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Alton Towers | Wicker Man | GCI Wood

I still reckon that this will really surprise people on the 17th! Those who have ridden say that it's a good roller coaster with some really good pops of airtime and some good forces!
 
I only won the race because I woke up at 6am annoyingly, planned on a lazy morning but never mind haha.

Not totally sure when Towers plan to release anymore on ride footage, but I would imagine as we get closer to the weekend we'll see more footage released.
 
With all these media events going on, and every two-bit dweeb with a vlog being invited to go and ride the thing, I'm just curious; how come nobody representing CoasterForce has been asked to go along?
Have we upset 'em or sumat? Are we not worthy? Or have I just missed something?
What gives?
 
Howie said:
With all these media events going on, and every two-bit dweeb with a vlog being invited to go and ride the thing, I'm just curious; how come nobody representing CoasterForce has been asked to go along?
Have we upset 'em or sumat? Are we not worthy? Or have I just missed something?
What gives?
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I mean, we stopped putting any effort in and didn’t keep relevant with changes in the way the internet works which doesn’t help.
 
I imagine they're also very aware of people on here calling Merlin out on their bull****, and know no one's going to go and blow smoke up their arse. Not that I think anyone else is doing that but the likes of TPW are always going to be kinder in their assessment even if it's not very good.
 
I mean, if you were Towers' marketing department, could you really say no to inviting someone to a press event when they have 96,000 subscribers on YouTube and 20,000 likes on Facebook? Basically free marketing considering the event is already going ahead too.

Haven't watched any of the videos because I like to avoid any onride footage of new rides I may end up going on. But it'll be interesting to see how the reviews are this weekend when the masses and never-pleased enthusiasts descend...
 
^ Actually, it was more the fact that he was blatantly slagging Merlin off online through his channel and he worked for them. He was sharing facts and secrets about the park/s which is absolutely against confidentiality agreements in the Merlin contracts.

Plus, apparently he 'left'. It's more a case of 'invited to leave'.
 
I know I've pointed it out before, but I feel like this isn't the first time I've seen this advert.
Except the effects were better and the production values higher in 1994...
 
Just to clear something up - CF was invited but I couldn’t make it. Going to launch party on Friday though and very much looking forward to riding it!
 
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