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Craig said:
Time for a new topic since the old one was up to a fair few pages! This is the place for any quick questions relating to Alton Towers.

We also have the following topics relating to trip planning:

  • Offers, Deals and Vouchers - If you're looking for details on the latest offers available at Alton Towers
  • How Busy? - If you're wondering how busy the park could be on your upcoming trip

You may also find the answer to your question in the old topic or on the Alton Towers FAQs over on the official website.
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Do you know if there are any early ride time perks this season for hotel guests? Struggling to find solid info on it.
 
karenstreet said:
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Do you know if there are any early ride time perks this season for hotel guests? Struggling to find solid info on it.
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ERT is running during May half term and Summer on Nemesis, RMT and CBeebies Land from 9am.

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Something i noticed on my recent excursions is European parks open air gates as soon as harnesses release, which obviously improves operations and UK parks do not. Is this due to some specific UK health and safety regulations?
 
Bowser said:
Something i noticed on my recent excursions is European parks open air gates as soon as harnesses release, which obviously improves operations and UK parks do not. Is this due to some specific UK health and safety regulations?
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At a guess, in the UK they are separate buttons to press for harnesses and gates.
In Germany, they probably have one big red button labeled "RAUS!"
 
I'm currently at Europa Park where on some of the older rides they open the gates before the trains stop moving. Similarly, restraints unlock before the trains park on EuroMir & Schweizer Bobbahn. It's possible to stand up in Mir before the train fully parks, but given the speed it pulls into the station this is not advisable!
 
When do fast tracks for single rides go on sale? I know its first come first served, so want to make sure I get in quick.

Is there any limit on the number of fast tracks which can be bought?
 
jimmy1751 said:
When do fast tracks for single rides go on sale? I know its first come first served, so want to make sure I get in quick.

Is there any limit on the number of fast tracks which can be bought?
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I believe individual rides can only be purchased on the day.
 
Can anyone else access the site where you redeem club card points for tickets or is it just failing for me? Get through to where you put the voucher code and then nothing. If this doesn't work, does anyone else know the best 'offers' for tickets? Planning on going tomorrow if I can actually manage to give AT some money :banghead:
 
Bowser said:
Do Merlin parks do height requirement wrist bands to indicate to ride staff you’ve been measured?
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Yes, at Guest Services.

That being said, the ride host is the ultimate arbitrator. You can have a height wristband, but the ride host may choose to measure you again and decide that you're not able to ride. This is because you shrink throughout the day.
 
Interesting. That may explain why Bowser Jr was clearly over 1.3m when we arrived at Drayton last week but just under when we did Speedway before leaving Legoland today.

Guess we need to do Hyperia at 10am!
 
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