Alton Towers Vlog May 2022

Join me as I return to Alton Towers on an off peak weekday in May to show you just how quiet the park really is midweek! In this vlog I check out all of the different areas of the park and ride all of the major attractions! This includes The Smiler, Wicker Man, Nemesis and many more Alton Towers classics. I also head into CBeebies Land to check out the midweek queue times and much more in this action packed vlog from Alton Towers in the wonderful sunshine!
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[@CatsnCoasters]

You honestly can't beat off peak days at Towers. Walk ons all day. My record is 34 rides in one day. Great to have a stroll around and take everything in without the fear of missing any rides. 🚶‍♀️ 🌞 🎢

[@jsan9389]

When is the best day next week for it do you think everytime I have gone it's been packed

[@CosmocraftGaming]

I always visit on off peak days as well as I feel you actually get your money's worth :D

[@CatsnCoasters]

@@CosmocraftGaming definitely, it's where the majority of my annual leave goes. I'll be back 2 weeks on weds for Mardi Gras.

[@CatsnCoasters]

@@jsan9389 As long as the schools are not off, you'll be fine on a Tues, Weds or Thurs.

[@upsidedown_]

Is the park packed in september? Want to visit it then.

[@kittikoko]

5:08 It's amazing that there's almost ALWAYS someone on the train who's never done Thi3teen before. I think that's what makes it so re-ridable for me - I love hearing everyone's reactions. 😄

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The reaction is always great for first time riders!

[@jamescarey2707]

Hi kittikoko

[@jamescarey2707]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide how are you today theme park worldwide

[@jamescarey2707]

Helo

[@kittikoko]

@@jamescarey2707 Hello James! 😊👍

[@BENCPARSONS]

It brings a little tear to my eye to see the state that Enterprise is in; it’ll always have a little place in my heart, as it was the first ride I ever rode on at Alton Towers back in the early 2000’s, so there remains a bit of hope in me that it does come back into operation. Another underrated flat ride that the towers had was the Ug Swinger/Twirling Toadstool; that was always a good laugh

[@lewisandarchie7920]

Hex was having some issues too and this year it hasn’t opened once but at the start of the season it reopened only for a short time it’s now currently being used as storage which is a huge shame but it’ll be back open with the Skyride in next year’s season

[@GarryWilliams555]

I really hope Towers invest in Hex as I would hate to lose that ride. The soundtrack, the atmosphere, the story and the effects make it one of my favourite dark rides in the UK. Also, riding Wicker Man on the back row during scarefest last year is one of the best rides I've ever had on a coaster. It's absolutely brilliant.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Let’s hope so!

[@davidnm21]

Nice vlog Shawn. Brings back so many good memories of my regular trips to the park with my mates back in the 90s and 00s. I can remember getting in the huge queue for Nemesis when it opened in the mid nighties. Also Oblivion when that first opened. Back then I had a Merlin pass which was great for regular trips to AT, Thorpe Park, Chessington and Madam Tussaud’s in London. The Retro Squad is still going strong which is great👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AbbieWillett]

I had my first ever visit to Towers on Monday! I loved it! I started the opposite side of the park to you otherwise I would have said hello! Just wanted to say thanks for all your videos - it meant I could plan my day with my friends so we could get the most out the day and it was really special! It's honestly incredibly appreciated

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great to here that you had a good day!

[@mrmagicalWM6579]

We went on an off peak day. It was deserted walk on ques for everything you could just turn to a ride up and be riding it in 5mins. Rode nemesis for my first time it was great we were on the 5th row it was also my birthday got to go round 4 times on my birthday as there was 2 other birthdays on the same train.

[@izziegarbutt]

As a short 10 year old in a tall family, just got to 1.40m ever since I was a child I’ve always wanted to go on oblivion, I’m going in October for scarefest, can’t wait

[@Blobert_01]

go at a different time, you'll get on about 3 rides at scarefesy

[@i5m41l4]

@@Blobert_01 true I had a ride access So i skipped but smiler had 120min wait

[@somethingsinister8493]

Haven't been to towers for a couple of years and I'm delighted by how much the foliage around Wickerman has grown, I always think the rides look better when everything is overgrown.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s looking great!

[@camzgamez6222]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide indeed it is Shawn

[@srspower]

I can't believe how little it's changed, it's exactly the same as when I went a few times with my family 30 years ago!

[@GraemeSinclair96]

A separate video on best routes to take at Alton Towers on the different days of business would be insighful and helpful.

