More fantastic repaints on the screaming heads in Duel. We're still fine tuning the lighting and timings throughout the attraction, something we'll be working on continuously for the next couple of weeks to ensure the finished effect is perfect.
A few more behind the scenes pics from the Duel TLC. These show the detailed repair and repaint work going on by our theming experts. Work includes having all the scenic walls and props repaired and painted, every single one of the 34 ride cars has had a paint job too!
Just a little sneak peak at how smart Duel is looking after the Gardeners came back from the dead and had a tidy up! They revealed the windows and eaves of the old house as well as unearthing a few more graves!! Yikes!!#threeweekstogo
Duel TLC well underway. Stage 1: we've stripped out the florescent strip lights and replaced with all new UV lighting throughout the whole ride. Next, it's time to say goodbye to Richard O'Connor and hello to a whole new soundtrack, which is being expertly composed for the ride
The Nemesis monster refurbishment is complete. It has taken over 2,500 hours of expert scenic painters time and was such a huge project that it scaled over 3 closed seasons. We hope you agree that it was well worth it! Check out these before and after snaps.
Don't look down! Lots of painting around Oblivion this last week, including the queue line returning to the original silver colour, station bays and ride control booth. Oblivion turns 20 yrs old on March 14th this year, will you be taking the plunge?
Tickets please, tickets please! Our Admissions plaza which was built in the 1980s is having a wonderful TLC makeover. Phase one involves the removal of the old ticket kiosks!
A monster of a job! The Nemesis monster refurbishment is in its third and final stage, with the whole roof and rear of the station being scenically repainted by skilled artists.
We've invested over Β£1m in our Grade II Garden Conservatory restoration project. Here is a colourful red pine cone from the top, surrounded by vivid green acanthus leaves. The colours are informed by the landscape architect and specialist architectural paint analysis.