Alton Towers Vlog July 2023

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2023
  • Join us for a summer visit to Alton Towers as we share all of the latest updates along with getting back on various different rides across the park. In this vlog we also share our top tips for visiting Alton Towers this summer! We also talk about some of the recent changes across the park including the return of the waterfalls on the Congo River Rapids, some awesome new updates inside The Curse at Alton Manor and much more!
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  • @themeparkuk8504
    @themeparkuk8504 Před 11 měsíci +27

    Nothing can beat walking into Alton after not going in for ages

  • @lukeotter898
    @lukeotter898 Před 11 měsíci +24

    The fact that they haven’t made a tea rooms out of the conservatories is just crazy.

  • @PassoutProductions
    @PassoutProductions Před 11 měsíci +18

    In relation to the towers ruins, wouldn't be surprised if it was linked to the current extensive work in preparation for scarefest. During my visit I saw many workers entering and exiting the Altonville mine tours as well as a lot of scrap coming out of the building. Hopefully this combined with the closure of the towers ruins means huge changes for scarefest 2023!

  • @stephenelliott7071
    @stephenelliott7071 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Waterfalls are back!! Great to see Rapids getting some love at last lol.

  • @stopghoztingaround4112
    @stopghoztingaround4112 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Your finally back home and now just waiting for these updates from every parks. Recent vlogs were amazing

  • @invertedsoul8600
    @invertedsoul8600 Před 11 měsíci +33

    So happy to see you back at Alton! I hope you enjoyed your USA trip!

  • @michaelbline4881
    @michaelbline4881 Před 11 měsíci +16

    Loved seeing this beautiful park. Would love to visit one day if I ever get the chance to go to the UK. So much green space! I love it. The themeing of the rides were incredible. It really adds so much more to the ride itself. Like you said before, I really hope parks here in the states start adapting that. Anyways, another great vlog!

    • @racheltomlinson5259
      @racheltomlinson5259 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Having grown up visiting the park it is truly special, nestled near the Peak District even the drive up to the park through a forest road is magical. The ruins and park is full of history which stands it apart from other parks

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  Před 11 měsíci

      Hopefully you can come and visit at some point!

    • @heybigbender
      @heybigbender Před 11 měsíci +1

      Alton Towers has inspired and kickstarted many a thusies obsession with proper Theme parks. I'm reaching my 40s and I still get butterflies when getting onto the monorail to the entrance. A truly magical park, and I hope Merlin have a proper plan to give the whole place some TLC to maintain that magic. It's eroded a bit over the years but it's still such a special place to so many of us!

  • @richardrees8784
    @richardrees8784 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Off to Alton in September after a looong wait since 1995 (opening of Nemesis) I CANNOT WAIT!!!!! Amazing USA Vlogs aswell guys, well done for completing all those parks You guys have the best life EVER!!!! thank you so much for taking us with you for the "ride"....xxxxxxx lots of love both xxxxxxx

  • @ruthcousins6031
    @ruthcousins6031 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Currently visiting Europa Park- only because we watch your videos! So glad we are - it’s amazing!! Thanks for your vlogs, as we only heard of it because of you.

  • @sallysmith2173
    @sallysmith2173 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I always enjoy watching your vlogs have done for years, your American trip was just amazing and the coverage you give is superb, you are always so informative and helpful to anyone travelling to there and you are so good to drive all those miles ! So glad you got the car sorted that day , just waiting to see your New York vlog ! Been there 18 times and still love it , best wishes to you both , you’re both amazing people xxxxx❤

  • @AssumedYou
    @AssumedYou Před 11 měsíci +38

    Galactica is so underrated of a ride, I just think it's the theming but the entrance is really cool, and everything but the outside view hasn't got the best theming! Also, did you have a good time in the USA going to all those theme parks?!

    • @AndyKirtland11
      @AndyKirtland11 Před 11 měsíci +7

      It definitely is underrated, which I find hard to believe because I recall the day I visited Alton Towers during my school trip back over 21 years ago when it was known as Air and everyone who went on it absolutely loved it. I find it so unique myself because the ride is meant to make you experience flying in the air like superman or woman.

    • @AssumedYou
      @AssumedYou Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@AndyKirtland11 yea

    • @Anna-pu7hx
      @Anna-pu7hx Před 11 měsíci +2

      Agree with you both super underrated 😊such a unique ride. Feels like your flying through the trees, it's my absolute favourite

    • @Harry_with_a_Y
      @Harry_with_a_Y Před 11 měsíci +2

      Galactica is great but I recommend holding on to the restraints especially on that long inverted section

    • @Marc-xc9uo
      @Marc-xc9uo Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@AndyKirtland11yea, I love it for that reason!