[@RMTheMan]

Hope you enjoyed your day at the towers, Shawn! You and Charlotte enjoy your trip to Italy as well!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was a great day! Vlogs from Italy on the way!

[@benlomas1490]

Just got back from the park today, first visit in 13 years! Amazing love Alton towers 😍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Glad you had fun!

[@simonseis744]

Just got back from Alton Towers today, Friday the 13th, did every major coaster twice, longest wait time was 10 minutes for The Smiler, highly recommend this time of year!

[@grimnirreaper6087]

My longest wait was probably that bloody roller disco! Then it didn't even spin. So frustrating haha My fastest ride was probably 2nd go on Smiler. I literally walked down single rider straight to the chain and was directed immediately to waiting spare seat on the front!

[@FireflyOnyx]

I'm absolutely going to have to make use of my exam leave to grab a few off peak days, such a good opportunity to make the most of our passes! My dad wanted to go on Rita last time we were there, but the queue was 50 minutes all day and when we did join the queue the ride shut down for a bit, so we'll definitely be over in dark forest for that one. Also hoping Hex will open again soon, it's always been a personal favourite of mine and I can't wait to see what changed with the maintenance! And, of course, grab my second ride of Smiler, those last two loops were an experience.

[@iitzfizz]

Off peak days are the BEST. we did smiler 5 times in a row all times walk on/station waits. Get your moneys worth haha

[@themeparksandtransport]

I got 4 laps on the mine train on a visit in Scarefest last year (the same day of your second Scarefest visit). It was the very last train of the day. I was also impressed with Wicker Man at night. Went on a day during Mardi Gras, and was on the second to last train and got 3 laps. Some small children who were on wanted a 4th, but the operator said, “You’re being greedy now.” 😂

[@towersnerd1136]

With going to forbidden valley first I also find it’s not as reliable first thing the 3 times I’ve been something has been flooded or there has been technical difficulties so dark forest is definitely the way to go

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely!

[@somerwil1]

I meant Larry and his wife at Cedar Point oh, they were with you in Texas and Cedar Point in 2019. She said how nice you are in person, and Brett also! They said they met you at Blackpool pleasure Beach, originally. I took a picture of them, but don't know how to send it to you?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s awesome! Feel free to drop it across to us via a PM on any of our social media pages!

[@Danny-204]

Just got back this evening from a 4 day trip to Alton towers with my wife, little girl and some of our friends. You really can’t beat off peak times, wed/thu most the queue times were 0min and yesterday the park was not much busier. 2 night in the village and one in the hotel, It was fantastic.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s perfect midweek!

[@JustVelocity]

When I went in 2019 I had gone on nemesis and I qued up for 3 mins then I had a ride and I ran back around and into the queue. was walk on time, and bonus it was the year it was 25 and a weekend in the holidays.

[@EmmasPlaceUK]

The husband and I are having a kid free day next week just so we can be big kids ourselves Have never ridden the Wickerman so it's priority for me this visit. I can't wait.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@i5m41l4]

Sean Im going In five days On an off peak day and i dont have to go school and the alton towers crowd calender says its gonna be empty im so EXCITED

[@ella.duffyy2889]

im going to alton towers next week, last time i went was 2018/2019 when wicker man was new. i wasn't big enough for most rides but now i'm older and taller i cant wait to get on nemesis, oblivion, galactica and whatever!

[@TPF98]

By the start of the vid, I saw you on that day. Long time no see as it were.

[@Joker-yw9hl]

29:29 shoutout to the impeccable timing of this segment wow haha

[@Thaisweetchillisensations]

One time, when I was on marauders mayhem, some boys were spinning the barrels at massive speeds. It's was hilarious.

[@Jason-Clark235]

Enjoy your time in Italy. Your probably coming back tomorrow though as it takes a few days for the vlogs to come out

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Vlogs on the way across the next few days!

[@Rachael8989]

Really like these laid-back chill vlogs from my favourite UK park. I love all your little facts and insights about the park. I feel like I learn something new each time! I’ll be sad to see Duel go but hopefully it is replaced with another dark ride that is just as detailed, though hopefully better looked after!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@mxtt8899]

Hi, quick question can you enter the park before 10am when the usual rides would open?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

You can indeed! Park opens from around 9am with rides from 10am!

