Also, sometimes the manufacturer gives the parks "options" when it comes to themeing. They dont have to use it, but they probably get it included if they choose to use it.
I assume its a template used by Intamin to further make it VERY easy for parks to get these rockets and pitch em up with some small themeing for a great price.
The station is nearly identical to that of Ritas, which again tends to prove your above point there Real. The station is the same just with a different selection of theming. Anyway, Stealth looks like it will be a blast and i'll hopefully be at Thorpe soon after it opens
Don't forget that both Alton & Thorpe (+ Chessington) are under the Tussauds group. All their rides themeing is done in-house by Tussauds Studios.
I would have thought that Tussauds would have learnt from Rita and changed the station layout as it really is awqward for all concerned - Riders, Staff, Throughput.
perhaps Tussauds ordered one too many giant tyres, and have to get rid of them somehow.
! Tussauds usualy do a good job on theming so i sure as hell aint complaining. I also like the tires, i doesnt waste valuable time trying to actualy find the queue line. Many times ive found myself walking around a ride to just try and find the queue