Hey everyone! Going to Alton Towers soon? Here’s some tips from a Coaster Enthusiast 1. The smiler is COMPLETELY safe. The crash was a human error and the media reported it badly, giving AT a bad rep. 2. If you’re waiting for something (i.e. a friend to show up) Oblivion has a constant five minute queue. 3. If you want to go on Wickerman with the fastest queue possible, arrive at the park at 9 and get on it first thing. 4. All coasters are more intense (and fun) at the back, however the park is beautiful and you may want to ride the front. 5. For the last hour of the day, Nemesis is always a walk on. It may say it’s closed but if the chains not there, you can ride. I rode it 10 times in one day thanks to this :) 6. Rita isn’t worth it if you’ve already been on a launch coaster (i.e stealth, formula rossa) and the queue is over half an hour. 7. The £5-£7 refillable cups are a bargain and you should definitely buy one. 8. Get your car park tickets in the middle of the day, because at the start and end the queues are loooooooong. 9. Or if you don’t wanna do that, go on the biggest rides in the middle of the day as everyone else is having lunch. 10. Finally, stay safe, don’t be stupid and have fun!

@cgw7355

5 жыл бұрын

AJ Faller I going Alton Towers 19th of April

@CoasterChallYT

5 жыл бұрын

I'm aiming to go in June hopefully so I'll definitely take these tips on board

@Formula1st

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t get the refillable bottles if you don’t mind water. You can just bring a bottle from home and there are various water fountains you can use for free

@moo9874

5 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend the smiler at the end of the day because that’s when the queues are short for it and you might get dizzy for a while so you would want to do it at the end. I was slightly dizzy even when I got home from it but it is a good ride

@dexty112

5 жыл бұрын

>implying smiler is better at the back

TH13TEEN is honestly one of my favourite rides at Alton Towers - I just love hearing the reactions of people riding it for the first time!

@christatum5715

6 жыл бұрын

glittabones yea that first drop was awesome such a good ride

@moo9874

5 жыл бұрын

The wood creaking sound gets me nervous every time xD (I do like th13rteen, I remember me and my friend had a conversation all the way through it once lmao)

@Rabbitzz

4 жыл бұрын

I'm too tall to go on it :(

@Gabes1321

3 жыл бұрын

ItsJasp3r it’s so scary

@Callumss17

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gabes1321 how tf is it scary it’s an intamin family coaster 🤣🤣

I know the schools are still in but a 4pm close for a park is depressing.

@MondoCoasters

6 жыл бұрын

Merlin budget cuts have hit the place hard.

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

It really is very early, it should be 5pm minimum like it was for many years

@jellybean9382

6 жыл бұрын

It closes at 5pm on weekends and certain weeks. They had later closing this week too. EDIT: I went a few days after posting this and it closed at 6pm despite the website saying 5pm

@visionist7

6 жыл бұрын

6pm this past Sunday! I could have gotten a second Smiler ride but my friend had had enough by that point

@jamesfiler145

6 жыл бұрын

Rob Turner thats true

I went here 2 weeks ago ( I live down south near Thorpe Park) and I forgot how intense back row on Nemesis was and Wicker Man is incredible!

@pre8209

6 жыл бұрын

Attraction Hub What's that coaster in your profile pic it looks sick

@christatum5715

6 жыл бұрын

Squidy that’s The Incredible Hulk ride in USA

@pre8209

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Tatum cheers

Alton towers Corkscrew the original front gate coaster

@SUMMONER917

5 жыл бұрын

Better than Gatekeeper

This is the first Alton Towers vlog you've done where you've been able to really be open about your opinions of everything in the park. Really interesting to hear your genuine thoughts now that you're not restricted by being an employee.

Your vids are the only thing keeping me going through my exams. 😂👍

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@Wintis_Swizzle

6 жыл бұрын

Exams are more nerve wracking than any coaster. Approach them in the same way as you would a coaster you were nervous about. Afterwards you will feel fine. Best of luck 👍

@reganperella7134

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThemeParkWorldwide heeeeeey incredible vlogs I’ve been a fan sense 2019

So I was just at Alton Towers 2 weeks ago, and what really set Hex over the edge for me was the SMELL in the second preshow chamber. The dusty smell of the Towers just isn't something you can replicate, and that age and history combined with the storytelling used makes me feel that Hex is possibly one of the best themed dark rides in the WORLD. It's even better than a good number of Disney attractions IMO. Well, the age and seeing the actual chained oak just down the road from the resort. THAT. was cool.

