2026: General Discussion

[Mattie boy]

Yeah we looked at the hex tour yet its literally available on 2 to 4 dates

 

[Bowser]

I'm old enough to remember when you could simply walk around the Towers themselves at your leisure during your visit!

I wasn't particularly interested at that age but my parents/grandparents enjoyed it so it was nice for them to have something to do that wasn't going on rides.

Also remember one room of the Towers had a gigantic miniature railway set up which seemed rather random.

It's a shame they can't/won't open it like that anymore.

 

[AT86]

Oops.


From: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWNBATtFUxr

 

[spotweld]

Oops.


From: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWNBATtFUxr

How do you sink a guided boat?

 

[Skyscraper]

How do you sink a guided boat?

It's not on a guide rail; it's free-flowing. There's a water wheel at the station that creates the current to propel the boats along.

 

[Dave]

Usually because people tip the boat to the side and it takes on water.

 

[Skyscraper]

Usually because people tip the boat to the side and it takes on water.

Yeah that's certainly a reason; When I rode Gruffalo at Chessy a few years back, the boat in front of mine was sagging in the water on one side.

 

[Bowser]

Yeah that's certainly a reason; When I rode Gruffalo at Chessy a few years back, the boat in front of mine was sagging in the water on one side.

I can’t imagine anyone can tip those boats! They fill with water from the fountains usually, think some don’t drain properly.

 

[Skyscraper]

I can’t imagine anyone can tip those boats! They fill with water from the fountains usually, think some don’t drain properly.

There was a small family in it, and they were all sat on the same side, causing that side to sit lower in the water.

 

[DiogoJ42]

How do you sink a guided boat?

They found a way!

 

[Secret Weapon]

Maybe the rider was overweight?

 

[Skyscraper]

This is a nice touch!


From: https://x.com/RickCooper02/status/2037625505537519721

Edit: it's for the Bluey media event apparently.

 

[Matt N]

I think it could be a busy one today! I got here at 8:56, and the queue to enter the plaza was almost stretching the whole length of the straight leading up to it! This was the plaza at 9:02:

No vloggers that I can see yet, but it looks like it could be rammed… I intend to give CBeebies a wide berth and rush off elsewhere upon getting in!

 

[Steve74]

The frogs have had an Easter makeover

From: https://x.com/TalkingTowers/status/2037828966694728034?s=20

 

[GaryH]

I’m amazed at how much people focus on the frogs when the rest of the park is in for need of attention! Perhaps that’s the idea.

 

[Dave]

I’m amazed at how much people focus on the frogs when the rest of the park is in for need of attention! Perhaps that’s the idea.

As I have mentioned before, stuff like this is relatively cheap and is the only outlet those who work at the park and have a passion for it have.

The big problems require Merlin to spend money and they don’t seem to want to do that.

 

[Secret Weapon]

As of this writing, many (if not most) of the rollercoasters are down at Alton Towers due to weather delays (including Bluey, by the look of it).

Toxicator is still running, though.

Is this more evidence that AT needs more flat rides that can run in bad weather?

(Obviously, an indoor rollercoaster would be great as well - but I won't hold my breath for that)

 

[Thameslink Rail]

I think the issue is a lack of indoor attractions more than anything despite the number we've got SBNO currently.

 

[Craig]

Please stick to the topic, we don’t need the physics lessons (or lack thereof) in an Alton Towers General discussion.

 

[Hid]

So now Bluey the Ride is now open sort of leaves a void for what comes next other than Project Horizon