Christ. We’ve just been at DLP for the week and hadn’t realised Towers had pushed the boat out this far. Move over, Walt! Meant to be back at work today, but am hastily bundling the kids in the car as we speak so we can get up there for this new fantastic investment. Is there any merch available? My oldest is a sucker for a snow globe.
The Worlds first, record breaking purple bench*. Experience 360 degree views as you sit in this unique seat boasting 5 unique slats and scare yourself silly as you ride the seat AFTER DARK this scarefest! *Bench costs £4.50 for a 1 minute session and is not included in your Merlin Annual Pass
Update: AT have confirmed that the bench is an upcharge attraction. While this is disappointing, I'm looking forward to sitting on it in the dark at Scarefest
It looks funky, ergonomic and romantic @Log Flume's Dennis . Please give me your thoughts as I want to know key details. How do your bum cheeks feel when rubbed against the beautifully carved purple base? How does it compare to being seated inside the best log flume on the planet? Will our beloved Varney be doing any model shoots laying down on it? That's what I want to know.
The Sun is reporting that 4 people were left dangling 100ft in the air today on the new Bench attraction... Alton Towers have declined to comment as they're fed up of responding to The Sun's bulls#*% stories.
Shoot! Every time I see this topic I think it's about Europa Park. So disappointed, how long must I wait for Bench 2!
you can't just post a high-res bench pic without warning. Just nearly launched into a double-hander on the bus
I had a go on the benches on Friday. Minimal queue time and I liked the fact you could choose your own length of ride (worlds first?) However lack of ride operators was a concern and there were very few safety features
Don't forget the use of mobile phones and cameras are strictly forbidden and may get you ejected from the bench
Just to congratulate the Bench on its nomination for funniest topic in the years awards. If it wins I wonder if AT would paint it gold for us, like Royal Mail did with the post boxes after the 2012 Olympics
In light of its nomination in the TowersStreet Member Awards, the bench made the following speech on the lawns in front of a gathered press audience this morning: The bench is unable to make any further comments to the press at this time.
