Park lighting - Mutiny Bay to Katanga Canyon

[ShadowTD]

Couldn't really see where to put this, so I've started a new topic. Apologies if I'm being an eeejit.

When I was on park a few weeks ago I noticed that a number of sturdy wooden poles had been put in place along the path from MB to KC. I figured they were for Scarefest lighting but they looked nice and permanent. Surely enough they were hung with the standard work lights.

I think Towers should take this to its logical conclusion and install permanent lighting using these posts. There are a number of time during the year when having illumination along the paths would be useful - not just for Scarefest/fireworks. It would look great with MB style lanterns as you leave the area moving to tiki-style lanterns as you get further into KC - a little like the hotel carpet where it changes from SL to ATH.

I also think that all area re-themes should take into account permanent lighting for both the pathways and rides. How good did Nemmy look at Scarefest?

[AstroDan]

The problem is, even the newest area, Mutiny Bay, had some fabulous lanterns installed... Yet come the dark openings, and some H&S rubbish causes AT (presumably) to still floodlit the new feature ride! This is a real pity as some of the beauty of that ride was going to be when it was looking all pretty in the dark.

It never happened.

[Magical Ryan]

There seems to be some more Permanent lighting round the park as you can see them light posts round the park. You can see them down haunted hollow, And I have to say they look fab! Also about them posts I was also wondering if they would be there a long time as they seem to look Permanent!

[BULBOUS]

I think AT are installing lighting as they go along, revamping areas. It's certainly something which needs considering if they're wanting to open longer, as a "resort" should.

[Thomas]

I wouldn't say its all H&S rubbish that the flood lights are down too, it's clear they don't have to have them, like the Haunted Hollow, no flood lights that i can remember apart from the first bit in Gloomy Wood.

It's most probably more down to them being 'over' safe - which i guess isn't all that bad.

[Wes]

[quote=""Thomas""]I wouldn't say its all H&S rubbish that the flood lights are down too, it's clear they don't have to have them, like the Haunted Hollow, no flood lights that i can remember apart from the first bit in Gloomy Wood.

It's most probably more down to them being 'over' safe - which i guess isn't all that bad.[/quote]


Its most likely in an event of an evacuation.

As you can imagine, if they were to evacuate any ride at night, they will require a large amount of light. Especially on a ride such as Battle Galleons.

Very well installing themed lights, but full time flood lights wouldn't have gone a miss.

[jonathan leake]

[quote=""ShadowTD""]Couldn't really see where to put this, so I've started a new topic. Apologies if I'm being an eeejit.

When I was on park a few weeks ago I noticed that a number of sturdy wooden poles had been put in place along the path from MB to KC. I figured they were for Scarefest lighting but they looked nice and permanent. Surely enough they were hung with the standard work lights.

I think Towers should take this to its logical conclusion and install permanent lighting using these posts. There are a number of time during the year when having illumination along the paths would be useful - not just for Scarefest/fireworks. It would look great with MB style lanterns as you leave the area moving to tiki-style lanterns as you get further into KC - a little like the hotel carpet where it changes from SL to ATH.

I also think that all area re-themes should take into account permanent lighting for both the pathways and rides. How good did Nemmy look at Scarefest?[/quote]

Well off topic here but where is this carpet that changes from SL to ATH iv not seen this anyone got a pic. Back on topic yea i think Alton Towers need to put more permant lighting all over the park

[AstroDan]

As you walk from Cariba Creek Skywalk into Alton Towers Hotel.

Check it out.

[NickT04]

When I went to the waterpark the other week I took that walk so I can out the front of the ATH, that carpet is ace - I love it!

[BIan]

I love the carpet, I always feel sorry for the poor little crab which has gotten lost, or is he just a Brave little crab, looking for adventure?

I feel the red carpet on the wooden landing ruins it a bit, but H&S tends to ruin a lot of stuff these days.

Ian

[Tom M]

[quote=""IanBassi""]I feel the red carpet on the wooden landing ruins it a bit, but H&S tends to ruin a lot of stuff these days.

Ian[/quote]
I've seen other guests drop glasses on the walkway before the carpet was put down and it smashed, between the slats on the walkway there's a swimming pool right underneath. Obviously glass+swimming pool+people doesnt go down too well lol.

[Big Dave]

Simple tho, just have a no glass beyond this point sign!

[Wes]

[quote=""Big Dave""]Simple tho, just have a no glass beyond this point sign![/quote]

And as we know, everyone sticks to the signs. Deffinately no one ever goes against the signs. Nope. No one.

Ever.

[BIan]

Hmm, I did not realise that it was a gap in the wood. The red carpet does not cover the entire thing though, so not 100% effective.

[Big Dave]

yeah but least towers could keep the wooden floor and remove the blame from themselves

[BULBOUS]

I doubt it's about blame - more about not wanting the pool going bloody. The hysteria it could cause would be immense.

I thought it was more to do with the high heels thing anyway, as they have that sign on the door advising you to not wear them in there.