Rumours are circulating that Submission has been been sold following the park’s decision to put it up for sale and the ride will be removed at the end of this season.

There are also rumours that the park intend to sell Enterprise in a few seasons time - thus making room for a new development in X-Sector following years of neglect in terms of additions and changes.

And finally there also rumours that Bouncing Bugs and The Beastie will also be vacating Alton Towers this season as the management look towards shuffling the pack and replacing tired rides at the park. Ug Swinger is also set to move to the new children’s area replacing Cred Street in 2009.

So as you can see 2009 closed season looks set to be a busy one. My only concern is that perhaps there a few too many rides leaving all at once?

I must say I’m surprised at Submisson’s apparent removal. Surely the park could have hung onto it for another season just to boost the ride selection whilst a replacement was identified and installed the following season? But hey, let’s not forget that these are just rumours.

Whilst I’m certainly not disappointed that the ride is leaving, afterall I’ve never even gave it a courtesy ride as I just know how bad it will be, it leaves the park a bit short on attractions compared to normal and the sudden loss in overall park capacity will have knock-on effects elsewhere.

Would you be glad or sad to see Submission leave the park? Please leave your comments.