Alton Towers Resort have today confirmed that after 34 years of soaking guests The Flume is to be retired from the Theme Park's ride line-up. Announcing the news in their official blog, the Resort confirmed that the ride will not open for the 2016 Theme Park Season, meaning it will [...]
The Health and Safety Executive have announced today that they are to prosecute Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd, the division of Merlin Entertainments which is responsible for the operation of Alton Towers Resort, over the incident on The Smiler on 2nd June 2015. In a statement released this morning, the Health [...]
MI7 has taken to the skies over the Alton Towers Resort once again to spy the latest changes across the Resort. With a number of developments anticipated for the 2016 season, including the transformation of Air into Galactica, and the addition of the Rollercoaster Restaurant, we take a look at [...]
Alton Towers Resort have submitted plans for the second phase of their Enchanted Village accommodation which will see 35 double lodges, tipis, play areas and a new reception building added to the first phase of the development which opened in April last year (2015). The proposed expansion will be located [...]
Details of the rides and attractions which will be included on Early Ride Time for the 2016 season have been confirmed on the Alton Towers Resort website. In a change from previous seasons, 2016 will see the following available to guests entering the park at 9am: • Oblivion • Enterprise [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today announced that Galactica is to launch into the Resort for the 2016 season offering guests an out of this world experience utilising virtual reality technology which will see them embark upon a journey to space and back. A re-theme of Air, the Resort’s B&M flying [...]
Further details have been released by Alton Towers Resort about the new Rollercoaster Restaurant set to open in Forbidden Valley in May 2016. A first of its kind in the UK, the new restaurant will offer what is being described by the Resort as a ‘360 degree dining experience at [...]
2015 has proven to be one of the most challenging years in the history of Alton Towers Resort. From the 21st birthday celebrations of the iconic Nemesis, the opening of brand new accommodation and High Ropes course, and what was described by many to be the best Scarefest yet, to [...]
After thrilling and spinning guests for 18 years, Ripsaw will no longer be cutting it at Alton Towers Resort for the 2016 season. Although no official announcement has been made by Alton Towers Resort, the Huss Top Spin, which was located in Forbidden Valley, has been seen broken [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today confirmed, via their blog, a number of key details relating to the 2016 season including the Theme Park opening calendar and a new scheme which will see a number of areas receive some ‘Towers Loving Care’. As previously confirmed, the main 2016 season will begin [...]
Alton Towers Resort have been granted planning permission by Stafforshire Moorlands District Council for the proposed extension to the Alton Towers Hotel. As is typical with planning applications of this scale, permission has been granted subject to a number of conditions. It has been stipulated that the hotel extension will [...]
Alton Towers Resort has today confirmed that it has concluded its investigation into the incident which occurred on The Smiler on 2nd June, confirming that the incident was the result of human error and that the rollercoaster will re-open in 2016. In a statement released by the Resort it was [...]
