Not quite the huge topic we were expecting as yet...
Thrill Lab will have something to do with the ride, thats for certain.
A sign has been put up now in Ug Land saying "Another fantabulous addition to Alton Towers Resort coming 2010" or something like that, I'll find a picture later.
I am making a few trips to AT this season, so will be able to see how construction develops (April, July, August (maybe), November). A bit of machinery has moved in, and I expect that by the time I visit next month, enough will be in to start the first steps, terraining and laying of foundations etc. In the summer there should be a bit of trck on site, and the area will start to be created. By November there should be a fair bit of track, station and area up, and Ug Land may be closed.
I wonder if this will be on Fastrack, or if they will do a Rita style add on to the Thrill ticket, which I hope not because that makes it £12 as it is, and that is saying Rita is twice as good as Nemesis, Oblivion or Air, or equal to any two rides on it added together. Even if you like Rita, an extra £4 is not fair. If it was available seperately then £4 is maybe acceptable, but it should be £2 with Fastrack Thrill, or all on one ticket for £10.