Alton Towers | Wicker Man | GCI Wood

[Ian]

Here's my review: http://coasterforce.com/review-wicker-man-at-alton-towers/

Yes, it is rather gushing but that's because I was genuinely impressed with it. If you take it for what it is and don't keep comparing it to other stuff, it really is a good all-round, fun coaster. When I visit AT, I ensure to ride Nemesis and Oblivion. Wicker Man is now on that list.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Here is a nice off-ride video of the Wicker Man by Theme Park Lost164:-

 

[Howie]

Here's my review: http://coasterforce.com/review-wicker-man-at-alton-towers/

Great review, Bell!
I must admit though, I did laugh out loud when it said "Riders board the train eager to be scarified".
Visions of a bloke from GreenThumb waiting at the bottom of the first drop, revving up a scarifier!

 

[mouse]

Looking forward to the accurate reviews in a couple months when people stop bumming it.

Park security really need to do something about that.

 

[shawnoc]

It’s sorted bad review! Your chosen, you will burn.

 

[MakoMania]

The queue moves slower than Smiler's

 

[henryjwillis]

The app's saying the queue's currently 180 mins.. it's 10:25. I know it's probably exaggerated but still, bloody hell. Looks like I'll be postponing my possible visit this weekend to a week day.

 

[MakoMania]

Getting about 200pph at the moment. It's been down for a combined 45 minutes of the last hour. Stopping & starting every 5 minutes.

 

[Smithy]

WOOOO WHAT A GRAND OPENING

 

[Temleh]

Runs 3 trains then e-stops, what an absolute joke this is.

 

[Matt N]

Runs 3 trains then e-stops, what an absolute joke this is.

What do you mean? Does it send 3 trains round, then just stop for an extended period of time? Oh well, it's just a bit of new ride syndrome.

Out of interest, are they running all 3 trains on the circuit?

 

[Howie]

"The Wicker Man is currently experiencing a temporary delay and we have ceased our ritual".
Uhm... yeah. No sh*t, Sherlock.

 

[Temleh]

What do you mean? Does it send 3 trains round, then just stop for an extended period of time? Oh well, it's just a bit of new ride syndrome.

Out of interest, are they running all 3 trains on the circuit?

They manage to send 3 trains round and then it goes down for about 10 minutes. It’s just gone completely down with staff advising guests to leave the queue.

 

[Lofty]

Potential issues with smoke and sensors causing it to E-Stop? Haven't we seen that type of issue before on other coasters/rides that have mist. smoke?

 

[Howie]

Aaaaaand.... it's closed.

 

[TommyAlex]

Wicker Man is down.....now how will Alton Towers make their sacrifice for a year of good crops?

 

[toofpikk]

heres another one for you weirdos to nut over (david Ainsworth is the best cinematographer I know of who does UK theme parks his vids are always rly gd)

 

[chainedbanana]

Will be attempting a trip on Monday - send prayers!

 

[scw55]

That unbanked turn really does look like something from a coaster game, where you're stubborn and want the track to go into a particular place, and you'll do anything to make it happen.

 

[sandgrown]

An unbanked turn on a wooden coaster can be a nice moment to get your bearings back, or turn to your mate and exchange a comment, or build a little anticipation again before the next drop. I don't think it's a bad thing.