They did indeed open Th13teen today. The last 3 rows are filled with water dummies with the remaining rows filled with guests (with rows left empty to accommodate for distancing). This has taken a toll on the throughput capacity but still a ride that'll take a portion of the crowd on park. I believe...

Originally opening as the world's longest log flume, and later sailing past model dinosaurs, The Flume was one of @Alton Towers' most popular attractions. In 2004, the ride was re-imagined as a funky, floaty bath time ride featuring quirky, quacking ducks, culminating in a spectacular splashdown ove...

Yesterday I was able to make a trip to Towers for a gardens visit. A lot has been covered already but I'll go through how I felt and my own personal experience with how things went. When the park opened there was just me and 2 groups in front in the queue, the temperature check was very simple, easy...

Ultimately this was the correct decision for the park, you don't want your latest attraction open when it'll only be accessible to a certain amount of people until social distancing and restrictions have been eased. Its a great shame as being Towers's 40th anniversary it is certainly a dampener, but...

Can you handle Enterprise? First opening in 1984 at the Resort, Enterprise takes guests on a gravity defying ride of being spun head over heels. Those brave enough are subjected to being hurled upside down at dizzying speeds in a test of endurance. Do you take time to ride Enterprise whilst visiting...

Prepare for the wettest challenge around with Battle Galleons!  Opening in 2008 alongside the re-themed area of Mutiny Bay, this MACK Rides splash battle invites guests to fight fellow pirates and landlubbers alike in a seriously wet war. Those brave enough to battle must first survive the treachero...

Prepare for a ride on The Blade! Opening in 1980, this swinging boat ride still stands as the oldest attraction at Alton Towers. Originally located in Fantasy World (now X Sector), it can now be found in Forbidden Valley situated on the old Thunder Looper site. During the 2018/19 closed season, the ...

Journey beyond and board Galactica. In July 2015, applications were submitted to modify Air's existing station and queue line, along with the addition of a themed portal that the coaster would travel through. The inclusion of VR would last until the 2019 season when it was removed due to declining p...

As Th13teen celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, let's take a look back at the construction process of SW6 at Alton Towers Marketed at the time as the "Ultimate Rollercoaster", construction started in 2009 after the removal of the iconic Corkscrew, which closed at the end of the prev...

Anyone think Thirteen is one of the worst rides in the park?  Personally no, it is a good family coaster and fills the gap of coasters for that market. It may have been advertised badly when it first opened but it does its job of being a decent capacity ride whilst also offering something different...

In 2018, the resort would open the latest in the Secret Weapon series of rides - Wicker Man. Built on the site of The Flume, Wicker Man was the first wooden rollercoaster to be built in the UK in 21 years. Guests were invited to join the Beornen's ritual and feed the flames on a rollercoaster combin...

In 2016, the Rollercoaster Restaurant brought a decidedly Alton Towers twist to Resort dining. Unique for the UK, meals were delivered via a mini rollercoaster track, with two tables having their meals go via a loop. Designed as a social experience in mind, the restaurant remains a lively and exciti...

The 2008 season saw the arrival of some swashbuckling pirates at the Resort in what would become one of the best loved shows in the theme park - The Pirates Of Mutiny Bay. Spanning over 8 years and under several different storylines, guests were greeted to a swashbuckling adventure in the Courtyard ...

What started as a trickle became a spring. In 2003 the Paradise Plumbers invited hotel guests to enjoy a wacky afternoon at the Alton Towers Waterpark, which opened alongside Splash Landings Hotel. Previously named Cariba Creek, the secondary attraction perfectly complemented the theme park's offeri...

Opening in 1996, The Alton Towers Hotel marked the first of the Resort’s accommodation offerings, enabling guests to stay overnight at the Resort for the very first time. Themed around the adventures of Sir Algenon, the Resort’s first hotel offered a range of themed rooms, which have been updated mu...

Alton Towers turns 40 today, so to celebrate we’re going to be looking at some of the resort’s key developments across its 40 year history. First up is Nemesis which opened in 1994. Known as Secret Weapon 3 throughout development, Nemesis would be the first inverted rollercoaster to be built in Euro...

Chessington World of Adventures Resort have received two nominations in this year’s ScareCON SCAR awards, including ‘Best Halloween maze’ for Creepy Caves After Dark.  SouthParks News  has further details on the awards. https://www.southparks.co.uk/files/2018/10/IMG_7866.jpg Which was your favourite...

Thorpe Park Resort have received two nominations in this year’s ScareCON SCAR awards, including ‘Best set and design’ for Creak Freak Massacre.  SouthParks News  has further details on the awards. https://www.southparks.co.uk/files/2019/09/20190926_img_2244_hursty.jpg https://www.southparks.co.uk/fi...

Alton Towers have received six nominations across five categories in this year’s ScareCON SCAR awards, including 'Best set and design' for both The Attic: Terror of the Towers and Darkest Depths, and 'Best Halloween maze' for The Attic: Terror of the Towers.  Towerstimes News  has further details on...

Chessington World of Adventures Resort opened for the 2020 Passholder Preview Day on Sunday, providing an opportunity to see the changes and improvements at the Resort for the upcoming season. SouthParks News rounds-up everything we spotted during our visit, including progress on the new attractions...