  • @king_coaster
    @king_coaster Před 11 měsíci +5

    Good to have you back! One day I will be as lucky as you guys to live near alton and have a merlin pass. You can do UNLIMITED VLOGS!

  • @x.elliee__x
    @x.elliee__x Před 11 měsíci

    glad ur back!! ❤️ hope you had the best time on that trip!

  • @Lewisgaming213
    @Lewisgaming213 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Awesome video! I love Alton Towers so much.

  • @harrygilbert2971
    @harrygilbert2971 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Yes mate, whent there last summer absolutely scorching 40°C. Loved it there.

  • @catmora2228
    @catmora2228 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Visited last Saturday was our first time on curse of Alton Manor and we were so impressed much better than Duel. Also loved the waterfalls being back on, on the rapids made the ride so much better. Just waiting for Hex to return now 🤞

  • @ThrillRidevibes
    @ThrillRidevibes Před 11 měsíci

    everything is BRILLIANT !!

  • @lisawilliams265
    @lisawilliams265 Před 11 měsíci +4

    great to see you guys back at Alton. my son Jayden is one of your biggest fans, we saw you at the carpark on way home, you were parked next to us. My sons over the moon you actually captured him on rita on your film!! keep up the great work and keep riding !!

  • @user-jf5jh8gz3d
    @user-jf5jh8gz3d Před 11 měsíci

    Great to see a video at the classic Alton Towers!

  • @iLoveCamdy
    @iLoveCamdy Před 6 měsíci

    Reasons why I love every ride at Alton Towers
    The smiler: airtime
    Oblivion: drop
    Wickerman: statue
    Nemisis: loops
    Rapids: wet
    13: indoor drop
    Runaway mine train: the speed
    Galactica: legit flying
    Rita: launch

  • @seokgirl
    @seokgirl Před 11 měsíci

    omg yesss! i'm so glad you uploaded i'm going alton towers this thursday and i can't wait. :)

  • @suerichardson4381
    @suerichardson4381 Před 11 měsíci +1

    That view never grows old 1:38

  • @RMTheMan
    @RMTheMan Před 11 měsíci +5

    Hope you had a great day! While I loved the USA road trip, it’s lovely to see somewhere familiar for a change.

  • @suerichardson4381
    @suerichardson4381 Před 11 měsíci

    Love the lights with the books 10:36

  • @EX-wy5kp
    @EX-wy5kp Před 10 měsíci +1

    It is so busy on school week! Everyone gets on 1-2 rides (three if you are lucky) 😅
    Cannot wait to watch the rest of the video! 🎉

  • @GalaticaGamer7
    @GalaticaGamer7 Před 11 měsíci

    Another great video. Glad you enjoyed your USA trip. Keep up the great work

  • @beans8757
    @beans8757 Před 11 měsíci

    love the alton towers updates, was so excited for this one as i’m going this month (: xx

  • @Kieben1112
    @Kieben1112 Před 11 měsíci

    So good to have the waterfalls back on

  • @massivepoohead
    @massivepoohead Před 11 měsíci +1

    I think Rita on front is apsolutely amazing! It gives a good launch, is smooth, decent ejector, pretty intense. I really enjoy it

  • @lisamillward1283
    @lisamillward1283 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Soo happy to see you both travelled back and both safe and sound and back at Alton Towers🥰❤️ bet you miss the states though and there massive adrenaline coasters 🎢. Another great blog and still great weather for you both❤Keep riding 😊 sending loves to you both and all 🥰xx

  • @caylibrattigan-connolly7185
    @caylibrattigan-connolly7185 Před 11 měsíci

    Love all your videos❤❤❤

  • @ericautd9320
    @ericautd9320 Před 11 měsíci

    Looked an amazing holiday the parks look amazing

  • @attractionshubno1
    @attractionshubno1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great Vlog as always Shawn and Charlotte

  • @joannebell2876
    @joannebell2876 Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic Vlog Shaun and Charlotte Thankyou I must go to Alton Towers soon 👍

  • @themeparkstudios
    @themeparkstudios Před 3 měsíci

    21:37 the Katanga canyon soundtrack is the best towers soundtrack in my opinion

  • @LukasKG12
    @LukasKG12 Před 7 měsíci

    The USA road trip was amazing!

