c1hrisin Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I just take a charger... there are sockets everywhere! Including in the floor > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 That's the way companies should make money! Doesn't have a negative impact on anyone, and is actually a benefit to a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 You can compare this to parks like SeaWorld and Disney though who offer free charging points, having said that though I would never use one of these free or not, as it ties you down too much. It's far easier to buy a portable charger and charge on the go if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 got a strong feeling that there won't be anything new in the theme park for 2015, which I guess s confirmed on Facebook by someone asking if there is anything new for 2015, to which Alton towers replied, new for 2015 is our enchanted village. I'll be pretty annoyed if we don't get a submission replacement or at least something fun or thrilling after a children's investment this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 a man was stabbed in the leg twice yesterday at Alton after attending a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 ^ Sounds like whoever committed this REALLY doesn't like theme parks! Not really a situation to make a joke about is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Not really a situation to make a joke about is it? Ah. Well that's something you need to know about me - sometimes I don't think before I speak! Sorry about that... But seriously, I was pretty irritated when I saw that no arrests had been made! There better be a 'yet' on the end of that soon! Why would you come away clean after stabbing someone TWICE? Mer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Probably no arrests made because they haven't found a pulpable culprit for the incident... Considering the local area, the assailant attacked the staff member, and then could easily leg it in any direction and would be very difficult to find... Not like the person stabbed the manager and just stood outside waiting to be caught... Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Medics at Alton Towers have been praised for saving the life of a man who collapsed at the theme park.The 42-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and his heart stopped beating during a visit to Alton Towers. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Theme-park-medics-save-visitor-s-life/story-23265734-detail/story.html#ixzz3GoUhqevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Didn't seem particularly worthy of its own topic... Towers are planning to put in a high rope course near the Hotel - http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=69394 It'll include a Cafe too. Looks good fun for everyone and the sorta thing that should be added to a resort to give that more complete feel. Plans suggest it will have an upcharge (which is reasonable in my opinion), and you can either purchase a ticket for it by itself, or in conjunction with the theme park or waterpark. It's expected to only attract 250-300 guests a day, but will be open all year round by the sounds of it. Hope it does come to fruition; sounds like a nice concept all in all! dragon2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Good idea, may give this a try one day if it is open after the park closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Apparently the plans have already been pulled off the site... Possibly an admin error or sommat... It's somewhat daft these companies can't file things properly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Something a bit different I suppose, can see it being quite popular. Another Centre Parcs lite development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Definitely a unexpected move by the park, however as they will have 3 resort hotels/accommodation I think they do need more activities aside from the themepark (eventhough they do have Cariba Creek, spa & golf courses). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 With this they'll have 3 types of accommodation, a Conference Centre, Spa, Waterpark, Golf, Treeclimb thing AND a theme park. It's a resort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Just saw this on Facebook. Intriguing! Would be good, if a bit late, for Air to actually have some theming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 This is great and exciting news! I've always thought Air has been lacking the potential of some of their coasters there (Nemesis, zoblivion & Thirteen respectively) especially on the the arid side so hopefully this will bring the ride a notch up in greatness especially since the theming for the ride was cut back when it opened. Makes great sense here too especially with the food loop being next door as well. Hopefully we'll see Towers doing these moderate improvements to existing rides from now on (Nemy,Katanga & towers street are calling for face lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Does this mean we'll get months of hype from enthusiasts about the Air tunnel being sorted out, only for them to leave it blank due to budget cuts? pluk, EC!, Ian-S and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 So as a result of the awful attendance figures so far this summer, all midweek dates currently have a 5pm closing time... One would assume that they will extend things should they require it, but Towers is seriously struggling according to those attending and those watching ridetimes.co.uk... We're in really grim times atm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's not good at all, it's quite saddening to see 5pm closes in the summer holidays to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The closures being pushed forwards isn't surprising at all. Especially that the park has rarely been seeing queues over 15 minutes at all this month, it's a great shame to see all this happen especially how dead and quiet the park is currently (although good if you're visiting though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Merlin logic How to deal with not enough people coming to your park? Give them more reason not to come! OldFarmerDean, stretchy and TPJames 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Well all this about Merlin's profits dropping drastically may have a lot to do with it, considering Towers has been hardest hit by this for obvious reasons. Who knows? They may be trying to keep down costs by reducing open hours? Feel free to correct me if I seem wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Well that's obviously what they're doing. The point is you can counter the downturn with excitment, magic, meaningful promotions and generally being awesome so people want to come back. Or you can have a big huff and give people less, so less people want to come, and the depressing spiral can continue. Speculate to accumulate, get what you deserve, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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