Just remember, my opinion isn't the be all end all authority on the subject, everyone's opinion matters so let's discuss them all in the comments below, I love hearing from you guys!
@Indyclone77
7 күн бұрын
Hex looks better when Dark and Gloomy, it being so bright kills the atmosphere.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Agreed
@jamesgriffiths3031
7 күн бұрын
What worked best with hex - how you could barely see and it made the experience so much more unsettling when you’re not clued up what you’re looking at. Then you start feeling a strange pulling force and the walls start to spin. That’s what made it legendary, like how movies show only so much and your imagination runs wild. A disco takes you out of that vibe. Alton Towers is a spooky, legendary place. Hex was a great way to honour that
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Agree with this wholeheartedly, the light detaches you from the immersion and the story. Despite it looking good we're not having a Monster House Party
@MatthewRambles
7 күн бұрын
It’s the overuse of cloths that does my head in. The entrance looks like the painters are about to arrive so they cloth everything up. It’s like Pauline from the league of Gentlemen with her obsession with pens.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
I didn't mention the cloths... after going to Manchester scare factory where an entire maze was like a trip through a fabric warehouse I thought Hex's reliance on cloth was minimal in comparison hahaha
@natsirt0088
20 сағат бұрын
Love the League reference. Imagine if Universal were to do a ride🤣🤣🤣🤣
@natsirt0088
4 сағат бұрын
We need Papa lazaroo in a ride.... You're my wife now 🤣🤣. Would work actually as a scare maze
@MatthewRambles
4 сағат бұрын
@@natsirt0088 lol 😂
@rollercoastermad1238
4 күн бұрын
I really hope the lighting will be re worked because with the disco lights it’s ruins the authenticity of that ride
@LiftHillsandThrills
4 күн бұрын
Agreed, it looks cheap and tacky
@simonritter47
7 күн бұрын
You and TPWW can’t both be wrong about this. Hopefully management take the feedback on board and make some changes over the close season
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
It surprised me seeing TPWW's video especially knowing they're on the programme and whilst the programme encourages honesty and free speech it's also closely monitored because why would they want a content creator programme if the creators are going to say negative things but I'm glad they voiced their honest thoughts, something that makes them the GOAT's of this UK theme park space. Honesty and integrity will always be respected regardless of if you agree with it or not.
@simonritter47
7 күн бұрын
I would like to think that management at the park knowing how much love and care you both have for AT and experience from travelling to theme parks across the 🌍 they’d take your feedback very seriously. Negative feedback is normally the most important to focus on to make sure things continue to improve. No point surrounding yourself with yes men! Keep up the good work 👍
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@simonritter47 I had a love for Towers and deep down I still do but sadly... it's all but gone, it was going in the right direction earlier this year I was so bloody excited and then everything fell off a cliff, it really did and sadly I have no desire to visit the park that I've grown up with. I'm sure they'll take onboard feedback, of course they will but that's so many yes yes yes everything is awesome folks delivering content that the more honest creators slowly become the minority
@adamtrue7691
4 күн бұрын
I thought the same and at the end of a recent video. They specifically talked about the programme and how they aren’t going to be changing their opinions for AT’s
@airtimeaddict
6 күн бұрын
As much as don’t agree that they have quote on quote “ruined Hex” I can respect your honesty- probably the most honest channel on KZitem, and that’s why you are one of my favourites. You definitely aren’t afraid to give feedback
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I feel at this moment in time the lights ruin Hex’s immersion, story telling and presentation which are arguably the 3 key ingredients to any immersive dark ride BUT lights can be changed so it’s not a permanent issue but appreciate the comment! 🙏
@richeyrichm
6 күн бұрын
I’m glad HEX is back! However…all they needed to do was a little bit of tlc. It’s far too light, the lighting takes away from the atmosphere of the ride. The generator effect was better before and the interior queue is pointless now…
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Agreed :)
@adam4757
4 күн бұрын
I feel the over-reliance on nostalgia on behalf of Alton Towers (and let's be honest, the UK feels like its best days are behind it so is reflective of the UK as a whole) is fundamental to Alton Tower's unfortunate downfall. I've just re-read John Wardley's autobiographies again and what struck me is just how innovative, bold and creative he (and Tussaud's) were in the 90s and early 2000s. I sadly now feel Alton Towers are relying upon this former glory reputation to sustain it. I just hope the threat of Universal provides the kick up the arse they desperately need to show some boldness and innovation once again.
@LiftHillsandThrills
4 күн бұрын
@@adam4757 it’s because they can’t beat it, look at Haunted House…. It’s still INFINITELY better than Duel and Curse put together
@natsirt0088
20 сағат бұрын
🤞🏻Merlin sends a few people over to view Danse Macabre
@kevinbaxter9464
7 күн бұрын
I feared someone ruining Hex when It was announced they were upgrading rather than just repairing the big issue it had. I wonder how well the lighting was considered; one person directing the change or a MMM team, because I hear many bad reactions to them ruining what was awesome. I missed the ride and feel it really is something special and unique at Towers.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
It's something that can easily be changed, that's the main thing
@AmyBarnesxx
6 күн бұрын
Your opinions are the only ones that i actually care about 😅 thanks for always being honest and authentic X
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Aw thanks Amy!
@sarahwainwright4804
4 күн бұрын
Yes. They've completely ruined it and need to get rid of the ridiculous lighting, especially on the branch! It's like they're making a mockery of the story and history of the ride... 😢 Just awful.
@LiftHillsandThrills
4 күн бұрын
It is definitely a decision by someone who didn't quite get / understand or respect the lore of the ride and instead wanted pretty lights plastered everywhere. Thankfully those lights can be changed so this abomination can be rectified if they so choose
@DjShamusUK
3 күн бұрын
heyup Sean, i went in HEX today 17/10 & all the vlogs that ive been seeing i feel they have listened alittle as the Lighting was or feels toned down alittle. its still brighter yes than Orignal but feels okish, but then the Problem Starts into the Volt.. wtf is going on , Xmas has arived - that is just Shockingly Awfull,, it all need to go & just give us how it use to be, its like we just there celebrating ,,, waiting for the Drinks at the end that didnt arrive lol.. be safe Sean ^5
@LiftHillsandThrills
3 күн бұрын
I mean if they open it at xmas it actually suits it perfectly, giant xmas tree in the middle, snowflake style lighting on the rotating roof. Absolute joke aha if they're happy with that I do worry... but I'm absolutely POSITIVE they can't be entirely happy with it and they'll tweak it over time
@DjShamusUK
Күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills hi Sean forgot to add. did you Notice the Lighting Sound Trustles they got up have been setup offset?... i was there & if stand int he centre looking at the towers the right Setup is way to far to the left & the Left is Very Left lol... seems very odd this on what this is going be like too ;-)
@jaybeeee9405
4 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed getting back on Hex. The lighting didn’t generally offend me until I saw the branch… dial down that thing! It looks like it should part of a Xmas display in a garden centre! And yes, what were they thinking with the twinkling bollocks on the carving?! But overall, I enjoyed it
@LiftHillsandThrills
4 күн бұрын
@@jaybeeee9405 😂😂 it’s bad ain’t it…
@jaybeeee9405
4 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills I was there yesterday, ride reliability was disappointing. My day was affected by sudden closures on Oblivion, Nemesis, Wickerman, Rita, Sub-Terra, The Curse… everywhere I walked I seemed to bring down the ride! Ever had a day like that?
