Alton Towers VLOG | Easter 2024

We headed back to Alton Towers for the last Alton After Dark event in early 2024. In this vlog we get on all the major coasters including Nemesis Reborn in the dark, and tried out some Aramark food at Woodcutters Bar & Grill.
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[@paulh6959]

Up until 37 years old I never rode a ride. Always thought I hated rides. My wife talked me into riding the smiler to prove I didn’t like rides. Once I rode that I was hooked. So I’m with Craig the smiler has a special place in my heart. Always will but I do understand why some people hate it now. Can’t wait to ride soon!

[@yourexperienceguide]

That’s awesome, glad you’re now enjoying the rides 😊

[@TayWoode]

Wow she threw you in the deep there, that’s one of the most intense ones! Normally people start off on something tamer like the wickerman or big thunder mountain at disneyland, you’re brave to do that first! 👍🏾

[@paulh6959]

I was trying to impress her 😅 likewise she’s my best friend as well. Knows me well and I promise I can’t wait to get back on one now. Two young babies makes it difficult but visiting Nemy soon and can’t wait!!

[@donfranktv]

Great video guys - Really feel like Alton Towers is on the up this year - long may it continue

[@MatthewPoxon]

You should definitely do a Crewe heritage centre VLOG. Especially now your are not just theme parks as Your Experience Guide 😊

[@davidsthemeparkadventures]

Really good VLOG guys. Great to see Craig as a guest, absolute legend. Glad you got your night ride on Nemmy. We got kicked out the queue on opening day as well and still yet to get that illusive night ride!

[@MatthewPoxon]

Very wise words from Craig about how rides have different meanings to different people due to circumstances and experiences. Mine is probably Vampire at Chessington as it was the coaster that got me into theme parks and the same for my son. Close second Nemesis as first proper thrill coaster.

[@jazeroth322]

Loved this vlog! Thanks scott!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 😊 It was a really good day and I’m glad we filmed it

[@chrispike7249]

Good to see you guys at Alton towers the theming and props and the actors around Nemesis Reborn look amazing and adds to the ride experience Scott 👍

[@yourexperienceguide]

The roaming characters have added so much to the overall experience

[@Wes3600]

Cracking vlog guys!! Nice to see Craig in it! 🎢

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thanks Wes 😁

[@jamieah152]

Enjoyed the vlog thanks! Looks like you guys had a great day. Towers on the up and up finally! We only went from after midday, mainly to get a Nemesis night ride, it was amazing on the back row! Saw you guys filming the last bit of the vlog but didn't want to bother you! My partner shouted your name from the Nemesis break run when you were just about to go into the station when she saw you, but think we went into the station as you turned around 😂

[@colintait7139]

Great Vlog as always mate keep up the good work Scott 🎢👍🎢

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you, really enjoyed making this one

[@kevinhashimoto8367]

Another awesome vlog, Scott! Happy birthday to Craig's mom!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 😊

[@keiranhyre750]

Brilliant vlog mate

[@lizsavagar2860]

Great vlog guys.....so nice to hear so many positive comments about the rides and ops - drives me made when vloggers do nothing but whinge and moan, l am just happy to ride anything and everything! AT is a great place to be......and l love The Smiler ❤❤❤❤❤

[@izaakz12]

Great video 📹

[@garethcalleja2556]

Great vid again guys Alton Towers looks phenomenal this year. Going to be close between them and Thorpe for uk park of the year.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏 Can’t wait for Hyperia opening weekend

[@jakeclarke3617]

It was great to meet you on Saturday outside of the Helicopter in Forbidden Valley and thankyou for taking your time for a photo, love the videos on your channel!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Good to meet you and hope you had an excellent day 😊

[@catherineclark4484]

Great vlog again, really enjoyed it

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you, enjoyed filming this one a lot

[@catherineclark4484]

@@yourexperienceguide ye it looked amazing at night also, never been on nemesis, but would love to try, thankyou

[@Scorpionz]

My friend and I were on row 6 on your train with you guys for the Nemesis night ride. That was one hell of a ride! Incredible.

