Comments on: Behind the scenes – Hex at Alton Towers http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers Theme parks, rides and tourist attractions. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:55:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Admin http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-31321 Admin Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:16:11 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-31321 Hi, Hex is a Vekoma Madhouse ride. Hi,
Hex is a Vekoma Madhouse ride.

]]> By: neil watson http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-31270 neil watson Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:57:07 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-31270 to the person who said does the middle move i beleive thats the weight of some sort drayton manors has the brass stand like things thats the pivot ithink for it to rotate on to the person who said does the middle move i beleive thats the weight of some sort drayton manors has the brass stand like things thats the pivot ithink for it to rotate on

]]> By: neil watson http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-31269 neil watson Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:53:49 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-31269 im a ride expert benn in towers times and vip at alton towers i beleive its a vekoma ride called the haunted swing there are three i know of altons hex draytons haunting which is the smaller version of hex and eftelings villa volta the sameride as altons but themed differently please e mail me any thing u want to know joeydotty@gmx.co.uk im a ride expert benn in towers times and vip at alton towers i beleive its a vekoma ride called the haunted swing there are three i know of altons hex draytons haunting which is the smaller version of hex and eftelings villa volta the sameride as altons but themed differently please e mail me any thing u want to know joeydotty@gmx.co.uk

]]> By: maidbloke http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-26545 maidbloke Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:44:43 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-26545 Went on Hex for the first time a few days ago. We only went in because the queue was short. Had absolutely no idea what was going to happen. When the ride first started I couldn't work out what was happening. Very disorientating. Your body is experiencing forces but your eyes are telling you you're not moving! Then I worked out what was going on. Very cleverly done. Thanks for the pics, interesting to see behind the scenes. Went on Hex for the first time a few days ago. We only went in because the queue was short. Had absolutely no idea what was going to happen. When the ride first started I couldn’t work out what was happening. Very disorientating. Your body is experiencing forces but your eyes are telling you you’re not moving! Then I worked out what was going on. Very cleverly done.

Thanks for the pics, interesting to see behind the scenes.

]]> By: xXxEmilyXxX http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-23332 xXxEmilyXxX Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:52:45 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-23332 wow! I went this ride in july 2011 but only jsut dicovered this website this week! when I listened to the story I felt petriflyed but my when i got on the ride I was enjoying it loads! wow! I went this ride in july 2011 but only jsut dicovered this website this week! when I listened to the story I felt petriflyed but my when i got on the ride I was enjoying it loads!

]]> By: erin http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-17412 erin Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:21:14 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-17412 ive been on it the chairs move not upside down back and forards and the room spins a rount its sick have you heard the story ive been on it the chairs move not upside down back and forards and the room spins a rount its sick have you heard the story

]]> By: LJM http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-8524 LJM Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:18:49 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-8524 I've just got back from Alton Towers, where I went on both Hex & Thirteen (managed to get on the latter just before it was closed down - again!). Hex, in my opinion, was the better ride because it was so disorientating. First of all I felt as if I had somehow been magnatised, then my mind just got very confused. The build-up to the ride was, to my mind, a bit unengaging - however, that's a personal reaction. But it actually made the quality of the actual ride so much more unexpected. Definitely one to go on. I’ve just got back from Alton Towers, where I went on both Hex & Thirteen (managed to get on the latter just before it was closed down – again!). Hex, in my opinion, was the better ride because it was so disorientating. First of all I felt as if I had somehow been magnatised, then my mind just got very confused. The build-up to the ride was, to my mind, a bit unengaging – however, that’s a personal reaction. But it actually made the quality of the actual ride so much more unexpected. Definitely one to go on.

]]> By: Loopey http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-8140 Loopey Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:28:17 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-8140 i have been on hex as i recently went to alton towers i recomend this ride as it is spooky but cool... i have been on hex as i recently went to alton towers i recomend this ride as it is spooky but cool…

]]> By: Admin http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-8092 Admin Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:11:41 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-8092 Hi the middle does move in rotation with the seats, its not a very big angle though. im sure i heard 12-15 degrees. Hi the middle does move in rotation with the seats, its not a very big angle though. im sure i heard 12-15 degrees.

]]> By: Olly http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-8089 Olly Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:44:06 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-8089 Can anyone tell me if the middle moves at all? Have to say I was a little underwhelmed - thought the story could have fit another ride better but it was quite an experience to thumbs up! Can anyone tell me if the middle moves at all?

Have to say I was a little underwhelmed – thought the story could have fit another ride better but it was quite an experience to thumbs up!

]]> By: brad http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-8074 brad Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:24:50 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-8074 Went on Thirteen, Not sure what the hype was all about it was kind of disappointing if you ask me, Not to put anyone off though. I bought the fasktrack tickets and the queue only took like 5-10minutes. Disappointed :( Hex is great i love how it play's with your mind, though i don't recommend it to 'Thrill seekers' ;) Went on Thirteen, Not sure what the hype was all about it was kind of disappointing if you ask me, Not to put anyone off though.
I bought the fasktrack tickets and the queue only took like 5-10minutes. Disappointed :(

Hex is great i love how it play’s with your mind, though i don’t recommend it to ‘Thrill seekers’ ;)

]]> By: Danielle http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-8005 Danielle Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:04:09 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-8005 I went on the Hex AT Alton towers, and let me tell you something, its bloody amazing. It played with my mind, and confussed me ALOT. But the second time i went in, it wasen't that bad because i got it, the story. The story of the Hex cursed on the Earl was mind blowing, terrific and very very good. How one minuite your just sat there and then your moving around the room from side to side. Its confusing but good. I'll deffently go again, i'll telle you that. Thirteen, good ride, didn't go on it because it was a hour long. Same story though just a bigger ride. tHANX FOR READING =d XXXXXXX I went on the Hex AT Alton towers, and let me tell you something, its bloody amazing. It played with my mind, and confussed me ALOT. But the second time i went in, it wasen’t that bad because i got it, the story. The story of the Hex cursed on the Earl was mind blowing, terrific and very very good. How one minuite your just sat there and then your moving around the room from side to side. Its confusing but good. I’ll deffently go again, i’ll telle you that. Thirteen, good ride, didn’t go on it because it was a hour long. Same story though just a bigger ride. tHANX FOR READING =d XXXXXXX

