Coaster Conversations (Ep. 6) Bianca Sammut - The Future of Alton Towers Resort

Divisional Director of Alton Towers Resort Bianca Sammut sat down with us in our first sit down Coaster Conversations interview since chatting to Merlin creative lead John Burton. Website - www.altontowers.com
Enjoy my chat with Bianca as we discuss her experience in attractions management, what she gets up to in her time off, taking on the Alton Towers Resort project and what we're likely to see at the park moving forward including improved events, new additions, the return of the Nemesis roller coaster and more!
0:00 - intro
0:56 - Background in Attractions Management
3:40 - Yas Island Vs UK Theme Park Operations
6:55 - Why Did You Want to Work at Alton Towers?
8:04 - Merlin Operations and Park Control
9:00 - The 2023 season at Alton Towers Resort
12:58 - Themed areas and Entertainment
13:13 - The Art of Storytelling
16:25- Alton Towers Event Quality over Quantity
18:14 - Nemesis Reborn
20:45 - Bluey at CBeebies Land
21:20 - Outro
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A huge thanks to @coastertog for the set-up and a huge thanks to @Coasterlytical for being my McDonalds Drive-Thru chauffeur, fuelling me with the coffee needed to complete this interview!
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[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I sit down with Bianca Sammut to discuss the 2023 season, events, her career path and what is in store for the future of Alton Towers. Enjoy!

[@bradleywarrington6954]

Do you think Bianca knows that people want actors back in nemesis sub terror

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@bradleywarrington6954 By all means let her know 😊

[@bradleywarrington6954]

@@LiftHillsandThrills how can I do that also love this video

[@OllieCoaster]

bianca really is a glimmering hope for the future of towers, you can really see how much she cares about the parks and the fans, and the fact she likes to have these conversations shows again the passion and care

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

100% agree, thanks for checking it out!

[@multilaunchmadness]

Agreed

[@suerichardson4381]

The future is much brighter with Bianca in charge

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It sure is

[@jameshardiker]

I can’t begin to tell you how much of a breath of fresh air this wonderful lady is, her passion is evident and she has been the turning point of the park when it comes to leading the drive and the forward movement of the park. The future has nedpver felt so exciting when it comes to Alton towers, and I’m so excited for the season ahead. Thanks Sean for organising these videos, they’re incredible.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It's my absolute pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jameshardiker]

@@LiftHillsandThrills it was great, just wish it was far far longer, could listen to this interview for far longer… next up John burton? 😛

[@CatsnCoasters]

Whoa...this needs a fresh brew & 100% attention.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Hope you enjoy it! This was a fun one

[@jasmara5112]

I think Bianca is one of the best things to happen to Alton Towers

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed

[@DiveCoaster85]

Great interview! When you hear Bianca talk about AT, you can't help but feel the excitement and determination to get the park back to its best. Roll on March 16th!

[@KuyaMagik]

I feel Bianca, if theres something you enjoy do it! Bianca really has the best intentions in mind for the future of alton towers, she listens to the enthusiasts, the people in the park. This was a great interview Sean! Im away from England for many years now, and your videos and a few other channels are what keeps me updated with whats going on in theme parks!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I appreciate you watching it, I really do! This interview was certainly one channel mission complete the next is stealing 10% of your subscriber base 😅 all the best man 👊

[@kevinbaxter9464]

This is the best Bianca interview I've seen. I absolutely love her passion for the industry and the role. When she said she had numerous photos of signs in her phone, I just loved it. I visit attractions and hotels and the like, and just see what can be improved. Over the years I've had so many interviews with Towers, and it always frustrated me that they saw career history above passion for the product and the park - Bianca seems to be one of the best Divisional Directors Towers has had. Well done on a great interview!!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you Kevin and I wholeheartedly agree, the park had been set in its ways for far too long and this exciting new direction really is the start of what could be a wonderful future

[@CatsnCoasters]

