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It seems to be a complete mystery at the mo! @djtruefitt and myself were taking geeky pictures of it, but we can't quite tell what it could be!
 
Hi! On a busy day, like Thursday is going to be, how long will fast track queues be? I've heard sometimes they can be quite long.. I don't particularly want to use it, but if the queues are 2/3 hours and it's my friends only visit of the year, we want to make the most of it.
 
I would be extremely surprised if a queue other than The Smiler or Rita reached more than 2 hours, so don't worry about it on that front.

Just whatever you do, wait until an hour or two into your day on park before you decide to buy fast track. I've seen people just going straight to the Resort Box Office and buying gold/platinum fastracks, without even seeing how busy it is, and it turns out to be fairly quiet. Waste of up to £100.
 
Actually it's peak school trip week so the queues will be big around the park. Fastrack queues should be less than 15min but if you head to valley first thing then you should get a fair bit done.
 
I cant remember the answer to this & I'm intrigued! So...

What was the original purpose for Oblivions queue having 2 lanes? Was one for batch A and one for batch B?

Thinking about it its actually quite an odd queueline overall :)
 
Each side fed one loading point, you could switch sides nearly all the way round which used to wind people up. Not sure it was the best solution but it packed more queue into the space that would otherwise have been.
 
Last year when I took a disabled person to the park, the only ride we weren't able to access was the rapids. This was because of the moving platform, your time to get on and off the boat is limited. This was stated in the disabled visitors' guide at the time. The Flume was different, as they have what I can only describe as a lay-by where they remove one boat from the system and keep it still when you get in, and the same on the way out. I'm writing my article on provision for disabled guests, and can't find any reference to this re the rapids in the new disabled visitors' guide. Does anyone know if it's still the case that access is only via the moving platform, or have they found a way of keeping one boat still like on The Flume? The only restriction mentioned in the guide is that guests must have the ability to brace themselves.
 
As far as i'm aware nothing has changed with the rapids, there is certainly no extra lane or anywhere you would get on a boat other than the moving platform. And I don't think they ever stop it, I have certainly never seen it stopped, and always seen disabled people leave their wheelchair in the middle of the platform, or near the photo building.
 
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Howdy all, does anybody know if the Bounceback/Towers2/whatever-they're-called-this-season tickets you can get from the Box Office on the day are valid for the fireworks at the end of the season? I'm struggling to find out a straight answer!
 
I would assume so, as it says come back any day for whatever the price is, and unless it states it in the Ts&Cs then I'm sure you'd be able to. You'd be best to tweet the wonderful AT twitter account @altontowers, as they usually reply really quickly and are very helpful. :)
 
Cheers for the response, just had a reply on Twitter. For anyone else interested, normal Towers2 tickets are valid until the 6th Nov but they apparently have a separate Fireworks Towers2 for £19.50.
 
All day dining

Does the above include snack kiosks also ?

Say for crisps and sweets etc?

Im guessing not?

It is just main meals and doughnuts ?
 
towerslover101 said:
All day dining

Does the above include snack kiosks also ?

Say for crisps and sweets etc?

Im guessing not?

It is just main meals and doughnuts ?
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We have a quick questions topic for this kind of query!

In answer to your question though...I genuinely don't know. The terms and conditions are a little confusing... :p

All Day Dining Terms and Conditions

  1. All Day Dining is valid only at Alton Towers Resort Theme Park.
  2. In order to use All Day Dining you must have a valid wristband and card at all times.
  3. All Day Dining can be used at any restaurant or kiosk featured on the Park Food Map, excluding Ben & Jerry’s and Eastern Express.
  4. Any product purchased against All Day Dining must be consumed by the holder only. Sharing or misuse will result in the withdrawal of your service and confiscation of your card and wristband. You may also be ejected from the Theme Park without compensation.
  5. All Day Dining is valid for day of purchase only until the advertised ride close (please ask a member of the team if you are unsure of today’s ride close time).
  6. The card and wristband issued will not be replaced if lost or damaged.
  7. Canned, Bottled or Alcoholic drinks are not available in this offer (excluding Water).
  8. Mobile selling units, Vending machines and Retail shops and kiosks are excluded from this offer.
  9. Children’s All Day Dining package is only available for under 12’s with a valid under 12’s entry ticket or Annual Pass
  10. Children must order from children’s menus where available.
  11. All Day Dining is strictly non-refundable.
  12. Restaurant opening times and availability may vary throughout the year.
  13. Alton Towers Resort accepts no liability if you feel you have not made satisfactory use of the All Day Dining offer.
  14. Each All Day Dining transaction is limited to one main meal, one side and one drink. You may not return to the same outlet within 30 minutes.
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Got a tweet back saying it doesnt cover "Retail Kiosks" but does cover food Kiosks, so im guessing it doesnt cover snaks such as sweets etc , but its still not 100% clear
 
towerslover101 said:
Got a tweet back saying it doesnt cover "Retail Kiosks" but does cover food Kiosks, so im guessing it doesnt cover snaks such as sweets etc , but its still not 100% clear
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My guess would be retail kiosks are places such as the Archway Tuck Shop and the Katanga Kabin. But food kiosks are Nemices, Waffles'n'Ices, Mutiny Bay Donuts etc.
 
Is the woodland walk still accessible?
If so is it possible to enter that way with a MAP during ERT even without being a hotel guest?

EDIT: Just realised it is currently closed for the construction. Nonetheless is it possible to use a MAP there?
 
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