[@normanbeige2271]

If only they knew they had a sweaty killer main on the train, could have gave them tips on how to 4K with 0 perks as pig

[@yourexperienceguide]

It was brilliant wasn’t it? We enjoyed it so much 😄

[@Robert-vw3od]

What should go in that space is the track on the new version of oblivion. Oblivion was an experimental coaster and it’s now been very much left behind. I don’t know how far you can go with the height but there are things that can be done if you look at 1898. I don’t think you’re quite going to achieve that, but something along those lines, it’s over 25 years old now and it’s time.

[@yourexperienceguide]

To be honest, Oblivion is a lot better than Baron at Efteling. That’s one of the most underwhelming coasters I’ve ever done

[@Robert-vw3od]

@@yourexperienceguide you know what you’re talking about, I would say that is probably the best themed ride I’ve seen, but you’ve been on thousands more rollercoasters than me .

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@Robert-vw3od Theming is absolutely stunning, I just felt so underwhelmed at the ride experience 😭 I need to go back though, it’s been 5 years since I was last there.

[@stevewyatt9546]

the ride that means the most to me is nemesis as i went on her the second day she was released with school friends, the best times

[@Heavyweight37716]

ace vlog guys, went today and nemesis front row is something else, smiler was very rough today though

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏 I don’t think I’ll be doing Smiler again this year

[@MitchMayhem4]

Great VLOG as always....still waiting and hoping for Mike!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Mike has been in a recent vlog from the Pleasure Beach

[@jamielaw3881]

Great vlog again guys 👍👍 I heard that Nemisis had some work done on it because it was over speeding running a little to fast, wether that’s true or not I don’t know but it does haul ass 👍👍

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@samuelroberts-xb7oc]

amazing vlog!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@samuelroberts-xb7oc]

@@yourexperienceguide ofc mate no problem 😁

[@badmoonrising7795]

Good to see you guys saying nice things about nemesis, I know in previous years you haven’t been to kind about it. I wouldn’t mind seeing a raptor next to oblivion!

[@Andy5634]

Great vlog scott as always you never dissapoint.them beers looked abit flat needs some gas in it thought was a pint apple juice 😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏 Glad I had a Coke

[@Andy5634]

@@yourexperienceguide 😄

[@johnpagan1975]

Amusing the Gladiators chat as some of the original ones were involved with the opening of Nemesis in 1994.

[@matt64allison]

For me I’d like to see a jumper replace enterprise & some form of smaller gyro swing replace submission I actually think it would be fitting for BPB to become the uk coaster capital over Alton towers. They are the uks main amusement park so should in theory have the highest quantity of coasters whereas towers as the main theme park should focus more on other areas

[@Vickix1185]

Ah I was there that day too! Nemesis in the dark is epic - although I stand by my opinion it's definitely a back row ride (having a RAP has it's perks haha!)

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s very good at the back

[@danielward4868]

They have moved the RAP entrance so we might not get the back next time

[@Vickix1185]

@@danielward4868 yeah I get sent through ambulant now which merges with fast track :(

[@gray3248]

can you do all the coasters in one day? or does it take 2 days to do everything? Love your vids!

[@CastleHillLightRailway]

Great video - but you need to Vlog at Crewe 😂

[@WorcestershireSauceKing]

Here is the recommended ride order: (Roller Coasters) Queue for Wickerman before rides open as it has a pretty long queue all throughout the day Ride Thirteen and Rita as they are nearby. Ride Oblivion and Smiler in X Sector. Ride Spinball Whizzer Ride the Flatrides (Including Nemesis Sub-terra, Blade, etc) Near the end of the day, ride Nemesis. Try not to be too late as the gates could close on you. Disclamer: This could differ depending on the party (people) you have along the way. This is recommended for friends and people travelling alone, perhaps NOT Families.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I think the order we did things worked really well 😅

[@WorcestershireSauceKing]

Although this was only wrote a day ago, I have actually changed what I think the order should be everything is sort of correct in a way, except they should ride Nemesis after the Smiler. They could then go on Flat Rides surrounding Nemesis, such as Blade and Nemesis sub-terra. It is honestly a bit stupid how much research I have been doing for this day trip to Alton Towers

[@jonathonfisher1443]

