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Not a problem at all. It's been a good chance to dive into the archives and share some lesser discussed bits and bobs 
. By my reckoning, as part of the run we've added four additional rides we'd not previously covered on TowersStreet, plus a host of new photos and info about some of our old favourites.
But now, if you'll excuse me, it's time for...
. By my reckoning, as part of the run we've added four additional rides we'd not previously covered on TowersStreet, plus a host of new photos and info about some of our old favourites.But now, if you'll excuse me, it's time for...
Squiggs
TS Team
With Christmas on the horizon, we've reached the final day of our Advent Calendar and, what else could it be behind the final door but The Blade? Alton Towers’ longest serving Flat Ride is a fitting end to our festive rundown.
The park’s Pirate Ship first opened in 1980 on the former site of the Skate Park in the Springfield Centre, offering guests stomach churning thrills. It moved to Forbidden Valley alongside Ripsaw in 1997 when it was transformed into The Blade as we know it today.
For 44 years the ride has offered family-thrills, but the park has recently announced that The Blade shall swing no more and, as the only remaining ‘opening-day’ theme park attraction from 1980, it truly brings a chapter of Alton Towers' history to an end.
And that's our Advent Calendar done. We have one more history update to share in 2024, which I'm aiming to get up for Boxing Day. But for now a merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!
The park’s Pirate Ship first opened in 1980 on the former site of the Skate Park in the Springfield Centre, offering guests stomach churning thrills. It moved to Forbidden Valley alongside Ripsaw in 1997 when it was transformed into The Blade as we know it today.
For 44 years the ride has offered family-thrills, but the park has recently announced that The Blade shall swing no more and, as the only remaining ‘opening-day’ theme park attraction from 1980, it truly brings a chapter of Alton Towers' history to an end.
And that's our Advent Calendar done. We have one more history update to share in 2024, which I'm aiming to get up for Boxing Day. But for now a merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!