[@mxtt8899]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide ah nice, thanks for letting me know

[@chrisbaker9767]

excellent video from Alton Towers Shawn on the off-peak weekday in May to show you just how quiet the park really is midweek! In this vlog, I check out all of the different areas of the park and ride all of the major attractions! This includes The Smiler, Wicker Man, Nemesis, and many more Alton Towers classics. I also head into CBeebies Land to check out the midweek queue times and much more in this action-packed vlog from Alton Towers in the wonderful sunshine! I cant wait to see the video from Italy Shawn, with Charlotte, keep the good videos coming, on the channel.

[@jordanfisher342]

the only issue i have with AT is 10-4 is not good value IMO. we went to energylandia 2 weeks ago in their off peak season and it was 10-6 everyday wickerman is still my favourite ride at AT though. cant wait to get back on it next weekend! another great vlog

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The park should definitely be open until at least 5pm due to the size!

[@SimplyKieron]

Alton towers is the best, I mean it's the largest theme park in the UK and, also I'm writing this on Friday 13th finally nemesis is the best ride at the park in my opinion.

[@CoasterJames]

On both visits to AT this year, air has only been running one station. Long queues. On 2nd day of opening they tried to put a 2nd car on the track but had to remove it. They tried twice

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

The holding brake on Oblivion was merciless. It just let the train go immediately.

[@pokemonfangirl]

I love watching your videos, I always share them with my mum. Keep up the amazing work and I can't wait to see more videos

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Great vlog Shaun as always , can’t beat an off peak day 🤩🤩🧱👍🏼

[@nathannathan5060]

after watching this I can't wait to take my wife here! She's scared of rides ahahahahahah!

[@iitzfizz]

I'm going to Towers for my birthday with my sister on 6th of June which is a Monday so hoping it will be quiet so get loadsa rides in! Last time we went longest we queued was 20 mins for wicker man and that was 2018 when it was brand new, Smiler etc were station waits or walk ons...hope it's like that again! Can't wait!!!

[@Six-qs4lq]

Theme park worldwide >>>>

[@Zelos2k]

I wish we could get Ripsaw back, I loved that ride.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was a brilliant ride!

[@flyingscotsman7914]

PS And my sister used to watch Postman Pat as a little one as there wasn’t a helicopter at the time either for her. Anyhow, make sure you and Charlotte as always get out there, keep on riding and a good Italian holiday as I need to take a break to watch you and Charlotte as I will be getting 🥱.😊

[@beverleybutland9413]

Hi. Do you know what time the mono rail opens please? We’re heading up Friday .

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Usually 9am

[@mousecharger]

At 48 years old, runaway train I still love "choo chooo"😁

[@jaknhc]

Haha i was on that runaway mine train with you. Can't believe the enthusiasm for singing that early in the day!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was great!

[@karenlindley1629]

We also had an amazing day on Wednesday - despite the horrific rain! Longest we queued was 10 minutes for Galactica. Mid week days are the way forward!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely the best days to go!

[@William_Does_Coasters2255]

Do you think it would be worth doing for me because I live in London just for the day?

[@William_Does_Coasters2255]

And if so when would you recommend as in what months

[@brunofernandes3550]

Hey what day did you go on, I went on Friday the 13th I hope I didn’t miss you

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

This was filmed last week

[@robanglesea9696]

Totally agree about the 4D cinema great in door attraction that eats up the queues, They should show another film based on one of David Williams books. Also the Dungeon replacing a free family attraction with an up charge that won’t appeal to the whole family. They need more things for 7 - 12 age group I think.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely

[@chlochlo742]

This video made me book two days at the towers for me and my boyfriend -and we live all the way in scotland! your energy and love for this park is very infectious XD great video dude :)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@rebeccamccready1135]

I love that them prak I love the smiler I even got s to smiler hoodie it been a long time since I been there I miss it I hope to go back one day soon and love rata as well ♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@oligorman999]

Your channel is best in the world 🌎🌎

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@sun-pv1xl]

i would miss duel :( hearing about ripsaw makes me kind of sad too bc even though i was too short to ride it as a kid i always really wanted to. had a great quiet day on wednesday this week!

[@themeparktiger8112]

Hi Shawn.! As I was on the last ride of hex since closing, it’s been shut as on my ride there was a jolt during the ride it came to a stop and we got evacuated around the building next to cloud coo coo land.! It wasn’t a bad incident but the ride has been shut ever since.!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing!

[@visionist7]

Today is Friday 13th. Wish they still dressed Thirteen up as Fourteen.

