Bluey Rollercoaster Opens at Alton Towers
Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! has officially opened in CBeebies Land at Alton Towers.
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Alton Towers Monorail Closed March 2026 Update
For the first weekend of the 2026 season, the Alton Towers Monorail is closed, leaving many guests wondering what’s happening. Observations show the trains sitting idle in the storage yard, and signs have been installed at the stations confirming the closure.
Alton Towers Runaway Mine Train Closed March 2026 Update
As of March 2026, the Runaway Mine Train at Alton Towers remains closed, with no reopening date currently announced. The train is missing from the track, and some scalding along certain sections is still visible, suggesting that maintenance or refurbishment work is ongoing.
Testing Underway for Bluey Coaster Ahead of Opening Day
With just two weeks to go until the new Bluey rollercoaster opens at Alton Towers, excitement is really starting to build. On the park’s opening day, the ride was already being tested in front of guests, offering an early glimpse at what’s to come—and it’s looking fantastic so far.
Corkscrew Repaint Almost Complete at Alton Towers
Corkscrew at Alton Towers has received a vibrant new look during the closed season, with a beautiful yellow and green colour scheme. The track has been repainted back to its original bright yellow, while the supports now feature a deep, dark green.
Iconic Corkscrews at Alton Towers Receive Yellow Base Coat
The iconic corkscrews outside the entrance to Alton Towers have been repainted yellow, although the work doesn’t appear to be fully finished just yet.
Alton Towers Skyride 2026 Update
It looks like we might need to wait a few weeks for the Alton Towers Sky Ride at Alton Towers to reopen. Over in Forbidden Valley, the ride’s cables aren’t resting on the wheels of one of the towers, which means they aren’t properly tensioned, preventing the attraction from running.
New Accessibility Ramp Installed for Rita at Alton Towers
Rita at Alton Towers has received a new ramp to improve access for guests using wheelchairs. This new ramp replaces the old lift, which was exposed to the elements—so it’s possible that installing the ramp was a more practical and cost-effective solution.
Scare Maze Structures Still Standing Ahead of Scarefest 2026 at Alton Towers
It may still be a few months away, but many of the setups from Scarefest 2025 are still in place at Alton Towers, with very little having changed so far.
Bluey The Ride at Alton Towers Receives Entrance Sign and New Theming
It’s our first look at Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies! at Alton Towers in a few weeks, and since our last visit, a lot has changed!
Alton Towers Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! Opening March 28th 2026
Alton Towers Resort has unveiled a giant portrait of Bluey made from over 11,000 cans of beans to announce the opening date of the world’s first Bluey rollercoaster at CBeebies Land.