain bone coloured construction.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Scarefest 2017 got underway at the weekend and as well as 'The Welcoming' opening, the SW8 site saw a number of developments. The most obvious was that the scaffolding came down around the main theming element, giving us a glimpse of one of the three head chopper moments. In terms of the coaster itself, it seems like track work has begun on the lift hill and the tunnel back into the station building is beginning to take shape. It'll be interesting to see how the site develops over the next few weeks as daylight hours get shorter and the season draws to a close. It would seem that the main theming element is still some time away from being unveiled, at least as a public event, so maybe the hopes that there will be a big reveal at the end of Scarefest or the Firework events are a little ambitious. Personally, I'm expecting a video announcing the name and a reveal of the structure to make its way onto the Resort's social media accounts before the calendar year is through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 ^Seriously can't wait to see all this progress in person when i go later this month, very excited for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moley Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 A rather unique view of construction has been posted on Facebook and Flickr. The foundation to the right of the station building is that of the shop. Source: Learn To Fly At Tatenhill Airfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Somebody please catch me up... is this going to have an LSM lift or what? I know AT has noise restraints and all that. Whatever it is, that's a funky lift hill. Layout looks solid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I was wondering the same thing, especially considering the cost of the ride. It seemed rather expensive for a wooden coaster that wasn't taller than the treeline (even with the a little theming). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 It was shown on the plans to have a launched lift hill, and the gradient definitely does hint at this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acromango Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 It looks good but it does look extremely short, even by Alton's standards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottjenkins Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think the launched lift hill is nothing but a pipe dream i'm afraid. There's a picture on coaster* force showing a massive chain cog in situ at the top of the hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julioot Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Somebody please catch me up... is this going to have an LSM lift or what? I know AT has noise restraints and all that. Whatever it is, that's a funky lift hill. Layout looks solid as well. It's going to have a regular lift: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 They removed a Log Flume for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottjenkins Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 They removed a Log Flume for that? My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 So what am I missing here? Unless the 'secret' element is a shed that transports you to a better, longer ride, this does not look like anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Unless the 'secret' element is a shed that transports you to a better, longer ride ... like the log flume that used to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 So what am I missing here? Unless the 'secret' element is a shed that transports you to a better, longer ride, this does not look like anything. My thoughts exactly! I feel like the UK overhypes every single one of their rides. Although Icon looks fantastic, so that’s an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I don't get what this secret element can be either , I also don't understand how these rides cost so much comparable to US ones when Merlin always seems to build "half a ride" lately. The loft hill does seem an unusual incline at the bottom . Thinking of the space the Log Flume had, I know they have height issues but still. They probably spend half the budget on the statue or whatever that is under wraps. Maybe the gimmick is a room where you have a virtual ride on the old log flume, I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1aflack Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 It's just a decent family ride with I would imagine a 1.2 meter height restriction replacing another family ride that was very old and tired and nobody rode. Merlin have been incredibly guilty before of over-hyping stuff but they haven't released much yet apart from a name and logo and a few videos. This is just coaster enthusiasts building a fun family coaster up into something it's not. I'm sure my 5 year old daughter is going to love it and that's what Merlin want through the gates, families that spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Admittedly I don't know much about many overseas parks, but I have looked into AT pretty extensively and have learned a bit about the park over the past few years, with very real interest in eventually visiting at some point. But I gotta say since this project has begun I've been over here like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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