Tag: Alton Towers

Alton Towers add new ride for 2019

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After late planning permission at the end of last year, we knew a drop tower would be coming to Alton Towers for 2019, however the location at the time was unknown. Many including us thought this may be heading into the Dungeons as the finale ride like many others across the UK, but we know know the location of the new towers. Cbeebies Land will again be expanding with two junior bouncers heading into the Land at the back, located next to Mr Blooms Allotment. With some space being allocated from that queue and pre-show being cut back the name […]

Alton Towers Stagger opening across the park for 2018

By UK Theme Parks
Alton Towers are to continue to stagger openings of the rides for 2018 as they perhaps go beyond what was expected with Wickerman opening. Firstly the 2018 sees Extra Ride Time change with a 9.30 opening for the park changing from the 9.00 of previous years, this will now also be only open Merlin Annual Pass holders and Hotel guests only and not thought to be open to online booking tickets of previous years. This also means the Monorail will open at 9.00 rather than 8.30. Extra Ride time will be on Spinball Whizzer, Cbeebies Land and in a shock […]

Wicker Man new for Alton Towers 2018

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January 8th finally saw the reveal of Wicker Man at Alton Towers as we now know the SW8 identity of the parks new Wooden Roller Coaster! The stats are: First Wooden Roller Coaster in the UK in 21 years (since Megafobia) 2,028 foot of track (similar to RITA) 57.57 foot Wicker Man Structure, passing through 3 times First of its type to fuse Wood and Fire 1.2 Metre Height Restriction Join us as we talk through all the details!

UK Theme Park News September 17th 2017 – Attractions 15 Halloween Special

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On this week Theme Park News episode we look Holloween at the big UK Theme Parks, Merlin, Dreamland, Ligthwater Valley and Flamingo Land along with others! Since recording, it would seem the Thorpe Park Cinema will indeed show Final Cut!!!

UK Theme Park News September 10th 2017 – Attractions 15

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On this week Theme Park News episode we look a new look at Flamingo 1, Thorpe Park FINALLY announce the Walking Dead mazes and Christmas is also coming… at Chessington and Paulton’s Park! Since recording, it would seem the outdoor Walking Dead maze may be behind the Swarm, no light bleed after all!!!