Wicker Man - General Discussion

[lewis97]

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have unanimously approved the SW8 application at this afternoon's Planning Applications Committee meeting.

[Nickolai]

That's fantastic news! Hoping to see some work on the site when I go in early October. (Sadly can't make Scaremazing North, but that's for another day!)

[theparklifekid]

\:D/ Woooooooo!!!! \:D/

Looks like we are defiantly, finally getting a woodie at the Towers!!

Construction should get underway soon hopefully, so we can look forward to lots of construction updates, name guessing and (if any) world's first ideas!

[JonDoesTT]

Not surprised, but still great news

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[Nickolai]

The marketing team should now be able to start their marketing phases and start teasing us about what is to come! :lol

[towerslover]

Do you think construction will distrupt the sky ride to fv?

[Max]

I doubt it, the majority of the layout is located on the far side of the lake which the skyride doesn't cross.

[JonDoesTT]

Maybe. Unless they close it you'll clearly be able to see construction, which they probably don't want. I can't see construction messing with the skyride though.

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[Jimbo-1991]

As great as this news is, I really can not get excited over this with such amazing woodies being built in america lately, this layout really does look underwhelming and on the tad side boring. Was really hoping this woodie would revolutionise wooden coasters in the UK.

[S.J_O'Grady]

We all know Merlin likes a "world's first" or at least a "UKs first". I'm sure they'll be something hidden away to make it stand out. This won't be the best woodie in the world but that doesn't mean it can't be an enjoyable experience.

[Cobby]

Does anybody know if John Wardley has been involved? I know he has retired but he has been trying for years to get a woodie to Alton Towers and the first ride they build after he retired is a woodie. :lol Anyway regardless 2018 is looking to be a very good year for the UK parks!

[Dan]

Does anybody know if John Wardley has been involved? I know he has retired but he has been trying for years to get a woodie to Alton Towers and the first ride they build after he retired is a woodie. :lol Anyway regardless 2018 is looking to be a very good year for the UK parks!

It was confirmed during the Summer Sizzler talk that John Wardley is in no way involved with any aspect of SW8.

[Luce]

I'm glad SW8 has been approved and that a woodie is finally coming to AT - it'll also be interesting to follow construction and I hope Merlin build a great coaster

[Georgie]

I agree with 2018 looking great, especially for the uk. A shame 2017 is looking quieter for both Merlin and the UK, but hopefully this and Mackpool are a good starting point for more great coasters to come to the UK

[towerslover]

On a positive note, there will be a lot of exciting construction updates and it will be great to see projects progress!!

[Sawboss]

In regards to the skyride maybe they could incorporate the fact you can see into the construction area into the advertising campaign, e.g. put pictures/unusual objects giving clues to the eventual theme that enthusiasts could only see from up there. Like an aerial Minds Wanted

[JonDoesTT]

In regards to the skyride maybe they could incorporate the fact you can see into the construction area into the advertising campaign, e.g. put pictures/unusual objects giving clues to the eventual theme that enthusiasts could only see from up there. Like an aerial Minds Wanted

That would be good, but difficult. I don't think they'd want people to see into the construction area, so they'll either have to close the skyride entirely, or build a massive wall so you can't see in. This is pretty unlikely though, so you probably will be able to see the construction of SW8 from the Skyride.

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[Justin]

There may be periods when it has to close for construction, but I doubt it will be closed for the season.

[MakoMania]

they'll either have to close the skyride entirely, or build a massive wall so you can't see in.

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Or do something to the Skyride windows so you can't see as well.

[Ryan.B]

But that would cost money! :O

It obviously needs some TLC for your future enjoyment.