Wicker Man
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Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland)… MORE
attractions: Alton Towers, Alton Towers, The Smiler, Oblivion, Rita, Galactica, Nemesis Reborn, Spinball Whizzer, Extraordinary Golf, TH13TEEN, restaurants: Rollercoaster Restaurant, Woodcutter's Bar & Grill, The Burger Kitchen, Pizza & Pasta, Just Chicken, Little Explorers Lunch Box, Eastern Express, Flambo's Jambo’s, Towers Street Hot dogs, Wafflemeister
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Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland)… MORE
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First time at Alton Towers in 7 years and now the kids older and both over 1.2m, was our first chance at the Wicker Man. Usual Alton Towers, the queue experience prevented it from being a total slugfest, the bag storage is a nice touch (thank you Alton Towers for that) as leaving them at the station or at your feet is always a nervous moment and when you're carrying everything for 4 people along with merch you've got you don't want to be constantly getting a locker. Ride was brilliant the decor around the ride brought it all in nicely, wasn't too scary for the younger ones, wasn't boring for the older ones... Definitely up there with Nemesis as the family favourite. 2022 Update - Having missed the queue video/experience because of Covid it was cool to see it back. The ride is still just awesome and that queue experience part makes it fun, distracts you from queuing. If it had that Hex level story, it would be the template every ride should follow.
Andrew BurtonAndrew Burton
10
The Wicker Man is Alton Towers' best coaster in my opinion. Brilliant theming, awesome pre-show and visuals with a great ride experience too! The preshow is sometimes called "unnecessary" by some, but I'm a fan of the little shows before the rides. It's a nice way to make the wait for the ride easier, and I'm not concerned that someone may *sneak* in front of me a couple of places. Let's be real, it's not far at all. Besides, the preshow is actually quite cool. Before the preshow, you hand off your belongings to a staff member in a kiosk and you get them back after the ride. Way better than lockers if you ask me. The ride is nice and speedy, and the drops and banks are thrilling enough for even the more seasoned coaster riders. The indoor sections are brief but fun, and the wait was actually a lot shorter than what that app said it would be! If you're nervous about big rides, this one can be a bit of a thrill, but it's definitely a must do!
Danny BalbiniDanny Balbini
40
The wickerman is beautifully designed and only had a 55 minute wait (which isn't bad for a new attraction on a weekend), there's an interesting theatrical bit where a number of guests are ushered into a dark room with special effects and a short movie, then go through to board the ride. It was very fun to ride and faster than I expected, however after about 1 minute 30 seconds on the ride it rolled into a dark tunnel with dramatic music playing, we sat in anticipation in near total darkness for 2 minutes waiting something to happen, then we started rolling again through jets of steam and lights.. Back into the station where it ended.. Overall it was a fun ride but a disappointing ending after what felt like a dramatic build up to something more, left the ride with mixed feelings.
Jamie HutchinsonJamie Hutchinson
30
On busy days you can be waiting quite a long time but as you are you're surrounded by this very cool stuff, symbols and wicker effigies. You're this sacrifice to the Wickerman. This huge hulking wooden fella that stands aflame at the back of mutiny bay. The rides constructed mainly of wood which adds to both the story of the ride but also the excitement. You can feel the rattling as your rush through it's many twists and turns, dips and dives. It's an exciting, heart pounding ride with a great theme that's definitely worth the 45 minutes wait (on a good day!)
Robert GreenRobert Green
10
Wicker Man at Alton Towers is an incredible ride that offers a thrilling experience from start to finish. The combination of traditional wooden coaster elements with modern technology makes it a standout attraction. The theming is superb, immersing you in a mysterious and exciting atmosphere right from the queue. The ride itself is fast, smooth, and full of unexpected twists and turns. The fiery effects and the massive Wicker Man structure add a unique touch that enhances the overall experience. It's a must-ride for any thrill-seeker visiting Alton Towers!
rybatrkrybatrk
00
Yeah this is a great ride, very fast considering it's a wooden roller coaster. But, do we really need the unnecessary theatrics in the room prior to the station, its pointless and makes a good place for queue jumping! We just want to get on the coaster and make the most of our day now watch some pointless video, would have give 5 stars if it wasn't for this! I would recommend getting here fairly early in the day as there is always a quite lengthy queue for this one!
Greg SmithGreg Smith
80
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