Alton Towers - Advertisements Compilation (1980 - 2023)

Another installment of the Alton Towers Advertisement Compilation series - the most complete version yet.
With more adverts/ads, higher overall quality, remastered footage, balanced audio, and more, I hope you enjoy this video!
I would like to credit:
JGAdventureZone
Alton Towers Archive
ATJakee
2ombieboy's VHS Vault
Adbox
Nina Perez
British Nostalgia
Attraction Source
Hylton Banks
MullenLowe London
UK Theme Parks
ThemePark Archives
Theme Park Guide
Merlin Media
Coaster Lover Coaster Fan
ThemeParkCollective
Extreme Rides325
Elliefitzhenry
MerlinMagicStudios
superwilldonaghue
Josh Fellows
altontowersfreak1
coaster mania
Pikachu Network(PN)
Alton Fan!
Cereal & Other ads
TowersMagicMedia
ThemeParkAds
Sid N
acidonia150
Global Amusement Attractions
ebony and daltons channel
And of course... Alton Towers, along with anyone involved in the original production of these fantastic advertisements.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 1980's
05:46 - 1990's
14:35 - 2000's
24:11 - 2010's
37:34 - 2020's
40:00 - Outro

[@Spindler2007]

"Hall of the Mountain King" has been a great iconic theme for Alton Towers for over 30 years. I can't help but like the ads from the 80s as the music has that feeling of excitement that makes me want to be there.

[@Ashibro_YT]

I really wish that enterprise, corkscrew, thunderlooper and Blackhole where still there as i never got to ride them. I also wish it was still £2.50 for entry.

[@JackbenG1981]

Black hole was class, corkscrew definitely showed it’s age towards the end came out of that ride with a mild concussion 😂

[@thebestgamingever29]

What about submission

[@thehammersmithcrumpetradar]

@@thebestgamingever29that buggered off in 2015. As did basically every ride that year

[@simonprice2104]

Ye black hole was fun , corkscrew I went on last few years and was very nosey ruffer than infusion

[@BetweenNatural4449]

Thunder Looper closed due to it being over the height restrictions

[@ToiletTheGoober]

The smiler is honestly the best mind blowing ride they have their ad was stupendous! Utterly underrated of a ride!!!

[@edcola6671]

Interesting to see how their slogans/taglines have changed: “Wherever you are, it’s nearer than you think.” “It’s the biggest day of your life!” “There’s nowhere like it on Earth.” “Where wonders never cease.” “Where wonders never cease and the magic never ends.” “Where the magic never ends!” “Make some great memories, you might need them someday.” “Find your extraordinary something.” “Escape to Alton Towers Resort!” “Britain’s Greatest Escape!”

[@OTownNews]

6:58 Where Alton Towers officially finds its voice.

[@MrLProductionsOfficial]

The non-copyright Slimer on the haunted house ad tho 🤣

[@insertjokehere]

*the gunk bloke* should be his name

[@Smilergirl_Nasha]

My corrected ahh mind read ‘slimer’ as ‘smiler’ 💀

[@Spurritfr]

@@Smilergirl_NashaSame, obviously tho it would make since cause it’s a ride there.

[@ToiletTheGoober]

We’ve been corrected my friends…we now belong to the smiler Smile always Open your heart for joy JOIN US

[@BTSHygiene]

*smiler💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@TedShatner10]

Alton Towers' advert/marketing budget starts exploding here 06:16.

[@MeEmeraldBeast]

Crazy how it went from prices being only £2.50 to £90 😂

[@Maccakit]

💀💀💀💀

[@MrMjwalstrom]

Lol

[@Deivids23]

That is atleast 36x more than the first price

[@thebestgamingever29]

Yeah crazy

[@thebestgamingever29]

​@@Deivids23WOAH

[@hettyoflynn5496]

30:06 This ad made me say no comment

[@JackbenG1981]

So glad I found this video, thank you!!!

[@TowersExpert]

No worries! Enjoy. :)

[@PuffyPinkSpirit]

Air: *exists* Alton Towers: *sponsored by a box of chocolates*

[@thesmarriottways]

5:05 i started laughing so hard

[@linfordhewittshaw5335]

The curse at Alton Manor is a best dark ride for Alton Towers😊

[@urxntia]

seeing the smiler and the wickerman ads bring back memories 🥲

[@lukegreen5341]

6:57 I Really Love Going To Alton Towers Theme Park In Staffordshire Near Derby In Derbyshire And Birmingham In England In The United Kingdom When I Was A Kid. Thanks Mate. X

[@TowersExpert]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed.