@LeetheLank
6 күн бұрын
Nostalgia has a shelf life, quality attractions is the way to go even if that means ripping out rides and building new, I’ve never understood the need to preserve nostalgic rides across theme parks, just build something better
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
👏
@tinseltits9855
7 күн бұрын
This review was honest and perfect! 💯 👍
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
This comment was perfect! Appreciate ya
@simonb5592
6 күн бұрын
Nostalgia, the Blackpool curse.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
For sure!
@petermc7098
6 күн бұрын
Hi there, thanks for sharing your thoughts, hopefully they'll implement some further changes to this Attraction, shame to hear about the lack of balance with lighting. Kind regards Peter
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Cheers Peter!
@jimmyk9523
6 күн бұрын
You surely realise the difficulty of planning permission in that part of the park don't you? Actually I believe part of the original permission was when the ride has come to the end of it's working life it all must be returned to as it was before Hex was built. So it's Hex or nothing I'm afraid. Fair enough with your thoughts but be realistic, pointless bashing Nemesis when it's the only world class coaster in the UK. It's ok to like the older rides. I for one preferred Corkscrew over Thirteen and The Haunted House over Curse. Not everything new is necessarily an upgrade. The Smiler for instance is not an enjoyable experience by any means. Be careful for what you wish for.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Hyperia made Nemesis its bitch in my opinion and highlighted the rather weak line-up of coasters we have in the UK compared to overseas parks. I also agree that Corkscrew is better and Haunted House is better but that's because they were staple rides that stood out as something new, improved and forward thinking as opposed to the mentality currently of looking backwards to go forwards. I wouldn't mind if Hex ever went and that space just remained heritage space but that's just me, I have no blind loyalty to it or sentimental value to it like some do but I am glad it's open simply because Towers (and the UK) needs more indoor dark rides.
@CaptainLuckyDuck
2 күн бұрын
Sorry! Really long comment! I never got to ride the original Hex, but I thought that the lighting as you walked in was actually a really great bait-and-switch. It almost felt like they were luring you into a false sense of security. If they dimmed the main lights down a bit and allowed the stained glass effect to speak for itself a bit more, it would really and truly feel like you're in an old castle. I think the dangerous line that ATR is balancing on is the "family park". Whether they like it or not, their main audience isn't families with small children- it's adults and teens. They want things that are darker, more mysterious, more unnerving. That's what made it famous. And, with Universal coming to the UK, Merlin needs to lean into this or they'll be "just another kids' park". Universal is known for its Fright Nights. If ATR would just embrace its heritage and hire individuals who want to make the Scarefests truly frightening and the park more mature again, they stand one hell of a fighting chance against them. The answer is simple: Keep CBeebies Land. Fine. But make it two different parks. Move the David Wallaims stuff near CBeebies and make it all its own park. Put an age limit on the main park. Do it like DIsney does Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. Merlin needs to make a choice and make it now. I say this as a Merlin (and, specifically, ATR fangirl), they're staring down the barrel of a loaded gun from a market standpoint: they can dodge and embrace the juggernaut of a park known for its uniqueness and lack of fear to tread into more mature theming. As someone who works in events and has worked in and helped participate in, create and run countless haunted houses over the years, it would be my dream job. I see so much potential. There's so many opportunities for growth: -They need to market themselves better to international audiences -They need to take the plunge and start bringing in some of those really high-dollar attractions and shows -They need to expand the park and bring back some of their original attraction designers who really embrace the grittiness that made people really love this park to begin with -They need to get the SkyRide up and going again -They need to partner with more external businesses for sponsorships of rides (it's what made Disney into the mammoth that it is), but in the most tasteful and related ways possible (such as having Monster sponsor a scaremaze, or, better yet, a new ride related to the Phalanex, for example) -They need to better the food offerings in the park and make them really unique to the park (and really tasty). I adore the food at the "Rollercoaster Restaurant". It's so often forgotten by people when the prices are actually really good for amusement park food. And, the sweets at the "Coach House Confectionary" are fantastic! When the partnered-up with "Project Doughnut", I swear I saw everyone and their damned brother walking around with one in their hands! -They need to reduce the prices of their accommodations -They need to offer better incentives for higher-level pass holders (I'm at a point where I'm considering downgrading because I don't really see the point of keeping the Platinum Pass for what I'm getting) -They really need to update their signage (it feels quite tired and 2000ish). I know people are still adjusting to it, but the "Thorpe Park" signage change choice was a good one. Why? Much easier marketing. You can throw that thing on ANYTHING with lower production costs. -They need dedicated mascots for the holiday seasons that wander the park. I would love to see them really lean into the curse of on the family and have an overarching character that "haunts" that park and what led to Emily's break. The land itself is cursed by the witch, which would be an amazing central character. -They need to make the theming of the whole park more cohesive. Trailing on from my last comment, I would love to see them tie all of the rides together in some way, and to make the entire park feel like you're moving from one part of the story to the next, rather than the mismatch it's become. Each part of the park could be represented as a period of time that the curse has stuck them in, and the witch has evolved to that century (one of the scientists who developed the Maramalading at Smiler, the uncovering of her crypt on Th13teen's site, the head of Phalanx for Nemesis, the reanimation of her through the tree limb at Hex, etc.). I'll props pop these ideas onto the subreddit, too, to see what others think. All I know is that I really love that park (I'll be going to a total of 3 times over two weeks this month) and I want it to be the amazing place I know it has the ability to.