[@MrCrompz]

Crazy how many rides you got in

[@rhysowen6179]

Cant wait to go back

[@darth5608]

I’m finally going in September I can’t wait

[@izaakz12]

Great video mate I love alton towers 👍 40:46 at keychain looks nice 👍

[@masonsarmiento1222]

If they still work, they could use the slammer parts for a new flat ride

[@epicericthelegend1061]

I sooo wanna go back to Alton towers it’s been so long since I last went there

[@joebristoe7728]

What is the best order to do the rides at alton towers? I'm going on saturday and hours are 10-5 so won't have long to do all of them iffy queueing all day

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Head for Dark Forest or Forbidden Valley first!

[@joebristoe7728]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide okay thanks, are you gonna be there on saturday?

[@arichmond9401]

Duel is my favourite ride

[@scaredandexcited1304]

Me and my Fiancè are staying at the star gazing pods Friday 27th - Monday 31st May and we have tickets for the park for all those days.

[@grimnirreaper6087]

I am going to Alton Towers tomorrow by myself. It's the first time I've ever been to any theme park by myself. Hopefully it will be another quiet Wednesday like the previous 2 were (according to that queue time website) Any tips/advice? My basic plan for the day is to ride the main roller coasters for 6 hours straight with Wicker Man and Nemesis priority rides as I was underwhelmed by both on my previous visit, yet they are very highly praised by most.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great day! I’d start in Dark Forest!

[@grimnirreaper6087]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide It was a great day and both Nemesis and Wicker Man were much MUCH better than last time I rode them. It felt like turbo day or something because every ride seemed more intense, them two especially. Or maybe last time I went was tortoise day?

[@jlhp]

You know how you did the shop tours for alton towers, could you do the same for other parks, Thorpe ect.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for your suggestion!

[@woodyprescot215]

I love watching your channel Saun thank you for entertaining me

[@debbielovesmetal]

Great vlog 👍🏻🙂 genuine question, what do you think they should do with the fast track/solo passes that have some of the closed rides on them? Like Hex and Enterprise. Should they grant you another ride of your choice do you think? I’m going on 5th June can’t wait! 😁

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I think they should reduce the price of them to reflect those rides that are closed

[@martinsearle714]

Towards the end of school terms I find the parks get filled up with School Trips though so I try to go during the mid term times.

[@Chris-ep8jc]

Great video. I've not been to Alton Towers since they opened Oblivion. I could be tempted to drive down in the week. I never considered going by myself, do you do that often?

[@marybradley7791]

Shawn, just a suggestion, why dont you make a separate playlist for all your non themepark content on themepark worldwide, some are not on playlists and others are hidden on themepark playlists. You have some really good content going right back to your early days but it is difficult to find. I really enjoy them and you could do a short intro video and advertise your adventure shawn chanel. Your one on Rome was really good!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for your suggestion!

[@BurntSpaggetti]

Omg I'm coming here tomorrow I think, I'm going on a ferry to London from Ireland 😄😄

[@GenixYT]

Excited to watch this! Also, quick question: when the festival of thrills event was happening, did you hear the Amazing Spider-Man music playing on Towers Street?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It sounded similar but wasn’t actually that track as far as I’m aware!

[@Fatima00480]

I'm going to alton towers next week and can't wait, it's my school trip I only paid 5 pounds and I can't wait to go asap

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@Fatima00480]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide thanks you!

[@YYH2S]

I'm going Alton towers in July, but I'm going on my own. I've never been before. Says if I was too ride the smiler can I use the single rider line? Or do I need to pay extra costs? Any tips? Or advice for going there solo would help thanks

[@GuidedByAngels]

Going on sat, so excited 😃 still scared though, any advice?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

You’ll have a great time I’m sure!

[@russnestor1]

11:57 that's me in the green t-shirt! :D

[@lewisandarchie7920]

Gotta love Alton Towers it’s such a great theme park since it opened back in the early 1980s and I think the retro t-shirts are stunning but I think the park should have Nemesis Sub-Terra with its opening year 2012 and even though it’s not really a retro attraction it’d still make a good look for a t-shirt

[@kirstylf]

I went yesterday, a school weekend on saturday. We managed to fit in 13 RIDES! best order: smiler oblivion thirteen rita galactica nemesis the blade river rapids galactica nemesis galactica (also went on teacups and 1 more i forgot)

[@kirstylf]

Going again tommorow

[@Sitereva]

so did you do galactica 3 times?

[@kirstylf]

@@Sitereva yup

[@Sitereva]

@@kirstylf wow thats impressive, was it quiet?