[@TheMultiUni]

Too bad that a day later after this upload a new Curse at Alton Manor AD was published.

[@explodinggrenade3567]

Ahh yea rip

[@TowersExpert]

:(

[@soysaucegalaxy]

Bruh

[@simplestuff1247]

@@TowersExpert ahhh but don’t think the pain is over, we need the new addddd (of course we don’t)

[@tubbybrewstersmurks]

And there was one that released yesterday 😅

[@mailaerton4805]

Epic. I can remember from 2008. I was age 7 then.

[@paulmatthews5470]

Some nice blasts from the past

[@dankpodsparody]

30:57 from here and then on its incredible!

[@neuravanny]

Then: ooo we got fun rides for the family! Come to alton towers! Now: SMILE ALWAYS, DONT LOOK DOWN, SELL YOUR SOUL TO US AT ALTON TOWERS BABY

[@rich_edwards79]

Fuck yes. The creepy theming is one of the best aspects of AT. Sets it above other UK parks IMHO.

[@neuravanny]

@@rich_edwards79 Yess!! It was what drew me into the park in the first place! Love the smiler so much for the theming alone!

[@TowersExpert]

They've definitely gone back to the family friendly vibe for their ads in the last few years - let's hope SW9 brings back some creepy theming..

[@neuravanny]

@@TowersExpert I vote for a blacklight ride!!!

[@koiyune]

one of the TH13TEEN ads could only be shown during the 9pm watershed, it was THAT creepy

[@Selongi]

0:44 tune is so nice

[@charmainemuller5653]

9:59 nemesis 13:13 oblivion 15:42 air (now Galactica) 19:56 rita 24:20 thr13teen 29:34 the smiler 35:32 wicker man

[@oliviaprice7016]

Rita really said “the best Alton towers ride ever” 🤓

[@simplestuff1247]

It’s not the best but also not the worst ride ever

[@jla8633]

@@simplestuff1247 i mean it is fast But stealth is faster

[@thebestgamingever29]

It's fast but oblivion wins

[@Among_US7714]

@@thebestgamingever29 no smiler

[@lucythecbckidsfan8200]

30:19 THE THROWING UP SOUND 😂

[@hettyoflynn5496]

4:04 4:16 its the biggest day of your life

[@maxie_boy]

I like how in 1980 it costs only 2.50 per entry, which means its about 9 pounds today. But now it costs like 40 pounds pp lol

[@Ryan.90]

I reckon their justification would be that it's a very different park now to 1980. Peter Kay did that great sketch about rides like Nemesis and Oblivion, how ridiculous and OTT they seemed to folks brought up on the 80's stuff. Also suspect they've worked out a sweet-spot with ticket prices, like imagine it was £9, I'd deffo go more often...but then loads of other people would too. End up with 6 hour cues as standard.

[@Ae_sthetic]

26:23 The Best Rollercoasters in Alton Towers: Nemesis Oblivion Air Rita Th13teen *The Smiler and Wicker Man left the chat crying*. Short story: The Smiler: Why does everyone hate us a lot? I got the most inversions! Wicker Man: Smiler, people just treat you dirty, people love me! The Smiler: Wick, help me! Wicker Man: Sorry… I was just kidding! But, I don’t know why a lot of people skips your ride… The Smiler: They just treat me dirty! *Cries*. Wicker Man: Oh s-. The Smiler: Goodbye cruel Alton Towers and world… Like this video, to cheer up The Smiler!😢😢😢

[@lucythornley6639]

I love the smiler and every one of the other coasters

[@Ae_sthetic]

@@lucythornley6639 But, they said The Smiler and Wicker Man are the worst! But, I still love them! The Smiler is my second favorite while Wicker Man is my 3rd favorite! My favorite Alton Towers ride is Nemmy, ofc!

[@lucythornley6639]

Wickerman and smiler weren't built when they did the ad so it wasn't included

[@lucythornley6639]

​@@Ae_stheticI like nemesis too but I still think smiler is the best nemesis is second on my list riding it on the 10th of April

[@Its_Jenn_againn]

Wow so they used the iconic song since 92!

[@koiyune]

It's called "In The Hall Of The Mountain King" And Alton Towers didn't even write the song. But they still use it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@tsundereyoongi3869]

​@@koiyune they're allowed to use it if they have permission... they didn't have to write it

[@andyspruce7817]

It's public domain due to its age so they had to pay no one for it

[@ajs41]

I wish it was still £2.50 to get in! Had no idea Terry Wogan had anything to do with the park.

[@TedShatner10]

At least it wasn't Jimmy Savile presenting the early to mid 80s ads for Alton Towers, LOL.

