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Fireworks 2017
Error
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Could we please stop the petty arguments and keep talk on topic? I appreciate both sides of the coin but there is a time and a place and the Fireworks thread isn't the right one
You could say, "sparks are flying." But man the past 3 pages of this thread have made my day. PeteB has done it again
PeteB
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You could say, "sparks are flying." But man the past 3 pages of this thread have made my day. PeteB has done it again
Love you!
jon81uk
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VIP package is back this year, but now with a buffet in the corporate hospitality tent before then show, then reserved viewing and back to the tent for soup and drinks afterwards.
£94 with admission or £62 if you already a ticket.
https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/fireworks/big-bang
£94 with admission or £62 if you already a ticket.
https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/fireworks/big-bang
bluesonichd
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Plus unlimited fastrack !
Sounds like a bargain price does that
Just 3 rides one time only aparanty.
As you were
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Children are now 12+?
So the 13 year old needs free parking, I guess, since he's driven himself there.
Be consistent Merlin.
bluesonichd
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just looked at how I started this thread last November, thinking there would be three days of fireworks, this year, oh how deluded I was
PeteB
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Why on earth are they bringing back this VIP crap when it's been absent the past few years?
When the shows are getting smaller each year, it's hardly worth it at all.
Also, the "golden circle" or VIP area as it was before, is just a big chunk of the lawns which ordinary guests can't view from, meaning less desirable places to stand. That's just another slap in the face for those who can't afford the big price tag.
I'm absolutely thrilled that for the first time since 1997, I won't be attending Towers fireworks at all. They lost my custom after last year. Chosing to spend my money at other more deserving events this year.
When the shows are getting smaller each year, it's hardly worth it at all.
Also, the "golden circle" or VIP area as it was before, is just a big chunk of the lawns which ordinary guests can't view from, meaning less desirable places to stand. That's just another slap in the face for those who can't afford the big price tag.
I'm absolutely thrilled that for the first time since 1997, I won't be attending Towers fireworks at all. They lost my custom after last year. Chosing to spend my money at other more deserving events this year.
jon81uk
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There is plenty of space on the lawns, even when they used to have a reserved section it didn’t feel crowded. The bigger issue is that a lot of people don’t want to get their trainers muddy and won’t leave the path so stay outside the Skyride or on Towers Street. There is usually lots of gaps on the lawn but most people won’t bother moving down towards the front either due to the mud or as they want to get out quicker when it’s over.
Rob
TS Team
Actually sounds like a decent package and to be fair it is probably the only way to guarantee that you will get any food on the eveings of fireworks.
Speaking of food and fireworks, I really hope Towers get their act together this year and avoid the usual farce. I suspect however that they will not.
Speaking of food and fireworks, I really hope Towers get their act together this year and avoid the usual farce. I suspect however that they will not.
Poopoohead
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My family won’t be attending this year due to last years debacle which I’d say was close to being dangerous
I usually don't like these VIP packages but I think this one is actually quite good for the price. £60 or so quid and you get a decent viewing area, hot buffet and drinks, car parking, fast track on 3 rides amongst other stuff, I would pay that for the convenience of not having to queue hours beforehand to secure a decent viewing spot.
The reason I didn't attend last year and I wont be again this year however is not the prices, but the fact its over just 2 days. Its bad enough with queues and crowding on the 3 day events, but from what I heard about last year, I was right to stay away given people were saying it was actually very dangerous (as above as well) in terms of the volume of people, and not being able to get on many rides all day, not to mention the long queues to get out afterwards.
Bring back the 3 day event, and the Friday night fireworks!!!!!!
The reason I didn't attend last year and I wont be again this year however is not the prices, but the fact its over just 2 days. Its bad enough with queues and crowding on the 3 day events, but from what I heard about last year, I was right to stay away given people were saying it was actually very dangerous (as above as well) in terms of the volume of people, and not being able to get on many rides all day, not to mention the long queues to get out afterwards.
Bring back the 3 day event, and the Friday night fireworks!!!!!!
Definitely they need to
jon81uk
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I can see why they are reluctant to do Friday fireworks though. As it is a school day they don't get the same numbers that they used to when they did 5 nights of fireworks and the Friday was in half term. Doing a whole week of ScareFest for half term does seem the better option. Maybe if fireworks are busy this year they will look again at the Friday, but the last time I went on a Friday for fireworks it was very very quiet that day. We now go Sunday and it is manageable.
bluesonichd
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looking at everything you get, I dont see how they can be making any money from itActually sounds like a decent package and to be fair it is probably the only way to guarantee that you will get any food on the eveings of fireworks.
Speaking of food and fireworks, I really hope Towers get their act together this year and avoid the usual farce. I suspect however that they will not.