I think calling it coaster porn is a joke that is related to common everyday conversations (my friend keeps chicken, anything she has about chickens i refer to as chicken porn). In a way its a nod to the community that we are part of their concern.
I doubt Morwenna or the team think we will utilise such a service (i doubt more that it will actually happen) but its a nod or wink to us in a funny way that also gets "Alton Towers Resort" into the print media.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the experience
Alton Towers Marketing/PR Stunts Topic
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SIMR
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I read about 'Alton XXX' in the newspaper yesterday. I thought it was dreadful, yet hilarious - and it got into the paper, which means it's served it's purpose. I can only imagine some of the horrible ads that could be made, 'Sit back, it's night time' or 'Alton XXX, only £Th13teen a night'.
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DiogoJ42
Well I spent a good ten minutes searching the pay-per-view options in the ATH on Wednesday night, and I only saw boring, 'family friendly' films.
Once again, Morewonga is LYING.
Once again, Morewonga is LYING.
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[quote=""DiogoJ42""]Well I spent a good ten minutes searching the pay-per-view options in the ATH on Wednesday night, and I only saw boring, 'family friendly' films.
Once again, Morewonga is LYING.[/quote] I think that's what’s been annoying me the most about the PR stunts. If they’re going to sit around all day coming up with such strange ideas they could at least carry them through.
If they say there banning something then ban it. Sure it would mean that we can’t wear Speedos or disrupt other guests at the hotel but at the minute I can’t trust anything the park announces. It all turns out to be bogus.
Once again, Morewonga is LYING.
[/quote] I think that's what’s been annoying me the most about the PR stunts. If they’re going to sit around all day coming up with such strange ideas they could at least carry them through.If they say there banning something then ban it. Sure it would mean that we can’t wear Speedos or disrupt other guests at the hotel but at the minute I can’t trust anything the park announces. It all turns out to be bogus.
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[quote=""Alton Towers""]Silver Swimmers!
Alton Towers Resort gives free Waterpark entry to over 65s to celebrate National Grandparents Day
Stuck with what to do with your grandchildren this weekend? To celebrate National Grandparents Day on 3rd October, the Alton Towers Resort is offering free* access to its tropical Waterpark for anyone aged 65 (and over), to guarantee a water-filled adventure for all the family!
With a number of adrenalin-pumping waterslides for the kids, grandparents can lie back and unwind in the tropical warm waters or spend time in one of the fantastic interactive water features situated in the Splash Landings Hotel. From drifting along the lazy river, to enjoying some quiet time by the waterfall in Lagoona Bay, the whole family will have splashtastic fun!
With free entry granted to the first 100 over 65s on 3rd October, this is the perfect excuse to dig out your swimwear and experience a taste of the Caribbean right on your doorstep!
To book or find out more information on the Alton Towers Resort Waterpark, log onto [url=http://www.altontowers.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.altontowers.com[/url] now.
*Free entry for the first 100 people who present proof of age at the Alton Towers Resort Waterpark.[/quote]
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[quote=""Alton Towers""]Paintbrushes at the Ready!
Alton Towers Resort launches children’s painting and drawing competition to celebrate ultimate fireworks event
To celebrate its biggest and best ever fireworks display, Alton Towers Resort is giving one budding artist and their entire school class a fireworks night to remember, by launching a drawing and painting competition for children in [name of region]. Whether it’s an impressive rocket, row of Catherine Wheels or everyone’s favourite - sparklers, all children aged between 3 -11 years are invited to pick up a paintbrush or pencil for the chance of receiving the explosive prize!
With entries open for over a month, one lucky winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the event, which takes place between 5th – 7th November for their entire class, including return travel to the Resort. On top of that, the winning masterpiece with also be displayed in the Resort for all visitors to see, guaranteed to help celebrate fireworks night with a bang!
Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director at the Alton Towers Resort who will help judge the competition alongside Divisional Director of the Resort, Ian Crabbe, and Head of Development Mark Kerrigan, said, “We are delighted to be holding our ultimate fireworks event in November and it promises to be a spectacular celebration of a fantastic year for the Alton Towers Resort. We want to get the children of xx involved by sending us their brightest and best drawings or paintings of fireworks night. We’re all excited about seeing the local talent so make sure you enter as soon as possible!”
The entry deadline for the competition is Wednesday 27th October, and entries should be sent to Alton Towers Resort Press Office, Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB before this.
Alton Towers Resort’s Ultimate fireworks event takes place between 5-7th November and will see a spectacular display celebrate new ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TEEN, as well as the theme park’s 30th birthday. Set to dazzle with its biggest and best ever display, the theme park will remain open until 9pm for guests to enjoy a selection of rides and attractions into the night*.
Tickets and hotel packages for the ultimate fireworks event at the Alton Towers Resort are available now at [url=http://www.altontowers.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.altontowers.com[/url]. Book before 30th September and save 25% on tickets!
For further details please see altontowers.com.
* A selection of rides will close for the duration of the fireworks display.[/quote]
Alton Towers Resort gives free Waterpark entry to over 65s to celebrate National Grandparents Day
Stuck with what to do with your grandchildren this weekend? To celebrate National Grandparents Day on 3rd October, the Alton Towers Resort is offering free* access to its tropical Waterpark for anyone aged 65 (and over), to guarantee a water-filled adventure for all the family!
With a number of adrenalin-pumping waterslides for the kids, grandparents can lie back and unwind in the tropical warm waters or spend time in one of the fantastic interactive water features situated in the Splash Landings Hotel. From drifting along the lazy river, to enjoying some quiet time by the waterfall in Lagoona Bay, the whole family will have splashtastic fun!
With free entry granted to the first 100 over 65s on 3rd October, this is the perfect excuse to dig out your swimwear and experience a taste of the Caribbean right on your doorstep!
To book or find out more information on the Alton Towers Resort Waterpark, log onto [url=http://www.altontowers.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.altontowers.com[/url] now.
*Free entry for the first 100 people who present proof of age at the Alton Towers Resort Waterpark.[/quote]
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[quote=""Alton Towers""]Paintbrushes at the Ready!
Alton Towers Resort launches children’s painting and drawing competition to celebrate ultimate fireworks event
To celebrate its biggest and best ever fireworks display, Alton Towers Resort is giving one budding artist and their entire school class a fireworks night to remember, by launching a drawing and painting competition for children in [name of region]. Whether it’s an impressive rocket, row of Catherine Wheels or everyone’s favourite - sparklers, all children aged between 3 -11 years are invited to pick up a paintbrush or pencil for the chance of receiving the explosive prize!
With entries open for over a month, one lucky winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the event, which takes place between 5th – 7th November for their entire class, including return travel to the Resort. On top of that, the winning masterpiece with also be displayed in the Resort for all visitors to see, guaranteed to help celebrate fireworks night with a bang!
Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director at the Alton Towers Resort who will help judge the competition alongside Divisional Director of the Resort, Ian Crabbe, and Head of Development Mark Kerrigan, said, “We are delighted to be holding our ultimate fireworks event in November and it promises to be a spectacular celebration of a fantastic year for the Alton Towers Resort. We want to get the children of xx involved by sending us their brightest and best drawings or paintings of fireworks night. We’re all excited about seeing the local talent so make sure you enter as soon as possible!”
The entry deadline for the competition is Wednesday 27th October, and entries should be sent to Alton Towers Resort Press Office, Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB before this.
Alton Towers Resort’s Ultimate fireworks event takes place between 5-7th November and will see a spectacular display celebrate new ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TEEN, as well as the theme park’s 30th birthday. Set to dazzle with its biggest and best ever display, the theme park will remain open until 9pm for guests to enjoy a selection of rides and attractions into the night*.