That is a shame about the Wicker Man effects. It does seem like a one off though, as everything was fine when I visited just over a week ago. I do hope they maintain Wicker Man, and the rest of the park, well moving forwards. :)

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully so, the main fire effect is now back in action which is great to see

@coasterbot

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I heard, that is great. I look forward to seeing it in person soon. Great video by the way

@ryanellison6118

6 жыл бұрын

Wicahman

@nathanirwin01

6 жыл бұрын

I'd like a sort of fast queue that skips the bit inside, it's great the first time maybe second but after that I just want to jump right on.

@CoolKid2342

6 жыл бұрын

when i went there yesterday it only goes on fire with a cart near it

I rode the smiler for the first time about a month ago, we fast tracked and we got to the front of the que and I started tearing up because I was TERRIFIED we actually got put in the front row and I said to my dad before we sat down “I don’t want to do it” and he shouted “SIT DOWN” and I rode it and I’m so glad my dad got me to because that is now probably my favourite ride😂❤️

@moo9874

5 жыл бұрын

I remember that me and my friend got on it so fast with fast track so I didn’t even get time to be scared about it or see it, I got really scared for nemesis tho lol

These vlogs are so helpful for me. I'm going to Alton towers for the first time in a few years during the summer and these vlogs have more info on the rides than the actual Alton towers website does!

Really liked the vlog Shawn.Been to Alton Towers numerous times over the years,and can understand how places like this can become a little rough around the edges,but we all still love them.Going again in July this year....can't bloody wait!!!

LOVE YOUR ALTON TOWERS VLOGS SO MUCH ❤️ keep up the good work bro. Btw Charlottes glasses are amazing

Alton needs to reopen it's current closed rides, and add 2 or 3 thrilling flat rides. It's a must at this point.

@witchychlo

6 жыл бұрын

Streeteda how would they reopen corkscrew? It was scrapped for parts, and i don’t believe Vekoma makes the corkscrew anymore and Arrow are out of business.

@dylan-ly1xu

5 жыл бұрын

they’re on about sub terra not corkscrew

Great to hear your various musings on Alton Towers. I think our views on this iconic park are pretty similar!! I was disappointed to see the state it was in when I visited around 2015 but to be fair, having had a season pass for the first time ever in 2017/2018 and visited a few times, it does seem like they're making constant improvements to try and get it back to its glory days. Also you've got to hand it to them for Wicker Man. I hope they funnel more and more cash into the park over the next five-ten years, especially on staff/operations and general upkeep.

Love the video man! As if I have just sat in an awkward position watching this video not releasing the length but just interested me! Awesome man! Love it! Keep up the good work!!!

The park closes at 4! Your at a theme park not visiting your mother at a retirement home

@jellybean9382

6 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Dally it’s usually 5pm, but it closes earlier on some days.

@gabrieldally6044

6 жыл бұрын

Jelly bean that's still to early if they want to be a major theme park they need nighttime offerings

@karahughes3842

6 жыл бұрын

Thing is you pay so much money to go to Alton towers and you can only get on around six rides. Something's always broken and it closes too early. They should keep the park open until 7 or 8 in my opinion

@jellybean9382

6 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Dally I went at the weekend and it didn’t close until 6 but the website said 5, so it’s not very clear. Still not very late, especially seeing as there is 4 hotels attached to it.

@MrNorbo95

6 жыл бұрын

It's 6pm all summer.

Yay! I come home from school to see an other Alton towers vlog!

Been here today and finally got on Wicker Man! Maybe it’s because I like wood so much but the theming and coaster together means it’s now my top UK coaster! Great Vlog as always ! :)

Great video as always! Have been waiting for this for so long. Thank you! :)

@ESS03019

6 жыл бұрын

GetOutside probably youtube full time

I'm going to be going there this year and I'm so scared but excited too!!! Like it your going or have been Xx

I’m might make Shawn Angry but.... I think The Smiler is the best ride at Alton Towers (Nemesis is number 2)

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Everyone has different rides that they prefer and that's what's great about us all!

