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2017: CBeebies Land Hotel

Towers can't really be blamed for adding more on site accommodation though. They advertise themselves as a resort, and most resorts have a minimum of three on site hotels, often quite a bit more. (Of course, most resorts have all their attractions open, but that's a different matter). So it'd be naive of the local hotels & B&B's not to expect the on site accommodation to grow. They still pick up a healthy amount of business, even with the park quieter since the crash, so they shouldn't have that much cause for complaint.

Having said that, I sympathise with them regarding the relief road.
 
I would think it wouldn't be that much of an issue given how much AT charge for the accommodation they have. Im sure the B&B's around Alton dont charge anywhere near the extortionate price AT do
 
AstroDan said:
See, you often say this - but I am not so sure. Is there any tangible evidence?

I only ask because French hotels are quite pricey. Indeed, equally or more so.
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Quick google search shows a few sources including industry magazines. There will always be exceptions particularly capital cities but yes there is evidence.

Even if the difference isn't huge comparing prices in different economies is always dodgy. It's like comparing the price of a pint between Liseberg and Alton Towers, then saying Liseberg is a rip off without factoring in the high alcohol tax in Sweden.
 
According to a post on TT site, this is the Hotel all day entertainment line up, below copy and pasted from TT.

As well as announcing the new additions to CBeebies Land today, Alton Towers have also released the full entertainments schedule for the CBeebies Land Hotel, which is as follows:

  • 7am - Meet Bing: Meet Bing for a gentle start to the day just before or after breakfast.
  • 7.30am - Meet Postman Pat: Meet Postman Pat and Jess and find out about all the exciting things to discover in CBeebies land
  • 8am - Meet Bing: At 8am there's another chance to meet Bing!
  • 8.30am - Get Up & Go: Get up & Go with a high energy, wake-up show that’s designed to get little people warmed up and ready for their big day out at CBeebies Land.
  • 9am - Meet Postman Pat: Meet Postman Pat and Jess and find out about all the exciting things to discover in CBeebies land
  • 9.30am - Meet Bing: At 9.30am there's another chance to meet Bing!
  • 10am-2.30pm - Free Play: Guests are invited to take part in the free play games and activities located in and around the entertainments area.
  • 2.30pm - Afternoon Fun & Games: During the early afternoon the CBeebies Entertainments cast are on hand to help little visitors with a variety of crafts and activities while the big people take care of Check-in.
  • 3pm-6pm - Meet Little Monster: From 3pm keep an eye out for Little Monster helping out in reception.
  • 3.30pm - Spot Bots: Join the Spot Bots on the big screen and the CBeebies Hotel presenters as they lead you through some of their favourite Spot Bot puzzles.
  • 4pm - Let's Act!: Join the CBeebies Entertainments Cast as they lead a drama workshop for tiny tots. Expect lots of fun interactive games that exercise the brain and the body.
  • 4.30pm - Let's Experiment!: A fun, interactive science display using practical, hands on, safe experiments.
  • 5pm - Funsters Make: Join the Funsters at 5pm as they get ARTY with the mini makers every evening.
  • 5.30pm - Dancing Beebies: Join professional dancers as they teach you a short routine from the Tortoise and the Hare ballet, perfect for little feet.
  • 6pm - Swashbuckle Gameshow: Swashbuckle's Captain Sinker has stolen some of Gem’s treasure and she needs your help to get it back. Battle it out to win as many crystals as possible.
  • 6.30pm - Andy's Dinosaur Hunt: Andy’s Time travelling clock is on the blink and has scattered priceless artefacts across the CBeebies Hotel. Can you help Andy to follow the clues and find the missing prehistoric items around the room?
  • 7pm - Bing Live: Bing and Flop have arrived at the CBeebies hotel for a short Holiday, but something is wrong with Bing, he’s nervous. He wants to make new friends but doesn’t know how. Hopefully the audience can give Bing confidence and in doing so become the best of friends.
  • 7.30pm - Tots Disco: A specially tailored disco for tiny dancers. The music isn’t too loud, but it’s bright, colourful and full of energy.
  • 7.30pm-9.30pm - Ready for Bed: In the library from 7.30pm there's a relaxation area filled with stories, restful activities and calming music for any potential sleepy heads who want a break from the heightened energy of the main room.
  • 8pm - Octonauts: The Octonauts are visiting the CBeebies Hotel as part of a nationwide tour to teach people about UK waterways. During the presentation a distress call is received from a Water Vole in danger. Luckily the Octonauts have just explained what to do in such an event, its now a race against time for you to explore the danger area, rescue the vole and protect its habitat.
  • 8.30pm - Disco: Any remaining energy can be danced away during the final CBeebies Disco session
  • 9pm - Stargazing: As darkness falls and bedtime beckons the stars shine bright, so grab yourself a beanbag and look up at the skies. Join the CBeebies Hotel Presenters as they talk about the fascinating wonders of our solar system and the constellations viewable that night.
 
Anything that isn't a "meet x" will most likely be prerecorded and played on screens.

Until said screens die.
 
The line up sounds legit but it'll be the same old story, like HTH/Splash/Sub Terra/Pirates/Roaming Ghosts (Thirteen)

It'll last a season (if you're lucky)
 
Why all the fascination with Bing? Postman Pat, he's cool, but Bing? Even by pre school telly standards, Bing is a complete and utter drip! Everytime I hear his whiny voice on the telly I want to slap his bratty insecurities out of him.

I'm such a tender loving father.
 
I prefer Google myself.

The entertainment line-up for the CBeebies Land Hotel looks promising, however I would assume that's because the BBC will surely have a lot of involvement with the upkeep and what goes on inside the hotel, much like they do with CBeebies Land inside the park.
 
That's because the BBC has set the standards and won't accept nothing less....

...something that Merlin needs to take note with the rest of the resort
 
Maybe it could be for the older siblings. I can see it being a try it and see what the uptake is like
 
Well they always seem to be running amok in the hotels at that time of night anyway.
 
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