Alton Towers: What Ever Happened to...?
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I am pretty sure that since 2008, a new generation of magic has started to come to life... :mrgreen:
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El Patricko
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yeah, scrap charlie and the plasterboard factory and it would be much better. It could be replaced with an updated toyland tours, or something completely new. I feel in a way alton is lacking is in depth in the areas for younger guests.
It is definitely more magical than 2003-2008, and appears to be growing.
Whatever happened to: The big apple and musical ruths piano!
It is definitely more magical than 2003-2008, and appears to be growing.
Whatever happened to: The big apple and musical ruths piano!
"If Alton Towers get a shrek 4d attraction next year i, El Patricko will eat a steak garnished with pond weed"
Officially, "the first man out on the town in shorts 2011"
Officially, "the first man out on the town in shorts 2011"
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furie
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Apparently the Big Apple is now in Great Yarmouth:
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I hope we see the return of Musical Ruth this year - brilliant stuff
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I hope we see the return of Musical Ruth this year - brilliant stuff
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El Patricko
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haha
a musical wraith 13peice band, to play the benny hill tune and "in the mood" by glenn miller!
Whatever happened to, FREE FAST-TRACK
Those were the days.
As for the royalty free music. The one i want to hear most is the, as quoted by someone on here "casino keyboard" type music from RITA.
Also i don't know wether anyone else has heard this but there was once "toilet noises" playing in the lads toilets, and once heard some noises at closing time from duel which i could only describe as two ghouls "doing the monster mash"
a musical wraith 13peice band, to play the benny hill tune and "in the mood" by glenn miller!
Whatever happened to, FREE FAST-TRACK
Those were the days.
As for the royalty free music. The one i want to hear most is the, as quoted by someone on here "casino keyboard" type music from RITA.
Also i don't know wether anyone else has heard this but there was once "toilet noises" playing in the lads toilets, and once heard some noises at closing time from duel which i could only describe as two ghouls "doing the monster mash"
"If Alton Towers get a shrek 4d attraction next year i, El Patricko will eat a steak garnished with pond weed"
Officially, "the first man out on the town in shorts 2011"
Officially, "the first man out on the town in shorts 2011"
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PeteB
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I have updated the first post with a list of questions and answers so far discovered in this topic. 
Please do continue...
Please do continue...
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rollercoaster_crazy
whatever happened to the bone shaker? aka the energizer - its much better version of itself!
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[quote=""rollercoaster_crazy""]whatever happened to the bone shaker? aka the energizer - its much better version of itself![/quote]
Didn't it have a major gearbox failure, and Alton deamed it not worth spending the money on, so either scrapped or sold it?
Didn't it have a major gearbox failure, and Alton deamed it not worth spending the money on, so either scrapped or sold it?
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[quote=""rollercoaster_crazy""]whatever happened to the bone shaker? aka the energizer - its much better version of itself![/quote]
It got sold back to Mondial along with the Dynamo to be refurbished and sold on.
It got sold back to Mondial along with the Dynamo to be refurbished and sold on.
Edwardo..... move me!
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rollercoaster_crazy
[quote=""Squiggles""][quote=""rollercoaster_crazy""]whatever happened to the bone shaker? aka the energizer - its much better version of itself![/quote]
It got sold back to Mondial along with the Dynamo to be refurbished and sold on.[/quote]
Both a bad/sad move - two very quality flat rides!
It got sold back to Mondial along with the Dynamo to be refurbished and sold on.[/quote]
Both a bad/sad move - two very quality flat rides!
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PeteB
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[quote=""ShadowTD""]The Nemesis truck wasn't removed in 2002. It was only moved the year Fish and Chips opened, which I believe was 2008.[/quote]
I honestly dont remember seeing the truck for a lot of years, are you sure this is true? Can we get a 2nd witness to confirm?
I honestly dont remember seeing the truck for a lot of years, are you sure this is true? Can we get a 2nd witness to confirm?
