2021 saw a fairly unusual approach to giving guests filler rides at Alton Towers. One of which I weren’t particularly keen on and doubted how they would slot into each area, to begin with, but when seen them in action it just worked so well it was tough to challenge them. I couldn’t comprehend some of the rollercoaster queues if these rides weren’t on offer. So, will they return for next season? Let’s have a chin wag!
In all honesty, I can see this group of rides returning until their spaces are fulfilled with permanent additions. However, I do not assume there’ll be the same ride type. I think we’ll see each of those areas get restored one season at a time with each of the other Retro Squad locations returning in various formats.
By all means, I could be entirely off the mark and they may not return at all or return as the same rides they left. But I believe these were a tremendous accomplishments. It was rare to see any of them without at least a 10-minute queue during our visits at least. They also really came in useful especially over in Dark Forest & X Sector during Thirteen & The Smiler’s closed days. They held a queue well which also helped avoid adding volumes onto the rollercoasters in each area.
They served the objective they were put in for quote effortlessly in all honesty. Of course, guest favourites were pretty apparent with Funk’n’Fly and Mixtape. I found I saw more disappointing reviews on Roller Disco and I’ll acknowledge it was my least favourite too. It just felt a tad too gentle for waltzers.
So, short answer is yes I do think there’ll return. But I don’t think it’ll be the same rides as this season. I think we’ll see a mix-up and I think if they do head down the route I suspect it will be profitable in keeping guests keen. I’d love to see each location obtain a more permanent and themed to the area style of the flat ride in the long term. However, for now, I’d love to see these spaces replenished with fresh rides until a proper flat is doable. It’s just amazing to see a lack of empty spaces across the park.
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What do you think will happen going forward with The Retro Squad? Do you hope they return or?
Thank you so much for reading & please note this is purely based on speculation!
