Today Alton Towers Resort have released an official press statement regarding the cause of the Smiler accident that happened on 2nd June 2015. Following the crash of the rollercoaster the park was closed for a number of days so all attractions could be checked over.
Following Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park shutting early in the season a couple of weeks ago Alton Towers last night announced on there website that The Flume will be shutting on 10th October 2015 for the remainder of the 2015 theme park season.
Over the past few days it would seem The Smiler at Alton Towers has begun testing again following the accident on the ride on 2nd June 2015. Prior to the ride testing rope inspections of the ride where undertaken along with what we believe are safety enhancements of the ride system.
In the past week Alton Towers Resort have submitted planning applications to the local authorities to extended the Alton Towers hotel. The plans will replace the previously approved spa extension.
Proposed changes to Air at Alton Towers have been submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands planning website changing sections of the station and adding theming to the Air tunnel.
Alton Towers have announced a brand new extreme horror escape experience new 2015 called Sub Species: Operation Lockdown. Starting 17th October 2015 Scarefest is set to be the biggest event of the year with late night rides and scare attractions.
Since the accident on the Smiler rollercoaster last month guest figures at Alton Towers and other Merlin theme parks have been seriously affected.
Today Alton Towers has reopened following The Smiler accident on Tuesday 2nd June 2015, the park was closed following health and safety officials inspecting rides across the park and trying to find out the reason behind the smiler cars crashing into each other.
Alton Towers is set to remain closed for a second day following the collision on The Smiler Ride at 2pm yesterday afternoon. The park was closed today and is set to be shut again tomorrow, 4th June 2015.
The Smiler at Alton Towers Resort has been involved in a major incident after one of the cars stopped mid course resulting in another car with 16 people on board to crash into the stationary vehicle.
Tree Top Quest has officially opened to the public today, priced at £25 per person. Located next to the Stargazing Pods by the main drive into the resort its hard to miss!