Alton Towers Vlog March 2018

On Tuesday 20th March 2018 Wicker Man opened to the public for the first time at Alton Towers, allowing everyone to experience the parks brand new wooden roller coaster for the first time. After bad weather causing issues with ride availability across the opening weekend, we returned to Alton Towers to ride on some of our favourite attractions.
In this vlog we share off ride footage from The Smiler, Oblivion and Spinball Whizzer along with capturing the excitement that built up waiting to see if Wicker Man was going to open to the public for the first time! Stay tuned next week for another video from the park where we'll ride on many of the other attractions and see more changes across the park for the 2018 season.
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[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for watching! It was great to be apart of the atmosphere when Alton Towers opened Wicker Man to the public for the first time on Tuesday 20th March 2018. We're glad that everyone who had travelled a long way and spent money on hotels were able to experience the parks new ride now that the bad weather has cleared. We'll be back at Alton Towers next week where we'll film another vlog and check out the many other changes across the park for 2018!

[@altontowerssweet580]

Whats happening to the charlie and the chocolate factory the ride it's all fenced up. What's happining to cloud cookoo land

[@therealtlr3510]

Theme Park Worldwide iii

[@awood667]

Theme Park Worldwide it broke down so much for me today it was so bad

[@awood667]

You don't understand the queue was so long when I went on it

[@razorpro658]

Are you going this Thursday or Friday

[@jmoroni84]

Great video as usual. I have been in a wheelchair since the age of 14, which is unfortunately right after I got into coasters. Your videos super important to me as it lets me to experience something that I love that I unfortunately can't do anymore. It's almost as if I am there. So thank you for that.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for your kind words, it's always great to take our viewers along for the journey with us!

[@maddox471]

How come your not allowed to sit on a roller coaster? Does it affect your core mussels as well?

[@Stevenspielburger]

First time for me at Alton Towers in 15 years! Inspired by theme park worldwide! Loved Wicker Man and the other coasters. I'll pluck up the courage to say hello next time I see you alll. Love Alex's jokes too.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a fantastic time!

[@InstantlyInverted]

What a fantastic day! Absolutely brilliant to share the experience of Wickerman opening with you and Alex! We can't wait for our next visit to Alton Towers!

[@iMAX117tv]

I smell like beef

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was great to spend a couple of days with you at the park, see you soon

[@Johnaubreyduncan]

I was there on Tuesday. It was great seeing you and Alex. With most of the rides not opening till 11am I didn't join any queue till 10.55. I waited 10 mins to get a front row on Nemesis. 10 mins for galactica. walk on for 13 and Rita. At 1pm it was walk on for smiler, and some trains on oblivion had just 2 people on. So quiet because every one was watching/waiting for wicker man.You can only understand what G.C.I are all about once you have ridden one. Wicker Man is a truly great experience, and maybe the best woody of this size. Joined the queue about 15 mins after it opened, and waited 75 mins. Worth it!!!.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was great to see you!

[@Peterwrayadventures]

Havent been to Alton Towers for years. Seeing it in your vlog reminds me of bits of the park and some rides i went on but also alot of changes been done and still happening. Great vlog.

[@ethanlamb20059]

grate to see a new alton towers vlog for the season and defiantly grate to finally see the long waited wicker man open

[@gavinshowell1692]

Thanks Shawn and Alex for this great vlog from Alton Towers. Wicker Man looks absolutely great and i am very much looking forward to having a ride on it when i visit the theme park in June 2018. Wicker Man Be Chosen

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@SurfaceMusic2015]

We are in this at 14:04 and so chuffed to have been able to ride this on the first day for the public. The ride was amazing and exceeded my expectations. Glad we got our season pass this year. Great video thanks for sharing!

[@zachstammen9337]

I am kind of surprised the lift on Wicker man isn't a variable speed lift, it would have majorly reduced the noise of the chain when not in use as well as increased capacity and save electricity.

[@robhines4537]

Zach Stammen a jerky lift hill don’t like that seems to jolt you back and forth 3 times! Make it smoother?

[@jazeroth322]

Right going up in two weeks! This blog has made my mind up! Thanks Shaun you legend!

[@northerns.o.m5676]

Just done my first visit in years after watching some of your posts and these fired me up no end. Loved smiler, Nemesis was always my fave and it did not disappoint. Wicker man was ok as was Rita. Thirteen is underrated in my opinion I could go on but I won’t. Hasten to add thank you guys and keep up the good work and hopefully bump into at some point. 👍

[@kane2kbro59]

14:19 thumbs up from me in the vlog! Just shows how excited we all were and such a buzz in the queue while waiting to ride after waiting so long! If it wasn't for themeparkworldwide with the numerous videos and updates I wouldn't have been as excited for this ride! Keep doing what you're doing with your channel!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for your continued support with the channel

[@jamesgordonuk]

I can't get over watching the videos how quick Wicker Man looks. Excited to finally get to ride it, but yeah some of those corners look QUICK.