@LiftHillsandThrills
Күн бұрын
That's the thing though, the ideas from yourself and many fans are coming from a place of people who love the park and want the best for its future and sometimes I feel like that's not entirely who's there right now. Many creative staff have left and gone elsewhere and many staff members just aren't happy with how they're being treated and are publicly voicing those concerns. It may be bigger than an AT problem as I'm sure there's only so much they can do before there's red tape or a hands tied situation where they'd like to do something but aren't being allowed or granted the finances to do so but as a park they're failing, I don't care how good the KPI's are or any of the analytical rubbish they go off to convince themselves they're all doing well the fact of the matter is customer satisfaction is way down across the board and even with people who once upon a time wouldn't say a single negative about the park out of sheer loyalty and love. They need to up their game and fast otherwise you're absolutely right, Universal will come along and show them how a real theme park should be set-up, operated, presented and executed to the highest professional quality and standard.
@Rachael8989
6 күн бұрын
It’s a real shame that after such a long wait Hex has now seemingly lost the original atmosphere that it once had (according to reports of this ‘disco lighting’) I haven’t been on it yet so cannot comment. But I for one can say that I did really miss the ride. For me it is so unique to Alton Towers and in many ways the heart of the park, due to its location and story based on local legend. I guess it is nostalgia is some ways as I was a child when it opened and now get to ride it with my own children, which I think is a very special thing. If you haven’t grown up with a ride then yeah you aren’t gonna feel that way and ‘old’ rides are gonna feel disposable I guess. But look at the Disney parks; there are rides at Disneyland that have been there since opening day 1955 and they are still very much loved and maintained. I always feel in this country, especially in Merlin parks, they are very quick to get rid of old rides, usually without fanfare, and replace them. I think it is good they are taking care of an older ride like Hex for future generations to enjoy.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Disney build quality rides that can stay magical for a lifetime... Merlin cannot
@CatsnCoasters
7 күн бұрын
I wonder if Scott & Bianca would be up for another Coaster Conversations episode? 😥😬
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
I love Scott, his persona, how he carries himself and how he's made tough decisions to further benefit Merlin on a world stage, it just seemingly has come at a cost regarding certain UK projects, this not being one of them of course. Felt like a Lone Ranger when my vlog came out with my opinion on the event / individual things but since have found that a LOT of people are sharing the same thoughts including a lot of GP so I feel more comfortable that I'm not on my own with these thoughts and I'm happy to express them as you know by watching my channel for so long!
@Kyle-Russell
7 күн бұрын
she just go in to politician mode when she does interviews and she is not interested in listening to enthusiasts due to the fact they don't make much money out off them
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@Kyle-Russell We’re not a main focus more an annoyance I feel aha passionate individuals but as a group can definitely influence a perception of a park, there’s power in numbers and doing things for the nerds help to keep us sweet. That’s my two cents on that one anyways aha
@user666-k5r
6 күн бұрын
Honestly you have completely hit the nail on the head when it comes to them being stuck in nostalgia when it comes to the ride lineup, we need more change and I can't wait for SW9/Project Horizon, the new world they are going to build there will give us that change and will lead to some newness in Dark Forest. Away from that though, they still have big decisions with Galactic, Oblivion, Spinball and even the Rapids regarding their future/age/popularity. I am a fan of Hex just for old times sake but, if we are being real like you said perfectly, if they had just scrapped it and spent the resources and staff costs elsewhere that would have seemed like a better option. But... at least we have a strange-new-weird-disco Hex back!
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment, must be something in the water tonight everyone seems to be in agreement haha more change needed! Big shake-up and big decisions that enthusiasts won't necessarily like but it'll benefit the park
@ThemeParksAndAttractions
5 күн бұрын
Have to agree - there are lots of vloggers out there that don't want to upset the Merlin parks - you wouldn't want that now would you - anything negative and you have a fear you won't get invited out What's the point in vlogging without saying what you feel? Are they paying you big money to do that? No, so it's a waste of time not to say the truth. My bad from a while back, btw long story as to why.
@LiftHillsandThrills
4 күн бұрын
@@ThemeParksAndAttractions I’m not here to please any park regardless of how many try to steer a narrative when the evidence clearly suggests it’s not been a great year for them. You can quote figures, numbers, scores, reviews, votes whatever you like and I’ll always deliver my own personal honest opinion, doesn’t mean it’s right, but it’s my own opinion and no amount of freebies in the world could be bestowed upon me to change my mind. If something is shit, I’ll say it’s shit, but I’ll try and find the positives too like Amigos / Trick or Treat Town being great for kids, Towers Street great x Ancestors great but just lazy everywhere else, just sheer and utter cost cutting laziness and In regards to that, can you shoot us a DM and we can chat about it, speak soon
@richywiggins3845
6 күн бұрын
Totally agree with you regarding bringing back old rides, Hyperia at Thorpe still has 2 hours queue and bringing people into the park. An example of this, we were at Towers this evening in a 20 minute queue for Nemesis, while Nemesis at thorpe had a 50 minute queue. Roughly probably because of Hyperia thorpes are twice as long, and Thorpe has better operations. It does not help that the operators on Nemesis at Towers this evening were exceptionally rude, treating people like cattle instead of customers. Although Nemesis is a fantastic coaster from a business perspective Nemesis may have been a failure as many times it's a walk on or just a five minute wait.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Nemesis has now ended up with the same queues as it always had before and that's saying something as the queue is now around a 4-minute walk whereas before it was straight into the station....
@Stuntman707
5 күн бұрын
@@richywiggins3845 Thorpe have been fantastic this season. They have a clear focus on thrill seekers and their operations have been on point. Best season in years.
@LiftHillsandThrills
5 күн бұрын
@@Stuntman707Agreed
@anndodododofo
6 күн бұрын
Honestly, i agree with you on it being removed to be honest, as much as i love the ride, the unreliability of it is actually insane, i mean its been a day and a half and its already closed yet again, its just not worth having all that trouble really, the ride has done its time and besides if they did remove it, they can still tell the story but they could do it in some other way (though i have no idea how).
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I'm sure on this occasion it was just a blip but we'll see how well it performs over time. Reliability hasn't been kind to Towers this year, it's been an absolute shambles and I feel sorry for people who have paid their hard earned $$ to visit this season. It's a lot more giving for pass holders as they're great value for money but my god if I was a paying visitor during some of the days when next to no rides are open... I'd have been P*SSED
@robjames4333
6 күн бұрын
No one wants to see old Classics disappear from the park, but if the price of keeping them means no perceived investment for 10 years then it’s not worth it. For all the investment, we’re left with the same line up. Towers desperately needs somthing new and original.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Exactly this! Thanks for wording it a little better than I did!