  • @DecandChloe
    @DecandChloe Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great vlog guys! We were here the same day doing our first theme park vlog! 😄

  • @user-kl4vx2zh3o
    @user-kl4vx2zh3o Před 11 měsíci

    Good To see you back at the King of all UK Theme parks Alton towers and the Curse of The Alton Manor is incredible along with Nemesis Subterra

  • @jamesbirkenhead876
    @jamesbirkenhead876 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'd love to see Galactica get a more appropriate theme when Nemesis reopens. Removing the VR just defeats the point of the galactica retheme

  • @CharlieFarrow07
    @CharlieFarrow07 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Glad that you guys are back at Alton Towers! It is nice to see the waterfalls on the Congo river rapids operating again. Also, the eyes on the statue in the gardens was just not right.

  • @mrfox9967
    @mrfox9967 Před 11 měsíci

    Definitely agree with Galactica does need a refresher

  • @thecakecadet8450
    @thecakecadet8450 Před 11 měsíci +2

    New Vlog get in there!! The content you guys provide us is absolutely outstanding never disappoint us well done guys❤️❤️

  • @staceywarner4910
    @staceywarner4910 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Loved seeing your reactions to the storm as we were there and it was definitely one of the most surreal / memorable moments from a park that I've ever had. Pretty sure from watching this we managed to be at the opposite end of the park to you all day 😂
    Loved getting back on Curse twice. Such a phenomenal ride. It was ride 5/6 for me and I only just noticed Emily disappearing on the Swing!

  • @keiranhyre750
    @keiranhyre750 Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant vlog

  • @TheISOConsultant
    @TheISOConsultant Před 11 měsíci

    Hey guys! That was me, my fiance and some friends waving from the queue on Wicker Man. It was great to see you. Thanks for the amazing videos. Luke.

  • @leoharte6865
    @leoharte6865 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'm going on Sunday and Monday so it's looking good

  • @scottsvox1371
    @scottsvox1371 Před 11 měsíci

    So happy themepark worldwide are back at alton towers

  • @user-kl4vx2zh3o
    @user-kl4vx2zh3o Před 11 měsíci

    The Runaway Mine Train Is Quite a good ride and I love how it interacts with the Rapids

  • @suerichardson4381
    @suerichardson4381 Před 11 měsíci

    Love the interactions on The Smiler 47:08

  • @suerichardson4381
    @suerichardson4381 Před 11 měsíci

    Love the gravestones, it keeps you entertained in the queue line 22:51

  • @deffonotaginger
    @deffonotaginger Před 11 měsíci

    Going next Wednesday with school and I can’t be more excited

  • @jackiepage6897
    @jackiepage6897 Před 11 měsíci

    28:19 I thoroughly enjoyed your American Road trip. It was wonderful to see you both enjoying your self's

  • @bumblebee._06934
    @bumblebee._06934 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I was in the park on a Saturday and it was very quiet compared to Friday. We managed to do loads of rides!!!

  • @user-kl4vx2zh3o
    @user-kl4vx2zh3o Před 11 měsíci +1

    Oblivion is an absolute monster of a rollercoaster

  • @benjaminbmtps
    @benjaminbmtps Před 11 měsíci +11

    you always put so much time into and effort to make your videos it is amazing keep up the good work and I hope you had a good day out

  • @smartiepants9.068
    @smartiepants9.068 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Been watching you for years, I’m in the park today and was really hoping to bump in to you I’m from Essex so Alton isn’t exactly 5 mins down the road 🤣. Love your vlogs, both of you keep up the good work and on a plus side… once the British theme park museum opens (future) you already have a guest.

  • @holly3627
    @holly3627 Před 11 měsíci

    Loved meeting you guys yesterday!

  • @jamesabbott5242
    @jamesabbott5242 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome Video Guys

  • @smlnsgd4u
    @smlnsgd4u Před 11 měsíci +2

    Y'all make me want to visit the UK...I'm a theme park enthusiast myself! In fact, I work at one here in the states 😊

  • @Kate-su3zb
    @Kate-su3zb Před 9 měsíci

    cannot wait to go next week!!!

  • @norfolkpyro1422
    @norfolkpyro1422 Před 11 měsíci

    Watching this after you announcement is exciting for the future 😊

  • @Xanlam
    @Xanlam Před 8 měsíci

    ‘Chew chew’ is what they always say on the Runaway Mine Train - it’s part of the joke. Meant to be very camp. Regulars love it.
    Seems you are walking way more than we ever do. Perhaps take the sky train between the key zones and do one section at a time? If you’re there for rope drop, you can usually get Smiler and Oblivion both done in about 20 minutes. Should easily get the big six done before about 2pm.
    Provided you’re in the queue for something at park close time, you will be allowed to ride.