[@mjdavis2007]

Always love it when an Alton Towers vlog is there

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching, we'll be filming another vlog from Alton Towers next week!

[@TheDespicableThree]

Looking forward to riding this in the next couple of weeks

[@sky-amylea4798]

I met you last time I was at Alton towers and we had a picture, that was last year in October and I’m still enjoying your videos! Keep up the good work

[@el752]

Been waiting for this for like ever!!❤I'm a big fan of yours❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@mhogancreative8593]

The group I was with managed to be the first in line and first on. The first train had such a awesome atmosphere and was lovely to get a little badge and enjoy the fast as hell coaster haha.

[@catie33336]

looks fantastic! i'm really looking forward to starting my theme park season in the easter half term at alton towers! great vid by the way

[@Chillahhh]

so much positive energy , great video !

[@mrgipersakadan6323]

We saw you guys when walking around, but didn’t 100% know it was you. Hope to see you again next time! What a ride it is!!!

[@SlothyVlogs]

Going in May when the buzz wears down a bit! Looks stunning tho

[@hollym9369]

Slothy Vlogs Same I'm so excited

[@harleys1505]

don't go on the 10th of may there will be loads of schools going

[@lewis9s]

I went in May last year too!

[@worthy563]

OMG IM SO EXCITED :)))

[@niksharma1338]

Great Vid Sean! Going to be visiting Alton Towers on Monday and can’t wait for the Wicker Man 🔥.

[@dubsteprwd]

Saw you guys yesterday. Kind of was starstruck. I was the one in the second row on the train just in front of you. But the ride itself was mental. Didn't expect it to be so fast. That first drop was insane and I thought pulled great force. So much better than what Merlin has done so far. Thirteen is poor considering it's cost and the smiler is a good ride but runs very rough. This was just superb though. Your videos are brilliant as well. Keep it up!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was great to see you and I'm glad you enjoyed Wicker Man! Thanks for the support with Theme Park Worldwide

[@milliexx2717]

i’m going to alton towers in april for the first time ever! i’m actually so excited!!!😆

[@johnnyboy2459]

You will love it!

[@Alexis-fl6gt]

It's amazing! I had a pass last year and I love it

[@mikejackson9770]

Millie xx I’m staying in smiler room in April as well!! Going to Alton towers on Friday

[@morganclunas7238]

Millie xx it's absolutely amazing!! I would definitely recommend Rita , nemesis, galacticer , 13 and sonic spin ball. They are my favorites 😊😂

[@unicornxxolololol3869]

@@morganclunas7238 sonic spin is a rough ride

[@andyjarvis1489]

Came down yesterday, actually saw you in the park which was cool. Really impressed with wickerman, the ride itself was pretty intense, the smells and look of the thing was incredible. Had the best day ever as felt the park was really quiet as rides like nemesis and oblivion were walk on all day! Got on the beast 7 times so got really good value for money. Thi3teen took me by surprise, really enjoyed that and again it was walk on. Sorry for the long message but it has been a while since I was last at towers and it was just the perfect day. love the Scottish accent on wickerman!.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your review!

[@kanegibbs1021]

Lovely vid pal i saw u at alton towers when u worked there on my bday love you

[@emxg751]

I love your vlogs soo much , and can't wait for my next trip back to there to go on it , it looks so good

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They have done a fantastic job with the ride, thanks for watching

[@nathanread33]

This was so worth the 2.5 hour wait, was fun being the first lot of people to get stuck on the coaster

[@DoubleARay]

I've been waiting so long for wicker man to open and the fact I'm going next month aswell makes me so existed!

[@morggy]

Interesting fashion choice by Alex there! A polo shirt within a shirt?! Not sure about that! Can't wait for to ride the Wickerman though!!

[@themeparksvisionart]

Oh No Wicker man open!! Right I'm going tomorrow!!! Great Vlog video :D

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It sure is, have a great time tomorrow

[@toggarts]

I haven’t been since a few months after the smiler opened and I’m going again next week 😁😁😁 can’t wait!!!

[@GarethNeale]

Went to AT yesterday, Wicker Man was beyond expectations :D Great ride hosting by Mr Lee Wood :D

[@witchychlo]

Going in May! Haven’t been since last year, so excited!

[@solskjaer1195]

I managed to get on the very first train of Wickerman. Waited just a little over 3hrs but was well worth it. The park gave us all a free pin badge too which was a nice touch. It's a fantastic addition to the park and is now rivaling Nemmy for number 1 status in the park for me.

[@floraldisney3379]

Brilliant video as always! 🎀🎀

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks guys

[@Paul_March]

we are going to towers Saturday and Sunday this weekend for wicker man. Me and my dad cant wait.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I hope you both have fun!