@joecandish3923
7 күн бұрын
I still love Hex the story the ride the atmosphere around the ride is awesome I love the theming pieces and some things have improved, the lightning can be changed and adjusted just so long as its fun which it is. The most important thing that it is back sure its had a minor hiccup but I still enjoy it I have a lot of memories from that ride so listening to the music is awesome. And it is visually stunning. I don't really care what others say its my own opinion, and I respect your opinion everyone's different and that what makes being an enthusiast great
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Hear hear! Well said! Imagine if we all thought the same.... boring AF
@glennsalmon6716
6 күн бұрын
I absolutely agree with all that you mentioned. If Merlin wants to catch the mouse as they call it (keeping up with Disney) they have massive amount of work to do. From what I've seen of danse macabre at efteling Hex is no comparison.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Danse Macabre is just incredible 🤤
@glennsalmon6716
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills efteling know how to theme. I love the darkness of efteling were there for opening week can't wait to ride it.
@SirTommyT
6 күн бұрын
Im curious, is it possible to find anywhere on the internet what was going to replace Nemesis or is it closely guarded information?
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I believe it was just to be shown at the Nemesis VIP event making it exclusive etc I don't believe there's any photos of it online anywhere nor did anyone take any sneaky photos of it at the event
@SergieRachmaninoff
7 күн бұрын
Very curious about what the Nemesis replacement proposal was... Does anyone know anything about it or where to find info? Also, I agree. All of these investments feel pretty stagnant. I'm pretty baffled that they're getting another Top Spin.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Sadly it was just an image on a powerpoint at the VIP Nemesis event but it was basically a B&M suspended with vested restraints and a layout that exited the pit and surrounded FV more encompassing of the area. It was pretty special despite my thoughts on vested restraints
@kevinbaxter9464
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills I do know that the replacement would’ve been considerably cheaper than rebuilding Nemesis, but I understand their research told them Nemesis was important to visitors!!
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@kevinbaxter9464 Bianca and John campaigned to keep Nemesis despite Merlin higher-ups wanting it removed
@richeyrichm
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrillsWould love to see that photo. Any idea why it would have been cheaper and why it had vest restraints?
@LiftHillsandThrills
5 күн бұрын
@@richeyrichmNo clue I’m afraid
@fuzzyhobbit6548
7 күн бұрын
I honestly see what you're saying with their stagnation as of late. It feels like Towers just aren't taking risks anymore. Scrap Galactica. Scrap Dark Forest and scrap Hex I say. I'm not looking for worlds firsts, I'm looking for UK best contenders.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Amen! Quite surprised with how many folks are in agreement with this
@johnweir8936
6 күн бұрын
Totally agree, unfortunately the budget is not there to replace galactica and start again with the dark forest, you can already see the effects of budget cuts across the park especially with staffing , I think staggered openings will operate next season.will be interesting to see what happens with project horizon.
@Stuntman707
5 күн бұрын
@@fuzzyhobbit6548 Agree, Air already had its refresh as Galactica. Now it’s time for something new. Dark Forest is the weakest area of the park. Rita has terrible throughput. That area just needs a complete re-theme.
@dubcheck2943
6 күн бұрын
Alton towers should have world class dark rides. Thorpe park is the only uk park I have been to in 2 years due to European parks being so good.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Dark rides are definitely something that’s needed at more UK parks, especially with our climate!
@jamesgriffiths3031
7 күн бұрын
I thought Hex was meant to have a creepy, dark, dimly lit atmosphere? I disagree with you on fully getting rid though. They should just keep it creepy. I did miss it. A must do and one of the best themed experiences in the uk
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
It was meant to... and I just feel as though if you're a park with RUMOURED budget cuts taking place and you have to prioritise things... why reinvest $$ into a dark ride that no one really missed or cared about in the first place. Strictly from a general public perspective here and not from a very small minority of people who love It dearly and want it to stay forever. I alway try and think of things from outside the box as we're very narrow in our passion / blind loyalty to these things and very precious of the rides etc
@flaw3dgenius222
6 күн бұрын
Agree 100% with all of this vid. Imagine trying to spruce up Galatica instead of putting a new up to date ride in... Madness but Towers do seem to of lost their way
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment!
@derelictCHEESEBURGER
6 күн бұрын
I have always loved Hex, it’s sad to hear they’ve made it so bright and flashy. It’s dark & gloomy atmosphere made it legendary oh and it’s soundtrack 🔥 Also love nemesis, but hate what they’ve done with it, am I F doing multiple re rides now you have to go on a Duke of edinbiurgh hike to then get shouted at for waiting for the front row because they’ve taken the front row queue away so now you don’t even see the new themeing they’ve added… Altons management are so clapped 😂
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Yeah that queueline is ridiculously unnecessary, it was built for opening day and now it rarely goes beyond 40 minutes and that queueline is still 3/4 empty... WAY too long
@alexuk2000
6 күн бұрын
Totally agree mate. Towers have such a mixed bag of design direction in recent times. Nemmy overhaul a clear win, but what the heck are they smoking here.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
A clear win for fans but doesn’t seem to have brought the crowds in does it… I wonder how successful they feel the reimagining is from a return on investment standpoint, I’d be very intrigued!
@edbrown2998
6 күн бұрын
Nostalgia is fine when nostalgia and quality go together; I don't mind that they retracked Nemesis because it's a quality ride. But if they give the same treatment to Galactica - the world's most boring flying coaster - or Oblivion - the world's most basic drop coaster - then there'll be a problem. People have a problem with change and it's a theme park operator's job to ignore these opinions and guide a park to a better future!
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Agreed
@Kyle-Russell
7 күн бұрын
it has nothing to with nostalgia it has to do with doing every thing as cheap as possible
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Reborn was NOT cheap! They literally paid more than what the OG Nemmy cost and then some
@Kyle-Russell
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills but a brand new coaster would have cost a lot more than nemesis
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@Kyle-Russell I'm not sure about that y'know... with the station revamp and the fact all the new track was manufactured from scratch that cost would be very close to the price of a new coaster. I wish we knew the figures but I bet it wasn't far off!