Great interview, mate. Hats off to Bianca for her transparency and willingness to put herself out there for us. I think AT is in very safe hands, and she gives me real faith for the future.....loving the production too, looks sleek & professional.👏

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielward4868]

Thwnk you for filming this interview. I love that the park is improving and Bianca's positivity and transparency is fantastic. What the park needs for sure.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

My pleasure, 2024 is definitely the stepping stone towards a bigger and brighter future at the resort

[@yourexperienceguide]

As you know, I think you’ve done exceptionally well here but just commenting publicly too 👏

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you mate, i've never seen you share a video so much! Really appreciate it

[@davidsthemeparkadventures]

Great interview! We are very lucky to have Bianca leading at Alton Towers. Love her passion, enthusiasm and hands on approach.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed

[@danielcarr1608]

I'm so excited for what's in store for alton towers in the future, and it was amazing to hear her say about how roaming actors are part of the experience 😄 It makes me incredibly excited for scarefest 😁😁😁

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed, even sooner than that, it makes me excited for Nemesis Reborn as I'm now expecting many a roaming actor!

[@danielcarr1608]

@@LiftHillsandThrills very true! Especially as she said there is still more of the story to tell 😄 Perhaps Ocean is going to be themed around the seek the truth stuff? Nemesis will open, you will maybe have phalanx there plus the seek the truth people, and then the story will transition into the seek the truth side with ocean? Just a thought, but I think it makes sense 😄

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@danielcarr1608 I have my own theories about Project Ocean which you no doubt saw in the video we posted but I quite like yours too :)

[@danielcarr1608]

@@LiftHillsandThrills absolutely, and if that theory where it ties in to a rethemed galactica is true then I will be so happy 😄 I'm glad you like my theory, just think, if it is something like ripsaw then it could be marketed as some sort of device created by the seek the truth people to tame/push back the beast 😄

[@thesportsgeek-_-]

This is the person Alton towers needed for years someone who knows the business inside and out and passionate about the job the things she has done already in the time she has been they is crazy can’t wait for the future of Alton towers

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Couldn't agree more

[@thesportsgeek-_-]

@@LiftHillsandThrills great interview aswell pal

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@thesportsgeek-_- Thank you!

[@Coasterlytical]

Such a good interview. I love that Bianca shows such passion for the park and its future. Excited for what’s to come. Was a pleasure to be your hair and makeup artist Sean 😂 ❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

With our off-road Rally session into the park with 2 cups of coffee on my lap it's safe to say you gave me the wake-up call needed to get this interview done without nodding off! haha

[@coastertog]

Was a joy listening to you 2 talk and Bianca being so open. Alton Towers is in good hands!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for everything man, appreciate it more than I can ever put into words!

[@justicedone3929]

Need to put the kettle on before I watch..... I'm really loving this woman's need to show her face to us and talk towers.! And the direction towers is heading under her power. Wow. As always bloody love this channel

[@Stuntman707]

Another great interview. I have to say if the future of Alton Towers is anything like Cursed and Nemesis then it’s really going to be transformed into a world class park. And with Universal GB on the long term horizon, they’re going to need to ensure Towers will be at a level to compete for my annual pass!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Universal will change the game

[@themiracledetectiveagency]

This was absolute fantastic. First of all, great production with the lighting, cameras and sound. Secondly, yes Bianca. I can’t wait to see what comes to fruition because I truly believe Bianca is the right person to bring back the full magic and sparkle that Towers is known for. #believeinbianca

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you very much!

[@CamGold]

What a lovely lady her passion for Alton Towers is amazing and I really think she is the best thing that has happened to the Resort in many many years

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

100% agree!

[@tom.everitt]

Great vid Sean! It's so nice to hear from Bianca again - she really is a positive breath of fresh air for Towers! Golden years are yet to come! 😁

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks Tom, I agree she really delivers a message and mentality that has long been lost from the park! See you opening day (through the crowds) hopefully

[@AttractionsNear]

Fantastic interview Sean, great to see some of the new developments that have already taken place at the park following Bianca's arrival. She really has made a big difference and we can't wait to see what's still to come!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you ever so much!

