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 [...]
Merlin Entertainments have announced today that up to 190 salaried jobs could be cut at Alton Towers Resort before the 2016 season begins in March. The announced cuts form part of a restructuring of the business which is expected to take place ahead of the 2016 season next March and [...]
Scarefest returned to Alton Towers Resort this weekend offering a completely re-vamped line-up, including two new scare mazes and two new scare zones alongside the return of Terror of the Towers, we take a look at all the news from the opening weekend of this year’s event. Taking centre [...]
With Scarefest and the end of the 2015 season fast approaching at Alton Towers Resort, it has been confirmed that as of this Saturday (10th October), a number of attractions will either operate with reduced hours, or close for the remainder of the 2015 season. From Saturday 10th October [...]
Halloween may be just around the corner, however, Alton Towers Resort are already looking further ahead confirming that, for the first time, the theme park will be open to day visitors for the first time on selected dates this December. On 12th, 13th, and 18th to 23rd December the theme [...]
Following on from their original planning application submitted in July, Alton Towers Resort have today submitted a number of amendments to their original plans in a refinement to the plans previously submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. Amendments have been made to both the internal layout and exterior layout [...]
The past couple of months at Alton Towers Resort have proved to be one of the toughest periods in the Resort’s history. There is no doubt that the Resort has come under intense media scrutiny since the events of 2nd June and that there has been an impact on the [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today officially unveiled a revamped Scarefest line-up for 2015 which sees two brand new scare mazes, alongside two new scare zones and the return of a Scarefest staple In a total shake up of the attractions on offer, the 2015 line up will see [...]