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  Před 8 měsíci

      Unfortunately the skyride is closed all of 2023 as we would use it!

  • @TheRatWhoLived
    @TheRatWhoLived Před 10 měsíci

    Galactica is amazing, she just needs some TLC bless her heart
    A retheme or even a slight retrack would help her get back on her feet

  • @CLC-1000
    @CLC-1000 Před 11 měsíci

    Such an underestimated park, but glad you enjoyed. 👍

  • @lukemalley456
    @lukemalley456 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi Sean. I’m so happy to see another Alton towers video. Your videos help me get through the anxiety I have been suffering with for years. On Sunday and Monday (July 23rd and 24th) I am making my first trip to Alton towers on a birthday trip for my 14th( I am 14 and live in london) and I already know so much about the park thanks to you. I was just wondering if you were coming to the park on any of those days it would make my birthday trip incredible

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you! Have a great time, there's a change you may run into us!

    • @lukemalley456
      @lukemalley456 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide that would be amazing

  • @aengusprice8869
    @aengusprice8869 Před 11 měsíci

    I’m going to towers for my first time on Monday and I cannot wait

  • @user-kl4vx2zh3o
    @user-kl4vx2zh3o Před 11 měsíci

    Curse of The Alton Manor New Effects Are Looking Great for the ride

  • @nicebanana8227
    @nicebanana8227 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your videos

  • @thebozboz
    @thebozboz Před 11 měsíci

    Nice vlog. I'm taking my 11 year old up to Alton Towers in two weeks on the train from London and staying at the hotel, her first time there. She isn't 1.4m so shame Hex is still down. Would love to see you do a full gardens tour vlog at some point!

  • @joshsvlogs6364
    @joshsvlogs6364 Před 11 měsíci

    Completely right about curse at Alton manor its what Alton needed! Lovely to see you guys back again too

  • @RedCatTrain
    @RedCatTrain Před 10 měsíci

    When I went to Alton Towers in April, Galactica was a 30 minute wait, and when I came off it, it went up to 1 hour! Great video

    • @RedCatTrain
      @RedCatTrain Před 10 měsíci

      Also, you are right, the retrosquad are annoying

  • @hazging
    @hazging Před 10 měsíci

    I am coming here on August 18th for my birthday! I can't wait hope to see you both there 😂🎉
    Love your videos 📹 ❤️
    I'm from Leicester btw lovely to always see you both doing videos 😊🎉🎢 x

  • @JabbieYT
    @JabbieYT Před 11 měsíci +1

    I was there that day, unfortunately didn’t see you there but I was in the oblivion station, thunder went off and the power went out, lights went out but only for a second.

  • @lewisandarchie7920
    @lewisandarchie7920 Před 5 měsíci

    It’s nice to see Sub Terra back open it definitely gives the capacity while Nemesis was under investigation and hopefully when the observation platform is gone they can reduce the wait time

  • @nbvhoho2738
    @nbvhoho2738 Před 11 měsíci

    So glad the water is bad
    Just the joy of noise

  • @suerichardson4381
    @suerichardson4381 Před 11 měsíci

    It does add a different vibe 19:06

  • @ytcbsamuelgaming5184
    @ytcbsamuelgaming5184 Před 8 měsíci

    hey i was recently watching back one of mu old videos of me going to Alton towers in October 2015 and saw that the person checking my tickets was you. so ye thats pretty cool knowing ive met u irl

  • @CatsnCoasters
    @CatsnCoasters Před 11 měsíci +1

    I was there the Sunday before and the queuetimes were moderate. Managed to get multiple re rides on Curse and Congo... Waterfalls make all the difference but still didn't get wet!

  • @basicqlycarter7597
    @basicqlycarter7597 Před 11 měsíci

    last week i came with my school and thanks to your videos i found out about the single rider line, we managed to get 4 or 5 rides on the smiler in total, although i dont think i could do it that many times in one day again 🤕😆😆

  • @Ghostattackss
    @Ghostattackss Před 11 měsíci

    I'm so excited, I'll be going to Alton Towers in september this year!! We'll be driving from the Netherlands to the UK for a couple of days😁

  • @CJ-1987
    @CJ-1987 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Went with my girlfriend on Monday hoping to enjoy a day there without our kids…unfortunately for us every school in England was there and it rained. Ended up leaving at dinner was terrible! 90 minute queues on a Monday off peak :(

  • @Hayyan28
    @Hayyan28 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love the new outro music ❤

  • @Harveymeek65
    @Harveymeek65 Před 11 měsíci

    I was so happy that I was able to meet you at the exit of galactica and I also saw myself a couple of times in the galactica station

  • @carmenparker1880
    @carmenparker1880 Před 11 měsíci

    Cool ❤

  • @gia07328
    @gia07328 Před 10 měsíci

    love watching this channel! using your videos to get ready for our trip to alton towers this month!
    in your opinion, should going at the end of august be less busy?