[@TedShatner10]

3:40 I think that's the late John Hurt as the ad narrator.

[@lukegreen5341]

15:14 GREAT SCOTT. It's Barney And Friends The Original Series. My All Time Favourite HiT Entertainment Studios And Lyric Studios Children's Live Action Coming Of Age Fantasy Action Adventure Family Musical Comedy Television Series. Thanks A Lot Mate. X

[@donnanightingale3036]

I like the all the Alton towers ads even the 80s

[@donnanightingale3036]

I like thrill rides at Alton towers 10:53

[@TedShatner10]

They were more like 70s adverts, LOL (when Alton Towers was relatively smaller scale and more local as a theme park) but still very interesting and got their charm.

[@neilbenson7346]

Wait, entrance price in 1984 -- £3.99 !!

[@pumpquin8626]

That is £16.41 in todays money

[@zeeisforzeebra1804]

The first ad said £2.50!

[@cartoonpizza158]

😢 9:43

[@hettyoflynn5496]

11:15 That's one of my favourite Alton Towers ads and at 13:09 I like that phrase it's like an action phrase

[@TowersExpert]

Interesting pick

[@hettyoflynn5496]

​@TowersExpert The reason why l like this ad is because it is funny

[@umbraecrystalheart9345]

so what im getting from this is Hall Of The Mountain King is essentially alton tower's theme song?

[@coolperson962]

Basically yeah and here in the UK it's probably more famously known as such

[@Mozziefan69]

yep without its like having a pbj sandwich with no bread if you know what I mean

[@BetweenNatural4449]

11:21 *y o u ‘ r e b a a e d*

[@Chamorepro7LikesGames]

Cool Vid mate, do more of this cool videos 😊

[@sianduckfield7222]

4:20

[@angrytheeditor7253]

6:57 7:27 10:00

[@eggyt1153]

15:14 how did we go from Hex to Barney

[@pineaple2194]

cool videos! would have been better if you included the wizard one from th3 90's. also its a day late. Love u towers expert xxx

[@pineaple2194]

also where's the 2023 sun savers advert?

[@pineaple2194]

happy birthday

[@chrisdawson6156]

The adverts from the early 1990s are the best

[@TowersExpert]

Definitely agree - the advert for the Hotel is absolutely my favourite of the lot

[@tubbybrewstersmurks]

The 1991 one is so American 1990’s 😂

[@anndouglas3237]

I love Alton towers in 1980 and 1990 and 2000 ads 10:48

[@PuffyPinkSpirit]

@@TowersExpert when I first saw the Air ad, not in my childhood but on a video about this, I realised that the sponsor of the ride is from *my favourite chocolate brand, FRICKING CADBURY.* And years after that, the Flume was sponsored by a *soap brand.* *IMPERIAL LEATHER.* Their sponsorships are weird...

[@rich_edwards79]

Yep, that was my era. 14 in 1993, first visit to AT with school for the last night of the fireworks. Rode the Black Hole, Thunder looper and Corkscrew. Bonus was that I got to go round the park with a gorgeous Goth lass who I had a massive crush on (hi Amy 👋) The park was so creepy and atmospheric in late autumn and nowhere near as overdeveloped or commercialised as it is today. Anyone got a DeLorean I can borrow for an evening 😊

[@vik3071]

The first time I rode the Corkscrew, in the late 80s probably, I was only just tall enough after years of disappointment. We came down the 1at corner (the bit behind Terry Wogan (2.49)) then, as it rose up again I naturally pushed against my harness which lifted full in the air leaving me dangling by my arms. My big brother sitting next to me reached over, pulled me down & slammed my harness back in place just as we went upsidedown. When we got off I wanted to go again but my brother wouldn't let me. I didn't realise the gravity of what would have happened if he hadn't been next to me until years later. I genuinely owe him my life.

[@newsman9539]

As someone from America I want to go to Alton Towers and check it out.

[@TowersExpert]

It's worth the trip 👍

[@lloydnewman4158]

Best theme park in UK. Thanks to batman the ride we have the legendary nemesis.

[@rich_edwards79]

When i was younger I visited at least a couple of times a year; back then they really leaned into the creepy / gothic / occult theming, which apparently US parks can't really do due to the influence of the conservative Christian lobby. The setting with the vast wooded grounds and the backdrop of the massive ruined Gothic mansion (once the biggest private home in Europe) is perfect for the dark theme and as it's in Northern England, chances are you'll get a suitably gloomy overcast day for it. I'm 44 now and haven't been back to AT for years but I'm determined to do Scarefest one of these days. I visited before in autumn and it really adds to the eerie atmosphere of the place.