[@cibbievlogs]

I really enjoyed this episode of Coaster Conversations with Bianca Sammut, with the last few turbulent seasons Alton Towers has faced it's good to see the park is now in safe hands and I'm excited to see how the park will evolve over the coming years.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed!

[@AdventureTimesUK]

Cracking interview, loved her answers and came over very genuine, whilst not giving to much away!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you!

[@bertiecfcmw]

Great interview I came across your channel not so long ago, absolutely brilliant you handle interviews like a pro. I can see this channel growing very big well done look forward to the content this coming season

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you! Really appreciate that, 3 years old for content creation now in May (hosted on an old KZbin account) and hopefully the channel just ticks along from here. 100k and a nice shiny plaque of recognition is always the goal with any YT channel but I'm happy to indulge in the memories and meet incredible people along the way on that journey!

[@ElementJ12]

I think we can all agree we appreciate her being honest and open and only things can get better with her behind the wheel

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

👏

[@bbybex_]

really exciting and insightful interview! it's great seeing how much she cares about the park, it really feels like she's right there with us in wanting alton towers to be the best it can be ✨

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I agree her attitude towards the park and its future is infectious

[@HushHushFamily]

Another awesome video mate! She’s such a gem, can’t help but feel lucky to have her at Towers

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you man!

[@coastingwiththejoneses]

Loved this video, we met Bianca on the first day of pirate takeover, she really is a breath of fresh air for the park, Towers will always be our favorite place in the world but 2024 is going to ROCK......

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It's definitely a stepping stone towards a bigger and brighter future. Roll on the 2024 season!

[@BrzndzVlogz]

Great interview! 👏So good hearing the way Bianca talks about the park. Really positive signs for Alton Towers moving forward!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@KolynsWorld]

Excellent interview Sean! Bianca is a breath of fresh air. Just love how positive she is. She seems to just get it! Can't wait for my next visit.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you!

[@Smiler_Fangirl619]

I REALLY like that woman!!! :) Can Merlin keep her in Alton Towers forever?!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

haha we can wish!

[@MagicKillerClub]

Great job on the interview mate. Listening to Bianca speak so passionately is so encouraging; for someone who’s become jaded over Alton over recent years she really gives me hope that the park is turning a corner. See you on opening day!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you very much! See you opening day 🤘

[@BenandHolliesTPA]

Thank you so much for this interview Sean. Bianca is the best thing to happen to Alton Towers in years. Definitely optimistic about the future with her in the driving seat ❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

My pleasure, thank YOU for checking it out!

[@COPPERCATZ]

Just watched it great question bianca is such a loverly person Alton Towers is back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See everyone opening day !!!!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you! See you opening day!

[@madmike6266]

What an amazing interview. She’s a class act and so were you during these. Absolutely superb 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you! Quite overwhelmed with the response tonight 😂

[@madmike6266]

@@LiftHillsandThrills fully deserved mate. Hope you got her number she seemed keen 😂😉

[@CoasterRob]

That was very insightful I can just tell bianca is beeming with ideas and the improvements she's already made have already made a positive impact on the park which is making me very hopeful for the parks future

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for watching!

[@misty_playzz802]

just started this and my eyes are glued to the screen, im looking forward to watching this 100% going to be fabulous interview with you and Bianca! hopefully this goes viral so all us coaster lovers can see it ❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I do hope so, it certainly dives into more about her as a person which was my entire intention with the interview. Thanks for such a lovely comment

[@misty_playzz802]

@@LiftHillsandThrillsyour welcome and i’m glad i can find out more about her from this interview!

[@johnweir8936]

Great interview Sean, exciting times for Alton towers with Bianca at the helm, she is so passionate about improving the park and setting standards.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks John!