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you! It’s usually busier at the end of the holidays, I’d recommend going soon!

  • @Hollie_bradley17
    @Hollie_bradley17 Před 9 měsíci

    This is good

  • @lambsauce221
    @lambsauce221 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm going tomorrow with school! I'm really excited as I haven't been since October 2021. Very excited to ride the smiler for the first time (it was closed last time) :D

  • @reveriene.
    @reveriene. Před 11 měsíci

    this was really cool to see! i recently went to Alton Towers on the 6th/7th to celebrate my birthday and was able to go on quite a lot of rides across the two days (exactly 4 rides a day, it doesn't seem much but mind you the queues were quite long especially for Galactica even though I was able to get in the front seats) - wanted to go on Sub-Terra but my family was too scared to 😂 hoping to go there soon later this year!

  • @gracethorpe9178
    @gracethorpe9178 Před 10 měsíci

    That girl on that picture on that creepy ride when she jumped at us I actually screamed she scared the absolute life out of me 🤣I refuse to go on this at Alton towers got in the queue and walked back out🤣🤣

  • @Kimari91
    @Kimari91 Před 11 měsíci

    When we went in March at the opening of the season the pleasure gardens and follies were looking very neglected. There are so many possibilities for improving the offer and experience beyond the thrill rides - how lovely would it be to have a tea rooms with proper meal options in the old glasshouses, particularly for parents and grandparents? - but they just seem pathologically incapable of taking proper care of the place.

  • @fvat4534
    @fvat4534 Před 11 měsíci

    Liking the new end music 🎶

  • @Kayla-sr3kn
    @Kayla-sr3kn Před 10 měsíci

    I went on Thursday last week, got on the smiler wicker man blade and curse at Alton manor.. did okay!!

  • @onlinedetected_yt
    @onlinedetected_yt Před 11 měsíci

    Gotta love alton towers. Im going in september ill be on smiler

  • @coolchick7197
    @coolchick7197 Před 11 měsíci

    Thorpe was quiet on Saturday!! Longest queue was an hour but stealth is on 1 train service….

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector Před 11 měsíci

    Shawn and Charlotte,
    It's nice seeing you back a the home park
    Not being able to film on the dark ride is puzzling.
    Perhaps they don't want to spoil the surprise for the riders.
    Many of us would like to see it but we live all over the world.
    Why not an in house P.O.V.???
    Everything is lovely when in bloom.
    It would be nice if they offered some insight about their future plans for the manor and gardens.
    Cheers,
    Rik Spector

  • @milesban12
    @milesban12 Před 11 měsíci

    Went last Monday was pretty gutted we only got to do 5 rides, my first time ever at Alton towers too, hope next time I go we get a lot more done

  • @Amusementnational
    @Amusementnational Před 11 měsíci +1

    The towers should be open as there doesn't seem to be any issues with them. Hopefully congo has the rapids turned up now the waterfalls are back!

  • @fiomidemeteor9776
    @fiomidemeteor9776 Před 11 měsíci

    We went to AT the day after the storm hit, the debarked tree was a sight to behold as they hadnt had time to cleany chop away the base yet and you could clearly see it had been hit by lightning! I hadn't put two-and-two together about the ride closures untill I talked to the Galatica crew (sorry Shawn but it is my favourite) and they told me that thr ride itself was fine but some of the CCTV cameras and saftey sensors had been damaged and that's why it couldn't open. No wonder it took so long for stuff to get fixed if every ride needed new cams and sensors - makes me curious how empty the spares cuboard was after that day!
    Still had a good day with my buds and got to go again a few days after for free so I got to say goodbye to all my favourite rides before I moved a few hours away from AT (Palutons is my home park now)

  • @jacksimpkins6781
    @jacksimpkins6781 Před 9 měsíci

    im going today and staying ive been only once its so lovely

  • @iguessso974
    @iguessso974 Před 11 měsíci

    I was late to school today and got the most stupid punishments for it and you guys always make my day