AlienSpeedFiend
Roller Poster
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
I don't really mind who builds the damn thing, so long as it's exciting!
13 was a massive let down, as was Saw & numerous other coasters recently built. B&M have created some brilliant rides, but some it has to be said, leave me cold & thinking 'was that it'
Having left Merlin some 4 years ago, I didn't really get a chance to know how they work, what drives them & what they are trying to achieve.
I may be speaking out of turn here but I think for many people, enthusiasts too, a new ride is a draw but a good collection of rides is more likely to make you want to go back.
Alton Towers can be a 4 hour drive for me & their next coaster will make me curious enough to make the trip. However, a truly great new ride will have me (& others) going back for more in the same season.
The last ride that made me do that was Oblivion. Since then, Air, Rita, Spinball & 13 have all been a 1 trip draw for me & those who travel with me. If AT create another masterpiece, then I'm sure many of us will be happy to make that trip several times over the next few years but with the price of petrol, it will have to be sensational!
I don't really mind who builds the damn thing, so long as it's exciting!
13 was a massive let down, as was Saw & numerous other coasters recently built. B&M have created some brilliant rides, but some it has to be said, leave me cold & thinking 'was that it'
Having left Merlin some 4 years ago, I didn't really get a chance to know how they work, what drives them & what they are trying to achieve.
I may be speaking out of turn here but I think for many people, enthusiasts too, a new ride is a draw but a good collection of rides is more likely to make you want to go back.
Alton Towers can be a 4 hour drive for me & their next coaster will make me curious enough to make the trip. However, a truly great new ride will have me (& others) going back for more in the same season.
The last ride that made me do that was Oblivion. Since then, Air, Rita, Spinball & 13 have all been a 1 trip draw for me & those who travel with me. If AT create another masterpiece, then I'm sure many of us will be happy to make that trip several times over the next few years but with the price of petrol, it will have to be sensational!