Alton Towers are currently offering 20% off Waterpark Annual Passes, (WAP), until Wednesday 25 January 2012.  The WAP gives you 12 months unlimited access to the waterpark with individual passes currently available for £52 per person, (20% discounts also available on family WAP’s too).

Alton Towers Waterpark Deals

More details are available at Alton Towers Waterpark Deals.  Remember Merlin Pass holders can take advantage of 20% off standard waterpark day admission tickets or 10% off a WAP throughout the year.

Plenty more Alton Towers Waterpark Deals available too for 2012.

Liz

New Ride at Alton Towers; Nemesis Sub Terra

New for Alton Towers 2012, this indoor thrill ride will be located within the Forbidden Valley close to Nemesis.  Incorporating a new underground basement area, the theming will be based around the creation of the original Nemesis ride.  Dubbed as a  ‘psychologically & physically thrilling’ drop ride experience, Nemesis Sub Terra is set to open in March 2012.

Nemesis at Alton Towers

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 including icy blasts, snow & bubbles. Lots of fun for all the family and again plans to open at the end of March 2012.

Submission & Enterprise Closed for 2012

Due to the construction of SW7 for 2013, (see below), both Submission & Enterprise will be closed for the 2012 season.  We understand that both attractions will re-open for the 2013 season but does mean Oblivion will be a little lonely this season as the only ride running in X Sector for 2012!

Alton Towers Deals

SW7; New Coaster for 2013

Set to open Spring 2013, SW7 is dubbed to be the most expensive ride ever to be built at a cost of £20m.  This new coaster for Alton Towers is to be situated in X Sector on the site of the Black Hole.

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 although Submission & Enterprise will be closed for the 2012 season, (see above).

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.

The coaster is set to include 8 inversions, a dip below ground level and will rise to a height of 22.15 metres.  We’ll let you know as more details come in.

Alton Towers Deals

Of course if you are paying full price at Alton Towers, you are paying too much!  Worth checking out the Half Price Merlin Pass Sale that is currently running until 31 January 2012 or check out Current Alton Towers Deals for 2012 for plenty of options to reduce the cost of a day out at Alton Towers.

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

There is currently a Half Price Merlin Pass Sale running on individual Merlin Passes available for just £78 per person, (standard price £156).

Merlin Pass Half Price Sale

If you considering purchasing a half price Merlin Pass at Alton Towers, take note that the resort will be open on 28 & 29 January 2012 between 2pm & 8pm.  Simply make your way to Alton Towers Hotel reception to purchase your half price Merlin Pass.

It would be worth noting the official information that has recently been released as set out below;

“Only one member of the party needs to be present, but you’d need to bring along photos of the other members in the party. If your pass expires in the next 8 weeks we can add the time onto your pass from the date of your old pas expiring. If you are planning to visit the [Alton Towers] Resort to buy an Annual Pass the best thing to do is email us in advance to confirm we’ll be open for sales at annual.pass@alton-towers.com”

Liz

Trentham Gardens are currently offering discounted tickets to this popular Staffordshire attraction for just £3 per person.  Simply visit Trentham Estate between 3 January & 10 February 2012 to take advantage of this offer.  With standard tickets normally priced at £6.10 an adult, this is a great way to enjoy a day out on a budget.

Trentham Estate Deals

Free Entrance to Trentham Estate for RHS Members

Royal Horticultural Society Members can take advantage of FREE entry to Trentham Gardens during January, February & March 2012.  Simply present your valid membership details to the ticket kiosk & enjoy a day out for free!

Plenty more Trentham Garden Deals available t00 including Trentham Ice Skating Deals 2012.

Whilst the ice rink remains open, there is a separate charge for this attraction at Trentham Estate.

Liz

Here’s a chance to visit Blackbrook Zoo, Staffordshire for just £1.99 per person this January.  With standard gate prices normally running at £9.95 an adult, this is a great chance to pick up a deal and enjoy a day out on a budget.

All Blackbrook Zoo tickets are currently priced at £1.99 per person with this deal running through until 31 January 2012.  Simply visit the ticket kiosk on the day of your visit to take advantage of this deal.

Liz

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

Here’s a chance to meet Santa in his workshop, pick up a free present, (for children aged 9 and under), plus enjoy all the rides at Thomas Land & beyond!  You can even pick up a 2 for 1 voucher for Drayton’s Magical Christmas for even more savings

Drayton Manor's Magical Christmas

Meet Santa at Gulliver’s Theme Parks

Gulliver’s Theme Parks run three separate Santa packages to suit your budget this Christmas.  Each package includes a visit with Santa in his grotto, (children choose their own present from Santa), Christmas rides & attractions plus a party in the snow whatever the weather!  Additional extras include Christmas meals & Gully’s Panto.  More details available at Gulliver’s Theme Parks Magical Christmas.

Visit Santa in his Underground Grotto

For something a bit different, why not visit Santa 140 metres underground at the National Coal Mining Museum in Yorkshire.  With the museum & parking free of charge, your only cost for this one is visiting Santa, (£6 adult & £8 child including a present from Santa).  Pre-booking is essential at 01924 848806.

Visit Santa at Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Book online at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for this Santa package at a discounted price of just £12 per person, (£18 per person on the gate price).  Entrance includes access to the rides at Nickelodeon Land, Santa in his grotto, (free gift for children 11 and under), free ice skating, (when you hire ice skates) & parking is included in this package too!

Track Santa Around the World

Here’s your chance to track Santa’s progress around the world as he delivers his presents on Christmas Eve.  A great chance to share some magic with your children this Christmas.  More details available at Tracking Santa this Christmas.

Wishing one and all a Happy Christmas.

Liz

The Alton Towers Waterpark will be closing for it’s annual maintenance clean & check from 2-19 January 2012.  In previous years, the maintenance has been completed quicker than anticipated so worth checking online for the latest information.

Looking for a waterpark deal?  We’ve plenty of Alton Towers Waterpark Deals to choose from.

Liz

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 Waterpark has recently made changes to their toddler deal that they run throughout the year. Whilst this toddler deal doesn’t tend to be very well advertised, it does offer great value for money for younger guests.

Alton Towers Waterpark

This toddler deal is now available for parents and children aged 4 and under, (previously this deal was available to children aged 6 and under), and  offers a  combined entry price of just £7.  Included within this waterpark deal is free parking at the resort and is available Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Parents & toddlers can take advantage of this offer throughout the day during school term time, (previously only at set times).  Whilst this toddler offer continues to run during the school holidays, be aware that split timed sessions maybe running during the peak school holidays.

For parent & toddler sessions only, the adult/child ratio runs at 1 adult for up to 2 children.  There’s plenty for Alton Towers Waterpark Deals available too!

Liz