@aidan7459

6 жыл бұрын

I ❤ The Smiler & Wicker Man

@geoffreythegirrafe9198

5 жыл бұрын

Argeed

@hayato5815

5 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to get Shawn angry

@hey.922

5 жыл бұрын

What place is oblivion

I think Sub Terra looks just great as it is. Adds to the rawness and vibe of it. Sad that it has been closed for so long. This was an attraction I hadn’t heard of until I got to the park but left there with this one at the forefront of my mind. A very immersive experience. Good actors as well. I ended up heading the escape and was thinking “Why me?” I was out of my comfort zone but really enjoyed it immensely. Best surprise of the day and there was nothing else like it in the park. Second best attraction of the day to Nemesis. Great coupling of themes ❤️

I want to Alton towers a couple of months ago and I'm going again in 8 days but you helped me get over my fear of roller coasters and I went on the smiler twice and oblivion twice in one day!

We went on 17th June and the fire was working on Wickerman - Brilliant effects 👍😊

Alton tower's holds many memories for me, all good. I used to go twice a year. Loved it. Two years ago, I went after a two year gap. The degeneration of the park was heart breaking. It truly now is running on reputation alone. Your video says to me, andi love your channel Shaun, that the park hasn't really improved. Turning the fire off on your biggest attraction??? Crap. And the complaints I made aboutSub Terra, and the nemesis queue, which was acknowledged and apologised for by management, have not changed. Towers loving care was a con for me. Such a shame. The Alton magic died. 4pm close in June??? Park's done I fear. Great content Shaun. As always.

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, the magic died many years ago sadly. I still enjoy visits to the park every so often, mainly to see what's going on and for the events

@christatum5715

6 жыл бұрын

Fatman Skills park will never be done the amount of people that go and the amount of people that pay stupid money won’t ever die the staff do need more customers service and the park should be open till at least 6 in the summer

I was at Alton towers a year ago in June and got to see u working there. LOVE THE SMILER 💗

HERE'S THE VLOG WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

I went to towers on Wednesday and loved it as usually but I do think now that the smiler needs a bit of a TLC for example making sure all the projects are working in the indoor que section more theming around the ride and in the que line and etc who agrees ??????

@GalaxysPimp

6 жыл бұрын

It just needs a major cleanup, it dont need additions what so ever. Recently they fixed The Smiler's speakers... Its now 2x louder then the start of the season which is fab so its small stuff.

@moo9874

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think they need any more theming at all but it does need cleaning up

29:40 THEY BROUGHT BACK THE RUNAWAY MINE TRAIN SOUNDTRACK!

@hollyhs3222

6 жыл бұрын

ThemeParkChasers I'm so happy!!

The fact that you still look at and heart comments even after nearly a year just shows how committed you are to you’re subscribers xx

@ThemeParkWorldwide

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I absolutely love your channel! It is equally helpful as it is entertaining😀

love Alton Towers at Scare fest, I am coming again for a weekend in the hotel for it this year and cant wait.

It’s crazy how early Scarefest preparations start up there! You wouldn’t get that at Thorpe 😉😂

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

It is extremely early, they used to employ more technicians to build the mazes so it could start later. Now they employ less meaning it starts much earlier and the towers have to close!

I love this video. It’s 2 years today since I became an enthusiast and this was the first video of yours that I watched. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to pre book tickets for any of the parks for opening weekend because they went so quickly but luckily I managed to get tickets for Thorpe park on July 11th, which will be the first time I’ve been there for about 6 years. I’ll have 5 new creds to get there and I cannot wait to get back to the parks! 👍😁

I was just going around KZread struggling to find something to watch, you always upload at just the right time!

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the vlog!

Did Shawn start saying "but, eh" between every sentence just now or has he always done it? lol

It’s depressing how inefficiently oblivion is running now it seems like it’s taking around 150 seconds per train which causes really long waits when the Park is busy. Then there is always a crazy long wait on the break run before you can get off. Unsurprisingly the station is really understaffed. Also why are single rider queues not a thing here anymore, I’ve just got back from a Europa Park trip and they work perfectly there.

