It's a combination of weight of the car and gravity - for example a heavier load will rotate down the little drops quicker, causing the car to spin faster.

Thanks for your post - always good to hear other point of views on this subject.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FL0x7B1X0AIjFbz?format=png&name=large Prepare to laugh and scream as the TowersTimes’ Spring Spectacular returns to Alton Towers Resort. Join us on Saturday 23rd April as we bring you exclusive ride time on Oblivion, discover the secrets behind the magic with a prese...

Good to know - would be a bit premature now anyway.

*blows dust off his account* Was at the park today for the Zootastic Weekend event and was suprised to find they've started work. Seeing as no-one else seems to have noticed I thought I'd mention it here. I took 2 pictures on my phone, but at the time wasn't planning to be posting them here, so apo...

Agree - hopefully there will be ample budget for the theming and presentation once the new hardware is in.

His music is certainly a cut above the rest! Sad that not much of it is played in the parks any more.

Alton Towers Resort have submitted an application to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to confirm the lawfulness of maintenance works to Nemesis, with the intention of increasing the rollercoaster’s lifespan. The application seeks to confirm the lawfulness of the work, which in simpler terms ...

Welcome back Dan! Previously part of the team from 2014 to 2021, we are so glad Dan can join us again as a content creator.

oliver07 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:54 am I am not able to watch the video it showing an error I really need to see this to get an idea of home made merch as I am also interested in making something.

Fixed the links

Coaster_cat wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 12:01 pm Hello! I'm Millie and I've joined the forum to talk about Thorpe's new coaster; is there a channel for that?

Indeed - we have just posted our in-depth article, and the best place to discuss it is here:

viewtopic.php?p=896069#p896069

Today, Thorpe Park Resort held an in-person public consultation on a proposed 236ft / 72m roller coaster that will be located in the Old Town area of the theme park. Attraction Source News rounds up all of the information revealed. https://www.attractionsource.com/2021/12/09/thorpe-park-resort-to-bu...

Welcome!

The website is legit as Chessington used the same format.

Initial details and a potential layout should be revealed on Friday - exciting!

Jak wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:41 pm Hi guys, you might know me from the TT/Attraction Source events that ive been to for a few years now! I've only just started getting used to the forum so bare with me
Cant wait for the 2022 events, especially at thorpe!

Welcome Jak!

Hope to see you!

https://www.attractionsource.com/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/scaremazing21-127.jpg Saturday April 23rd Alton Towers Resort Saturday June 11th Thorpe Park Resort Saturday August 13th Alton Towers Resort Saturday October 15th Alton Towers Resort It's been so lovely to bring everyone together on...

Hi, I am doing a dissertation on the safety of theme parks for my A levels does anyone know of any reliable sources, any help would be greatly appreciated. You may need to be a bit more specific as to what you are looking for. :) The guidance set out by the HSE can be found here, to start: https://...

Lovely report!

I have added this topic to our park index as a nice overview of the Pleasure Beach and what else Great Yarmouth has to offer.

Altontowers1986 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:16 pm Have I imagined it or did Alton towers used to use old Bedford rascal or similar vehicles round the park many moons ago.
If so who remembers them and any pics would be amazing.