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 [...]
Alton Towers have, in recent days, removed the shell of the burnt out Skyride station in the Cloud Cuckoo Land area of the theme park. The station was almost entirely destroyed by fire earlier this season in the middle of the night. The famous Skyride, which has been a feature [...]
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 [...]
Hot on the heels on the addition of Disneyland Paris to Street View, it seems Alton is soon to become the latest attraction to be added to the service. Street View allows users to take "virtual walks" through areas, allowing them to gain a full 360 degree view. Originally the [...]
Adrenalin Week, when the theme park is open for 6 hours a day with only the biggest rides and attractions, was a feature at Alton Towers from the 2005 to 2007 seasons. With a reduced admission price, queue's were generally low and it allowed guests the chance to experience major [...]
In recent years, Alton Towers first tried a February theme park opening in 2007, with the Towers, Treats and Trails event. Carters Steam Fair were brought in to provide traditional entertainment for all, with only Oblivion opened in X Sector as an "added bonus". However, for 2008, the theme park [...]
As has become customary since Scarefest's birth in 2007, the Towers have been closed to guests and they will not re-open until after the 2009 season. With just over 6 weeks to go, the parks entertainments team have already started transforming the Gothic masterpiece into a scare maze which will [...]
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 [...]
On-The-Day theme park price rises, showing changes since March 2008 are as follows: Adult March 2008 £34.00 Adult March 2009 £36.00 Adult August 2009: £37.00 Child March 2008 £24.00 Child March 2009 £27.00 Child August 2009 £28.00 Family4 March 2008 £90.00 Family4 March 2009 £100.00 Family4 August 2009 £104.00 Family5 [...]
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 [...]
The schools have broken up, and Alton Towers is set for the peak summer season! With theme park rides open daily until 7:00pm throughout the end of July and all of August, day visitors will have plenty of time to soak up the summer atmosphere at the UK's most popular [...]
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 [...]