@jimmyk9523
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills Design the new ride, concept art, all the drawings, planning permission, hours and hours of calculations. Old ride demolition, tonnes of ground work, buy the new ride including new trains (nemesis trains refurbed) new lift hill and station, shipping in longer track, assembly of new ride, more supports and footers. Brand new theme and advertising. Think it is far off.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@jimmyk9523With them saying a new ride would have been cheaper to bring in during the VIP Nemmy event that sticks with me
@Tessc48363
6 күн бұрын
I missed Hex! Need more indoor rides when weather so unpredictable 😊
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@charlie_xnz8719
7 күн бұрын
It feels like Alton has gone, we’ve changed so much and we’ve completely fucked our changes up, air was better, hex was better, ripsaw was good let’s bring it back, the haunted house was good let’s bring it back (altho different curse is way closer than duel is) I’m happy they’re restoring things and going back to how things were, but after this new ripsaw they NEED a NEW ride.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
They do need to move forwards instead of repairing bad decisions of old, from a public point of view that won't draw people to the park... someone the other day said to me "Is Corkscrew still there" that just goes to show you how much some people out there care / visit the park to think that it's still there is mad aha but that's the GP... we care... I think we all care too much and as much as I want to see the park succeed we're once again in a rough patch it seems but in time, things may change and I hope they step away from bringing back the glory days through nostalgia and create some original, new and future better days of their own
@charlie_xnz8719
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills I agree completely, but Alton wants the money and that comes from the public, so they’re must be some reason they’re choosing to refurbish old and not create new, mostly likely budgeting, but somehow I imagine they believe in some way it’ll draw the public in, needs some better marketing though too.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@charlie_xnz8719 I'd love to know the answer to that and I think they market things very well, they did Nemesis Reborn marketing so bloody beautifully that even the GP thought it was a new ride haha that was a LOT of effort for a ride that's been there for decades already. They don't have an issue with marketing I feel, more key decision making but I believe that comes from Merlin and how budgets are allocated etc I can't speak too much on things I don't entirely understand the process of but looking to the past will not help the park to move forwards, I know that much
@charlie_xnz8719
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills oh yeah the marketing for nemi was perfect and even the ‘toxicator’ is starting to look pretty good, I just mean in the fact of redeveloping hex it looks like to the GP that they’re just, opening a big door after keeping it closed for a while, beside a new slogan and the same style video everyone saw 24yrs ago, if they want hex to bring ppl in, make a big deal about it, even if it’s not a huge thing, ofc don’t over-hype it but definitely could have been done and more sales can definitely be made.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@charlie_xnz8719 Hear hear!
@TheMaverick987
6 күн бұрын
Going onto the point about the brightness of the vault. Personally I think it works to a degree if you look at it in a certain way. As you go through the pre-shows of the attraction they steadily get more grand and less subtle, you can't convince me that what happens in the Octagon in any of Hex's iterations is subtle. The vault has never come across as subtle to me, especially the music which has always built up to an impressive crescendo and the current lighting programming builds it to that extra level. I do understand where people are coming from with it but I personally don't see how both versions can't be seen as good. And talking from personal experience. For those working in the Vault, it can be pretty difficult to see people in their seats at time which can make the safety checks that staff have to do quite difficult. The brighter lighting in the static vault helps with that immensely and would likely help with operations. As for the removal thing. They can't replace Hex. It's not a sentimental can't either. Part of the deal with British Heritage so they could use the Towers for Hex was that once the ride is removed then the parts of the towers used must go back to how they were before Hex was added. I'm sure there's some fine print which makes that include the replacement of the madhouse itself. I've heard from other areas that they are really being cracked down on when it comes to things in the towers as well. Not sure how true it is but I've been told that they're no longer allowed to add any new scare mazes within the towers themselves which would explain the prolonged stays of Altonville Mine Tours and The Attic.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
For safety checks, lights raised then into show mode as opposed to disco party mode would most likely be the more preferred option. The story doesn't match the ambience now... it's very mismatched for me.
@Sfw85
6 күн бұрын
You made a comment a few times which is something ive been pondering. Could all the new lighting changes have been made with the potential to run a Christmas programme which theyd use as part of the Xmas offering?
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Highly possible but having it look like a Xmas ride whilst still playing the old videos / story etc seems a little off to me
@robwarner9371
6 күн бұрын
The colour palette definitely looks Disney - reminded me a bit of CoCo in the ride itself 😂
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
😂 yes!!
@danielward4868
7 күн бұрын
I woke up on my birthday just to hear hex was closed again. I'm not going back for the rest of the year anyway. The issue with removing it is finding a replacement
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Hope you had a lovely birthday all the same despite the disappointing news!
@Yonel6969
6 күн бұрын
I think 2025 will be the last year towers will use nostalgia imo with toxicator which is probably ripsaw. Its clear that merlin kind of wanted nemesis gone, they got convinced it was very important and kept it. They spent loads on the retheme, imo for merlin its flopped massively. I think thats why back in march the season seemed super bright. They expected nemesis to bring in the crowds similar to hyperia levels and it just didnt. After the first weekend it just went back to normal nemesis queue times and i seriously dont think theyd risk that again. A new invert in its place would of 100% drawn in crowds. As the gp see it, its just new paint, so they didnt bother. It reminds me of 2015-2017. People were barely visiting, then wickerman came along. They need that huge new investment again, especially with the events. And they need to sort out food and ride ops, that is 1000% turning people away.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@Yonel6969 100% this! 👏
@sampower1735
7 күн бұрын
Is the video on the screen gone that used to play where it talked about the curse?
