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I know very little about the gardens, and, shamefully, as an Alton geek I have only wandered around them once or twice. Always good seeing areas I've never seen and learning more about the place, great video! I wish Alton Towers would lean more into the heritage side and offer walking...

Investment hasn't really changed at Alton Towers, it's just perceived differently due to where the investments have been going. The ongoing issue seems to be budgets for park operations and maintenance (or lack of). If you consider Nemesis Reborn as the last large investment, it would be about...

It's a bit like many Merlin projects. One or two key bits of theming that look excellent… then flat printed signage, painted metal, and cheap-looking finishes. It will be in keeping with the rest of CBeebies, but it's frustrating that Merlin is unable to maintain that high-quality consistency...

I miss that lift hill sound. WRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I like the idea of the track in its original colours but I agree with @djtruefitt that it’s going to look grimy quickly. Better keep that jet washer at the front of the shed.

The whole lake area of ATH has been a state for ages. Walking around there last October there were weeds all over the place, water features not running, rotting wooden benches and furniture, the gazebo with peeling paint and looking abandoned… that whole area has been neglected for more than the...

Based on no insight. I feel Wicker Man was likely a second (or shelved) concept that was developed further in response to the The Smiler crash. The Forbidden Valley coaster would likely have cost far more, required far more extensive excavation, and resulted in huge changes to Forbidden Valley...

At least it's in keeping with most modern rebrands, bland, soulless and hollow.

Greenland? Iceland? His speech almost comes across as a South Park skit. Feel like I'm living in a simulation! :tinfoil:

I find it amusing to have a debate about whether these videos are interesting, on a forum where we have dedicated topics for toilets and benches. Someone will find these early videos interesting. I think it's nice we’re able to follow such a huge project from the beginning of muddy fields.

I don't have much to add, but I think a Doctor Who area is pretty simple to achieve. I would go down the Gallifrey route and have 'portals' that take you to different times/places (rides/attractions). A monsters themed ride would be a no-brainer and never need updating. A Doctor-specific ride is...

The last two series have been good, with some great episodes. The two-part finales ruin it. The wording regarding RTD in the press statement is interesting: Rather odd wording given he (as far as we know) is meant to be the showrunner for Doctor Who. It wouldn't surprise me if the 2026...

It could be a simple case of someone publishing the theme on the FAQs by mistake. Maybe they are planning a press release and some imagery? I doubt the theme of the Fireworks would impact bookings. Most people will not care about the theme.

Bluey confirmed! Edit: There appears to be an echo in the room @Mick @Dobba 😂

I would be happy with only one maze ever situated in the Towers, as long as it's dismantled every year (like they use to do). In 2026 Mine Tours should finally get the boot, and perhaps a new iteration of TOTT could be in the Towers ruins.

I wonder whether this is to limit the overflow/spraying of water onto the paths below?

I disagree with the legalisation and how it’s impacting sites such as this. But well done, Craig, Sazzle, and the team, for minimising the impact on the forums. I think all the changes in place are enough to make the forums still enjoyable to engage in. RIP The Tavern. Probably the biggest...

As much as I love Doctor Who and would love a Who-themed ride/area, I don't believe it would have any involvement in the delay/scrapping of Project Horizon. More often than not, if an IP falls through, they will move on to something else/a backup plan, which has been the case for some Merlin...

Also, the same applies if they are selling any rides. Given the park only announced closure 5 months ago, the rides weren't going to be moved off-site/dismantled overnight. The 2025/2026 closed season will be when we see the most activity on site. I love a good conspiracy theory. However, I...

Those gardens look far too nice for 2025! Reality:

I think the spa was in a state of disrepair/holding on for dear life for several years before it closed. I would be surprised if it was making much money or had many visitors apart from a loyal customer base. It's likely that an unexpected high cost arose, or it reached the point where they...