Hi theme park worldwide! I watch your Alton towers vlogs whenever I have it on my mind! These vlogs are amazing! Keep up the good work!

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

We plan to film another one soon!

I absolutely love these Alton towers vlogs!

I’ve been to Disney way to many times (my parents love it) but despite that my mom said that her favourite coaster was still Nemesis, and we last went in 2011. So I convinced them to go again and it was my first time on the coasters, and I decided that my favourite coaster was Smiler, but Nemesis is 2, Wickerman 3 and Galactica 4.

I CAN NOT WAIT TO SUNDAY I AM FINALLY GOING TO ALTON TOWERS!!!!! BY THE WAY I LOVE YOUR VIDS

Hi Shawn thank you for Alton Towers Vlog. We are going Monday 25th. The website didn't didn't say what time it shuts so thanks for letting us know we are catching the train. I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to do any of the inverted coasters had a bad experience on the Klondike Goldmine at Drayton Manor. My son wants to do smiler. I'm a little worried about him doing it though.

Shawn, you can't be more correct! As a regular visitor to Alton Towers I have noticed a few run down areas of the park. This includes Galactica, which needs a new paint job and Nemesis sub terror. But on the other hand, I love what they are doing to Duel. Great vlog.

I've still to try The Wicker man, but Air is still my favourite at the park. Love the feeling of flying

@laurenevelyn880

6 жыл бұрын

Danielle Dewitt the OG fans will always know it as air 👍🏼

@thisisalistair

6 жыл бұрын

It's also Air because it's better without VR 🤫

@laurenevelyn880

6 жыл бұрын

Alistair Fellowes absolutely agree!

@KDNeverPositive

6 жыл бұрын

Danielle Dewitt I call it air as well just because I don't use the vr before they put the virtual reality on it was air.. Galactica-vr=air

@kieranburke7627

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Hare I went on it around 8 months ago and the headsets were broken/turned of for the day. I got to ride it 6 times in a row and apart from one time when I had to wait for a minute or two, it was a walk on.

Oh boy my favourite series from my favourite channel! I really enjoy your videos, but I would appreciate enormously if you would post on your twitter the dates when you visit certain theme parks. For example, when you're certain you will be visiting Alton Towers, you let us know on twitter. I bet there's a bunch of us, including me, who really want to meet you! PS: Love your videos, as always 😀

@Andy-vg5br

6 жыл бұрын

If he does that he’ll get pestered all day and lack the time to film the vlogs.

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion, we're glad that you enjoy our videos!

@KDNeverPositive

6 жыл бұрын

I would also love to meet you in real life but you go on dates that I'm not at my dads or I'm at school 😕

@Hayatichannel

6 жыл бұрын

Rodrigo Simões he usually holds events yearly where you can meet the crew

I've been waiting for this for a while! I'm happy now :D

i was here last week for our anniversary and asked a member of staff and he wasnt sure what they had planned for sub terror. i dont get scared on rides however sub terror had me shaking haha brilliant ride even had my husband (he doesnt like rides) loving it! also last week so many people were taking photos on it just as it started. selfies but still photos.

I went on the 14th for my birthday and finally plucked up the courage to go on Nemesis and The Smiler and I LOVED them

@becca1424

6 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! I went on the 13th and 14th! You managed to miss all the wind 😊 rides were closed all day 13th

@edengatsby

6 жыл бұрын

Becky thanks!! Yeah we had a bit on the 14th so we took advantage and and got free tickets 🙈😂

@aidan7459

6 жыл бұрын

Kasey C lol same but 4 me i turned 10 on the 1st and went on oblivion and rita too!