]]> By: Andy H http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-6211 Andy H Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:19:48 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-6211 I must have been on Hex in double figures now and it has probably the best excuse to be in a theme park since the demise of the Haunted House that gave way to that 'Duel' rubbish a few years ago. Technically, the 'Haunted Swing' has been around for years but the way that this has been incorporated into local lore is fantastic. Hex became my favourite due to it's imagination. If you just want to experience speed and G-force - go to your local swing-park ! Living a real leend is what this part of Alton Towers is all about.... thank you for this experience. I must have been on Hex in double figures now and it has probably the best excuse to be in a theme park since the demise of the Haunted House that gave way to that ‘Duel’ rubbish a few years ago. Technically, the ‘Haunted Swing’ has been around for years but the way that this has been incorporated into local lore is fantastic. Hex became my favourite due to it’s imagination. If you just want to experience speed and G-force – go to your local swing-park ! Living a real leend is what this part of Alton Towers is all about…. thank you for this experience.

]]> By: amy http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-6188 amy Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:33:28 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-6188 whenever i go to alton towers hex always seems to have a tiny or no que. i have been on the ride acouple of times and always get taken in by the story. ive always been intrested in the behind the scenes of this ride as the illusion they create is fantastic and has most people believing the have turned all the way over thanks for putting these pictures up. whenever i go to alton towers hex always seems to have a tiny or no que.
i have been on the ride acouple of times and always get taken in by the story.
ive always been intrested in the behind the scenes of this ride as the illusion they create is fantastic and has most people believing the have turned all the way over
thanks for putting these pictures up.

]]> By: Angela George http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-5818 Angela George Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:08:24 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-5818 My family all 4 of us experienced this ride yesterday, Me and my husband are 31 and my 2 kids are 6 and 7, We all found this ride brilliant, well apart from the youngest who was terrified. At first and during the ride, it actually felt like we were turning upside down, I got extremely panicked for the kids, thinking they were going to fall out, its amazing the mind tricks it plays, as after the ride my husband had explained that we hadnt actually gone all the way round. (obviously as noone fell out). I found it truly amazing and very scary (apart from hubby) but he still enjoyed it, this is based on our opinion, Im not trying to force it onto anyone, I would like to point out though thast it did actually state on the notice board prior to entering that it wasnt a white knuckle ride, so really for those expecting more, maybe they shud have read the board first. My family all 4 of us experienced this ride yesterday, Me and my husband are 31 and my 2 kids are 6 and 7, We all found this ride brilliant, well apart from the youngest who was terrified. At first and during the ride, it actually felt like we were turning upside down, I got extremely panicked for the kids, thinking they were going to fall out, its amazing the mind tricks it plays, as after the ride my husband had explained that we hadnt actually gone all the way round. (obviously as noone fell out).

I found it truly amazing and very scary (apart from hubby) but he still enjoyed it, this is based on our opinion, Im not trying to force it onto anyone, I would like to point out though thast it did actually state on the notice board prior to entering that it wasnt a white knuckle ride, so really for those expecting more, maybe they shud have read the board first.

]]> By: G http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-5427 G Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:23:01 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-5427 Dr Caution must have an overactive imagination. Its the crappiest ride I have ever been on period! The build up is fantastic and with huge queues (last year by the way) which made me think I have to see this. In the end it was just pathetic. I wish I could of got the hour or so back of queue time back! Dr Caution must have an overactive imagination. Its the crappiest ride I have ever been on period! The build up is fantastic and with huge queues (last year by the way) which made me think I have to see this. In the end it was just pathetic. I wish I could of got the hour or so back of queue time back!

]]> By: Dr Caution http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-4988 Dr Caution Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:43:52 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-4988 Sorry but anyone who thinks the Hex ride is a "lame experience" or "crap" has no imagination, I feel so deeply sorry for you to experience life with no imagination, It must be so bland :(. But hay :), we are all different. Hex and rides like Hex are fecking great, thanks for posting the pics and info. Sorry but anyone who thinks the Hex ride is a “lame experience” or “crap” has no imagination, I feel so deeply sorry for you to experience life with no imagination, It must be so bland :( .

But hay :) , we are all different.

Hex and rides like Hex are fecking great, thanks for posting the pics and info.

]]> By: shelbyy http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-4100 shelbyy Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:11:35 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-4100 omg this ride was crap i mean i dint even get it and it wasnt spooky or scary just wired :S omg this ride was crap i mean i dint even get it and it wasnt spooky or scary just wired :S

]]> By: Nine http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-2810 Nine Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:10:11 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-2810 Ben - you're in the building up until when you leave the Octagon and walk up the stairs past the bookcase. Everything past that point is the specially-built show building behind the Towers Ben – you’re in the building up until when you leave the Octagon and walk up the stairs past the bookcase. Everything past that point is the specially-built show building behind the Towers

]]> By: ben http://www.ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers/comment-page-1#comment-2505 ben Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:30:57 +0000 http://ridemad.com/behind-the-scenes-hex-at-alton-towers#comment-2505 my mate says that hex realy takes you trough the castle, but i say its in a tin building behind the castle can anyone help me tell him im right! my mate says that hex realy takes you trough the castle, but i say its in a tin building behind the castle can anyone help me tell him im right!

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