Alton Towers have finally revealed the true identity of their new-for-2010 £15million rollercoaster attraction as "Thirteen". The number, which has many connotations of "fear" and "unluckiness", will presumably be used in all marketing henceforth. Until today, the name has been kept top secret from all but a few management [...]
As part of SW6's marketing drive, Alton Towers have announced Tony Adkins as their new security consultant. Mr. Adkins, who has previously been seen as Simon Cowell's bodyguard on shows such as X Factor, will be responsible for directing and providing advice to the park's own in house security team. [...]
Today, an e-mail was sent to TowersTimes from PR agency 'Frank PR, announcing the arrival of SW6's unique selling point/element on site yesterday. The release contained photos of the load arriving, covered in a large branded tarpaulin on a flatbed truck. A video has also been released on Facebook featuring footage [...]
New artwork has appeared on Alton Towers official website, which provides some hints as to what this new ride will be called. There are strong suggestions that the coaster will be called "Surrender". This is not yet 100% confirmed, and it is unlikely that there will be any official confirmation [...]
Work began today, 1st October 2009, with the first piece of track being placed on the concrete structure which is expected to house the station and maintenance area. Track construction is expected to continue at a rapid pace, and we can expect to see much of it in [...]
After much speculation about the impending arrival of the track for SW6 sometime in September, delivery has finally commenced. The delivery took place yesterday (Thursday 17th September), arriving in large containers. These are currently being stored in one of the lesser used car parks on site. It is expected that [...]
Alton Towers have released their 2009/10 winter brochure via the official Alton Towers website. It contains full details for Santa's Lunches, Sleepovers, Festive Breaks and New Years Eve packages which all appear to be priced similarly to the 2008/9 Winter season. The dates for the theme park's limited February opening [...]
Over the course of the last few days, new leaflets have been produced, which not only give some hints towards what the theme of the new attraction will be, but also offer guests the chance to return to the resort next year for just £17. A poster marketing the new [...]
Alton Towers will soon submit a long term plan to the local authorities after a consultation event was held for the public to see the "vision" for the resort over the next decade. Some of the things we are likely to see are as follows, but it must be stressed [...]
Whether you are a local resident, avid theme park go-er or just a little curious, Alton Towers will welcome everyone as they give the public a rare glimpse into the future of the resort this weekend. Over the past year or so, the resort management team and Merlin Entertainments have [...]
It has emerged that Intamin will be the manufacturer for the 2010 coaster project. Intamin were responsible for 2005 success Rita - Queen of Speed, and have also brought the classic Congo River Rapids to the park. It marks a departure for the park, after Nemesis, Oblivion and Air were [...]
Complaints regarding increased noise from Nemesis, the parks oldest and most celebrated thrill rollercoaster, began a fortnight ago when the famous "roar" suddenly got louder. As reported previously, a number of calls had been made to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council in Leek calling for the park to reduce the noise. [...]