@Wintis_Swizzle

6 жыл бұрын

Good on you! It’s always daunting beforehand but you never regret the experience 👍

@glozzey

6 жыл бұрын

I did the big 6 at ten lol

I know this is never going to happen but i would love if Alton Towers went full coaster and ditched cloud cuckoo land, for me cuckoo land isn't doing enough for the park and Alton could do a lot better if they planted more thrill seeking coasters and a couple more dark rides. I would love to hear your opinion on what Merlin should do to their park, please comment below :)

@joh.6288

6 жыл бұрын

Worthystone I would love that

@KDNeverPositive

6 жыл бұрын

Make SW9 a insane flat ride in cloud cuckoo land something like a drop tower or something like slammer from Thorpe park

@ScraggsCat

5 жыл бұрын

An indoor water ride to replace cloud cuckoo land or something else inside the towers

@ScraggsCat

5 жыл бұрын

Also nemesis sub terra reopened and subjunction

@Gabes1321

3 жыл бұрын

I think Thorpe is the place for thrills that merlin wants

This was posted after my birthday! Best birthday treat :D

I'm going to Alton towers next month and I'm so excited have a great time anyone that is also going😃

If Sub Terra opened again 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@_chloe__rebecca_9947

6 жыл бұрын

Josh Brown unfortunately not I went in may and was upset to see it still shut

@KDNeverPositive

6 жыл бұрын

I hope it becomes open I'm just getting into dark rides

if you knew football as much as you knew about theme parks and rollercoasters you could be a maneger

Hex the legend of the Towers is a great ride. Love the backstory to. The Alton Towers castle and gardens is just a beautiful place.

Great vlogger, i didn't even know i like roller-coasters & themed parks until I started watching your videos, now I'm hooked.

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

they should bring spinball wizzer to cloud to cooko land

@jollytheseal1002

6 жыл бұрын

Oldaccount Yes! Finally someone who has the same idea as me!

50th like,I love all the vlogs and I love Alton towers it was the first theme park I've ever been to and I'm actually afraid of rollercoasters so if you have and tips to getting over that fear they would be greatly appreciated

@cordeliax8972

6 жыл бұрын

AL-G-MAN hey i know im not who you wanted to answer but i'm really scared of them as well and like i think you've just gotta go for it like tell yourself it's completely safe - because it is, they've all been tested! and then you've just gotta get in the queue with a friend and do it! i haven't been able to do any of the biggest ones but i'm working on it aha also watch pov videos on youtube so you know exactly what to expect, that always helps.

@moodswinggaming2972

6 жыл бұрын

suck it up and get on one... its the only way bro, i'm not being a troll, its true... best way to overcome fears are to face them head on. . . . just remember how many people get on rides all over the world each year alone and get off them fine. you only live once :)

@lushvelvetcoasters

6 жыл бұрын

I'm actually doing a whole series about it, but a lot of it is starting off small and at least getting in the qeue for big rides!

@01phantomx

6 жыл бұрын

Man up and get on them ..

@KDNeverPositive

6 жыл бұрын

Ok I felt the same at one point that one point just had to be 4 years but...it all changed on my Galactica experience I used the vr because I was scared of it being air...but just before the corkscrew the vr came off and I did a loop and felt an amazing feeling it was after that I went on oblivion now my only fear is nemesis but because I went on Galactica\air and oblivion...I can do anything

I'm going here on Monday (somehow I was picked to go), and I've just been rewatching all of the Alton towers vlogs you've made for tips, so thanks!

I went last week. The wicker man shoulders have been fixed. Wicker man is incredible

Im going to alton towers on my schools end of year trip next thursday... i am honestly pretty nervous, i have never been before and alton towers is sooo big and the rides look huge lmao, i will be staying in that cbeebies place 😂😂

@masterdanmonkeyvideos9070

6 жыл бұрын

Olivia’s Life funny enough the rides are not meant to go above the trees because of it being so close to the village

@demeyandtegan122

6 жыл бұрын

Olivia’s Life hope u had a good day x

@viabellee

6 жыл бұрын

Demey and Tegan thanks x

They stoped operations on Charlie And The Chocolate Factory becuase operations weren’t making any money so hopefully they will do some rethemeing then open it back up because if they still have those chimneys up it might come back and they have that temporary wall so you never know

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

I doubt it'll open again under that theme but I'm sure something will be done with the building soon, it looks awful just sat there

@kxrma9702

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park Worldwide I totally agree

I was last in Alton Towers in 2009, so I desperately need to get there to visit all the amazing new stuff. Checking for flights from Ireland. Great channel and great reviews! :)

Love your vids Shaun looking forward to scarefest and your Alton towers blogs throughout the year

A month earlier and I would’ve met you! Dammit

@demeyandtegan122

6 жыл бұрын

UnderstoodDuhp Fortnite sameeee

@maratagon

6 жыл бұрын

for me it was 2 days rip

Did your time at Towers not end on good terms Shawn? Just feel you seem really bitter about the park, Bit passive aggressive!