[@iDartmoors]

Fantastic vlog. Really enjoyed watching this! (:

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching

[@punkfish495]

was gutted about the snow last week! im coming from 4 hours away but travel via train so i set off at half 5am.. i had to decide not to go the night before and glad i did cause alton towers didnt ake weather updates until around 9am. which wouldve cost me alot of money and wasted time. and now that its gone i can no longer get there haha really cant wait to ride wicker man! watched the whole construction in person and watched all your construction updates too.

[@declanmayfield6266]

Can’t wait to go to Alton towers this month!

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

Beautiful day for riding anything at the towers

[@LornyLuPots]

Saw you guys again today! You were here last time we was here x

[@LornyLuPots]

And im guessing id be seeing you there again at some point. Sometimes i dont know wether to say hi or not lol x

[@georgialouise2298]

I love your vlogs so so much ! I can’t wait to go this year ! 🤩

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks Georgia we're glad that you enjoy them

[@georgialouise2298]

Theme Park Worldwide of course I did! 🎢

[@rainbowskye2933]

Really sorry I'm late I love your vids btw I rode wicker man it's amazing it bought the tshirt we had to que for two hours I loved it we went Saturday and came back Sunday enjoy the other theme parks !!!!!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed Wicker Man!

[@actualtrash3930]

Can't wait to try wickerman out! Looks great

[@hollykirk9285]

Known about sw8 for nearly 3 years now I’m soooo excited to see it open to the public 😆😆😆

[@itz.chelzyoutube7075]

I’m in love with Alton towers I’ve been 3 times and been on all the rides about 10 times !!! I’ve not been on wicker man yet but going next Wednesday

[@sasvernon6221]

Im going next week cant wait to ride it and it will be my first time riding the smiler

[@coolchick7197]

Planning a trip!!! Can’t wait to experience Alton Towers for the first proper time (well that I can remember)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time Jenny

[@hollykirk9285]

OMG I’m so buzzin for wicker man 😍😍😍😆😆😆

[@coastermadab]

Wow. The Smiler is running well isn't it?

[@rollercoasterrewind4730]

Cant wait, im going at the end of june and im going to thorpe park on 31st March

[@gachaeva3492]

I have been on the Wicker man before and it was SO FAST AND COOL!!!

[@xx-ig2jq]

when you filmed the smiler, all I could hear was the Oblivion music lol

[@lukecunningham3753]

Love ur alton towers vlogs

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks Luke

[@sukiesoya]

Love the theme of Wickerman

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

So do we, it looks excellent

[@parky4389]

It’s me! On the near side front row at 6:41 I was so confused after having my brain rattled. Great meeting you on the day! You’re right, I was not disappointed by the Wickerman

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was great to see you!

[@thecinematicmind]

I’ll get to Alton Towers sometime this year. Hopefully.

[@SaintDarky666]

Dropped a sub on a Monday... Wish it was a Tuesday. That guy was funny as hell 😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Love it!

[@SaintDarky666]

just stubled accross youre channel randomly. love the vids dude. made me want to go out and check out all the theme parks in the uk. think im going to the one with the walking dead ride after watching ur video on it. im addicted xD

[@ioanroberts3451]

I am so excited to go in a few months. Why didn’t you say what day it was 😂 guessing a Tuesday 😂❤️🙃👍🏻 LOVE YOU’RE CHANNEL!!!!!!

[@joereavill1340]

Your a great rollercoaster channel👍😁

[@shauniegirl5598]

This park gives me a good reason as someone who’s never been overseas to go

[@joh.6288]

8:54 That’s some great theming

[@jennifermatthews1506]

I love your videos ❤

[@SHANEPOFFICIAL22]

I LOVE THEME PARK WORLDWIDE

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for the support!

[@Wtf_chloe]

I love the wicker man!!!!

[@coasterport]

Wicker Man's layout reminds me so much of a smaller version of Gold Striker at California's Great America.

[@i235rider]

Good to have a chat with you "On a Tuesday" (The old guy going to Port Aventura)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great to see you!

[@samraymond4464]

Im sorry Alex, but what day was this?

[@jakedwd]

I think he said Tuesday I’m not quite sure tho. if only he said it a hundred times....

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Pretty sure it was a Tuesday!

[@nataliebutcher8380]

On a Tuesday !. Watching on a Wednesday lol

[@robhines4537]

We went yesterday, we had a choice for last ride of day - Wicker or Smiler? We chose Wicker of course but still not done back or front row (7 times in 2018)? Was hoping for walk on queue times but seems there is never a quiet day at AT! Great vlog TPW

[@mrthemeparkfans]

Nice this coaster looks very nice and im hope one time drive this awesome coaster. :) The theme looks nice i think this wooden coaster is one of the best at the moment in the world from theme. :)

[@kanejeff4792]

Im going next week i can't wait

[@ostuart-andrewsgaming771]

Almost 100K subs! You deserve that silver play button

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you very much!

