Several rumours have been circulating in recent weeks that Alton Towers have taken the decision to close the Enterprise and Submission rides located in the 'X Sector' area of the park for the duration of the 2012 season. These rumours, in addition to the absence of both rides on the [...]
The two key promotional images for the new 2012 attractions at the Alton Towers Resort were posted last night on Facebook by Alton Towers Trips, a commercial partner of Alton Towers who provide coach trips from Scotland. Along with the images, some text was also revealed, discussing some of the details [...]
It has been an anxious wait over the Christmas period for Alton Towers fans as they waited for the SW7 plans to be released on the Staffordshire Moorlands Council website, the plans have today been released. The plans, available to view for youself at this link, contain a number of interesting [...]
Today, the two recent planning applications have been updated on the Staffordshire Moorlands Council Planning Portal to include descriptions of each of the applications which both appear to be relating to the Blackhole Tent Site. The first planning application (11/01205/CONSER) is a Conservation Area Consent has now been updated with the [...]
Today, Alton Towers updated the 2012 Attraction Minisite with a new header, reading "18 years later...revealed here 18:18 31.12.11". This suggests that more information on the new ride will be revealed at this time on New Year's Eve. Both the nature of the ride system itself, and whetherWhat Lies Beneath is the ride's [...]
Today, two planning applications have appeared on the Staffordshire Moorlands Council Planning Portal. Very little is known about the applications but they are both relating to the Blackhole Tent Site. The Blackhole Tent has sat unused for a number of years, except for Scarefest 2011 when it was used for [...]
Hidden away in the Alton Towers Hotel likes a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the resort - the Spa. Both the Aqua relaxation rooms and treatment areas are available to hotel residents and day visitors, with packages starting from £12.50 per person. However, from 23rd January [...]
Twas mid November, and TowersTimes Forum members were staying at the Alton Towers Hotel. Yet, the main bar within - lay silent and closed. Why? Well, we're pleased to say that eagle-eyed forum member 'siralgenon' has been finding out with a series of photos posted to our popular forums today! [...]
Stephen and Suzanne Roper, owners of the company Churchill China, are once again seeking compensation from Alton Towers for noise disturbances, which the couple claim have affected them at their Farley residence. The Ropers' legal battles with the park began in 2002, with one notable product being the noise abatement order which the couple [...]
The popular February Half Term event will return next year to Alton Towers, with limited rides offered between the 11th and 19th of February 2012. On each of these days the theme park will be open between 10am and 4pm. The construction of the two new rides for the 2012 [...]
Eagle eyed visitors to the Merlin Annual Pass Facebook page have discovered a Annual Pass Survey posted online that appears to be gathering feedback and thoughts around a 3rd higher tiered pass offering yet more perks and benefits beyond the current Premium pass level to its holder. The survey, which [...]
Twentieth Century Fox and Merlin Entertainments have announced Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs – The 4-D Experience, a 4D cinema experience with a 3D film and various physical effects. The film will be produced by SimEx-Iwerks and will use footage from the 3rd Ice Age film. 4D Cinemas are very [...]
