I'm sure that caution logo does not normally reside there! Could that be some sly marketing?Evostance wrote: AT just posted another picture on Twitter, doesn't show much of construction though...
Looking to the left of the van in the corner, is that a new entrance to Oblivion or just a locker area of sorts?
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Wouldn't put too much money on anything substantial from Fanta going into this project to be honest.tleady wrote:Alton Towers sorta have to do it... otherwise they would get no money from fanta to build the smiler...sully1311 wrote:Enthusiasts being enthusiasts.Wildboy wrote: if you can only see it from the top of oblivion for 3 seconds then whats the problem?
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If I'm honest, I don't think that picture was taken today, maybe it was forgotten to be put up, but yesterday you could clearly see them lifting the "Fanta" sign up and off the roof... Only time will tell, hope it's changed, and I think we'll see a lot changed next update
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Just posted this on the Speculation forum:
So... I'm going away in May for 6 months and I've just renewed my Annual Pass over the phone. I happened to ask whether the agent knew when The Smiler would be open to see whether I'd miss the opening and have to ride it when I come home in October instead. The response was "no official date set for May yet" When asked if this meant that it could be towards the end of May the response was "potentially May Bank Holiday but they aren't ruling out a June opening, we just don't know"
Make of that what you will.
So... I'm going away in May for 6 months and I've just renewed my Annual Pass over the phone. I happened to ask whether the agent knew when The Smiler would be open to see whether I'd miss the opening and have to ride it when I come home in October instead. The response was "no official date set for May yet" When asked if this meant that it could be towards the end of May the response was "potentially May Bank Holiday but they aren't ruling out a June opening, we just don't know"
Make of that what you will.
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I wish Alton Towers still had a contract with Cadbury's because then they could get Twirl to sponsor The Smiler. That would be a fitting sponsorship if any.gaz1313 wrote:Wouldn't put too much money on anything substantial from Fanta going into this project to be honest.tleady wrote:Alton Towers sorta have to do it... otherwise they would get no money from fanta to build the smiler...sully1311 wrote: Enthusiasts being enthusiasts.
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CoasterCrazyChris wrote:I wish Alton Towers still had a contract with Cadbury's because then they could get Twirl to sponsor The Smiler. That would be a fitting sponsorship if any.gaz1313 wrote:Wouldn't put too much money on anything substantial from Fanta going into this project to be honest.tleady wrote: Alton Towers sorta have to do it... otherwise they would get no money from fanta to build the smiler...
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Isn't Air sponsored by Cadbury's Heroes?
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Surely not! If they keep up construction at this rate, I doubt it, but you never know...daboywunda wrote: they aren't ruling out a June opening, we just don't know"
Make of that what you will.
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In 2002 when it opened yes, and for a few seasons after I believe. But the sponsorship deal isn't in place anymore and I assume all traces of it have been removed, although you never know, there may be the odd piece still lying around somewhere.DeeJayUK wrote:CoasterCrazyChris wrote:I wish Alton Towers still had a contract with Cadbury's because then they could get Twirl to sponsor The Smiler. That would be a fitting sponsorship if any.gaz1313 wrote: Wouldn't put too much money on anything substantial from Fanta going into this project to be honest.
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Isn't Air sponsored by Cadbury's Heroes?
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I'm not fussed if it opens in May or June but I'd rather they made sure the surrounding area was well themed.
It would be a real shame if the ride is done but they slap dash the queue lines and additional theming to open a couple of weeks sooner.
Allthough, if it does open in June, the people who went in May thinking it would be open would surley come back again, repeat visitors = more profit = SW8!?
It would be a real shame if the ride is done but they slap dash the queue lines and additional theming to open a couple of weeks sooner.
Allthough, if it does open in June, the people who went in May thinking it would be open would surley come back again, repeat visitors = more profit = SW8!?
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Wow I'm never coming to your Theme Park, it will have only 1 huge ride that never gets finishedADM182 wrote:
Allthough, if it does open in June, the people who went in May thinking it would be open would surley come back again, repeat visitors = more profit = SW8!?
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Nope, more then likely health an safety waning as there's an immediate drop for anyone working up therespark wrote:I'm sure that caution logo does not normally reside there! Could that be some sly marketing?Evostance wrote: AT just posted another picture on Twitter, doesn't show much of construction though...
Looking to the left of the van in the corner, is that a new entrance to Oblivion or just a locker area of sorts?
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By what we know from plans etc etc i don't think they can put any track in place which isn't inversion because there isn't anything else to put in (other than lift hill) XDJayTricky wrote: You can see the cement truck there, and track ready to be lifted into place.
I'm predicting even more construction in the next update. Probably another inversion!
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We do have the two bunny hops, remember. Which I eagerly anticipate and hope that they're steep enough to give us some airtime ! 8)Phild94 wrote:By what we know from plans etc etc i don't think they can put any track in place which isn't inversion because there isn't anything else to put in (other than lift hill) XDJayTricky wrote: You can see the cement truck there, and track ready to be lifted into place.
I'm predicting even more construction in the next update. Probably another inversion!
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True... True, however it doesn't matter if they are 40 or 60 degrees because they'll probably trim away the fun anyway :/JayTricky wrote:We do have the two bunny hops, remember. Which I eagerly anticipate and hope that they're steep enough to give us some airtime ! 8)Phild94 wrote:By what we know from plans etc etc i don't think they can put any track in place which isn't inversion because there isn't anything else to put in (other than lift hill) XDJayTricky wrote: You can see the cement truck there, and track ready to be lifted into place.
I'm predicting even more construction in the next update. Probably another inversion!
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Has nobody noticed that they've removed all the grass from where the news reporter van themeing will be? Looks like they're shaping that area up too, I highly doubt they'd put the van there now since the place is so dirty in construction...
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They'll just drive the van up the day before opening IMO, why bother before?DannyNewbro wrote: Has nobody noticed that they've removed all the grass from where the news reporter van themeing will be? Looks like they're shaping that area up too, I highly doubt they'd put the van there now since the place is so dirty in construction...
EDIT: Just out of curiosity.... is the van under the blue tarpaulin still sitting in the car park wherever it was before? (construction pics 23rd December)
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is there any construction updates lately over the web?
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Just in case they miss it?clayj wrote:Nope, more then likely health an safety waning as there's an immediate drop for anyone working up therespark wrote:I'm sure that caution logo does not normally reside there! Could that be some sly marketing?Evostance wrote: AT just posted another picture on Twitter, doesn't show much of construction though...
Looking to the left of the van in the corner, is that a new entrance to Oblivion or just a locker area of sorts?
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What is telling about this picture is the new marks on Oblivion's newly painted track... There are wheel marks from the cars running. Hopefully it will be open on opening day!spark wrote:I'm sure that caution logo does not normally reside there! Could that be some sly marketing?Evostance wrote: AT just posted another picture on Twitter, doesn't show much of construction though...
Looking to the left of the van in the corner, is that a new entrance to Oblivion or just a locker area of sorts?