Yearly Archives: 2015

December News Roundup

Join us as we round up the December news from the Resort, including the removal of Ripsaw and the 2016 park closure dates…

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2016 Season Update and ‘Towers Loving Care’

Alton Towers have today announced their opening dates for the 2016 season as well as details of the new ‘Towers Loving Care’ improvement scheme.

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The Smiler incident: Why it happened

Alton Towers Resort have today issued an official press release regarding the incident on The Smiler on 2nd June 2015.

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Changes for the 2016 season

Sources close to Alton Towers Resort have reported a number of ride closures for 2016, including two ride removals.

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Alton Towers to lose up to 190 jobs

Alton Towers has announced it is to lose up to 190 jobs due to the downturn in performance, triggered by the Smiler crash in June.

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Scarefest wraps and Fireworks are almost upon us

With the resort’s annual scare event ending, attention is now turning toward the 2015 season’s fireworks finale. We take a look back at Scarefest this year and check out the preparations for next weekend

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Ride Closures and Reduced Ride Opening Hours

A number of rides and attractions will cease to open from October 10 until the end of the 2015 season. A large number of other rides will also be subject to reduced opening hours.

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September News Roundup

Christmas opening, Scarefest cuts and Smiler updates are all in our September news roundup!

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Hotel Plans Updated

Alton Towers have recently submitted an updated planning application for the Alton Towers hotel expansion that were previously submitted in July.

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September Resort Roundup

With schools heading back from their Summer break and Scarefest preparations ongoing, check out our roundup of what’s been going on around the resort

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