Tickets and hotel packages for the ultimate fireworks event at the Alton Towers Resort are available now at [url=http://www.altontowers.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.altontowers.com[/url]. Book before 30th September and save 25% on tickets!
For further details please see altontowers.com.
* A selection of rides will close for the duration of the fireworks display.[/quote]
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John
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[quote=""Alton Towers""]To celebrate its biggest and best ever fireworks display, Alton Towers Resort is giving one budding artist and their entire school class a fireworks night to remember, by launching a drawing and painting competition for children in [name of region].
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“... We want to get the children of xx involved by sending us their brightest and best drawings or paintings of fireworks night. We’re all excited about seeing the local talent so make sure you enter as soon as possible!”
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Wow. Massive fail aside, this is just the sort of thing I like to see from the marketing department. Great to see some really positive promotion of the resort and its image for a change.
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“... We want to get the children of xx involved by sending us their brightest and best drawings or paintings of fireworks night. We’re all excited about seeing the local talent so make sure you enter as soon as possible!”
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Wow. Massive fail aside, this is just the sort of thing I like to see from the marketing department. Great to see some really positive promotion of the resort and its image for a change.
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Jordan
A third one out today too:
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Simon Cowell and Katie Price are UK's 'scariest' celebrities
Katie Price, X Factor supremo Simon Cowell and bee-hived chanteuse Amy Winehouse top the list of the UK's scariest celebrities - and the terrible trio have inspired three unique scarecrows as a result.
In a poll commissioned by Alton Towers' Scarefest, Lady Gaga and Ozzy Osbourne also made the top five fear-inducing famous types.
Cowell garnered more than a quarter of votes in the survey, with Mark Ronson's on-off mate not coming far behind.
The music mogul's straw-based doppelganger - all six feet of it - features his trademark hairy chest, high trousers and flat hair.
'Our scarecrows are already a popular feature of Scarefest, but this year we thought we’d really push the boat out and add an extra element for our guests,' said the resort's Morwenna Angove.
Anyone keen to catch a glimpse of the three celebs' scarecrow homages should make their way to the resort's annual Scarefest Halloween, happening this year from October 16-31.
The UK's top 5 scariest celebrities:
1. Simon Cowell: 26%
2. Amy Winehouse: 23%
3. Katie Price: 20%
4. Lady Gaga: 15%
5. Ozzy Osbourne: 14%
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Blaze
Last year IOA or one of the other Universal parks had a dead Michael Jackson dummy, so this is no big deal, it's actually rather funny (providing none of them die before it, then it won't be funny or clever). Shoukd zombie them up a bit, though 
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After watching the "Alton towers magic factory" video not that long ago , I wondered why the marketing company didn't adopt that oblivion idea they had. Sure , the way they put it really did suck , but I can picture the same base in my head which would really make it look good.
Quick zoom up of siren
Harrier door opens , guy in straight jacket lying down near , slowly slides towards due to gravity
every few seconds the image "fuzzes" and an overlay of oblivion appears. The guy is about to fall , jacket tugs on edge , another image fuzz , then he drops and then it permanently switches to oblivion.
Would be pretty scary and intense.
Quick zoom up of siren
Harrier door opens , guy in straight jacket lying down near , slowly slides towards due to gravity
every few seconds the image "fuzzes" and an overlay of oblivion appears. The guy is about to fall , jacket tugs on edge , another image fuzz , then he drops and then it permanently switches to oblivion.
Would be pretty scary and intense.
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Are you talking about a new idea for a promotional video? I don't quite get your post.
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Oblivion Marketing
The Magic Factory documentary includes this footage from the marketing department, showing the pitch for the intended Oblivion promotional ad to the test audience. I strongly disagree that "the way they put it really did suck", it would have been a very good advert.
Thankfully Thirteen's ad got away with being only loosely based on the ride. It think it is better that way.
Here is the re-worked ad that was shot and broadcast.
It is also worth watching more of that documentary to see the effort that was put into the park back then...
