New Ride at Alton Towers

More details have just been released regarding the new ride, commonly known as SW7, for Alton Towers.  Following planning proposals that have been submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council by Alton Towers, we can now glean further information about the ride set to be in operation for Spring 2013.

Coasters Galore at Alton Towers for 2013

SW7, dubbed to be the most expensive ride ever to be built, is to be situated in X Sector on the site of the Black Hole that closed down in 2005.  Rumored to cost £20m, this would make SW7 the most expensive coaster after Thirteen that was built in 2010 at a cost of £15m.  The ride is to cover a total area of 1.5 acres and doesn’t look to replace any current rides located within X Sector at Alton Towers.

SW7 will be manufactured by Gerstlauer, a specialist German Coaster Company, with a design that has a strong resemblance to existing Euro-Fighter coasters.  Gerstlauer also constructed Saw at Thorpe Park which remains one of the most popular coasters at the theme park based in Surrey.

SW7 to be located close to Oblivion

For those that are hungry for more facts & figures, we understand that the  new SW7 design wil comprise of;

• A maximum height of 22.15 metres, (73 ft)
• 8 inversions
• A dip below ground level
• Will contain a verticle lift hill
• Plus a shop & ride photo booth, (you don’t say)
• Construction to start 2012

If you’re planning to visit Alton Towers or other Merlin Attractions this year, then check out the Half Price Merlin Pass Sale now on.  Why not keep up to date by Subscribing to Topdogdays & sign up for our email newsletter.

Liz

Alton Towers 2 for 1 Vouchers 2012

Alton Towers run a number of 2 for 1 vouchers throughout the season so if you are paying full price…you are paying too much!  Worth checking out the Merlin Pass Half Price Sale starting Boxing Day 2011 or check out the 2 for 1 vouchers have historically been available through Kelloggs, Tesco, WH Smith, Burger King, Vanish products & many more.

Alton Towers Deals

Whilst 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers have yet to be distributed for 2012, we’ll let you know as soon as they hit the streets.  To keep up to date with all the Alton Towers deals, why not Subscribe to Topdogdays & join our email newsletter.

STOP PRESS…want to beat the queues, check out our tips to beat the queues at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers; Discounted Tickets for February Half Term

Alton Towers open a selected number of rides over February half term, (11-19 February 2012), at a discounted price.  With the theme park open from 10am-4pm each day, you can pick up cheap tickets online at Alton Towers for £15.84, (12 years & over) or £9.60, (4-11 years old).

Oblivion teddies at Alton Towers

Alton Towers Deals with Tesco Clubcard

If you are a regular spender at Tesco, this can offer a great way to slash costs at Alton Towers.  Daily entrance fees can be redeemed for £11 in Tesco vouchers or a standard Merlin Annual Pass works out at £42.50 in vouchers.  You can even upgrade to a Premium Merlin Pass for an extra £30 cash per person.

Tesco have historically run a number of 2 for 1 vouchers during the theme park season, so we’ll let you know when these become available again.

When is a 2 for 1 NOT a 2 for 1? For more details, go to Alton Towers Reduces Voucher Value.

Alton Towers Deals

Free Entrance to Alton Towers with a Blue Peter Badge

If you are aged 6 & 15 and hold a Blue Peter Badge & Card, you can gain free entrance to Alton Towers.  More details available at Free Entry to Alton Towers with a Blue Peter Badge.

Alton Towers Toddler Deal including Free Parking!

Alton Towers usually run an off peak toddler deal for around £13 for 1 adult and 1 child under 4 years that includes free parking and a free hot drink!  More details when the 2012 offer is up & running.

Come back deals to Alton Towers

Once the theme park re-opens, you can also take advantage of a discounted come back ticket offer.  The Towers2ticket offers a return trip for the following day for around £10.20 an adult & £6 a child, (prices to be confirmed for the 2012 season) that can be used at the theme park or water park.  Alternatively you can come back later in the season for around £15 an adult & £10.80 a child.

