Alton Towers Resort General Discussion

[Aidan Lowe]

1950s - 2015 comparison.

Credit for B&W photo Ian Stones, credit to the color version (myself).

[Sawboss]

Oh yeah, I noticed that S when I was there. What does it signify?....

Nice picture also.

[Morgan]

I believe it stands for Shrewsbury, as the Earls of Shrewsbury used to live in the house.

[Aidan Lowe]

Today will be the full year trading update from Merlin apparently: http://bit.ly/1NkdyeW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[lewis97]

Today will be the full year trading update from Merlin apparently: http://bit.ly/1NkdyeW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They don't report their preliminary results for this full financial year until the end of February, so that article must be referring to a full calendar year. The report is available here, which basically says they're expecting full year results to be in line with their expectations, with profit levels similar to last year.

[Adam.W]

A bit random, but ridetimes has been turned off

[Liam.W]

Don't you just love ridetimes' reliability?

[Sawboss]

Dunno if you guys have heard about that poor terminally ill kid who's wishlist for christmas included a trip to Alton Towers, but Towers has said on facebook they're in contact with the family to try and organise something special for him

[gmonster]

Dunno if you guys have heard about that poor terminally ill kid who's wishlist for christmas included a trip to Alton Towers, but Towers has said on facebook they're in contact with the family to try and organise something special for him

Dont really comment on here just read comments lol but thats really nice of Alton Towers and im sure they will make it very special for a special fella with smiles all round

[Zach]

Quick closed season update for you guys. Some pics of The Smiler, for those hoping for a re-paint or some visual adjustments....she still looks very old and rusty. Few shots of Air and surrounding area's, as you will see the front of the old air shop appears to have exposed steel works, some of which I posted pics of a few weeks ago. I'm not sure so thought I'd post it anyway air appears to have gone Black at the turn after the lift hill. And Ripsaw appears to be having some work done (potentially its routine winter maintenance) but looks a bit off colour than usual. No other note worthy action visible around park.















Oh and for anyone who ever wondered what the blasters on battle galleons look like without there guns on...turns out its just a hose

[MakoMania]

So it looks like Ripsaw is staying for now?

[Sawboss]

So it looks like Ripsaw is staying for now?

Fingers crossed

[Liam.W]

Hasn't the first turn after the lift always been a darker colour?

[MakoMania]

Hasn't the first turn after the lift always been a darker colour?

I thought so as well.

[lewis97]

Hasn't the first turn after the lift always been a darker colour?

Yes, you can see where it changes colour on Google Maps.

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[Aidan Lowe]

Blog entry for preparations and what to expect in 2016: http://www.altontowers.com/useful-info/ ... orld-2016/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MakoMania]

I trawled through 2016 opening dates:

Season is 19th March-6th November but park will be closed:

April: 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th

May: 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th

September: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th

October: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th

November: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Scarefest will have a shake up to its timetable running on October:

8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st-31st

Fireworks only 2 days now not 3:

5th, 6th November

[Speedy_no1]

Just had a look at the website and the ride list at the bottom has been altered as well. No flume no blade no ripsaw no subterror no hex no enterprise no river rapids.
Don't know if its just my computer?

[sss1986]

Just had a look at the website and the ride list at the bottom has been altered as well. No flume no blade no ripsaw no subterror no hex no enterprise no river rapids.
Don't know if its just my computer?

Had a wee look there and I had to go to "see more" on the "Rides" drop down tab and they still have the rides you mention listed.

Also noticed the 2016 opening times for Alton Towers and it looks very very dark for the resort. Hopefully this doesn't put any holds on the future projects coming to the Park.

[Sawboss]

I like the sound of ‘Towers Loving Care’. Just sad there's no new flats.

Also, new coffee shop? This is not an attraction! I don't even drink coffee! And who goes into restaurants at a theme park? I eat on the way to the next ride from my big bag of snacks