2024: General Discussion

[Dobba]

Will hit hard the day when Nemesis new track is at the entrance instead of corckscrew and all the current big 7 are gone

One day the plaza will be made entirely from the three or four previous versions of Nemesis when it gets retracked again.

 

[Ethan]

One day the plaza will be made entirely from the three or four previous versions of Nemesis when it gets retracked again.

It’s not getting retracked again not a chance. If the new track lasts 30 years that takes us to 2054 and by then it’ll be outdated

 

[Dobba]

It’s not getting retracked again not a chance. If the new track lasts 30 years that takes us to 2054 and by then it’ll be outdated

A fully operational Nemesis and cockroaches will be the only things left on the planet one day.

 

[Steve74]

A fully operational Nemesis and cockroaches will be the only things left on the planet one day.

And still we won't know where Percy went on 14th March 2024.

 

[Dobba]

The next development of this busy year seems to be plans to install 'a 252 panel roof mounted solar array' somewhere in the park.

The application, which has appeared on Staffordshire Moorlands planning portal today, makes no reference to where yet with the location listed simply as 'Land at Alton Towers'

 

[EarthlyKnight27]

The next development of this busy year seems to be plans to install 'a 252 panel roof mounted solar array' somewhere in the park.

The application, which has appeared on Staffordshire Moorlands planning portal today, makes no reference to where yet with the location listed simply as 'Land at Alton Towers'

Maybe AT want to start generating greener energy for the park? So they can advertise as been greener for the local environment as well?

 

[Spark]

Its probably a way to reclaim tax back off a government initiative. It would probably be going on something like Burger Kitchens roof or hotels maybe?

 

[EarthlyKnight27]

Its probably a way to reclaim tax back off a government initiative. It would probably be going on something like Burger Kitchens roof or hotels maybe?

Maybe even a few of the rollercoaster stations if/when they get retrofitted or redone?

 

[jon81uk]

Maybe even a few of the rollercoaster stations if/when they get retrofitted or redone?

I would assume from the wording it is a single array made up of 252 panels, therefore I expect it will go on the roof of one building, most likely the warehouse behind the Towers Street Skyride station I expect.

 

[Dobba]

You can probably narrow it down somewhat with the assumption that it'll be a south facing roof that gets them to maximise their performance.

 

[JT01]

Can I ask if merlin are doing 2 for 1 entry tickets on cereal boxes this year? I have not seen any around and they usually have this around now?

 

[Shaggy_Dog_]

Can I ask if merlin are doing 2 for 1 entry tickets on cereal boxes this year? I have not seen any around and they usually have this around now?

No, they seemed to have moved away from those kind of promotions now. Instead they now offer lower prices for less busy days when booking in advance on their website.

 

[Dobba]

Can I ask if merlin are doing 2 for 1 entry tickets on cereal boxes this year? I have not seen any around and they usually have this around now?

Only deal I've seen so far is a competition of sorts on Carex products.

Fantastical Rewards at Alton Towers - Carex

Our partnership with Alton Towers Resort is back and more exciting than ever for 2024!

carex.co.uk

 

[Skyscraper]

Only deal I've seen so far is a competition of sorts on Carex products.

Fantastical Rewards at Alton Towers - Carex

Our partnership with Alton Towers Resort is back and more exciting than ever for 2024!

carex.co.uk

I got a £5 off tickets voucher from that, the minimum you're guaranteed (every pack wins something).

 

[Blackhole_Sun]

It’s not getting retracked again not a chance. If the new track lasts 30 years that takes us to 2054 and by then it’ll be outdated

No it won’t, but I think it’s been replaced to a better standard (thicker supports) and more on the high stress areas it may last longer than 30 years this time. No other inverts from the same era have been done.

I would melt down smiler and retrack nemesis again with it just to annoy you

Sorry!

 

[Steve74]

I would assume from the wording it is a single array made up of 252 panels, therefore I expect it will go on the roof of one building, most likely the warehouse behind the Towers Street Skyride station I expect.

Maybe the roof of Alton Manor?

 

[jon81uk]

Can I ask if merlin are doing 2 for 1 entry tickets on cereal boxes this year? I have not seen any around and they usually have this around now?

Looking at the site for redeeming the Kellogg’s vouchers there doesn’t seem to be any new terms for 2024 and any vouchers left from 2023 expire at the end of Jun 2024 https://www.merlinfun.com/help/

 

[djtruefitt]

The next development of this busy year seems to be plans to install 'a 252 panel roof mounted solar array' somewhere in the park.

The application, which has appeared on Staffordshire Moorlands planning portal today, makes no reference to where yet with the location listed simply as 'Land at Alton Towers'

Plans are now showing online, it’s to be located on the roof of the Alton Towers Dungeon facing the south, which is the back end of the building.

 

[jibbsie]

Plans are now showing online, it’s to be located on the roof of the Alton Towers Dungeon facing the south, which is the back end of the building.

I guess this is probably one of the reasons why the dungeons are closing

 

[AT86]

I guess this is probably one of the reasons why the dungeons are closing

The Dungeons are closing this month and reopening for Scarefest. If they are only just applying for planning permission now there is no way this will be passed in time to coincide with the summer closure.

It’s far more likely to be a closed season project.