[@themeparkcentral3059]

Wicker man looks amazing

[@Hannah-pi7zg]

I went yesterday, and being the first weekend fully open they should of known it was going to be busy. When we first arrived outside before you got in, there was about 10 very long queues going from the gates at the end where you go in to where the monorail is. I don't have a problem with the long queue it's just the way they handled it. No members of staff where there to tell people where to go and it was very hard to get around. Personally, I think they are lucky they're was no major accident. When it got to collecting the friends and family tickets that obviously where pre-booked, honestly felt like wanting to go back home which has never happened in the three years I've been going! The line came out of the wooden barriers and started spiraling in and once again there was no members of staff telling people where to go. Everything else was fine until it came to go on wicker man. I was buzzing to go on it. However I was in the RAP queue for I don't know how long and two hours after the park "closed". I don't have a problem with queuing up however the ride kept on stopping. I know they can't help that but there was a lack of communication and even the staff at the front didn't know what was going on! Personally I think there was a lack of communication between everyone about everything. Not the best way to start season I think. Normally I love love alton Towers but yesterday has kinda put me if it! Hope they sort this out.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It's a shame that you had so many issues over the weekend, hopefully you'll have a good visit soon!

[@sgtpizza2940]

Brilliant vlog

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching

[@ungh8365]

Nice vlog! You should come to Finland in 2019. New +1000m intamin double launch coaster coming. :)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It looks great

[@riley6366]

I’m excited for wicker man

[@dakotazjr9774]

Im cant wait to ride wickerman in easter holiday and stay in the hotal

[@georgiaxleigh]

Panzerkampfwagen V Panther A Rude

[@_chloe__rebecca_9947]

Will you be going to Chessington on may the 5th for the day tiger rock opens

[@lqst5087]

Hey Shaun do you think Thorpe park on March 28th a Wednesday will be empty? Also loved the video a lot

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It will be quieter on a weekday than the weekends

[@paulteeton7878]

Good Vlog Shawn! Can't wait to ride Wicker Man! IS it better than Wodan at Europa Park?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I prefer Wodan but this sure is a great coaster!

[@madisonkenzie2585]

Going next week on the 27th can’t wait I wish I could of met you ♥️ will you be going to portaventura again this year ?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I'm not sure if i'll be visiting this year but stay tuned to see more trips to various parks across the year!

[@lylaatomlinsonn5762]

I’m going tomorrow and this was posted on my birthday

[@opbganbaru206]

Comgrats on 100K im going alton towers tomorrow to go on wicker man and the smiler for the first time but i have to wake up at 6.30 am for a 2 hour drive 😴😴

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We hope you had a fantastic time!

[@mikejackson9770]

I’m going on the 13th of April for my birthday!!! Staying at the smiler room :)

[@mikejackson9770]

Oh my god

[@martinallen7014]

23:32 the free mason logo can be seen on the wall

[@morganclunas7238]

I can't wait to go on the wicket man. I'm so exited and I'm going In a few Weeks!! The last time I went was a few days before the smiler crashed and the first ride I went on was Rita 😂😂I was terrified 😂😂 but that day I went on all the big 6 and it was really fun

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We're glad you had fun!

[@SingitforJodie]

Going in April I'm so excited to ride wickerman!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

[@wjt9090]

When I went to Alton Towers last it was Halloween and they just begun building WICKER MAN

[@ThrillSeekersAnonymousTSA]

Finally got some rides in on wickerman... not through lack of trying lol

[@rideexpedition]

Can't wait to get back here after these hard times, just to get one ride on each coaster will make up for this year. Including oblivion which I hate, (can't stand the clanky and jolty lifthill).

[@hfacer9859]

Hi I’m going in a couple of weeks and I just wondered if you could clarify what you said about the smiler when you said it’s not operating this season.Does that mean it won’t be open on the 7th of April? Keep up the great work I love your vids!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The Smiler is operating this season, just not the single rider queue!

[@hfacer9859]

Theme Park Worldwide thank you very much for the reply! Really relieved now 😂

[@poisonoracle]

How long was the queue for Wicker Man? Planning to visit next week on mon or tues for a ride one it but wanted a rough idea what i should expect queue time to be

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was walk on today but I expect it to be busier next week

[@pre8209]

I know you don't like the smiler much but you must admit it's pretty impressive off ride. Also thanks for the amazing vlog.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It does look great off ride, thanks for watching!

[@pre8209]

Theme Park Worldwide no problem!

[@christophergreen8888]

Quick question dude I have fast track tickets booked for my next visit exactly how fast are they would super love a reply

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great day, it does significantly reduce the wait time!