[@newsman9539]

@@rich_edwards79 What is the Conservative Christian Lobby if I don't mind asking you?

[@tsundereyoongi3869]

2.50, 3.99, 5.99 😭😭 now it's £70 if you don't book in advance. Mind you, it's still the best theme park. I love the scary factor of it

[@caitinsley2065]

The ads for 13 were scary af when they aired

[@TowersExpert]

There's actually a couple of versions - one with more shots of the girl, one with more shots of the riders. Supposedly the version with more shots of the girl was a post watershed version, shown past 9pm as to not disturb kids.. They're both back to back at 24:26

[@Pandica-ky9pv]

My mum is in the galactic add

[@oliverking7223]

Was completely unavailable that for a time Rita was called Camilla

[@monkeygaming2841]

the adverts are really good recently

[@TowersExpert]

Can't beat the classics though ;)

[@bullet2daheadx]

£2•50 to get in

[@GamingWithSeth10]

£2.50 enterance let’s go!

[@Bfdifan1234]

I think they should add the name air back as they removed the Vr on galactica

[@TowersExpert]

They should bring the score back, definitely...

[@kingleart]

I’ve just realised I nearly watched the whole thing 😂

[@TowersExpert]

Nothing wrong with that. I've seen the whole thing many, many, many, many, many, many (etc.) times... ;D

[@Alton.towers]

I cant beleve that it was only £2.50 to get in cos now its like £40.99

[@aronplaysgames]

First £2.50 would be about £9 now second back in 1980 there wasn’t 7 huge thrill rides and it’s not even £41 to book a ticket it’s £30

[@Alton.towers]

Ok sorry buddy I was just comparing the prices now and back then

[@SUPERBRO22]

34:32 34:56 35:28 37:25 39:12 39:13

[@gwburletson]

3.99 admission in 1984 with 60 rides and attractions isn't there still 60 maybe 70 rides and attractions its just 50 quid now

[@Chamorepro7LikesGames]

Im your 712 sub btw 😊

[@tubbybrewstersmurks]

Im your 500 subscriber!

[@TowersExpert]

Thanks!

[@tubbybrewstersmurks]

No problem!

[@Dim4323]

I dont know why they removed "were the magic never ends logo"

[@cartoonpizza158]

🎉

[@cooliuswizard4034]

Next year there will be a new nemesis ad I hope

[@neuravanny]

GUESS WHAT!!!

[@cooliuswizard4034]

@@neuravanny bit late i know

[@neuravanny]

@@cooliuswizard4034 ti's alright ^^

[@TowersExpert]

:OOOOOO

[@extra_texture]

Why did I spend 40 minutes watching this I don't give a shit about alton towers-

[@Avaxiaa]

You do now.

[@extra_texture]

@@Avaxiaa can't argue with that

[@neuravanny]

Congrats. You're one of us. 😈

[@leahrowden3939]

37:23 Teletubbies! I remember going there!

[@towerstycoon]

Now it’s all focused on thrills instead of family rides

[@steruss9481]

Wicker Man, TH13TEEN and Spinball Whizzer are all 1.2m coasters. Then there's Congo River Rapids, Runaway Mine Train, all of The World of David Walliams, CBeebies Land and Mutiny Bay aimed at families.

[@AlisonRachael90]

Me Watching Total Dramarama Be Like: 16:02

[@Tahibaaly-hl4ij]

No

[@kylebicker7649]

"That's it, you're Baaaa-rred!"

[@thebestgamingever29]

If you're going for a 5 at alton towers and you've got carex it only costs 240dollars

[@ItsABeautifulDay.]

Brb, going to 1980.

[@rich_edwards79]

Eh, it was a glorified funfair in the grounds of a crumbling ruin back then. My favourite era was the early-mid 90s - lots of good rides, but not yet too overcommercialised (and expensive) as it is now.

[@Ashibro_YT]

Was the 1992 haunted house ride duel?

[@camelotbabe93]

Yep, it started as a haunted house dark ride. Then it became Duel after its first re-theme.

[@rich_edwards79]

By far the best dark ride I've ever been on. The Duel re-theme ruined it :(

[@flyingscotsmanreturns]

Where’s the full version of the Toyland Tours advert?

[@TowersExpert]

Decided not to include it this time. I'm not entirely sure of it's origin but I don't believe it was a TV advertisement in the same way as the others, which was part of the reason. The main reason for not including it though was because it was too long. I rewatch these back myself from time to time and always found myself skipping it 😂

[@MrGamerDoesVids]

@@TowersExpert Same

[@ThatAlfStarDude39175]

Exactly, It’s Too Long To Be A TV Commercial, It Was Probably Shown In A Movie Theatre And Not On TV

[@flyingscotsmanreturns]

@@ThatAlfStarDude39175 I seriously seen it on TV.

