Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:46 pm
Ilovecoasters wrote: THE SMILER 0 MINS?!
Yep, it really was.
Yep, it really was.
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Yep, it really was.
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:53 pm
Wednesday is looking a really rubbish day to go... horrendous weather forecast. Please tell me it won't be terrible and that everything will be shut 
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:50 pm
I'm going this Wednesday too.Hello Tom wrote: Wednesday is looking a really rubbish day to go... horrendous weather forecast. Please tell me it won't be terrible and that everything will be shut
So unlucky with the weather but I think I am correct in that heavy rain wont close the rides. Can someone else confirm this though please?
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:52 pm
The only effect that rain has on the rides is that Sonic Spinball runs at a reduced capacity of three people per car, as opposed to the normal four. The rest shall remain open and operating normally 
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:02 am
This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:07 am
Thanks, as long as The Smiler is not affected I will be happy!ATfanatic wrote: This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:50 am
I think you may be taking the audio a bit too seriously!ATfanatic wrote: This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:57 am
What do you mean ?sully1311 wrote:I think you may be taking the audio a bit too seriously!ATfanatic wrote: This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
The smiler could be affected, it's a tough one to judge, if the rain heavy it could be with the issues of flooding they've had recently no one really could say for certain I am however aware they've been aiming to fix this issue no one could say if it's completely resolved so go with the that thought in mind but I hope it's all good for youhammundo wrote:Thanks, as long as The Smiler is not affected I will be happy!ATfanatic wrote: This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:29 pm
Apparently The Smiler is closed today... not sure if it's scheduled maintenance etc. :/hammundo wrote:Thanks, as long as The Smiler is not affected I will be happy!ATfanatic wrote: This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:38 pm
Scheduled for maintenance I think ...DeanGaryCox wrote:Apparently The Smiler is closed today... not sure if it's scheduled maintenance etc. :/hammundo wrote:Thanks, as long as The Smiler is not affected I will be happy!ATfanatic wrote: This does however depend on the extent of the heaviness of the rain or what effect the rain may have on the atmosphere as this can cause oblivion to temporarily close, air and Rita do have a warning saying the rain may cause this ride to become uncomfortable but does not close
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:25 pm
It was closed all day, but it was advertised to be open 10-1.
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:27 pm
Heres hoping it is open on WednesdayHello Tom wrote: It was closed all day, but it was advertised to be open 10-1.
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:03 pm
Had a great day despite the rain and all the rides were open
Smiler is insane
Smiler is insane
Re: 2013 Season - General Discussion
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:44 pm
As the 2013 season is now sadly over, I'm going to lock this topic and unsticky it.
Keep tuned for the 2014 topic
Keep tuned for the 2014 topic
Alton Towers Resort - General Discussion
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 6:33 pm
General discussion about the Alton Towers Resort.
Re: General Discussion 2014
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:43 pm
I'm doing Air this year can't wait!
As of March 23rd, I shall become known as:
Ilovecoastersbutnottheonesthatgoupsidedownorritaoroblivion
can't wait!As of March 23rd, I shall become known as:
Ilovecoastersbutnottheonesthatgoupsidedownorritaoroblivion
Re: General Discussion 2014
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:58 pm
I don't want to be pedantic ILC but Air does technically go "upside down" 3 timesIlovecoasters wrote: I'm doing Air this year
As of March 23rd, I shall become known as:
Ilovecoastersbutnottheonesthatgoupsidedownorritaoroblivion
Re: General Discussion 2014
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:00 pm
I said this when I was given the nickname, but they wouldn't listen...Dan.N wrote:I don't want to be pedantic ILC but Air does technically go "upside down" 3 timesIlovecoasters wrote: I'm doing Air this year
As of March 23rd, I shall become known as:
Ilovecoastersbutnottheonesthatgoupsidedownorritaoroblivion
Although, I thought it was 2 times.
Re: General Discussion 2014
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:32 pm
I could be wrong but I think the fly-to-lie and lie-to-fly count as seperate inversionsI said this when I was given the nickname, but they wouldn't listen...
Although, I thought it was 2 times.
Re: General Discussion 2014
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:57 pm
It's generally accepted that it has two inversions. Fly-to-lie and lie-to-fly are effectively coming in and out of the same inversion, with you only being turned onto your back once during the element.