June 17, 201114 yr comment_118063 Is there a bus that runs from the station to Alton Towers.Yes... From both Stoke and Uttoxeter (since you didn't say which station you went to)...Alton's site has timetables for both hidden in the Directions section...
June 17, 201114 yr comment_118067 Hey, Does anyone know if you can buy a normal theme park ticket on sunday? I want to go Alton Towers but not Alton Towers live? anyone help me on this matter
June 17, 201114 yr comment_118098 When searching on National Rail... click "INCLUDE SLOWER TRAINS". The London Midland services to/from London to Stoke are FAR cheaper at peak times, than Virgin.
June 18, 201114 yr comment_118106 You could say I'm quite happy at the moment, I have managed to plan a trip to Alton Towers by train on the 26th june for 11 pounds return from london. (I am still able to get away with being 15 if your wondering how I got it so cheap ). I cant wait I have only been once and that was when I was 3 the opening year of oblivion, I rember watching my brother ride it and thinking he was really brave . Jake
June 18, 201114 yr comment_118108 The train tickets sound very reasonable I think I'm going to do the same option when I go next but won't be lucky Like you Jake I'm passed the 15 yr border lol , but with the train at least I dint have to drive 4hrs each way Thanks for info sheepie !!
June 19, 201114 yr comment_118165 I have discovered that Alton towers will be using the forbidden valley exit, after the Black Eyed Peas concert. I suggested this a while back for the fireworks and pink concert, obviously great minds think alike lol! It will be interesting to see how it will operate, guests will be tempted to go on other rides and may be tempted to stay longer because of the distance to the exit!
June 19, 201114 yr comment_118180 They've got four exits from the concert - one of which goes through the valley.Ride close was at 6pm today, so good luck to them trying to ride anything after
June 19, 201114 yr comment_118182 In other news.... The Alton Towers App! Would it be anything like Thorpe's
June 20, 201114 yr comment_118227 Thirteen has been running without problems for a couple of weeks now
June 21, 201114 yr comment_118287 Oh HAI silly PR stunt...http://www.altontowers.com/events/coaster-cuties/ We’re looking for 13 girls to be the faces of the ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TEEN. That’s right... we’re looking for the ultimate Coaster Cuties! 20 girls will be selected to attend the Alton Towers Resort and as well as riding the ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TEEN, you will take part in an exclusive photoshoot! 13 lucky girls will then be crowned the Alton Towers Resort’s Coaster Cuties, and star in the first ever TH13TEEN Calendar!Do you think you’ve got what it takes to star in the Alton Towers Resort’s new TH13TEEN calendar? Then fill in the details below and submit along with a photo or YouTube video of yourself, demonstrating why you are a Coaster Cutie.
June 24, 201114 yr comment_118531 This could well be the first little addition I'm very pleased about at Alton this year. The old Your day shop has been replaced with a professional "Resort Box Office" where they sell hotel stays, annual passes, fastrack, theme parks tickets ect.Well the hotel reservation desk has got it's own little section within the box office with some amazing attention to detail. Along the backdrop to the desk are some "books" some titles include, "So you've found a crypt, what to do next?" and, "SW7- Secret Plans, Do Not Read!".I know it's not much, but I find these kinds of little "in-jokes" absolutely brilliant and is the kind of creativity I expect to see resort wide.A lovely member from TTF has taken photos, go take a look!Hotel Reservation Desk
June 29, 201114 yr comment_118787 Can anyone help me? I was going to head up to Alton on thursday but it turns out alot of schools are closing because of teacher stikes, do you think this will effect Alton Towers alot?Jake
June 29, 201114 yr comment_118794 Oh HAI silly PR stunt...http://www.altontowers.com/events/coaster-cuties/Haha yeah, I saw this. I think the fact that the woman from The Only Way Is Essex is advertising it makes it all the more worse.
June 29, 201114 yr comment_118812 Can anyone help me? I was going to head up to Alton on thursday but it turns out alot of schools are closing because of teacher stikes, do you think this will effect Alton Towers alot?Jake Hi JakeIt will probably affect towers, but it will be more full with students than kidies as they have now finished exams.You will get less of the school trips but more famlies. But queues shouldnt be more than 40 mins or so max. TBH iVe found that the best time to go in the school hols is weekends. Stretchy
June 29, 201114 yr comment_118826 Just a heads up, the parks are expecting to be VERY busy with the schools on strike tomorrow - loads are planning on coming on the day off.When schools are visiting, weekends are the best. Over school holidays, tues, weds or fri are the best days.
June 30, 201114 yr comment_118865 You may be aware of TowersTimes' recent letter and petition (of near-200 signatures/comments) to Merlin Entertainments regarding several issues arising at Alton Towers, including the Fanta sponsorship on Oblivion. To my knowledge, a few people off here signed it and made comments as did others off the likes of Coasterforce and other AT/park related fansites.A lengthly letter has now been received from Merlin, and will be posted this evening!
July 1, 201114 yr comment_118880 Great news Dan. I enjoyed reading their reply and appreciated the time and effort it took Nick. Whilst personally I feel as though it's just a history of the company rather than addressing any points in reality, I do agree on the principal that taking to time to reply is a very promising sign and admirable. I just hope Alton can improve and Merlin can provide them with the tools to do so.Other news- groupon.co.uk are offering 50% off at the Towers at the moment. That's a great deal and comes in handy if you're in an odd numbered group! That's £20.40 for Adults.
July 1, 201114 yr comment_118897 I liked the history bit though, I like to know stuff like that .United biscuits are also doing 50% off on their crisps - thats stuff like hula hoops. Mmm
July 7, 201114 yr comment_119140 You may be aware of TowersTimes' recent letter and petition (of near-200 signatures/comments) to Merlin Entertainments regarding several issues arising at Alton Towers, including the Fanta sponsorship on Oblivion. To my knowledge, a few people off here signed it and made comments as did others off the likes of Coasterforce and other AT/park related fansites.A lengthly letter has now been received from Merlin, and will be posted this evening!I've just re-read the letter and my faith has sort of been restored that maybe Merlin can pull the situation around at Alton Towers. Whilst I never thought the situation was as bad as Towers Times Forum was making out, I did feel that the wheels were not as tight as they should have been. One of my biggest.. reliefs I guess you could say, is that AT management know how important families are to the parks success. If you don't attract them back, you lose a lot of income and interest.. I'll be interested to see what direction the 2012 and 2013 rides go in.. and how high.
July 12, 201114 yr comment_119464 This new advertising stuff for Alton's best ride ever is actually really brilliant. Finally focusing on the rides and not banning sexy tv from the hotels it asks for what is Alton's greatest ride out of Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Rita and Thirteen.Great stuff, well done Alton.
July 12, 201114 yr comment_119465 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Mp6jl5i7ATV ads with TOM BAKER <3<3<3<3Oh yeah, vote Nemesis
July 12, 201114 yr comment_119467 They've put up banners at the entrances of each ride saying voting - and staff members have badges showing which ride they voted for.Proper rivalry, and will work a treat!
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