Benji Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Anyone been down to Alton Towers?It looks ace, but is it the type of place for a couple ? And, is their any tips on what to do and not do.. cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone G Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 went about 4 weeks agoIts all ace. Just avoid the stupid stalls (ie, knock down this to win this stupid prize). My flatmates girlfriend insisted on getting him to win a fecking stuffed toy, and he wasted over a tenner attempting it, with no result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tim Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 how bizzare!!!!!! im away to alton towers tomorrow, ive no idea what to expect but it better be fucking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooked*smile Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I went a year or so again, had a really good time. i think if you're a couple that's both into rides and stuff, it should be really good fun.ditto on avoiding the stalls etc, just do the rides. they are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 went a couple of years ago. it's ace. do the big rides first thing in the morning is my tip. even if you're still half asleep it'll be worth it as the queue will be a lot smaller thanin the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Aye but isn't there like fucking annoying queues to get through first?EDIT: Damn you Chris... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I went to alton towers many years ago as a school trip, and it was fucking lame. Hallucinogenic drugs are much cheaper and far more exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooked*smile Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 They have ticket things now aswell so you don't have to queue as much. but just get in there early. and hope it rains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 and hope it rains agreed, last time I was there it rained at the start of the day and killed the queues. it was ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hallucinogenic drugs are much cheaper and far more exciting.I know !! But the gf doesn't like that kinda thing.. that's shit fae her tbh. As for the rain thing.. I'd rather have a sunny day and wait in the Que, than it rain and be shite.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 David Brent's biggest disappointment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzHines Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 We are planning on going on our tour day off, £23 each if booked online, worth it i reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadian Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Went years ago and it was a great laugh. I can remember on the log ride my mate sitting behind me ducked his head down and stuck both his arms out giving rather fetching middle finger gestures at the final bit where they take the pictures - because my arms were tucked in and we has the same colour tops on it looked like me doing it, and sort of ruined the picture of the 2 people sitting in front of us when we saw it at the 'buy your photo' stall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam the Eagle Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 it's okay, but not a patch on real theme parks.the big four rides are good, the rest are lame. it wont take a whole day to get around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I absolutely detested Alton Towers, there was just too many queues without any of the magic that makes a theme park really.Then again, I loved Parc Asterix, so my taste in theme parks is dodgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Cadet Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Then again' date=' I loved Parc Asterix, so my taste in theme parks is dodgy [/quote']Was that over in France? I loved that one too!Havent been to Alton Towers for erm.......14 years. I'm sure a few things have changed since then. I had an excellent time there though but it was a school trip and I had taken some of the afore mentioned psychostimulants and I ended up getting sent home in shame for my bad behaviour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougfast Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 i have been a about 5/6 times over the years and had a magic time on every vist. only thing that pissed me of was that stupid song that gets played everywhere you go. they have few little tricks so you dont have to wait in ques all day. you can pick up a ticket up from the ride you want to go on then come back at the time it says on the ticket and walk straight on.you can get in the park ealier if you book online i think but that might of changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I went last year and had a great time!It's such a rush when you get on some of those rollercoasters(especially air and the the vertical one).Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Wrong Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I went with my girlfreind a couple of years ago and it was brilliant. We went in September and there was no queues but was still warm enough.Stayed in a nice wee b&b in Alton too at £25 a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 The way to do Alton Towers is to go off-peak, I last went in mid-October (four years back IIRC) and got the pleasure of Oblivion six times in a hour. Best ride you can have with your clothes on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 it's okay' date=' but not a patch on real theme parks.the big four rides are good, the rest are lame. it wont take a whole day to get around it.[/quote']Okay, be fair.Alton Towers is amazing - I'm just back from Honeymoon in Orlando and we did all the theme parks. They are obviously out of this world, but to be fair:You don't have to sit on a plane for 9 hours to get to Alton Towers It doesn't cost £200 for 2 days at Alton Towers like it does at DisneyWorldThe queues are pretty tame at Alton Towers if, like folk are saying, you get there early (defo buy tickets online and get there for the early opening. Head straight to Air at the back and work your way back.)Air, Nemesis, Oblivion, Ripsaw and Rita are amazing rides. Okay, they're obviously not as good as others around the world, but they are bloody good rides and for me Alton Towers is a great Theme park. Have fun, Bux. I'm sure you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_b Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 i think if you're a couple that's both into rides*sniggers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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