Over the past few weeks, Alton Towers have been repainting the Monorail station bright green. More work appears to be going on in the entrance plaza area, the entrance tower is also getting a repaint. Remaining the same colour the area around the tower has been cornered off.
Work on the stargazing pods at Alton Towers looks to be almost complete with paths to the pods being layed yesterday, more of the standard pods have been installed since we were last on site. However, we're yet to see the premium pods arrive on site.
Alton Towers have started to release some of the new pin badges for the 2019 season over at the Resort hotels. Currently only 4 have been released with more expected over the next few weeks.
Pirates and Princess’ have taken over Alton Towers Resort this February half term. With tonnes of Pirate and Princess theme activities for all the family, exclusive to Short Break hotel guests. No rides are open for the event however Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE is open during the day.
Alton Towers have begun auctioning off unique ride memorabilia from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride! The attraction will open as the Alton Towers Dungeon in March 2019.
Hotel Guests and Merlin Annual Pass Holders are entitled to 30 minutes early ride time at Alton Towers Resort. This years line up has now been confirmed via the park's website. Mutiny Bay : Wicker Man
Opening times for the 2019 theme park season at Alton Towers have been released. Following suit to the past few years the park will be open from 10 am until 4 pm on low season weekdays then 10 am until 5 pm on weekends and busier weekdays.
Tickets for the Alton Towers Dungeon have gone on sale today. Costing £5 online or £7.50 on the day your laugh and scream all the way through the Dungeon.
A new season pass type has launched today at Alton Towers. Called the 2019 Season Pass Premium the pass gets you entry into the park just like the basic one but has a few differences.
During closed season at theme parks, all roller coasters are inspected. Trains are stripped down to component levels and tracks are checked for cracks. With Nemesis being the oldest rollercoaster at Alton Towers it has had its fair share of work done to it.
Work on the star gazing pods is progressing nicely at Alton Towers, more pods have been installed since our last visit along with grass starting to be put down alongside some of the pods. Lighting poles have also started to be installed around the camp site.