Please do a vlog from the Crewe railway heritage centre. 🚆

[@aldorfc220]

My children are taking me there in August for my 40th lol don't be fooled by my age I'm a big kid when I'm at these parks lol Wish Scotland had its own park tbh 😢

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s sad that there’s only M&Ds up in Scotland

[@Fanriffic2020]

Excellent vlog and good after ride comments and food review from Woodcutters. The Nemesis Reborn looks incredible in the dark. Unusual Question for you Scott - Where would you say are the best toilets at Alton Towers located? Asking for a friend who has IBS.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏 It’s not an unusual question, it’s very reasonable. I think they’re all a bit poor to be honest, small cubicles and not always well kept.

[@Fanriffic2020]

@@yourexperienceguide Thank you Scott, much appreciated. I'll just take a packet of hygienic wet wipes in my back pack just in case anything needs wiped down. Thanks again. 👍

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@Fanriffic2020 That’s what I do, was a big help on Saturday tbh!

[@T1G3R_M]

I gotta go back here ! I didn't go on much last time but I gotta ride nemesis!

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s been decent to visit this year

[@T1G3R_M]

How about queue length? Still deoend on days of the week?

[@stevieg7755]

Would a skyline duelling spagetti bowl coaster fit in in X - Sector. I've commented before about this but not in that area I originally said remove Spinball and have it there.

[@jamieandrewsyddall]

I saw you guys on Saturday but I didn't come and talk to you cause when I saw you Was Next to nemesis reborn and you was talking to digital Dan

[@yourexperienceguide]

Hope you had a good day

[@jonathonpotter1059]

Do you think there is trith on the Huss 3 ride rumour? Hoping for more flats next season

[@yourexperienceguide]

I think there’ll definitely be flat rides added for next season

[@mitch2400]

Still in shock about Mark praising Nemesis, next he'll be agreeing with me about Inferior.

[@LauGarSifu]

Hex still closed??

[@atid42]

We went last Monday and got on everything (coaster rides) 4 times, Nemisis 6, Towers have much better operations this year

[@yourexperienceguide]

Staff are doing a great job even if there’s downtime at times

[@atid42]

​@@yourexperienceguide 100% went to go on the smiler as the final ride, it broke down but they kept oblivion open and let everyone in the smiler que (only about 10 of us) on and we got to do multiple laps of it, they didn't have to but it's the little things like that which will make me go back to Towers multiple times!

[@robflel]

Wouldn’t a S&S 4D be too tall for Alton Towers? I’m not all for it though!

[@manchester1972]

I believe Stephen is fantastic for the channel.. Very very knowledgeable. Even though I'm from Manchester I do enjoy are more articulate accent.. Lol..But I must admit we need Mark back. Not big mark little Mark.. Is he under the thumb Scott as he seems stuck to his Mrs.. Lol..

[@yourexperienceguide]

Definitely, Stephen’s been a great friend for nearly 20 years and I’m glad we are getting to parks frequently like when we were younger 🎢

[@jennifers8223]

listen to steve please do a video vlog of crewe heritage centre 😁

[@yourexperienceguide]

Haha maybe later in the year, I’m not convinced it’d do very well

[@jennifers8223]

you'll do really well your videos are very good and i always enjoy watching them you'll do fine i beleave in you

[@nathanconnolly2817]

The big one in Blackpool is getting extended and it's going to be the biggest one in the world

[@yourexperienceguide]

Not a chance

[@nathanconnolly2817]

Is article in Blackpool today posted by Blackpool pleasure beach saying the the challenges are possible they can extend the big one in Blackpool they're already got the signage for the big one

[@nathanconnolly2817]

On the signage it says it's going to be the biggest one in the world in Blackpool

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@nathanconnolly2817 It was April Fool’s day yesterday.

[@nathanconnolly2817]

It wasn't posted yesterday it was posted today by Blackpool

[@LeoSv-if2kr]

Think if nemesis reborn was ever left the result they would say it escaped

[@yourexperienceguide]

Probably 😅

[@alfredodingwhistlevi1855]

Wheres Jimmy

[@yourexperienceguide]

Scotland on a little trip away 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