I wonder why the Alton Towers social media team didn't have a go at former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland for these offences?
It appears the only reason Towers replied was because they were tagged. Frankly, it's embarrassing for them as clearly the Oblivion and Smiler operators didn't notice the videos were being taken otherwise the ride would have been stopped/cameras
No, when was this? He must have a very strong stomach!remember that outrage after Olly Murs got to re-ride The Smiler without getting off.
Which goes back to my point. If Alton Towers have changed their policy then they need to actually tell people.I believe the no photography on the rapids came in after a risk assessment review in the wake of the Drayton Manor incident.
How so? I still don't see how that is inherently dangerous.Even without that it should be fairly obvious you shouldn't take photos on a ride know for hitting rocks with some force.
Which goes back to my point. If Alton Towers have changed their policy then they need to actually tell people.
How so? I still don't see how that is inherently dangerous.
Which again goes against the blanket ban Towers have in place. Contradiction cityJust on to point out, I have a friend who works at Towers, Rapids being one of the rides she works on, she’s currently visiting the park as a guest and has just filmed most of the Rapids on her snapchat...
My point being it is actually allowed on Rapids. It’s one of the few rides in the park what you can film on.
The social media team have clearly messed up on this one and then made themselves look even worse by being so petty and then messing up again.
I also spoke to another friend who used to be an operator on said ride he said the exact same thing. Filming and taking pictures is completely aloud but if your equipment gets damaged to park holds no responsibility.
CAN I FILM ON THE RIDES USING A GOPRO/OTHER FILMING EQUIPMENT?
Due to the safety of all our guests, we cannot allow anyone to film on our rides and attractions.
IMO If sombody is stupid enough to lean over the side of the raft and potentially fall in then thats there own fault!I However, some stupid, stupid people, I'm sure, would then try and grab the phone from the water, leaning over the side of the raft and potentially fall in, causing serious harm and/or death.
IMO If sombody is stupid enough to lean over the side of the raft and potentially fall in then thats there own fault!
I agree with you but unfortunately, the press would accuse ATR of running a death trap and at best, the ride wouldn't operate for quite some time. At worst, it would be permanently closed.
Look at Drayton... that accident was just a accident, caused by the riders decisions. One year on, the ride is still closed and has an uncertain future.
Kat @catwoman2005 22h22 hours ago
Sorry Alton Towers as much as I love you if I want to vlog in your park and on the rides if I don't get caught I'm going to do it because Ive paid good money to come in, i want every penny to be worth it. I have vlogged on plenty of rides and nothing bad has happened