Hey all, just a wee note to say Alton Towers have revealed whats new for 2009 in their winter brochure. Regards, Mike22

http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/


The Theme Park opens for the main season
on Saturday March 28th and will be open
every day until November 1st 2009.

New for 2009 includes:
 :arrow: A new land for our younger guests, with the
most fantabulous indoor play area.
 :arrow: The iconic Alton Towers Skyride is receiving a face lift
over the winter months, ready for all our guests to enjoy in 2009.
(discuss this here)
 :arrow: New shows and street characters for all guests to enjoy.[/list]

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So basically we could be heading for another theme park crash - an area just for very young children; and what happened last time there was a fantabulous play area?
Good news re: Skyride and shows though!

Could this mark the end for Cred Street?

It depends.

If the new land is a good theme (I'm thinking replacing Cred St), then the play area could be could.

What about that interactive temple idea they had?

A new land for our younger guests, with the
most fantabulous indoor play area.

Sounds like a revamp on the current 'play area' in Cred Street, which I welcome, its not the best to say the least. A few bouncy castles at most.

To me it seems Cred Street will get a facelift and a new name - possibly themed around Sir Algenon? They seem to like this idea lately.

I think we're definitely seeing an end to Cred Street as we know it.  It'd be interesting to see where the indoor play area goes though.  Will it just be a refurbish of the existing one or are we going to see the Nick building being used again?

It's fantastic to hear the Skyride officially confirmed, although let's face it it was a 99.9% certainty before it being in the winter brochure anyway.  It's nice to see they're publicising it's face lift already though.

Shows wise, it's to be expected really.  I'm chuffed that they're going to build on what has been a hugely successful year for entertainments so far.  With Scarefest topping this season's entertainment off, I'm looking forward to what they bring for next year.

What about that interactive temple idea they had?

A temple would be the worst thing to have next to the Towers. Sir Alegnon sounds like a good idea Kelly. I think what would fit the most in terms of the Driving School and Charlie is almost a return to the Talbot Street theme, but done with much more intensity.
I wish they'd get rid of all the bright colours because then a theme can work properly, but both of those attractions have bright colours splashed all over them.

There were rumours of a babycoaster on the Beastie site so it may not be Cred St, although it's the most likely contender I guess. Intresting to note that there is no mention of said babycoaster. (phew)

I think the babycoaster will be replacing beastie for 2009....

The Super Indoor play area could go in the ice show tent?



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Great news. Very pleased with the Skyide and also new shows. The "new land" will be Cred Street rethemed making the mysterious clearing more obvious now.  

What about that interactive temple idea they had?

A temple would be the worst thing to have next to the Towers. Sir Alegnon sounds like a good idea Kelly. I think what would fit the most in terms of the Driving School and Charlie is almost a return to the Talbot Street theme, but done with much more intensity.
I wish they'd get rid of all the bright colours because then a theme can work properly, but both of those attractions have bright colours splashed all over them.

There were rumours of a babycoaster on the Beastie site so it may not be Cred St, although it's the most likely contender I guess. Intresting to note that there is no mention of said babycoaster. (phew)

What I meant was that the potential for what could be added, was shown there.

It does make me wonder though, a play-area for £30 per person?

It does make me wonder though, a play-area for £30 per person?

I'm sure the play area will tie in with the babycoaster...and the "family friendly" approach this season coming.
Therefore making it better value for money for youngsters than at the moment:)


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It does make me wonder though, a play-area for £30 per person?

I'm sure the play area will tie in with the babycoaster...and the "family friendly" approach this season coming.
Therefore making it better value for money for youngsters than at the moment:)


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But the point still remains.

How many play areas can be added to Alton!?

My mum can take my little brother to Wacky Warehouse for £5, why would she pay AT's prices for the same thing?

It does make me wonder though, a play-area for £30 per person?

I'm sure the play area will tie in with the babycoaster...and the "family friendly" approach this season coming.
Therefore making it better value for money for youngsters than at the moment:)


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But the point still remains.

How many play areas can be added to Alton!?

My mum can take my little brother to Wacky Warehouse for £5, why would she pay AT's prices for the same thing?

Haha

I hadn't thought of that.
Although I think the Adventure Land one might be going with the beastie.

So hopefully thats one less
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2009 looks.... erm... hmm.

not sure yet

Well, I can't say I'm not happy about the skyride finally getting a well deserved facelift, and I look forward to finding out about the new shows and stuff too, but Another play area?!

Why Alton? surely the younger guests would enjoy some variety? do something a little creative but if they are doing an indoor playground, at least we can be sure it will be to merlin standards... right?

Last (very recent) attempt at playground:

I really don't think we're looking at some sort of outdoor play area in this case.  Something indoors is pretty much a certainty I feel.  My gut feeling is that we'll see the Cred Street play area revamped, although I really would still like to see the Nick building used for something.

Johno, I'm not sure how you are getting £30 for a play area at Alton though?  There's far more for kids to do than the 2009 play area with the likes of Squirrel Nutty, Riverbank EyeSpy, Berry Bish Bash etc.  Then not forgetting on park entertainment.  Hardly a set of attractions you'd get at your local Wacky Warehouse is it?