ALTON TOWERS 2024 RIDES VLOG

Alesha "The Bullet" and Mrs. Bullet take a trip to Alton Towers.
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Come to Alton Towers Resort and prepare for a thrilliant year at Britain’s greatest escape! Whether you're after pure adrenalin-pumping experiences or family fun, there is something for kids of all ages!
Are you bold enough to take on the Resort’s awesome choice of head-spinning, heart-pounding, world-class rollercoasters, like Wicker Man, Oblivion and The Smiler? Dare you add a visit to the Alton Towers Dungeons? Or will you take a spin on Gangsta Granny: The Ride?
With over 40 rides and attractions at Alton Towers Theme Park there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Alton Towers Resort (often referred to as Alton Towers) is a theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. The park is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group and incorporates a theme park, water park, spa, mini golf and hotel complex. In 2021, it ranked first for attendance among amusement parks in the UK, with an estimated 1.8 million visitors.
Originally a private estate of the Earls of Shrewsbury, Alton Towers' grounds were opened to the public in 1860 to raise funds. In the late 20th century, it was transformed into a theme park and opened a number of new rides from 1980 onwards. The park has many attractions such as Congo River Rapids, Runaway Mine Train, Nemesis, Oblivion, Galactica, The Smiler, Wicker Man, Rita and TH13TEEN. It operates a total of ten roller coasters and offers a range of accommodation and lodging options alongside the theme park. Facilities include Alton Towers Waterpark, Alton Towers Conference Centre and Extraordinary Golf.
The theme park is open seasonally from mid-March to early November, whilst many of its hotels and amenities are open year-round. Special events are hosted throughout the year, including Alton Towers Scarefest (the park's Halloween event), Oktoberfest, Festival of Thrills, Summer of Fun and Mardi Gras.
Alton Towers first opened to the public on a regular basis following the opening of Alton Towers railway station. Money raised from railway excursions was paid to the earl and helped to maintain the upkeep of the grounds.
In 1924, a group of local estate agents formed Alton Towers Ltd to take ownership of the estate and began to restore the gardens as a tourist attraction. In the 1950s, this included the operation of a fairground, and by the 1970s included a boating lake and chairlift.
Property developer John Broome acquired the park after marrying the daughter of majority shareholder Dennis Bagshaw in 1973 and subsequently buying all its concessions. From there, he began the theme park by developing new areas and installing permanent rides, including the Corkscrew, The Flume, Around The World In 80 Days, The Black Hole and the Grand Canyon Rapids.
In 1990, Broome sold Alton Towers to The Tussauds Group, then a division of Pearson plc, after his development of the former Battersea Power Station encountered financial difficulties. The change of park ownership brought another era of development, involving the opening of new themed areas and attractions, such as Runaway Mine Train (1992), The Haunted House (1992), Toyland Tours (1994), and Nemesis (1994). Tussauds' park development team from 1990 to 2002 included attraction producer John Wardley among others.
The Tussauds Group was sold to venture capital firm Charterhouse in 1998. The opening of Oblivion that same year and Air (now Galactica) in 2002 saw the park sustain new major roller coasters, both marketed as 'World First' rides. In 2005, Dubai International Capital (DIC) acquired Tussauds for £800 million.
In May 2007, The Blackstone Group purchased The Tussauds Group for US$1.9 billion and merged it with its then-subsidiary Merlin Entertainments Dubai International Capital also gained 20% of Merlin Entertainment.
On 17 July 2007, Alton Towers was sold to private investor Nick Leslau's investment firm Prestbury under a sale and leaseback agreement. Merlin continues to operate the site under a renewable 35-year lease As of 2016, the property is under control of Secure Income REIT plc, of which Nick Leslau is a non-executive director.
As of early 2008 the resort changed its name to 'Alton Towers Resort' to better reflect its status as a multi-day destination. Most other Merlin-owned theme parks with onsite hotels would follow the same course over the following few years. In 2020, Alton Towers operated on a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operating on a limited capacity from 4 July until November.[14]

[@TheMasonFam]

What are you using the film? Saw your video in Bulgaria and so curious. Is it a go pro? X

[@AleshaandTheBullet]

Hi @TheMasonFam, yes it's a GoPro 10. Its great for filming anything where you are moving around a lot. The only thing it struggles with is where there is low light. Thank you for watching our videos. Hope you enjoyed 🙂

[@NimblePlays]

Did they allow filming, did you ask or anything?

[@NimblePlays]

Did they give permission to film?

[@iMizzy777]

Did the smiler soundtrack get stuck in your head

[@AleshaandTheBullet]

Wasn't brave enough to try the Smiler 😳 how about you? ☺️

[@iMizzy777]

@@AleshaandTheBullet yeah I went on a couple months ago it’s a good ride don’t be scared

[@AleshaandTheBullet]

@@iMizzy777 well done. Perhaps we'll give it a go next time 🙂

[@iMizzy777]

@@AleshaandTheBullet it’s really fun

[@ElementJ12]

Naughty filming on rides hope towers ban you next time !

[@karaatter]

You can literally get permission from the park to film??