Spookle15
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Hey everyone. I have been lurking around this forum for some time now. Always a useful read for anything regarding AT. Thought I had this year's Scarefest trip planned then today happened.
My brother and I have been going to AT this time of year for years and is the highlight of the year. Did some research regarding which day to go this year as ideally we always go the week before kids break up, so we thought today most would still be in school.
As it happened this was the least of our worries. I had heard about the travellers days and was always comforted in the knowledge it fell on a Sunday, not a day we would ever go.
My suspicions were soon aroused by the hordes of teen girls all wearing the same sort of outfit. But it was only after I happened to glance in their direction or caught their eye whilst walking towards them (as you generally do with people) that I kept getting filthy looks which made me wonder if the unthinkable had happened. Yes, it had.
Thinking back I thought it was odd my brothers rucksack was searched at the entrance and that there were security staff around.
To be honest it was quite an unpleasant atmosphere. It was hard to dodge the large groups, they literally seemed to cover walkways and areas like a fast growing, tangling weed. I never saw anyone do anything to disperse the large groups gathered outside the Towers.
If we had known we wouldn't have gone. It definitely spoilt the feel of AT. The OCD in me noticed for one thing abnormal amounts of spittle on the ground. The floor below as you wait to get off Galactica was pretty well strewn with it. Obviously I can't say for sure who the culprits were but......
Another disappointment was the hotels. Every year before we leave we visit the hotels, have a coke, sit down and watch the fantastic entertainment before our drive home. It's part of our day and we look forward to it. This year outside the water park we noticed (looked like temporary signage to me), notices saying due to the comfort and safety of guests, only hotel guests were allowed in. In the foyer was a man asking to see room keys. We explained why we were there and for eight years we have gone into the hotel but he said this was always the hotel policy but they were enforcing it now. I would have been more likely to believe this but for the fact I asked a member of staff earlier about the police and they didn't know why they were there today. So I'm not sure if this is AT again trying not to mention the travellers day to guests.
Also I was told that bar and grill on Towers Street has been closed all season. Does anyone know if this is true or is it something to do with the bar facility and the alcohol ban.
In a nutshell, I've had better times with AT but it could have been worse. I could have been trapped in a maze with them or stuck upside down on Galactica!
At least now the mystery of the polystyrene balls has been solved. I'm sure the ducks and other animals will really benefit from having them all over the place.
My brother and I have been going to AT this time of year for years and is the highlight of the year. Did some research regarding which day to go this year as ideally we always go the week before kids break up, so we thought today most would still be in school.
As it happened this was the least of our worries. I had heard about the travellers days and was always comforted in the knowledge it fell on a Sunday, not a day we would ever go.
My suspicions were soon aroused by the hordes of teen girls all wearing the same sort of outfit. But it was only after I happened to glance in their direction or caught their eye whilst walking towards them (as you generally do with people) that I kept getting filthy looks which made me wonder if the unthinkable had happened. Yes, it had.
Thinking back I thought it was odd my brothers rucksack was searched at the entrance and that there were security staff around.
To be honest it was quite an unpleasant atmosphere. It was hard to dodge the large groups, they literally seemed to cover walkways and areas like a fast growing, tangling weed. I never saw anyone do anything to disperse the large groups gathered outside the Towers.
If we had known we wouldn't have gone. It definitely spoilt the feel of AT. The OCD in me noticed for one thing abnormal amounts of spittle on the ground. The floor below as you wait to get off Galactica was pretty well strewn with it. Obviously I can't say for sure who the culprits were but......
Another disappointment was the hotels. Every year before we leave we visit the hotels, have a coke, sit down and watch the fantastic entertainment before our drive home. It's part of our day and we look forward to it. This year outside the water park we noticed (looked like temporary signage to me), notices saying due to the comfort and safety of guests, only hotel guests were allowed in. In the foyer was a man asking to see room keys. We explained why we were there and for eight years we have gone into the hotel but he said this was always the hotel policy but they were enforcing it now. I would have been more likely to believe this but for the fact I asked a member of staff earlier about the police and they didn't know why they were there today. So I'm not sure if this is AT again trying not to mention the travellers day to guests.
Also I was told that bar and grill on Towers Street has been closed all season. Does anyone know if this is true or is it something to do with the bar facility and the alcohol ban.
In a nutshell, I've had better times with AT but it could have been worse. I could have been trapped in a maze with them or stuck upside down on Galactica!
At least now the mystery of the polystyrene balls has been solved. I'm sure the ducks and other animals will really benefit from having them all over the place.
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