The full map has now been revealed. As I predicted it's very different from the original 'promotional' map we have seen before. The big ride logos have gone (praise the lord) and we now have labels for shops, toilets, food, etc. Label colour now matches category (food, laughs & frights, Thrills,...

That's school trip season so don't expect it to be empty I'm currently torn between looking at the videos and staying spoiler free on the off chance I actually do it. It certainly isn't something I'm desperate to do. Does anyone know if they've managed to fully cover up the Charlie stuff yet? I dou...

Impressed with the effort they're putting in for vegan options this year. Just chicken and RCR have both been confirmed to have options which is a good improvement over last year when we had to eat in Eastern Express 3 times

That's school trip season so don't expect it to be empty
I'm currently torn between looking at the videos and staying spoiler free on the off chance I actually do it. It certainly isn't something I'm desperate to do.
Does anyone know if they've managed to fully cover up the Charlie stuff yet?

It’s really nice - well done with no corners cut. It'd have been nice to see something more Towers themed but it’s lovely to see them really put some effort in regardless.

Congratulations guys. I think it was quite obvious that it'd happen. you're both natural placements. Well done and enjoy all the fancy buttons

How about a rollercoaster with an invisible track? Is it possible? Obviously the track has to be there, but the track could be made transparent or at least enough to fool someone coming out of a corkscrew or a loop? For all the safety you know is there before getting on the coaster, that split seco...

I am grateful for the Galactica re theme purely because it rejuvenated the ride. I liked the original concept but it felt a little bland and outdated. The new station is great and I think the ride itself will be successful without VR. What I'd love now is a track repaint because I think a dark blue ...

I never considered that they would add the restaurants later on. And I thought AT dungeon was supposed to be in the "The Towers" area, not DF.  Less a matter of adding it, rather they just have two versions. One for promotion and in leaflets at service station, etc. and one to give out in...

All they need now is to fix the marmaliser effects and it should be like it was 2013/2014 (besides the amazing roar) Emm.. and the original audio, and signage around the area don't forget! Awaiting the season "Halfway Corrected" is brought back. I see no reason not to add that back or add...

Currently I'm certain this is not the real guidemap, rather a promotional image for the time being. They've done it in the past. The real map will include food options, games and a proper key at the bottom describing each ride and pointing out smoking areas, toilets, etc. and I really hope it does n...

I would not be surprised if there are still graphics around the park, for example in the monorail station and burger kitchen, that still have headsets on riders. I don't think we've seen any new graphics without headsets yet have we? The official website still mentions VR and uses the original graph...

A new Wicker Man Winter was uploaded to Alton Towers' YouTube channel. It's even less insightful than the first. Its not really about this winter at all and though there are some fairly interesting visuals, it pretty much is just saying 'we filmed the ad by putting lots of cameras in lots of places'...

The Oblivion pin looks really good.  By the by, how much are pins generally? Pins are usually £4 except closed rides which are usually £4.50 and pins on sale which can be £1.50 to £3 ish. the rollercoaster restaurant pin has been £1.50 for ages I hope all this new merch becomes available on the onl...

I don't really do merch but I can definitely see myself buying a personalised notebook. £7 isn't terrible. I think a waterpark and wickerman pin might have to happen to

Loads of new pin badges this season!
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I think making it an upcharge after 3 years of it being free is a bad idea for publicity. Many of the general public would get quite upset at that.

The dude on the far left is enjoying it way too much.

You know I'll be there!
Anyone require a guest host.... (hint hint )

I'm not entirely sure of the technicalities but if a coaster is listed on a previously approved LTDP, isn't it easier and faster to get planning permission once the time comes to build it? that might suggest planning permission may be later than expected. I also seem to remember them getting some ki...