Alton Towers Resort wouldn’t be where it was today if it wasn’t for the now iconic Corkscrew which opened in 1980. As part of #AltonTowersTogether, and our own #AltonTowersMagic campaign, we wrote a guest blog for Alton Towers exploring how Corkscrew was the rollercoaster which put Alton Towers Reso...

https://i.imgur.com/42HUas0.jpg Alton Towers has announced that the start of the 2020 theme park season will be postponed in light of the recent measures announced by the UK Government as a result of the COVID-19 virus.   The Resort have confirmed that the theme park will remain closed until furthe...

Thorpe Park have updated their COVID-19 response, following similar information published by Alton Towers this afternoon. Tickets dated upto 1st May can be used on any open day this season except for FRIGHT NIGHTS. Additionally, the park will operate social distancing policies, particularly in queue...

Alton Towers have released updated information about how the park will operate in response to COVID-19. Alongside the ability to transfer pre-purchased park tickets, and social distancing measures, the opening of The Alton Towers Dungeon for the season has also been delayed by a few weeks. Full info...

We’re at Chessington World of Adventures today for their Annual Pass Preview Day.

Keep an eye on SouthParks social media for the latest updates.

Chessington have announced on their social media that their new land, the Rainforest, will officially open on March 19th.

With the MAP preview day being this weekend, could we be seeing a soft opening of the area?

ICYMI, with Alton Towers open this weekend for Services Day events, this has allowed a look at the latest progress on The World Of David Walliams, in these images kindly provided by @ImmersiveMemes on Twitter. A themed entrance feature has been added, buildings throughout the area have received a co...

So, this happened today.

I’ve heard of it happening before but never seen picture or video evidence until now.

It appears work is taking place on the entrance plaza in preparation for the new season. These photos show some sort of new unit being developed on the edge of the building where the cash machines were located. https://i.imgur.com/AZgZrFv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ml8fORa.jpg Source: TowersStreet

So here's an interesting thought, with the potential spread of COVID-19, would you want to wear the VR headset? Whilst the headsets are wiped down after each use, I don't have much faith that there is adequate time to perform an extensive clean that would be required to prevent infectious disease s...

Do you think we will see any changes this year? I know the majority or Dungeon attractions don’t tend to change their scenes for a few years and only really change when they add seasonal shows. I don't think we'll see any major changes to the Dungeon. Maybe the odd tweak to the script but that's ab...

Hai! So I'm finally heading out to Liseberg for a couple of days in May, a park that has been top of my "must-visit" list for a few years. Flights, accommodation and airport transfers are already booked, with park tickets to follow as soon as Liseberg make them available to buy on the webs...

I'm very interested to see what Towers do with an Oktoberfest event, in terms of what it will entail and where in the park it'll be located. Let's be honest, it's going to go one of two ways. It'll either be brilliant or terrible, there'll be no in-between. I have a feeling that it'll be brilliant, ...

It appears Drayton Manor have been hit hard by the recent storms, going by this post on their Facebook page.

Hey all, New to the enthusiasts community but I feel it’s long over due. Off to Walibi Holland and the Poland parks this year, can’t wait. Happy CGY everyone! (Great Coaster Year) Welcome to TTSP :) Feel free to have a look around. With it being closed season the forums are quieter than usual but t...

Expectations of how busy the park is going to be on opening day (Saturday 21st)? Would like to visit but am coming from a long way! Opening day is traditionally quite busy, but nowhere near as busy as a peak summer day. Things to be aware of are ride breakdowns (I remember a couple of years ago we ...

GregH94 wrote:

The hotels and waterpark open back up this weekend after their winter maintenance periods, maybe we’ll start hearing more about what’s been going on around the theme park in the coming weeks 

A few of us are heading over to the Resort next weekend, so we may well have some stuff to share

When the towers have been open for Feb half term before, what rides have been open? The last time the theme park was open for FHT in 2015, the following areas of the park were open: Forbidden Valley Mutiny Bay Katanga Canyon (Congo River Rapids was closed) Gloomy Wood CBeebies Land Cloud Cuckoo Lan...

ICYMI - Alton Towers have started the recruitment process for the 2020 season. With the process beginning earlier than normal, and with start dates for Rides and Food & Beverage staff being from 13th February, could this be an indication that we may see a return of the February Half Term event t...

As reported on TowersTimes social media; Construction has begun for the Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular at Alton Towers. Part of the lawn is currently closed off, allowing lighting rigs and other structures to be delivered to the site. Are you excited for the season finale? https://i.imgur.com/wLg30q...