Have to say - I'm not the biggest fan of the redesign... Whilst I don't post on here much anymore I do still read the forum on occasion, and for me the redesign is just too 'blocky'. A few constructive points: - The top menu bar (on both the site and forums) just looks a tad bland - whilst I can see...

Hmmm, Waterpark "On the Day" ticket prices are blank - expect these to go up too maybe they are updating the page  http://www.altontowers.com/tickets/#Waterpark As if by magic, the following has also appeared on that page: To visit Alton Towers Waterpark, tickets must be booked in ad...

Direct link to UK version of voyages-sncf.com: www.tgv-europe.com - seems to be connected to the exact same database price-wise, just different language!

IGNORE it when it tries to redirect you to Raileasy though - they are rip-off merchants as previously mentioned!

Well I am still single and apart from 2 or 3 hook ups, I haven't been in a relationship for 3 1/2 years. And everywhere I look people are getting hooked up. I have a great career, lots of friends and am on the go doing lots of exciting things a lot of the time. I just don't know what I am supposed ...

I can't speak on their behalf, but I imagine this change in policy will make the park a no-go attraction for guests in wheelchairs. I know it's not from a wheelchair guest's perspective, but more from a mildly disabled person perspective (for those who don't know - I have a slight natural limp due ...

Jollylee11 wrote:

I have three words for this matter...
Merlin can't win. 

Yes they can - by realising that Towers is the premier park in their UK portfolio and fund it as such - rather than cutting every last corner they can.

Edit: Appears I replied to an old post, but my point still stands!

And Mike, your last post proved my point on feeling massively isolated perfectly, though I wouldn't have expected it from you. Cheers. So, so sorry Mark! I misread your post (I thought you meant in the past rather than now) and didn't realise you're currently having issues too :) Like with Josh, I'...

HUGE hugs coming your way Josh - depression sucks, and I can only imagine what you're going through right now - just remember, you're an awesome person and nothing will change that

Always here if you want to chat

Blizzard, might I also suggest leading a campaign against one side of a two-sided debate (i.e. your idea for a sig campaign against negativity) without contributing to the debate yourself would make you seem like a 'troll' (I don't like that word!) - thus you suggesting that the negative people are ...

The gondolas look identical in size/shape to the Towers ones - wonder if they're going to bee brightly coloured to stick out a sore thumb like the ones at Towers are too?

Dyls wrote:

Can non hotel guests have breakfast in the AT hotel, and if so how much does it cost?

Dylan

No, breakfast is for hotel guests only (presumably due to capacity issues)

Will have to be struck off the 'maybe' list I'm afraid - too much uni work to do, and it's touch & go on the funds for it too

NemmyJunkie wrote:

I love not knowing a lot about this ride - makes the whole experience a lot better

However, I would advise you don't return to this topic after today if you want it to remain that way

Getting up at 4am, and on a train to Stoke from Euston at 7am - oh wait, I do this EVERY time I visit Towers

Will be a bit easier from May thankfully

The only reason that some people call that early is because that's the only time they can preach, and personally if I'm out early and. One across a house with curtains drawn I will leave it to do later so to not disturb anyone sleeping. As to the passage I have never heard of it, If you can find th...

I'll come straight out with it, I'm a Jehovah's Witness. I honestly am. I respect everyone's opinion on anything religious as everyone's entitled to a opinion. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. I have no issue with most JWs - my only issue is they way they seem to be the only faith that...

I do not particularly think accusing Merlin of general "stiff handedness" with regards to budgetary information is particularly helpful at the moment, given that much of this we have no "actual" proof of. Let's not talk about Disney, Europa or anyone else - let's just focus on t...

...when you spend over half of a 1.5 hour train journey drafting a letter to Merlin as to why their reduction in opening hours and budgets at Towers is flawed on a business level...

Letter I have written to Merlin (edited due to helpful feedback from AstroDan): To whom it may concern, Merlin Entertainments, I am writing to express my severe disappointment regarding operating hours for the 2012 season at what you supposedly regard as one of your two main UK attractions, Alton To...

It's not that I feel down, more that I can't be arsed doing anything. It just appears my life is in a rut. Normally I wouldn't post here, but I honestly need some advice as to what to do about this. Sorry to hear that Oli :( I hate that feeling! What do you think is causing the rut? If it'd lack of...