[@TowersExpert]

@@flyingscotsmanreturns Interesting.. Would love to know it's origins, as I'm not 100% certain that it would have aired on TV?

[@MrLProductionsOfficial]

The price increases though. £2.50, £5.99, £8.99, £19.50, and it just keeps on going up. Watch 2050's advert say "£75.99" lol

[@TowersExpert]

I've just checked an inflation calc, and in 2050 it's more likely to be around £130... And that's only adjusting for inflation! :o

[@MrLProductionsOfficial]

@@TowersExpert Damn, that's crazy!

[@Retro_Sorcerer]

Where's the music at the beginning of the video from? its been bugging me for hours.

[@MrGamerDoesVids]

I think Cloud Cuckoo Land?

[@TowersExpert]

It's the 2008 Monorail station soundtrack :)

[@Retro_Sorcerer]

@@TowersExpert Thank you!

[@donnanightingale3036]

12:29

[@Popsicle_24111]

Wtf Camila 😂 so glad that the ride is called Rita not Camila

[@neuravanny]

It was renamed Camilla temporarily during the royal wedding i believe

[@TowersExpert]

Indeed it was :)

[@MetaVersalx]

They can never make up there mind of what to call air 😂

[@ovidiorivera4086]

I in 2024

[@Chamorepro7LikesGames]

I rember when nemesis sub stera in 2012 i was a little baby awww

[@Srvmqzu1]

HELP WAS CHANGING RITA TO CAMILLA AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE?

[@PLOTA-dn8gg]

21:43 sound effects only ad

[@donnadouglas2282]

Please make a 2024 Alton Towers evolution of are from 1980/2024

[@TowersExpert]

We'll see!

[@koiyune]

Maybe you could update it when SW9 comes out?

[@TowersExpert]

@@koiyune Good idea! I'd love to do one this year to include Curse & Nemesis Reborn's ads but I'm not sure it would be worthwhile - SW9 would def make it worthwhile :)

[@Jbob-m6l]

Why does the second guy kinda look like an oompa loompa?

[@paulburton4122]

okay but who was camilla queen of speed at 21:20?

[@TowersExpert]

"Shortly after opening, Rita was renamed ‘Camilla - Queen of Speed’ to commemorate the Royal Wedding that year." - www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/rita/

[@angrytheeditor7253]

What if Alton tower makes a new location in USA and uk

[@angrytheeditor7253]

15:13 Barney rapping

[@Charlotte-o6g]

did they do the smiller?

[@SeaShantyProductions]

29:34 Hope this helps!

[@thebestgamingever29]

How in the world is octonauts coaster the best ride in cbeebies land

[@yoshiwoah]

me: i wasent born in the 1980s but i been there since i think 2013 when the smiler opened. why would there be a early 1980s advert? my freind: becuase when they opened to the public they was needing more guests so they had to make one. me: thats cool. and hey, can you make alternative ones, too? by my freind and me

[@Pandica-ky9pv]

So you call your self Towers expert You should meet my friend

[@neuravanny]

I know nearly all of alton towers lore. Test me >:)

[@TowersExpert]

There can only be one

[@Pandica-ky9pv]

I said my friend but ok If you don’t get These simple questions right you are not a Towers except

[@Pandica-ky9pv]

Who did the 13th earl of shrewsbury keep hostage

[@neuravanny]

@@Pandica-ky9pv ...Well I should've specified I only really know secret weapon lore XD

[@donnanightingale3036]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊 0:09

[@jimoftehgray]

£2.50 in 1980 to enter Alton Towers 🥲 I know that's 40 years ago, but its crazy to see it compared to either £38 or £68 entry 🤣

[@CameraOfEarth]

1,000th like

[@danielhopeuk]

Camilla 😭

[@XLLA_]

10:00

[@thebabytvfan2023]

5:00

[@Argos713]

the volume of the Egypt EAS Alarm’s voice.

[@fungaicharuma4394]

Where’s get set go tree trop aventure

[@TowersExpert]

It doesn't have its own advertisement, unfortunately. It just appears in the background of a few past 2014 :)

[@MrGamerDoesVids]

A day late

[@TowersExpert]

Early? 😂

[@MrGamerDoesVids]

@@TowersExpert Yea

[@ItsABeautifulDay.]

6:58 the start of *THAT*

[@charmainemuller5653]

30:20 🤢

[@randomland-themeparks-and-more]

Alton is WHAT 30:27

[@koiyune]

coming