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
No, that's still there :)
@najavens
6 күн бұрын
Im with you mate, but I would rather they improve and renovate the core faves before introducing new rides. That’s just me, I am a bit of a romantic when it comes to nostalgia! Keep up the great content, i really enjoy your content. 🙏
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Completely fair comment I just feel the constant reviving / restoring of these classics is holding the park back from attractions that can really draw people to the park and with competition looming this obsession with nostalgia needs to be cut short pretty soon otherwise they’re going to find themselves lost in translation
@Stuntman707
6 күн бұрын
Did Hex really need new lighting? I never had any complaints about the atmosphere before. If anything, led lighting can be too harsh and requires a lot of adjusting to get the same effect.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
No, no it didn’t 😅 but it has it now and that’s a pill we have to swallow until they tweak it
@najavens
6 күн бұрын
I think they are moving in the right direction. For whatever reason, the park has been left to rot for the last 10 years, and they are now investing in the core infrastructure to freshen it up and rejuvenate family favourites (Nemie, Ripsaw, Hex). I don’t think they will do the same with something like Rita, as it’s generally not loved by the public, but Nemie and Hex are firm favourites and I think they made the right move keeping these two classics. AIR (I refuse to call it Galactica) will likely be next for a refresh, and I think that’s the best route to go down. It’s a good ride, but needs investment to bring it up to standard.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I think their reliance on bringing back the good old days in terms of rides are hampering a brighter future. Whilst I'm glad Nemmy stayed and that Hex is open I can't help but think of what greater additions they could have had that would have increased footfall to the park as opposed to reviving classics that just don't seem to be a big draw for people as it's a ride they've seen / done before just 'different'
@carlrobinson4843
6 күн бұрын
Smart hoodie, what’s on the back ? I’m blunt and I know it 😂. Keep it up Sean
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@carlrobinson4843 haha it’s an old one this mate I’m getting one designed that’s more simplistic (Like me) with the logo as like an embroidered Lacoste style and size emblem
@Coastersandpop
7 күн бұрын
There’s definitely something for retaining some nostalgia at a park like Alton towers but not at the cost of exploring new things. It’s well known in the industry that big attendance is linked to new experiences and therefore repeat visits from the general public. At this rate I don’t see any reason to go back to AT any time soon over other parks. If they just reskin air that would be a huge mistep. There are other areas of the park that need much more attention, but they should just close air and demolish it.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
I'm sure that's a discussion already - Reskin or Remove and I'm in the latter, we NEED something new, they need to do something different
@Stuntman707
5 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills Totally agree. We’ve all done Air & got the t-shirt. It needs to make way for a new coaster. I’m saying that as someone who loved the original Air theme. I want something new.
@thegixlad27
6 күн бұрын
There’s footage on X by the way of the ride malfunctioning, it’s wild to see the theming rip off the wall.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I saw it, mad ain’t it
@Liamm_a
7 күн бұрын
it just seems to be a disco in the vault lol, but on a serious note they need to change it at least to a darker variation of colours especially dark green as it’s iconic in hex. Sad to see it in its state as it was my favourite uk dark ride at a point.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
It can easily be fixed but to open it like that was a BAD decision if you value the integrity and storytelling of the ride
@alexjohnson9388
6 күн бұрын
Completely in agreement with Towers not being daring enough to put something new and innovative on the table. If I'm being brutally honest, Hyperia has really exposed the mediocracy of the rest of the UK's coaster lineup. Get Mack or Intamin in to work their magic on Galactica's massive plot of land rather than another botched retheme please Merlin!
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Hyperia has made everything else look quite shambolic... purely because these glorious rides we had when they opened are now mostly showing their age / mediocrity on a world stage
@nikki827827
6 күн бұрын
I personally don’t like Hex because it gives me motion sickness , however I ride because of the dark theme and the storyline which is fantastic, to have the cursed oak tree branch lit up like Blackpool illuminations sounds shite and will take away the dark aspect of the story 😢
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Puts the illuminations to shame 😂
@adamtrue7691
4 күн бұрын
People have missed hex especially when you have coaster fans going with their family as it’s one of the few rides that everyone can go on together. Hex is great as it’s a crowd chomper which gets the queues down on the 6-7 aging coasters that AT has
@LiftHillsandThrills
4 күн бұрын
@@adamtrue7691 They missed it until it went all disco fever on us. Me personally I’d have spent the $$ elsewhere but that’s just me
@Markos_TR
6 күн бұрын
Getting a like from me for the Darude - Sandstorm mention!
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Yessss! I'll take it
@jameshetfielddd86
6 күн бұрын
I do love and appreciate your honesty but I respectfully disagree with nostalgia being a killer in terms of sales. If TV and Hollywood has taught us anything, millennials love everything that takes them back to happier times. As much as I disagree with reboots and remakes, there's a reason that's why we see nothing but that in movies nowadays. Hex is a wonderful ride and I as well as everyone I know would have been very upset had that been removed. AT should do what Europa Park does. Add and innovate but keep the classics.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I think with the movie industry it's much very a different kettle of fish as they can't think of anything new so reboot the glory days of when films were good and the nostalgia crowd / new crowd go and see that film. With regards to rides there's not that excitement when a ride that's been there for decades already magically returns, it's a very much seen that, ridden that mentality, there's no urgency unlike Hyperia at Thorpe for example which is always the most popular ride on park, it's new, it's fresh and it's groundbreaking for this country
@jameshetfielddd86
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills Thanks for the reply. I did say it should take a Europa Park approach, innovate while keeping the classics. I think they are trying to but I think it takes time. Establish a foundation first, which i believe they're trying to accomplish, then innovate from there. Trouble with chopping classics for something flashy and new, it alienates the die hards and only entertains the normies for a select time. If they establish the base fandom first, it promotes longevity. Least that's what I hope they;re doing, and it's not gross incompetence haha
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@jameshetfielddd86 I don't think any enthusiasts should ever be catered to, we're a small minority and the park needs to appeal to a mass audience despite that longevity it's a small demographic. I hope they build towards a future with original rides etc that's my two cents but appreciate your reply too!
@CFCDanielS20
7 күн бұрын
best thing to happen is universal gets approval we so need it to raise standards
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Amen
@carlrobinson4843
6 күн бұрын
Let’s just turn the lights on and have a house party 😂😂😂
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Let’s goooo 🍻
@Adam-eh1qd
6 күн бұрын
I like Hex but it is hard to disagree with you, it is also hard for me to believe that the issues with it were as big as they made us believe. I think it was going to be removed and would have been had they been quicker getting other flat rides back into the park. Vekoma still produce Madhouse rides, so parts and support are readily available, the other two madhouses in the UK have not been closed for extended periods of time like this. The nostalgia argument is a fair one too because if project ocean is a top spin why? there are so many other options out there now.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Appreciate the reply Adam!
@leesmart2157
2 күн бұрын
Me and the wife went on it for the 1st time on weds and tbh we didnt know what all the fuss was about. The preshow was watching a tv screen in different rooms with some audio. The spark effect was pitiful you get more from a sparkler on bonfire night We both said we preferred the haunted house monster party at legoland.
@LiftHillsandThrills
2 күн бұрын
Can’t argue there
@markgawne5919
6 күн бұрын
We were there over the weekend and sadly due to the small technical issue, were unable to experience Hex (didn’t fancy waiting 60 minutes on Saturday). Appreciate you may not want to answer, but in your Q&A you mention that AT Fireworks will be the last time for an extended period that you go to AT as a blogger. Just wondered if there was one specific factor that’s resulted in this, or if it’s been multiple factors?