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Squiggles
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I can't give you an exact date for removal, though it was reported as going when Fresh Fish and Chips was built.
However I can definately say it wasn't removed in 2002, as TT has the following picture of it with Nemesis Nosh and Air (which was taken either 2003 or 2004 I think)
However I can definately say it wasn't removed in 2002, as TT has the following picture of it with Nemesis Nosh and Air (which was taken either 2003 or 2004 I think)
Edwardo..... move me!
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PeteB
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[quote=""Squiggles""]I can't give you an exact date for removal, though it was reported as going when Fresh Fish and Chips was built.
However I can definately say it wasn't removed in 2002, as TT has the following picture of it with Nemesis Nosh and Air (which was taken either 2003 or 2004 I think)
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It amazes me how much the park was destroyed with generic rubbish during that Russell Barnes era. I mean just a simple thing like a truck, which doesn't get in the way or need construction in any way. But no, it had to be removed didn't it!
That photo just shows how much better things like Nemesis Nosh were, even though they couldnt keep it as a bus.
However I can definately say it wasn't removed in 2002, as TT has the following picture of it with Nemesis Nosh and Air (which was taken either 2003 or 2004 I think)
[/quote]It amazes me how much the park was destroyed with generic rubbish during that Russell Barnes era. I mean just a simple thing like a truck, which doesn't get in the way or need construction in any way. But no, it had to be removed didn't it!
That photo just shows how much better things like Nemesis Nosh were, even though they couldnt keep it as a bus.
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rollercoaster_crazy
[quote=""PeteB""] generic rubbish during that Russell Barnes era. [/quote]
Accurate description for everything he did. He'd do well at BPB
Accurate description for everything he did. He'd do well at BPB
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[quote=""rollercoaster_crazy""]whatever happened to the bone shaker? aka the energizer - its much better version of itself![/quote]
I loved that ride, was one of the first I ever went on at Alton Towers seeing as I was too short to go on any of the bigger rides at the time!
I loved that ride, was one of the first I ever went on at Alton Towers seeing as I was too short to go on any of the bigger rides at the time!
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I love this topic, its bringing back a lot of memories!
Whatever happened to all the superb Toyland Tours theming, and why didn't they use some of it for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Whatever happened to all the superb Toyland Tours theming, and why didn't they use some of it for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
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[quote=""rhys""][quote=""rollercoaster_crazy""]whatever happened to the bone shaker? aka the energizer - its much better version of itself![/quote]
I loved that ride, was one of the first I ever went on at Alton Towers seeing as I was too short to go on any of the bigger rides at the time![/quote]
I love boneshaker aswell.
I saw a picture on here of the boneshaker in storage, behind what was then toyland tours - but i highly doubt its still there now
I loved that ride, was one of the first I ever went on at Alton Towers seeing as I was too short to go on any of the bigger rides at the time![/quote]
I love boneshaker aswell.
I saw a picture on here of the boneshaker in storage, behind what was then toyland tours - but i highly doubt its still there now
MIND THE DOORS PLEASE
MIND THE DOORS
MIND THE DOORS
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[quote=""-Aerodynamic-""]
Whatever happened to all the superb Toyland Tours theming, and why didn't they use some of it for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?[/quote]
According to this post some of it is still lurking behind the facade of CATCF, and some in the area between where you leave the boats and where you board them. Don't know about the bulk of it though.
EDIT: Just found another old post by Squiggles where he says that much of the TT theming ended up stored behind the Farmyard in the old barns, before it was shipped off to somewhere.
Whatever happened to all the superb Toyland Tours theming, and why didn't they use some of it for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?[/quote]
According to this post some of it is still lurking behind the facade of CATCF, and some in the area between where you leave the boats and where you board them. Don't know about the bulk of it though.
EDIT: Just found another old post by Squiggles where he says that much of the TT theming ended up stored behind the Farmyard in the old barns, before it was shipped off to somewhere.