@SuperMoviemaker17

6 жыл бұрын

Slothy Vlogs Towers is shit rn so don’t blame him

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

I left Alton Towers after 7 years as I just didn't enjoy it as much due to various operational changes. I left on good terms and still have many friends that work for the park

@alunday1991

6 жыл бұрын

I noticed this too. I’d say he feels he can be more honest now that he doesn’t work there.

@tomalexander4327

6 жыл бұрын

I thought his comments were perfectly reasonable. There isn't anything passive aggressive about pointing out the good and bad points of the park.

@KDNeverPositive

6 жыл бұрын

I like the park LOTS I go every weekend and I have noticed that something's do need making better such as Nemesis sub terra Cloud cuckoo land And the sky ride needs to stop less I haven't been on it without it stopping ONCE

All the blogs you did so far this is the best

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really enjoy your videos, a lot of detail and great video capturing. Keep it up man!

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Can you come to Valleyfair in Minnesota

I have been on the wicker man

Love it too! Got to go on the Thursday and Friday, same week as you. Seemed to be having problems with the smiler all week, had three 'temporary delays' as we were waiting in the queue. Everything was closed first day the winds were mad 😂 but managed to get on wicker man four times on ERT the next day 😅

Nemesis sub terra was my fave! More of an experience than just a ride. Hope it opens again!

Alton towers just keeps going down hill all the time operations are horrid wickerman is never running correctly and staff don’t seem to enjoy it and smiler gets worse ever time round

Great vlog, looks like you both had a fun day. Myself and my family have always loved visiting Alton Towers (I first visited in 1992), but the lack of care/funding for general maintenance and operations are really starting to show. I'm not sure what it will take to see the investment come back, but the park is a shadow of it's former self. It's sad to see a once magical place being run into the ground. It's now running on former reputation, and that won't last for much longer. Wicker man was a huge success in my view. I really hope that there are bigger and better things to come, along with better upkeep and staffing levels for the park ,and less emphasis on business models relying on hotel expansions. Who wants to pay to stay if the park isn't worth visiting??

Great to see your opinions on the park. I went for the first time in over 10 years about a month ago, having been several times a year as a kid. I broadly agree with most of what you said, and the park certainly seems to have let itself go a bit. Absolutely loved Thirteen. And found Nemesis and Oblivion are still ace. The Smiler is too brutal for me though, maybe I'm too old for that kind of thing now but cant see myself going on it again. Air/Galactica is still slow and boring, and changing it to VR doesn't seem to ave improved it really. Also agree with you that the staggered opening just isn't cricket, and 4 pm is too early to close. Even on a quiet day when we got there before opening, it wasn't long enough. Felt like a half day which just isn't worth the money.

Love the videos! Great to get a feeling of being there. I definitely hope Cedar Point brings back a new dark ride. Doesn't seem right to not have any. I used to ride the Pirate Ride and Disaster Transport over and over back in the day. The Pirate Ride building is actually still there I think between Raptor and Blue Streak so they can use it for something.

I'm going next week for the 1st time in 5 years!! Can't wait to get back on all the rides, especially my favorite - The Smiler!

