Chris wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:10 pm Both - the sound could be heard from well outside the park.

damn... could they not just turn the sound down and gag all potential screamers?

For anyone interested in seeing the restored windows (who haven't been able to see them at the park) here's a news article/video on the restoration

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/st ... ed-6021243

The speakers that had "Don't Look Down" played just at the drop, we're they removed because they were considered too loud? Or was it the fact that they were seemed to incite screaming just before the drop? Or both?

Where coaster corner used to be (just behind the David Walliams land now) is a fairly sizable plot of land, if cleared entirely it could house a pretty substantial large mini land. I think the park's decision not to build anything there since the wild mouse was removed was due to noise complaints, b...

As reported over on instagram one of the eagle eyed attraction source team has spotted some clearing around Duels extended queue as well as a Magic HQ setup just around the back of the ride. What could this possibly mean?

This is great news! it's not leaving the park! ever!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-uSCaAT_7I This song will always remind me of a childhood holiday at Blackpool Pleasure Beach when they had this and other 90s dance tunes playing loudly on their radio station during the evening, going on the rides past sunset, then walking back to the Bed and Brea...

As a kid it was always being in a car and going into heavily wooded areas of road. That always reminded me of the ride up to Alton Towers and the build up of excitement. The fact that it's relatively well hidden away within the countryside is such a unique and special thing.

The John Wardley era of attractions really did make you feel like you're in another place. THIS. :) Although, I have to say I watched a documentary about the process involved coming up with the story and the theme for the wickerman, and I was actually impressed with how thorough it was! I can't rem...

I think it just comes down to the approach and how user-friendly it is. I know that a lot of the more role-play elements that were planned for Galaxies Edge has now pretty much been phased out as well as restaurant menu items properly labelled with that they contain rather than just an obscure name ...

Disney have announced a 10 episode documentary series covering their theme parks and attractions. As far as I'm aware, outside of marketing material and Walt Disney talking about Disneyland on his show, I don't think they've done full length documentaries in the past so this could be really interes...

I think its great that the park have invested in a few flat rides that really are needed right now. What i really hope is that they don't become a permanent addition, But if they were to, that the park would theme them properly to fit within the specific areas.

So what do we make of the new Mardi Gras event at Alton Towers? This May join us in getting the summer vibes going with the brand-new Alton Towers Mardi Gras! This Carnival inspired takeover will dazzle you with an explosion of colours, sounds, high energy entertainment and so much more! Not forget...

Coaster Chall wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 3:14 pm I wonder what could happen to the Nickelodeon building though?

That whole area is a goldmine of space. There's the unused coaster corner area that could make for another indoor dark ride attraction. plus there's the theatre, and the old nick building too!

I really REALLY hope they carry on with this franchise right through that area of the park. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but i think there's enough stories and enough ideas for the whole of that area to recieve some kind of Walliams treatment :) i'm still a bit confused as to where this r...

I really REALLY hope they carry on with this franchise right through that area of the park. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but i think there's enough stories and enough ideas for the whole of that area to recieve some kind of Walliams treatment :) i'm still a bit confused as to where this ri...

https://mattsdesignsblog.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/shrinking-room-walls-closed-in.jpg I thought this might be fun - a room where the walls close in you. The partitions are on wheels and pushed in and out by hydrolic pistons. I think it would be best if they moved so slow you could barely tell and...

i'm apprehensive. it's great the fact that the park are addressing the lack of flats now, but the whole temporary thing makes me feel a little nervous that things wont really get replaced with a proper estabolished well themed flat ride, which is what the park is really screaming out for.

I watched some of the David Walliams tv/film adaptations over the Christmas period and I have to say I enjoyed them. A fond favourite was The Boy in the Dress. Gangsta Granny was also very good, and actually hit me right in the feels towards the end. Really hoping the ride pulls off the story really...

Absolutely agree! I wanna see either the guy from the queue videos return or some new people come in as part of a new extended storyline based on the Don't Look Down Group that helps the main guy manipulate the public and capture them for the Oblivion experience. i've not been to the park in such a...