[@kirstylf]

@@Sitereva not at all it was a normal day

[@cocosquad2836]

Omg me my auntie and brother are in the queue for spin jam whilst filming this we didn’t recognise you at first but I was sure 8 saw u we’re such huge fans and couldn’t believe we saw u

[@Fin.Potts14]

I went today and it was so quiet but the only sad thing was that smiler and oblivion closed when I wanted to do them.

[@gloomywood5730]

What day of the week was it good sir? Sorry if you mentioned I must have missed it.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

This was filmed last Monday!

[@gloomywood5730]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide Thank you. 😊

[@nickdijcj1]

speaking of no music in the park shawn, have you ever thought of putting music behind your cutaways to rides? they seem like they need a bit of music fr

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for your suggestion! I like to just leave the natural sounds of the park ambiance and the coasters roaring round!

[@Dahui555]

Off peak days are the best! Me and my mate did all the big rides in under 2 hours

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely!

[@martindooley4439]

W had a great midweek visit recently did everything twice. I do think the Mine Train river rafting tunnel could do with a smidge of theming just to break up the flat concrete. Otherwise the parks was looking good and the rides felt really good. Smiler rode really well for us

[@funfairclipsuk_]

I was at Alton towers earlier and there was a spinner on the waltzer!

[@abelmusch8786]

Is it me or does oblivion hold you up there for such a short amount of time compared to other dive coasters? Literally one second. Baron 1898 at my home park holds u up for way longer. Why does oblivion do it for just 1?

[@ericthomason8463]

Oblivion has a shorter hold time because of noise complaints from locals.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It used to hold for longer however doesn’t anymore unfortunately

[@iMizzy777]

How long did the soundtrack get stuck in your head?

[@antwhite3899]

I know this is your fulltime job and what you love . You deserve a break. great content as always

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@hd4c393]

Lovely vlog. Have a safe trip and a lot of fun in Italy! Have you ever done an Alton Towers vlog with POV’s?

[@twistedcoasters1533]

I don’t know if he has, but they operate a strict no filming policy so unless they give him permission for one day it’s very unlikely unfortunately

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Only on some rides when we’ve had permission

[@camzgamez6222]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide it’d be amazing to see a day with your povs if you had chance

[@bradyryan5105]

Alton Towers looks amazing

[@miilk.]

it is!

[@Avax84]

I was watching this realizing I go to Europa Park later this year but I’m stuck with my fear of rollercoasters. Theme Park Workdwide, do you have some tips and coasters I can do in Holland, Belgium and west Germany and North France? I would like to see your tips and recommendations to get over my fear which would be great if I go to a theme park with friends

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I’d go for a park such as Efteling or Toverland next as they offer some great roller coaster experiences!

[@Avax84]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide Efteling is has the smallest distance so il go to that theme park with friends when having the money but do you recommend baron1898 first or python? because python has more inversions but baron 1898 has a steep drop

[@bailsofthepurd642]

I went on sunday went on smiler twice wickerman twice oblivion 3 times nemesis galactica rita thirteen rapids duel and gangsta granny cant wait to go back tho u arent wrong about that cobra roll on smiler that is rough now im bruised lol but still great anyway always love ur vlogs and cant wait to see more

[@bennickss]

Going to towers on the fifth of july! And i WILL ensure that i’ll get on nemesis and smiler!

[@mattchilcott6396]

Quick question what time does the monorail run I’m hoping to get there at round 8:30 (before opening) but not sure if the monorail runs that early

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It starts around 9am

[@deanmarsden3360]

Been twice already to Towers. Managed every major ride twice on a Thursday and once over on a sunday

[@dinosaurswild7944]

I went to Thorpe park on a peak day but the queues were really short. I don’t know why, but I wasn’t complaining.

[@intoxiclol]

bruh you should have come today may 13th cause on thirteen we where told to clap and cheer for “frank in the box” 😂 ( i have absolutely no idea when this was filmed

[@sandradowling4605]

I really need to go to Alton Towers but being from Accrington Lancs would probably need a short stop over ..wonder where?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

There’s plenty of accommodation in the local area!

[@TheFirefly_Official]

19:09 awwww Charlotte’s your lock screen

[@charliehenderson6282]

I'm going for the first time at the end of the month

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have fun!

[@charliehenderson6282]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide thank you very much!

[@inthemix3013]

Just back yesterday it was packed (Saturday 28th) what are queues likely to be like on a Friday towards the end of June

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It shouldn’t be too busy on a Friday