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Multiple factors that have been expressed to the park that I want absolutely no part of. My channel can thrive without AT vlogs and the park can thrive without my AT vlogs. We’re both happy.
@markgawne5919
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills aaaah okay, sometimes best to remove yourself from a narrative that you don’t want to be associated with. It’s a shame if others have voiced opinions in potentially the wrong way to the park/park management
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@markgawne5919 I wouldn't say anyones opinion is wrong if they truly believe it, it's those who say it's great on camera and then tell myself / others something entirely opposite / different are those I have an issue with
@markgawne5919
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills no me neither but sometimes it’s how you say something not what you say if that makes sense. Must admit I don’t really pay attention to people who are like that myself
@danielcarr1608
7 күн бұрын
If it's still open when I go on the 21st, I'll let you know if it's been improved 😂 I'm glad they've kept the ride as it is my favourite ride at the park, and I like how it utilises the local history, but I do agree that they should have kept it closed until 2025 and used the budget spent on it on something else such as finishing whatever was going in the darkest depths area 😔 It's funny to think that they didn't even utilise the armoury space and octagon while hex was closed... really, they should have kept the ride off limits and let people walk through the lower level of the towers if they wanted to make use of the empty space and to build some sort of hype to the ride's return; and then spend whatever went on the lights on alternative things for this year 🤷🏻♂️ if they want to change the lights, that could be done at some point next year, the priority is fixing the ride and making overall improvements to the park 😐
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
I appreciate the reply and I do love everyones suggestions on what they would have done etc but yes the priority is the ride system and the easiest thing is the lights, it can be changed and modified etc but after the initial concerns and the feedback they should be taking from those invited to these special events for that very reason then hopefully on the 15th things have been toned down a little from the trippy disco we all experienced on opening day
@danielcarr1608
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills trippy disco 😂 yes, I have heard that be said 😂 I know you appreciate the reply, and that's why I try to comment so much on your stuff 😄 Don't worry about making 'negative' videos, or about offending people etc just keep doing what you're doing 😄 There's another channel I watch, and they stopped reacting to Rings Of Power because they felt they were just putting out negative content and bashing it each week... I never understood that because people don't watch reviews to hear purely positive stuff, they also want to hear the downsides; and I'd like to think that the teams behind these things would also like to hear where to improve 😄 nothing would ever improve if there was never any criticism 😄
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@danielcarr1608 Offending people seems to be my weekly description but I can't please everyone and I'm a creator, I'm here to share my opinion regardless and I appreciate everyone watching and agreeing and watching and disagreeing as long as we can debate and discuss respectfully that's all that matters! Criticism needs to be had and whilst the lighting does look wonderful (the positive) it doesn't suit the narrative of the ride (the negative) see even my rants are balanced aha
@danielcarr1608
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills people will always be offended no matter what, just make sure it doesn't ever get you down 😄 exactly, a good debate is always good to have 😄 your rants are perfectly balanced, as all things should be 😉
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@danielcarr1608 I don't think anyones words on a screen will ever get me down, my life is good, my mentality is usually strong and I have good folks around me. All is well! Stern Stokie Stuff over here haha
@BenjaminCutting
7 күн бұрын
I remember the first time I went on hex in 2008. I queued up for 2 hours and was buzzing in the pre story. And then got off the ride like, “is that it?” And I’ve never been able to get the hype since. Sounds like it should have gone.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
I get it, I really do.
@xsm5525
7 күн бұрын
Hex on the Flex
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
If they hired Hex out for parties / dance nights they'd smash it every time, it's buzzing in there... just sadly doesn't reflect in what the story is about or represents that gloomy tale in anyway shape or form BUT lighting can be changed thank god!
@xsm5525
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills I've not been on it since its original run in the 2000s, by the sounds of it they've ruined it. you're right, it needs to have and keep the dark theming, not too over lit.
@Rabbitzz
7 күн бұрын
I love hex and looking forward to getting back on it during fireworks but I've certainly missed the sky ride more. But its been 11 years since our last thrill coaster and 6 since wicker man (family thrill) and I know they have a solid coaster collection but I cant help but think they really need to be building a new one as people will lose interest. Again with scarefest when I saw there was 2 big new buildings and a dungeons retheme I was excited but when the announcement got announced I scrapped my plans as 1 new scare maze wasnt gonna cut it for stalefest so I've stuck with fright nights and had a cracking time.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
It becomes very samey samey... rides samey samey... resurrecting old rides from a GP perspective = samey samey... recycling events and mazes = samey samey.. people want new!
@Rabbitzz
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills Thorpe has been getting lots of praise this year and it's simply because they have started looking after and painting up their old rides and done more none essential maintenance and brought in a new major attraction and keep fright nights fresh. Towers they've done some impressive renovations in forbidden valley and the curse was also a good retheme last year other than that it's just budget cuts and more budget cuts, WE SAW 5PM CLOSURES IN AUGUST FFS, I just don't think Merlin have what it takes to run Alton towers, I'm sure Bianca is passionate but she only has what budget Merlin puts forward.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@Rabbitzz Agreed
@solskjaer1195
6 күн бұрын
Whilst they may have temporarily ruined Hex they definitely didnt ruin Nemesis with Nemesis Reborn or Duel woth Curse. Both of those investments make a lot of sense. If Ripsaw V2.0 is the newer model too then again thats good news. Im sure they will alter the lighting package on Hex over Winter.
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
I agree, it can be changed but relying on nostalgia and reviving the past 24/7 is not a good method to move the park forward and attract new visitors. It’s similar to a theatre reviving the same show over and over or a TV show that repeats the same storyline, it gets stale after a while
@MH_ZeR0
6 күн бұрын
mentioned it on Insta but I never got to do HEX before as every time I visited the park it was broken... So I deffo wouldn't notice any differences XD But, even so. Totally agree with the lighting.. It's supposed to be a dark and scary ride! Adding in all the lights makes me feel like someone was a little scared of the dark and didn't want to upset the kids 😅 (Also, don't think I've ever heard what that plan was for if they had removed Nemsis! Care to share some time or was there some kind of NDA before they told you?)
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
No NDA whatsoever it was just an image that was shown in a presentation, vested B&M restraints and a coaster that left the pit and stretched over FV more. They really should release it, I’d love to do a poll of which one people like the look of more, it did look amazing
@MH_ZeR0
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills Even from that brief description that sounds pretty cool! Yeah, would love to see that if they ever do release it to the public.
