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Bowser said:
It was announced this very weekend last year for 2025 so you'd think it will be announced soon if it is happening.

Apparently Bianca Sammut was a big advocate of the event so with her departure it may be abandoned.
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She was a big fan of the night riding and atmosphere of the dark if I recall correctly so that tracks.
 
Dan12345 said:
The last couple of times I drove into Alton Towers, I’ve seen some old stuff being “stored” in the area behind x sector. Earlier this year I saw Oktoberfest signs, this afternoon I saw what appears to be a ride train

Has anyone ever peeked around there and taken photos/shot a YouTube video? It seems a prime place to see old stuff. Is it a pain to get to?
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Bit of a bump but this video might be of interest.


From: https://youtu.be/lzxCxDNiiOE?si=u0pzOl3Rw1OKNZjU
 
Confused about that video. Obviously filmed by an employee (one would hope) but doesn’t know what the flag tower is?
 
Fascinating as it is to see the elevation change on Oblivion's brake run from that angle, my concern about videos like this is how easily they could be corroborated by bad actors. For example, as an extremist organisation plotting to set fire to the recycling bins behind Burger Kitchen.
 
Interesting angle of Dungeons building don't know how much the building itself behind the scenes has changed since its around the world in 80 days version
 
I have a few queries arising from that video.

Firstly, how would they have gone down that road? Wouldn’t they have had to enter through the employee entrance?

Secondly, is that the back end of the Dungeons building that we see at one point? I’ve never seen that perspective before, or the area around the Flag Tower!

As much as them entering those roads probably isn’t explicitly kosher from a guest safety standpoint and I probably shouldn’t condone it (albeit it does seem as though they protect ride areas every bit as much as in the guest accessible areas), it is nonetheless interesting to see some different angles of parts of the park! I found the shots of Thirteen and Rita a particularly interesting angle; I’ve never seen those angles before!
 
Do they use the Dungeons main ride area as a storage space at the moment we know the theatre is used for that purpose
 
Matt N said:
I have a few queries arising from that video.

Firstly, how would they have gone down that road? Wouldn’t they have had to enter through the employee entrance?
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It's been many years since I've driven up this road myself, but it used to be doable even by turning left/right at the main intersection, and then continuing past the employee entrance and security office. Technically, there's Strictly No Access beyond that point, but realistically, dozens of vehicles pass through hourly on a busy day, and it's hardly the Korean Demilitarized Zone in terms of checks.

I still wouldn't advise it, though! Mainly, as it really is just trees and bins.
 
Hid said:
I meant like the 4D Cinema is it just filled with theming and props
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There probably isn’t much room for storage as a lot of the empty parts of the building are used for the two Scarefest mazes, which I imagine are just left up all year like all other Scarefest mazes. Then the ride is probably just left there now.
 
Question re annual passes. Have got one fore and my daughter and booked tickets through annual pass Portal for Saturday 23.03. how do I add extra tickets for her mate with my gold pass......I can't find a way to add one in the annal pass portal and can't find anyway to apply a discount when I look to book via the main website..... probably missing something obvious I'm sure

Also same with car parking, can I use my gold pass QR code on the car park barrier or do I need to book something else

Sorry for all the questions, makinge feel old this......7 weeks to go
 
Liam_82 said:
Question re annual passes. Have got one fore and my daughter and booked tickets through annual pass Portal for Saturday 23.03. how do I add extra tickets for her mate with my gold pass......I can't find a way to add one in the annal pass portal and can't find anyway to apply a discount when I look to book via the main website..... probably missing something obvious I'm sure

Also same with car parking, can I use my gold pass QR code on the car park barrier or do I need to book something else

Sorry for all the questions, makinge feel old this......7 weeks to go
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You're not missing anything obvious, it's a terribly designed system!

As you're a Gold Pass holder, you get 25% off the online price for tickets at theme park attractions.

The link to access all of them is here:

Up to 25% off Friends & Family Theme Park Tickets | Passholder Perks

Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers and more with a great value Merlin Annual Pass! Buy yours today.
www.merlinannualpass.co.uk www.merlinannualpass.co.uk

The link to access Alton Towers specifically is here:

You can indeed use your Gold Pass at the car park barrier! Either scan it, or show it to the op, and they'll let you through.

Hope you all have a great time!
 
GooseOnTheLoose said:
You're not missing anything obvious, it's a terribly designed system!

As you're a Gold Pass holder, you get 25% off the online price for tickets at theme park attractions.

The link to access all of them is here:

Up to 25% off Friends & Family Theme Park Tickets | Passholder Perks

Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers and more with a great value Merlin Annual Pass! Buy yours today.
www.merlinannualpass.co.uk www.merlinannualpass.co.uk

The link to access Alton Towers specifically is here:

You can indeed use your Gold Pass at the car park barrier! Either scan it, or show it to the op, and they'll let you through.

Hope you all have a great time!
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Perfect, thank you for explaining, can't wait to get back to Towers
 
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