The Magic Factory documentary includes this footage from the marketing department, showing the pitch for the intended Oblivion promotional ad to the test audience. I strongly disagree that "the way they put it really did suck", it would have been a very good advert.
Thankfully Thirteen's ad got away with being only loosely based on the ride. It think it is better that way.
Here is the re-worked ad that was shot and broadcast.
It is also worth watching more of that documentary to see the effort that was put into the park back then...
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Alton Towers fish on Brussels sprouts diet
Aquarium staff at Alton Towers are feeding fish on Brussels sprouts. They say they haven't had problems with flatulence yet.
Alton Towers fish on Brussels sprouts diet
Aquarium staff at Alton Towers are feeding fish on Brussels sprouts. They say they haven't had problems with flatulence yet.
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...and the winner for the shortest marketing stunt ever goes to... :P
I don't care about any of the stunts anymore tbh. I will miss: "Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director at the Alton Towers Resort said..." the most.
Morwenna has done a fantastic job the last few years at Alton, and it's certain that the Morwenna years won't be forgotten. Good luck to whoever has replaced her, but one can ever beat the almighty Morwenna Angove.
I don't care about any of the stunts anymore tbh. I will miss: "Morwenna Angove, Sales and Marketing Director at the Alton Towers Resort said..." the most.
Morwenna has done a fantastic job the last few years at Alton, and it's certain that the Morwenna years won't be forgotten. Good luck to whoever has replaced her, but one can ever beat the almighty Morwenna Angove.-
djtruefitt
It seems a strange story, espiecally as the park is now closed so the public cant go and see the fish and their sprouts anyway.
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Here's the full press stunt, along with pictures.
[quote=""Alton Towers""]The Alton Towers Resort plans to minimise Brussel sprout waste this Christmas after discovering that the fish in the Resort’s aquarium, Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, have a surprising ‘penchant’ for the unpopular British veg.
The Christmas must have is often cited as one of the UK’s least favourite foods and large quantities of the vegetable are thrown away each day after being left on the plate. To minimise waste, bosses at the Resort are now recycling any left-over sprouts served in the hotel this December during the Santa Sleepover and Santa lunch events by using them to feed the fish at the park’s aquarium, Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE.
Andrea Fox, Head of Consumer Marketing at the Alton Towers Resort, said: “We’re always looking at ways to cut down waste at the Alton Towers Resort. It is currently unknown as to whether including Brussel sprouts into the fishes’ diet will cause flatulence or unwanted smells in the aquarium. However, the fish love the new addition to their diet and we are monitoring the situation.”[/quote]
[quote=""djtruefitt""]It seems a strange story, espiecally as the park is now closed so the public cant go and see the fish and their sprouts anyway.[/quote]
Sharkbait Reef is open over the winter for hotel guests, along with a few other attractions.
[quote=""Alton Towers""]The Alton Towers Resort plans to minimise Brussel sprout waste this Christmas after discovering that the fish in the Resort’s aquarium, Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, have a surprising ‘penchant’ for the unpopular British veg.
The Christmas must have is often cited as one of the UK’s least favourite foods and large quantities of the vegetable are thrown away each day after being left on the plate. To minimise waste, bosses at the Resort are now recycling any left-over sprouts served in the hotel this December during the Santa Sleepover and Santa lunch events by using them to feed the fish at the park’s aquarium, Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE.
Andrea Fox, Head of Consumer Marketing at the Alton Towers Resort, said: “We’re always looking at ways to cut down waste at the Alton Towers Resort. It is currently unknown as to whether including Brussel sprouts into the fishes’ diet will cause flatulence or unwanted smells in the aquarium. However, the fish love the new addition to their diet and we are monitoring the situation.”[/quote]
[quote=""djtruefitt""]It seems a strange story, espiecally as the park is now closed so the public cant go and see the fish and their sprouts anyway.[/quote]
Sharkbait Reef is open over the winter for hotel guests, along with a few other attractions.