Completely agree here, I popped in on Friday evening and headed up to the observation gallery to see the Nemesis site all lit up and saw ... nothing. A real lost opportunity, they should be doing everything they can to build up excitement for its grand reopening next year.Also why was nothing done with Nemesis? After such a good build up so far over the year, this feels like a real flat spot. We exited via Forbidden Valley last night and that area of the park just felt utterly soulless.
I also agree, it's a massive missed opportunity for the park to promote Nemmy's impending return. Even just some actors interacting with guests about the investigation would have been nice.Completely agree here, I popped in on Friday evening and headed up to the observation gallery to see the Nemesis site all lit up and saw ... nothing. A real lost opportunity, they should be doing everything they can to build up excitement for its grand reopening next year.
Seems Towers' newest poster boy hasn't been the biggest Merlin fan over the years. Perhaps he is an enthusiast after all?
From: https://x.com/daz_black/status/979450200736624641?s=20
tbh i wouldn't be shocked if he did notice but didn't want abuse hurled at himJust come back from a day at scarefest today, honestly we enjoy this event every year but the day was really spoiled for us today. We usually stay til 9 but had to leave at 6 because the queue jumping and overall atmosphere was awful. Anti social behaviour absolutely everywhere just ruining the vibe totally, police everywhere, screaming and being overly loud and hysterical in queues.
I saw a couple kids get measured for the smiler on their tip toes and the guy at the station didn't clock so they got on under the height limit. Have to say as well Mine Tours was the only decent maze this year, didn't find many actors in Darkest Depths or The Attic, very disappointed unfortunately!
Seems Towers' newest poster boy hasn't been the biggest Merlin fan over the years. Perhaps he is an enthusiast after all?
From: https://x.com/daz_black/status/979450200736624641?s=20
I'm glad that you liked AVMT. I'm assuming that the actors were on good form. It wasn't great when I went on opening weekend.Scarefest 2023:
This was my first visit to Scarefest at Alton Towers since 2019 so I was very excited to go!
Unfortunately in those four years, 3 of the 4 mazes are still the same. Whilst the theming is still amazing in all the attractions (I don’t count The Invitation in this ), it is all very same old, same old.
There was a severe lack of actors throughout and everything felt very stale.
It says it all when the oldest maze there (Mine Tours) is still the best. I absolutely pooped my pants in there and proper screamed at one point
Rides in the dark were still the highlight and it was still a great day. Don’t think I’ll be returning though unless a major overhaul is had.
Final ratings:
Altonville Mine Tours:
Burial Grounds:
Darkest Depths:
The Attic:
The Invitation: