TowersStreet News

Social Media Roundup #1

Thursday 1 August 2013 18:22

It’s been a busy day on park today so we’re bringing you our first round-up of all our social media posts today, just in case you don’t follow us on Facebook or Twitter already! We know some of you don’t use social websites but would still like to see all our updates, so today’s are all here in one place.

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Scarefest Preparations

The preparations for Alton Towers Scarefest have begun with the now famous hearse taking up its place at the end of Towers Street:

The Smiler: Still Closed

The Smiler was closed once more for unknown reasons and this sign was informing guests:

The Smiler: New Netting

The maintenance team appear to be using the current bout of downtime as a good opportunity to install some safety netting over the X Sector toilets. This appears to also be the area of the ride where some “debris” fell from the track last week.

What The Duck?

The (now famous) farm ducklings are growing up fast…

Feeling Hot! Hot! Hot!

It’s been so hot today on park that the water rides have been very popular. Battle Galleons, which is usually quite quiet, even amassed a big queue!

Ferret-y Fun

The farm ferrets have a new toy!

Sir Algenon Opens His Doors

Sir Algenon’s Explorer Diner has opened its doors in the Conference Centre (located between the two hotels). It’s selling sandwiches, pasta and pizza and will be open during peak times this summer to ease the strain on the resorts two permanent restaurants: Flambo’s and The Secret Garden.


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