The Haunted House (Rethemed)

What rides and attractions do you miss? Share your memories of Alton Towers' extensive past here.
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That does sound rather strange for old sound effects making a comeback?

Perhaps they were left in becaues it does not fit in with the duel theme but never used?
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We rode it again yesterday and the "Are you scared of spiders" wasnt on.

There was also a lot more sound effects when we rode on monday
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:? :shock:

Sounds like improvements are being made around the park. First the new signs and general improvements in Charlie and now this! Keep up the good work Alton now do this for the rest of the park. More theming on every ride would be appreciated. And new signage.

It sounds strange the hole "Spiders" thing. Seems like a sound effect was left in.
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I suppose they got all the old sound effects in the sound system.

Talking about sound effects :
http://www.lewstube.fsnet.co.uk/dark/ne ... audio.html

It's great just hear the Jellyfish monsters again, also does anyone know why Skeleton Bob is called Skeleton Bob ?
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[quote=""doom+sons1988""]

also does anyone know why Skeleton Bob is called Skeleton Bob ?[/quote]

He actually isn't called "Skeleton Bob" at all.

His proper name is "Electric Bill"
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I've never heard that SE. I'd be interested to though!

Once I was on the HH, and it gets to the bit with the guy grinding the crank with the souls going up the tube. With the HH bein notorious for stopping, I said to my dad, if it stopped here i'd be ok because there's a fair amount of light.

And it did. It stopped.

I reckon someone was listening to me!
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The HH was much better than Duel. Those LED's spoil everything, particulalry as most are on the walls. One of the zombies near the end doesn't even have any on! What's the point in shooting at the walls though?
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Also, try looking along the top of the gun as you shoot. Those lasers do NOT go straight.
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can we start a petition requesting that they change it back to the Haunted House, maybe with some up to date effects. the zombie thing is fun, but not scary. im only scared of zombies in large numbers, when they are running, snarling and ripping at my flesh. so, come on everyone, lets make alton towers sort it out!!!

can i please get a Huzzah!
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im all for the haunted house getting back id sign a petition and the haunted house music score needs to come back too cos duels is well, how can i put it nicely..................................CRAP!!!
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[quote=""RandyChimp""] im only scared of zombies in large numbers, when they are running, snarling and ripping at my flesh. so, come on everyone, lets make alton towers sort it out!!!

can i please get a Huzzah![/quote]

Zombies ripping at your flesh in large numbers?

I don't know which ride you've been on mate, but it cannot be Duel. If you're "unlucky" the zombie may stand there completely still and flash a red light at you :lol:
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i didnt say that happened on duel. where did u get that? that was my reason for NOT being scared of duel.
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My bad mate, sorry :oops:

This shows what happens when you skim read posts. Getting back on topic however, I loved the HH when it was in its heyday, and whilst well themed and interesting at first, it lost it's reride factor after about 3 rides which was a problem for the park. Whilst Duel has it's issues, i'm glad at least it manages to stay fun no matter how much you ride it. I think a happy medium should be reached, the quality and atmosphere of the Haunted House, but the reride factor of Duel.
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I remember the haunted house in Gloomy Wood and of course riding it the ghost effect scared me when i was young but i do have a ride photo to prove it and show it to you to re-capture the memories.
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here is the ride photo of the HH at Alton Towers.
enjoy

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your wondering who's in this i can tell you
front car, First row

thats my dad (R), thats my sister Megan (L) and me (M)

back of the car

Sandra (R), Natalie (L)
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Thats me in the middle at the front looking extremly scared haha

i think mine wins haha

only joking x
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Merged with main haunted house topic :D
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thats a good picture bit like mine at the top because it has that skeleton that pulls the switch.

now thats what I Call a Bone-Shaker

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Does anyone know what we were looking at?
Looks like it could be abit scarey lol
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