Always thought Fountain Square was the perfect location for a stage next to the Driving School arch entrance.
There was one Scarefest where a stage was set up their but can't remember which one
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Always thought Fountain Square was the perfect location for a stage next to the Driving School arch entrance.
There was one Scarefest where a stage was set up their but can't remember which one
jon81uk
TS Member
I would assume this is for the Mutiny Bay Courtyard for the Scarefest shows that are already confirmed.
AT86
TS Member
They have had stages in there for Oktoberfest, Christmas and Feb half term previously with no need for planning, unless they have had their knuckles rapped for that of course.
Would have thought it would be too late by now to secure planning for an event less than a month away.
Steve74
TS Member
Maybe they're planning something for the lawns that can stay up for Fireworks too?
AT86
TS Member
They already have planning for the stage on the lawns, they have just not had one in place this year due to lack of entertainment.
GooseOnTheLoose
TS Member
The Merlin Entertainments careers website has a few Entertainment positions, throughout the UK RTPs, currently listed.
Alton Towers are specifically looking for a vocal performer, in addition to CBeebies performers.
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Alton Towers are specifically looking for a vocal performer, in addition to CBeebies performers.
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It will be good to have the entertainment back but am intrigued what RWS will doThe Merlin Entertainments careers website has a few Entertainment positions, throughout the UK RTPs, currently listed.
Alton Towers are specifically looking for a vocal performer, in addition to CBeebies performers.
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Find where you belong at Merlin Entertainment. Discover what it takes to deliver smiles globally, changing your passion for adventure into a career.
flyingguitar
TS Member
I find it interesting the application doesn't mention temporary, the previous application mentioned "installation of a seasonal temporary stage" could this be a permanent structure?
if so where could it go, the lawn, courtyard, next to spinball?
if so where could it go, the lawn, courtyard, next to spinball?
Bert2theSpark
TS Member
The details may be foggy, but could this be for the renewal of planning permission for the stage structure on the front lawns, I thought that permission for that stage expired for around 2026?
If it was a permanent(ish) structure for Fountain Square then that would surprise me as that corner of the park doesn’t really have that much of a pull factor at the moment outside of Dark Forest. However it would work complimenting an eventual CCL overhaul if they decided to go all out back there, especially if we see a Project Horizon revival.
If it was a permanent(ish) structure for Fountain Square then that would surprise me as that corner of the park doesn’t really have that much of a pull factor at the moment outside of Dark Forest. However it would work complimenting an eventual CCL overhaul if they decided to go all out back there, especially if we see a Project Horizon revival.
AT86
TS Member
Just had a look and you are right the permission for the stage on the lawns expires Feb 2026. However, last time around the park asked for a 5 year extension and various experts were not happy about this due to the impact of the stage on the lawns and listed views etc. As a compromise they only got an 18 month extension.
From that report, interesting bit in bold:
Perhaps this new application is for that longer term solution being referenced?
Link to the full document here: http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=354552
djtruefitt
TS Team
I wonder if next year we’ll sss more events and more entertainment with the new company in full swing.
As Lego and Chessie have seen entertainment return this summer, but we’ve had nothing at Towers.
I think this could be elsewhere other than the lawns, but not really sure where!
As Lego and Chessie have seen entertainment return this summer, but we’ve had nothing at Towers.
I think this could be elsewhere other than the lawns, but not really sure where!
Steve74
TS Member
This is what I hope for, this year after the redundancies and then the new contract in place by Easter (or whenever) I suspect there wasn't enough time to organise everything for all parks. So I see this season as a sort of "fallow" season, and next year things hopefully will be back better than ever!
A similar thing happened with Aramark; the first year or so there wasn't much change (other than price rises!) then as time has gone on, things have changed (can't really say improved though).
David Allen
TS Member
Anyone tried the Wing Roulette near nemesis been wanting to try it ?
hogofwar
TS Member
Not done the roulette but did find the buffalo sauce there awful.
VerticalLoop123
TS Member
Was on park today and they parked me up by Splash (F) left about 2:45pm and was amazed to see the quite chaotic parking around the area. People parked on verges, at the side of the car park, some blocking entrances and things in that end of the car parks. Park was reasonably busy- not chocca by any means. Really surprised to see that Alton towers was seemingly running out of parking spaces!
Has anyone else seen this happen or I have just always parked up by the monofail station?
Has anyone else seen this happen or I have just always parked up by the monofail station?
djtruefitt
TS Team
Happens quite a lot of busy days, especially when hotels are full, as they often fill the splash overflow car park and lodges car park with theme park guests. Which is why you get these cars parked on verges and stuff as they are probably hotel guests who can’t find anywhere to park cause park guests have taken all the space.
Issue is over the years we have gained lodges and the star gazing sheds which were two fairly large car parks which got used on peak days, plus you have car park J which is the main lodge/shed car park which used to be a theme park car park.
Alsty
TS Member
I've never understood why they put theme park cars into the Splash overflow car park. I once drove down to the hotel and used that car park, only to find they were parking the theme park cars in there. Was slightly embarrassing and made it interesting as the cars were being led towards me.
VerticalLoop123
TS Member
No- only time I’ve seen them being used recently is scarefest and fireworks. I think they avoid them being used due to the risk of cars getting stuck in the mud!
Was surprised they haven’t done this with all the £12 parking charges they collect. And then remembered the absolute state of the Boneshaker reborn (Thrope’s car park with the potholes) and Field the immersive experience (Chessie’s car park).
Really hope those people parked on verges didn’t pay the £12 to park! Mind you they got an exclusive look at the abandoned tree top quest! What a treat!