Monday, August 29, 2011

Alton Towers :)

I am heading off to Alton Towers for 1 day on Friday, and strangely I am not as excited as usual. Anyway, the results for the Alton Towers all time greats were in and as I predicted, the results are as follows -
1. Nemesis (Which every Towers Nerd will say is one of the greatest coasters of all time - it even had it's own fizzy drink back when it opened in 1994)
2. Oblivion (A.w.e.s.o.m.e)
3. Air (It is a legendary ride, but it's so short :/)
4. Thirteen (I take back my verdict from the time I went last year. I thought it was awesome as soon as I rode it, however after extensive pondering, I have decided it is just as epic as 'The Beastie', which I have not actually rode...)
5. RITA (It got renamed Camilla - queen of speed, for a limited time in 2005, when Chares and 'Milla got hitched. I don't think I need to say anything else)

I always knew Nemesis would come first, because everyone is always raving about it. Personally, I voted for Oblivion, however the recent Fanta sponsorship may have destroyed it's chances of winning, which is not surprising. Seriously if you haven't seen the pictures of the phail advertising, you need to. I am not dissing Rita or anything, but it wasn't actually an SW ride, so I don't really think it is that epic enough to pass infront of Th13teen, as even that was a worlds first.

Luckily, since it is September when I shall be off, I think -Touchwood- I will be able to ride all the 'All time greats' coasters, and lots more inbetween. :)

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