@royalrecordings4307
Күн бұрын
Is this just a health and safety thing so people can see were they walking?
@LiftHillsandThrills
Күн бұрын
@@royalrecordings4307 nah… it’s just shit
@royalrecordings4307
Күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills I don't get my hopes up anymore.......always get disappointed!!!
@CoasterJames
7 күн бұрын
Sadly no chance to experience it today….. I don’t think it should be scrapped
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
15th reopening and many Towers fans wouldn't want it scrapped, of course, but for me that $$ could have been better spent elsewhere as opposed to relying on nostalgia 24/7 and then expressing concern over dwindling numbers or staggering ride availability because it's quieter than normal. I'm not smart in the slightest, I guarantee you every single person at AT are much more intelligent and business minded than myself yet I can't wrap my head around certain decisions even with my simple brain... aha
@CoasterJames
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills are you responsible for breaking hex 😂
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@CoasterJames Nah, I'd have made a clickbait title video about breaking it if I did aha
@jamesansell007
7 күн бұрын
Think some lighting need to can be change and likely changed after season main issue some effect in the vault yes feel be over with trees really over top and projecting was unnecessary but strobes can very difficult control bounce on everything on their not many way on hiding truss even paint black and some experience in the Lighting industry
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment James, thankfully it's an easy fix if they do indeed take onboard the feedback
@jamesansell007
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills thanks but also going add strobes also a problem in the original octagon remember it see clearly above truss air but doesn’t help leds with it range 300to 500 lumens level so high but Halogen bulb range 100 to 250 lumens (lumens level how bright it will light up space) also their now legal change the must forced them to going bulb made in 2018 by the government
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@jamesansell007 That entire comment read like hieroglyphics to me so I'm just gonna nod and say yup... haha
@jamesansell007
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills that part reason why I put that brackets explaining it
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@jamesansell007 You need to explain things to me like I'm 10 years old... my brain hasn't evolved beyond there
@3dprinterguy393
7 күн бұрын
Great video, I agree after riding hex again! Now what was they going to replace Nemesis with if u can say:)?
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@3dprinterguy393 it was still a B&M but it had vested restraints but the layout came out of the pit and stretched more into FV, it looks pretty special. Now the event has finished I really wish they’d release what it would have been had Nemmy not returned, it looked pretty special!
@towerstycoon
5 күн бұрын
Y’all just full of too much nostalgia, hex is old and it’s existing lighting was outdated and it’s effects either broken or boring, this update has brought new life into this attraction
@LiftHillsandThrills
5 күн бұрын
New life? Looks like a kids disco to me... completely alienates you (a fitting word as it looks like a cheap B sci-fi movie now) from the original story. I think it just needs to be a little more toned down, it's too heavy on the lights and the log looks very silly. Appreicate the comment and the opinion though, we'd all be boring if we thought the same!
@towerstycoon
4 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills very true! I guess it’s the same with every ride, some people love it and some hate it
@chrismasterson3968
6 күн бұрын
I've never been a fan of the ride, rotating room rides are really corny. I love creepy ghost stories and horror, but not this ride, they could have and should have done something much better with it in 2024. Sean, I see the weirdo's in your comments sections calling you out for having an opinion, bring it on psycho's I'm waiting🥊😂🥊
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@chrismasterson3968 😂 what are your private security fees? I can’t fight 10 fellow nerds on my own
@chrismasterson3968
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills "I was a fan until you said you didn't like (Insert lame ride/park)"
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@chrismasterson3968 That's a fair system aha
@georgewhitehurst1974
6 күн бұрын
Said it was 💩2 years ago .... ok, i will retract my opinion....... It's now absolute dog 💩
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
😂 not a fan then mate?
@georgewhitehurst1974
6 күн бұрын
@LiftHillsandThrills how did you guess? 🤣🤣 I can't understand the hype over it, mate , just my opinion ,probably unpopular but face arsed 🤣🤣
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@georgewhitehurst1974 haha respect it
@sarahsthemeparksandattractions
6 күн бұрын
The old version was better. Was going do it Saturday night xx
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Agreed but lights are now more efficient (and thankfully can be changed) and the ride system is more reliable despite it now being closed again for maintenance so hopefully, just a very bad opening that leads to a very reliable and better calibrated experience moving forward
@sarahsthemeparksandattractions
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills 😍👍
@carmenparker1880
6 күн бұрын
Cool ❤
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
😊
@knightrider2738
6 күн бұрын
How was your experience with hex at Alton towers did you enjoy it then lol 😂😂
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
HA
@knightrider2738
6 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills your opinions are great about all the theme parks around the world because you are being honest how the way they run the day to day operations and where they could improve things Great one Sean 👍
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
@@knightrider2738 I try mate! I try
@UK999Spotting
7 күн бұрын
Early lol 😆
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
it was scheduled for midnight... bloody premature ej.... wrong choice of word... premature uploadation?!
@CabbabbaMusic
7 күн бұрын
Honestly this is embarrassing. Grow up. It's a twenty-four year old ride. It's practically the same as it has been for years. It's a bloody kids ride.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
I'm a theme park page, commenting on a theme park ride. You are a theme park content viewer commenting on a theme park ride. We're both fucking man children... we both need to GROW UP. Although, I point blank refuse to do so
@CabbabbaMusic
7 күн бұрын
@@LiftHillsandThrills Yeah, I get that, But it is kinda like you ranting about Octonauts. I'm just thankful that it's open. So don't criticize it.
@LiftHillsandThrills
7 күн бұрын
@@CabbabbaMusic I mean, it's very different in that regard but any ride at the park or any park around the world is open for discussion, that's the name of the game. I'm glad it's open too (despite my comments on just having it removed purely from a $$ saving perspective) but with the lighting etc it needs criticism and thankfully many people share the same opinion on this one so I finally feel like I'm not on my own with this one aha, appreciate the comment!
@davesteele6154
6 күн бұрын
I just hate the fact that towers are making everything child friendly. We have four child friendly theme parks in the country alongside some smaller parks like gullivers. I think this is one of the biggest issues. If you’re making everything lose its signature just for the sake of kids looking at it then I don’t see a great future for towers. Thorpe seems to be the only adult park left. Don’t get me wrong towers has kids areas but leave it in them areas. Towers gone woke
@LiftHillsandThrills
6 күн бұрын
Thorpe is definitely the park to visit if you want an adult targeted theme park experience in the UK
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