Alton Towers | Nemesis Reborn | B&M Retrack | 2024
- Thread starter Matt N
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Trooper Looper
Roller Poster
Not a fan of the new name, feels very cliche and unnecessary. Nemesis was a great name by itself that still works. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Merlin:
Merlin:
Lori Marie Loud
Giga Poster
Sandman
Giga Poster
I don't mind it.
The 'Reborn' aspect probably won't stick around forever and will just tie into the forthcoming marketing campaigns to reintroduce the coaster in its rebranded form to the GP.
More than likely we'll see it referred to as Nemesis after a few seasons, much like how Rita: Queen of Speed simply became Rita etc.
Edit: @holtjammy16 pretty much what you've said, just forgot to read your comment
The 'Reborn' aspect probably won't stick around forever and will just tie into the forthcoming marketing campaigns to reintroduce the coaster in its rebranded form to the GP.
More than likely we'll see it referred to as Nemesis after a few seasons, much like how Rita: Queen of Speed simply became Rita etc.
Edit: @holtjammy16 pretty much what you've said, just forgot to read your comment
Tonkso
Hyper Poster
Ultimately, they're a business and they need it to be marketable to attract visitors and justify the investment. Regardless of any deal with B&M, this does cost the park and they're down a headline attraction for the 2023 season.
Also, they know (and we know) that suckers like us are going to open our wallets and purses for this merchandise.
Also, they know (and we know) that suckers like us are going to open our wallets and purses for this merchandise.
Joelpagett
Mega Poster
Merlin's attractions basically get off the drawing board and into real life based on their marketability. Take Derren Brown's Ghost Train at Thorpe - on paper, it sounded thrilling and highly marketable but in real life, it was a (insert expletive of choice). However, you can't argue that the ride drew the crowds in it's first few seasons and was highly talked about.
That's the sort of thing they'll be going for with Nemesis. Essentially this project will cost 10+ million quid, and they'll be damned sure that everyone knows it's 'new and improved' - otherwise what would be the point of spending the money?
As mentioned above, it's inoffensive, people won't use the name, but for marketing terms, it gives them something to work the 'new' angle from.
That's the sort of thing they'll be going for with Nemesis. Essentially this project will cost 10+ million quid, and they'll be damned sure that everyone knows it's 'new and improved' - otherwise what would be the point of spending the money?
As mentioned above, it's inoffensive, people won't use the name, but for marketing terms, it gives them something to work the 'new' angle from.
Peet
Giga Poster
Towers just shared the 2023 map:
www.instagram.com
They're making a decent level of fuss about the Nemesis refurb but there's no sign of NST reopening. Maybe all that work in the NST queue was just for the viewing platform?
Alton Towers Resort (Official) on Instagram: "✨Behold the Alton Towers Resort map of 2023✨ Check out our lineup of over 40 fantabulous rides and attractions, including The Curse at Alton Manor, brand new for 2023!🤩 Loving what you see? Head to the
7,647 likes, 102 comments - altontowers on March 9, 2023: "✨Behold the Alton Towers Resort map of 2023✨ Check out our lineup of over 40 fantabulous rides and attractions, including The Curse at Alton Manor, brand new for 2023!🤩 Loving what you see? Head to the link in our bio to book...
www.instagram.com
Matt N
CF Legend
What I would say is that nothing apart from the Big 7, The Curse at Alton Manor and some attractions in CBeebies Land was actually labelled on that map, so Sub-Terra could well have been missed off as one of the peripheral attractions that wasn’t labelled. Hex fell into that category, as did things like Spinball Whizzer, Runaway Mine Train and Congo River Rapids, so it’s a possibility for sure.Towers just shared the 2023 map:
They're making a decent level of fuss about the Nemesis refurb but there's no sign of NST reopening. Maybe all that work in the NST queue was just for the viewing platform?Alton Towers Resort (Official) on Instagram: "✨Behold the Alton Towers Resort map of 2023✨ Check out our lineup of over 40 fantabulous rides and attractions, including The Curse at Alton Manor, brand new for 2023!🤩 Loving what you see? Head to the
7,647 likes, 102 comments - altontowers on March 9, 2023: "✨Behold the Alton Towers Resort map of 2023✨ Check out our lineup of over 40 fantabulous rides and attractions, including The Curse at Alton Manor, brand new for 2023!🤩 Loving what you see? Head to the link in our bio to book...
The Sub-Terra related revelation that I found interesting, however, is that for the first time since 2015, the building has actually been drawn on the map next to Nemesis… to me, that could be rather telling. Drawing it on there was clearly a conscious decision, and seeing as it’s been absent from the map ever since the ride closed, it could definitely suggest that the park intends to reuse that space at some point this season…
Swat
Hyper Poster
I expect this is a clear marketing and business decision. Get everyone in for the opening of the Manor let the opening buzz die down then announce Sub Terra opening mid season to draw people back. If you announce it opening later people may hold off going early and only go once.
