#altontowers — Public Fediverse posts

Theme park named best in UK for keeping kids entertained and it's not Alton Towers

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/theme-park-named-best-uk-33940691

The 'brilliant' family activity cheaper than Alton Towers for half-term

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/brilliant-family-activity-cheaper-alton-33859778

We were first on new Bluey rollercoaster at Alton Towers - this was our verdict

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/were-first-new-bluey-rollercoaster-33678098

Families race to book Alton Towers Easter breaks for just £70 in deal ending soon

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/families-race-book-alton-towers-33664984

Gawd I'm a thirst trap 🤣

That one guy in #altontowers today in full #leather

#altontowers today with @captainlibrary

Everyone follow him. I'm trying to get him to use #mastodon more.

Don't forget to follow @live for all stream updates:

Here's my updated schedule (correct as of 12th of March)

15/03 - 6pm to 9pm I'll be playing The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker on GameCube
17/03 - 7pm to 9pm is more Windwaker
22/03 - Currently TBA but likely Windwaker
24/03 - No Stream - my first #altontowers trip of 2026 although there will be regular updates here

Don't forget, #valheim fans, I'm on the #valcon team and the main event is 17th to 19th of April.

You can watch *** all *** broadcasts at https://nomenloony.tv with no apps or accounts required. You can, if you wish, validate your chat to your mastodon though.

I'm very aware I'll be needing a new photo soon as I've now lost a little weight.

#owncast #zelda #windwaker #gamecube #streamer #nintendo #valcon2026

Alton Towers launches £29 family tickets as Hey Duggee themed hotel rooms revealed

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/alton-towers-launches-29-family-33527223

Alton Towers makes 'world first' Hey Duggee addition for spring 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/alton-towers-makes-world-first-33527711

Hours left to book £95 stay at Alton Towers, Cbeebies or Cadbury and get unlimited free entry all year

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/money-saving/hours-left-book-95-stay-33494346

Alton Towers reveals opening date new Bluey ride in 2026 ahead of school holidays

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/alton-towers-reveals-opening-date-36778997

How to get unlimited Alton Towers access for £95 as huge Bluey announcement made

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/how-unlimited-alton-towers-access-33489304

Alton Towers announces opening date for new Bluey rollercoaster

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/alton-towers-announces-opening-date-33486629

One week left to get free yearly pass to Alton Towers and Legoland with £95 stay

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/money-saving/one-week-left-free-yearly-33422452

How to get free unlimited entry to Alton Towers, Cadbury World, Legoland, Thorpe Park and London Eye

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/how-free-unlimited-entry-alton-33389834

I wonder if this spells the end for World of David Williams at #altontowers ?

After all, #MerlinEntertainments are absolutely skint at the moment and will do anything to reduce costs.

All this just as the Epstein files start appearing too (if rather redacted)

#davidwalliams #inappropriate #paedophiles #epsteinfiles

David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins drops him - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cev8p7d0gmgo

I wonder if this spells the end for World of David Williams at #altontowers ?

After all, #MerlinEntertainments are absolutely skint at the moment and will do anything to reduce costs.

All this just as the Epstein files start appearing too (if rather redacted)

#davidwalliams #inappropriate #paedophiles #epsteinfiles

David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins drops him - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cev8p7d0gmgo

'I lost my leg on at Alton Towers, but I'm lucky to be where I am now'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-lost-leg-alton-towers-32883566

It was supposed to be a nice family day out at Alton Towers, but they left 'cold, unwell and anxious'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/supposed-nice-family-day-out-32819491

UK theme parks' best Christmas events including one less than an hour from Manchester

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/trips-and-breaks/uk-theme-parks-best-christmas-32791313

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https://blodiario.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/parchi-a-tema-in-inghilterra-guida-completa-e-novita/

#ThemeParksUK #CoasterLovers #UKThemeParks2025 #Hyperia #AltonTowers #ThorpePark #LegolandWindsor #RollerCoasters #FamilyTravelUK #TravelWithKids #UKAttractions #ValhallaReimagined #NemesisReborn #Chessington #PaultonsPark

Got to ride the "Curse At Alton Towers" for the first time yesterday. I really like this latest version of their haunted house. I quite like seeing the re-imagining of the old ride, with a lot of old elements recycled. Lot of good optical effects, especially in the pre-show. Laserists will be asking why is the lightning pink, and probably figuring it out too! 🤣 Excellent ride staff really set the mood! 👍 #altontowers #ukthemeparks #sonotmastadon

New improved #nemesis at #altontowers With the new track, new lighting, theming and effects. This might be the best night time #rollercoaster in the world! ❤️ Sorry that's not very #mastodon

Adulting. 🦊 #altontowers #cbeebiesland #bluey

Me and @louisa_ went to Alton Towers yesterday, a Thursday, during school term time, in October. The queue times were just how long it took to quickly walk along the empty queue channels, which sometimes took several minutes - a stark reminder of how long the queues can actually be. I couldn't queue that long for anything I didn't need to live.

The sign that defined queue jumping conspicuously didn't include paying extra to use the queue jumping lane (which they call "fast track")

#altontowers

So out of the events, which would I recommend? They're both great fun, and if you've never done either of them you'll find something to enjoy at both.

However, I have to say the quality of Thorpe's offering was significantly higher than that at Alton. It was obvious that they'd invested pretty heavily into the event and it really showed through. I really hope Alton can bounce back and improve for next year, when we'll also have Nemesis back.

#AltonTowers #ThorpePark #Scarefest #FrightNights

The only scare zone on offer was the new Burial Grounds walkthrough located next to Wicker Man. This was very nicely done, with some great effects and actors and very much worth a visit, plus it's free.

Over on the main lawn, the stage was used for various shows, mostly family-oriented, with some skewed more towards younger children. Our favourites are the Alton Ancestors who also pop up in flashmobs around the park.

#AltonTowers #Scarefest

We didn't do Trick'o'Treat Town, the family experience, which was Alton's much better version of Death's Doors, this time you get given sweets. The main reason we skipped it was that it's extremely expensive for what you get, though it's a good option for those too scared to do the main mazes.

Surprise of the night was Daz Games: Panic, which we hadn't heard amazing things about. I thought it was a lot of fun and more of a gentle game than something too horrific.

#AltonTowers #Scarefest

Also returning was Darkest Depths, a maze first introduced in 2019. This nautically-themed maze was innovative when first introduced but feels pretty stale now, plus the finale is more funny than scary.

The third returning maze is The Attic, which I actually enjoyed a lot more than I expected, despite having done it several years in a row. The actors did an amazing job bringing it new life and it was my favourite of the night.

#AltonTowers #Scarefest

Over at Alton Towers, the event isn't looking quite so fresh. Last year's offering was pretty lacklustre and sadly this year doesn't appear to have had much improvement.

A big surprise was that The Invitation returned. This odd attraction has you sat inside a shipping container in the dark wearing a pair of headphones, while various audio effects lead you to think you're being hunted by a vampire. Thorpe had a similar one last year but sensibly dumped it for this year.

#AltonTowers #Scarefest

Won't lie, as I'm walking around #AltonTowers feeling pretty miffed about my life choices, I couldn't help but wonder if maybe I could do it better...

We need more cleaners. More mechanics. More umbrellas....

We need #RollerCoasterTycoon2