Our Guide to Alton Towers

Alton Towers Deals and Thrill Hopper Tickets

Consider a a Thrill Hopper ticket that offers you one admission to all four of the following:

• Alton Towers
• Drayton Manor Theme Park
• Water World
  
• Tamworth Snowdome, (limited to specific activities)

Thrill Hopper tickets are valid from 18 March 2012 to 31 October 2012, (excluding Bank Holidays & special events).  Single tickets are priced at  £47.50 per person or a family ticket, (2 adults & 2 children) for £142.50.  This is a substantial saving against the cost of four separate entries to these attractions and, as it is valid for the season, you can space out your trips during the year!

Book online for 20% discount at Alton Towers

If you do nothing else, booking online at Alton Towers will not only secure you around a 20% discount on ticket prices, it will also enable you to access to Early Ride Time; a great method to beat the queues at Alton Towers.

Thirteen at Alton Towers

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers 2012 with Kelloggs

Keep hold of those 2 for 1 vouchers for Alton Towers that were available on promotional packs of Kelloggs Frosties, Rice Krispies & Cornflakes. These vouchers remain valid until  30 June 2012.

Remember, if you want to beat the queues, check out our Tips to Beat the Queues at Alton Towers & to keep up to date with the latest Alton Towers deals, Subscribe to Topdogdays.

Alton Tower's Monopoly

Alton Towers WH Smith 2 for 1 Voucher 2012

Currently not available but we’ll update you when they are back in the shops.

Alton Towers 2 for 1 Voucher with Fanta

Currently unavailable but we’ll let you know if this voucher becomes available again for the 2012 Alton Towers season.

Half Price Alton Towers with Promotional KP Crisp Packets

Sorry, no longer valid.

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers with Vanish.

Whilst promotional packs of Vanish cleaning products are no longer available, we’ll let you know if they re-run this offer for the 2012 Alton Towers season.

2 for 1 Alton Towers Voucher with Burger King

Alton Towers tends to run a 2 for 1 promotion each year with Burger King, so we’ll let you know when this become available for the 2012 season.

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers with Fox’s Biscuits

Not currently available.

2 for 1 Voucher for Alton Towers with Co-op Stores

Not currently available.

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Liz

Alton Towers Monopoly

Alton Towers has introduced it’s very own Monopoly game for that ultimate souvenir & Christmas gift for theme park junkies! Whilst the game was available in the stores at the theme park is it now also available online, priced at £30.

Alton Tower's Monopoly

Please note additional charges for use of debit/credit cards, (between £1.50 & £2.50) & UK delivery charges, (£2.45).  More details available at Alton Towers Monopoly.  Unfortunately no Merlin Pass discount for online purchases!

Liz

Alton Towers 2012

Alton Towers re-opens on March 24 2012, (see below for February Half Term dates), with two new attractions to experience for the new season.

Alton Towers Deals

Nemesis; What Lies Beneath

New for Alton Towers 2012, this  dark indoor ride will be located within the Forbidden Valley incorporating a new underground basement area close to Nemesis.  With the theming based around the creation of the original Nemesis ride, there are rumours abound that this will be a new psychologically thrilling drop ride experience.  More details as they come in.

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – 4D Experience

To be located in the Cloud Cuckoo Land Theatre, this movie uses 3D glasses and special effects to bring in that fourth dimension. Other attractions that have introduced 4D experiences have made use of moving seats, wind & rain special effects to keep you on your toes.  Lots of fun for all the family.

Sonic Spinball at Alton Towers

Alton Towers 2013 & New Coaster Planned

Plans had previously emerged for a new thrill coaster for 2013 that is set to be the most expensive ride yet to be created at Alton Towers with a budget to exceed the £15million spent on building Thirteen!  With new thrill rides in place for both 2012 & 2013 seasons, this will perhaps push through bumper visitor numbers.

Alton Towers February Half Term 2012

If you can’t wait for the new season to begin, then remember Alton Towers opens a selection of rides for February Half Term running 11-19 February 2012, (the new rides aren’t due to open until March 2012).  With the park open from 10am-4pm, tickets are generally much cheaper and much quieter than busy peak times.

Liz