BYE BYE Corkscrew
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gonna miss it, but last time i went was with my old employer, Spar/Tates and my and my cousin went, went into single persons for Rita, i got a front seat, he got back 
Soldato
We can rebuild it, we have the technology!
Caporegime
Loved the Corkscrew as a kid (15) but i've been a few times since and its not a very good ride.
Most will agree that once you've been to America and done the big parks AT is pants.
Most will agree that once you've been to America and done the big parks AT is pants.
Agreed. I made the mistake of going to Florida twice before going to Alton Towers.
Soldato
so is anybody going this sunday? i am! 
a PDF leaflet here : http://www.altontowers.com/download_files/corkscrewleaflet.pdf
a PDF leaflet here : http://www.altontowers.com/download_files/corkscrewleaflet.pdf
Man of Honour
Keep this to yourself - Bank Holiday Mondays.
Everybody stays away because they think it will be packed.
I must know at least a 100 people who work there and I even worked there myself for a few months of weekends.
You may have seen me, I was dressed in a bear costume playing guitar on the outdoor stage
Soldato
I remember going there in 1989 with my young'uns and riding on this thing. Decent enough while it lasted.
I think the one at Stokesley fair was better, it actually went down a road right past people's houses. Still, exciting it was, with its recycled Ford Sierra seat belts and 40 year old railway tracks held up by caravans. And that isn't a joke.
But for those of you who are born thrill seekers then get up here in the north and go to Yarm fair, those monster walzters are fast enough to make Bear Grylls shrivel up and die at the very thought. Not surprisingly, they didn't get many riders.
I think the one at Stokesley fair was better, it actually went down a road right past people's houses. Still, exciting it was, with its recycled Ford Sierra seat belts and 40 year old railway tracks held up by caravans. And that isn't a joke.
But for those of you who are born thrill seekers then get up here in the north and go to Yarm fair, those monster walzters are fast enough to make Bear Grylls shrivel up and die at the very thought. Not surprisingly, they didn't get many riders.
Caporegime
Coming soon to Alton Towers: Kanye West - The ride.
Caporegime
A great ride that'll be missed.
No where near as much "fun" as a corkscrew in an aircraft* mind....
* A flying maneuver to evade an enemy, consisting of a fast downward spiral.
No where near as much "fun" as a corkscrew in an aircraft* mind....
* A flying maneuver to evade an enemy, consisting of a fast downward spiral.
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Soldato
Does that mean it'll have pictures of Kanye West all over it, even though it was originally made as a ride about Daft Punk?
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Caporegime
Does that mean it'll have pictures of Kanye West all over it, even though it was originally made as a ride about Daft Punk?
I would have gone for the Daft Punk reference, but I figured more people would get Kanye West!
Associate
Only been on this ride once even though I've been to AT loads. I came off in pain in my neck for the rest of the day.
Shame to see something go which has been there for ages, but hopefully they can put something in its place to keep it up to date.
Shame to see something go which has been there for ages, but hopefully they can put something in its place to keep it up to date.
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Soldato
After coming straight off Rita and getting onto the Corkscrew it feels like the runaway mine train!
Awesome rollercoaster in its time, but that's been and gone, time to make way for some more new rides!
Awesome rollercoaster in its time, but that's been and gone, time to make way for some more new rides!