As of May Half Term, there are no staggered openings in the holiday periods now except for Duel, Rapids and Mine Train at 11, so hopefully this is a good sign for next season

I literally went two days ago to alton towers on saturday the 16th it was great fun experiencing the rides for the first time =)

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

We're glad that you had a good time

Been waiting for a towers vid and it’s finally here 🎉

Man it is good to be back Theme Park Worldwide i have not seen your vids in a long time XD

@ThemeParkWorldwide

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I’m happy u upload this since I am going on the 6th of July with my school

When I was there a couple of weeks ago we had one run of the preshow where the curtain was pulled back the entire time and it was all projected onto the head, and then another run like what you had with it all on the curtain, and you get the weird three-head effect. From talking to one of the staff, apparently they'd said to management that they could close the ride for a bit to fix it, then management came over and watched the preshow on just the curtain and said "nope, it's good enough" so it ran like that for the rest of the day! Have they fixed the door from the preshow through to the station yet? That was broken and a staff member was having to manually open it each time.

I love when you make a video especially when you make it on Alton Towers because I love Alton Towers. I appreciate your videos and content. Keep it up 👍

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@RetreonXD

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park Worldwide any day man!

The vlog opens with the most British conversation about the weather ever.

looked fun! doing my first double day trip next week, can’t wait!

Hey Shawn! From what I've seen it's going to be an interim launch coaster with a freefall and backwards sections! I have a strong suspicion the ride cars will be theme to hagrids bike and side car! The track for the vertical point is already down!

Enjoyed the vlog. You Can tell you no longer work for AT, not in a bad way, feel like you're actually giving your honest opinion rather having to be guarded. It's always difficult not saying how you really feel on social media when you work somewhere. Loving the honesty! If somewhere is lacking then it should be called out. Not every vlog needs to be 100% positive, saying that 100% whinging vlogs aren't fun to watch either lol.

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

I always like to be honest and share my true thoughts. Many of the things mentioned in this vlog (mainly operational staffing cuts) are the reasons I didn't want to continue working for the park

@myfanw

6 жыл бұрын

Theme Park Worldwide yeah I can imagine. Seems a shame that it seems to have gone downhill yet attendance figures are up. Where's the incentive to get better if you can get by without enough staff etc. Not good. I've been to too many parks where there have been poor operations. Yet prices still increase and people still visit, so annoying.

It is my dream to bump into you at Alton towers my favourite channel at my favourite theme park!

Was at alton today and was busier than expected for a weekday, still managed 2 rides on wicker man, though it did break down whilst we were in the queue haha. Even saw Harry turnstiles from a distance!

I was there Monday! My first time ever at Alton towers and loved it, shame we didn’t see you :( also, we were the last ride that caused wicker man to break down and we stopped in the end dark tunnel and all the lights came on 😆

I hope they've sorted out the Galactica queue - back in April people didn't know to queue either left or right for VR or non-VR so what should've been two short queues ended up in one long jumbled queue. Every time I got down to the station, the non-VR queue was empty!

finally got my first ride on wickerman yesterday, 40 ish minute wait but got the front seat experience, it is a brilliant ride. Also went straight on this morning and the fire was working.

Yesss! Being waiting for another Alton Towers vlog

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

@AdamJames002

6 жыл бұрын

Of course i will enjoy it! Best ThemePark channel ever 💜👌

Although it had a brief stint as the Project 42 scare maze during a couple of scarefests, it's been nearly four years since you filmed this and Nemesis: Sub-Terra is still SBNO. Shame it's just being left to rot but I wonder if it's just too expensive to clear the site given it cost them £4m to build it!

Great Vlog! Good to see you and Charlotte back at Alton Towers. Wicker man is a great addition. Had our biannual trio last month and looking forward to Scarefest!

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, it sure is a great addition

Soooo excited for my annual visit! (We go during scarefest) should be awesome to suit up again!

I know it’s a ways away but can’t wait for those Disneyworld Vlogs with you and Charlotte next year. She’s gonna love the parks!!

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

She is gonna love it!

Im going next month so im really exited!!

Surprised we didn’t see you there as we at the park on Monday. We actually done 3 days of coasters,starting at Blackpool pleasure beach,where we have never been before and then 2 days at Alton Towers with a night in the enchanted village and a meal in the rollercoaster restaurant. Went on the new icon and wicker man and yet my favourite ride out of the trip was Valhalla,thought that was great. I managed to record some great drone footage of the enchanted village,i will send a picture over for the weekly show as I’m sure not many have seen it from the air before.

@ThemeParkWorldwide

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, that sounds great and I look forward to seeing it!