[@danielhopeuk]

Brilliant interview! Love Bianca! Such great answers without feeling like she diverted any questions!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Naturally there were a few things that we couldn't talk about (no point asking a question that can't be answered) but she took every question in her stride :)

[@danielhopeuk]

@@LiftHillsandThrills It didn’t seem we were deprived anything from your questions. Thanks so much

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@danielhopeuk My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@samuelworthington2951]

Excellent interview, great questions and very genuine in depth answers. Feel like Towers has someone very soecial taking it forward.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you matey! Glad you enjoyed it

[@katiewaller3154]

Brilliant interview, thank you! Very interesting and so pleased Alton Towers are making some very much needed changes to bring back the magic! - Kate

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for checking it out Kate!

[@katiewaller3154]

@LiftHillsandThrills I'm always catching up on your videos, really enjoy how honest but fair your channel is! Thank you for your continued hard work and for the ongoing updates! Have a great weekend! Kate

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@katiewaller3154 Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me. Not enough honest people out there nowadays!

[@theme.park.lewis0586]

This is really exciting, Bianca is amazing :), thanks alot for this interview

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

My pleasure!

[@DisneyMarkUK]

This was brilliant Sean, well done. Bianca is fabulous, what a perfect leader to have at Alton Towers.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Mark!

[@sophisticoasters]

A wonderful interview :) I am really excited for the future of Alton Towers with Bianca Pirate takeover was incredible to start the season!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It’s very positive and it really was I ended up doing it twice! 🏴‍☠️

[@holdtightriders]

Fantastic work, very well produced and great interview. Thank you ❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@emilymay3458]

Looking forward to watching this 😁

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Enjoy!!

[@emilymay3458]

@@LiftHillsandThrills Great interview. I did enjoy it very much. Also great questions to ask Bianca. Hopefully a positive future for towers 😁

[@nikki827827]

Fantastic interview thanks for this 😊 exciting times ❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

My pleasure!

[@UKoasters]

Shes such a great addition to Alton Towers and the park is already improving because of her!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed!

[@BlueRowan]

What’s fantastic interview! I would love to see more content like this with people from all different areas of the industry!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks buddy, that’s what Coaster Convos is all about 😊

[@carlrobinson4843]

Absolute quality interview. You done your channel proud. Well done 🎉

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Cheers Carl, it's been many years since I've done junket face to face interviews so this was definitely a dive back into the deep end with that sort of stuff! haha

[@AdventureMe]

Loved it mate. Really enjoyed her enthusiasm, and makes me really hopeful for the future. Also loved your setup and you were a very natural interviewer. Its not easy doing this as i know. Looking forward to more interviews.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

The format is definitely more online chats like with the other episodes (Wardley, Scott O Neil etc) so a face to face interview was definitely something I haven’t done for a while but with how often we communicate it was like talking to a friend so we were both very relaxed and I’m so glad it came across well!

[@MH_ZeR0]

Really great interview! I have high hopes for the parks future with Bianca in charge! She really has a passion for the industry and clearly wants the best experience for the guests and not just the share holders!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed!

[@Attractions_Family]

Well done mate, cracking interview, it’s always great to see passion at the top level

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@hacwoolls5467]

Great interview and an interesting insight on what sounds like an exciting future for alton towers👍

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@jonorowe]

Great interview dude, and she seems really passionate about the future of Towers. Great job!

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you!

[@HalfNorthern]

very fascinating interview

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you!

[@DG95Official]

Loving this

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks Dom!

[@Judventures]

Fantastic interview mate. Think you did a grand job, natural interviewer and would love to see more of these 💪🏼 Listening to Bianca speak about the park inspires so much confidence about where the future of the park is heading. Someone who wasn’t just given the role, but actively hunted the role down because of their passion for theme parks is definitely someone you can trust going forward.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I agree, it definitely was a passion project and I look forward to seeing how it pans out. Very exciting times for Alton Towers Resort and I'm glad you liked the interview!

[@philipjones19]

Another cracking interview mate. Keep up the great work mate.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you very much!

[@Themeparkcoasters_UK]

Great video as always, very informative, and the next few years at Alton are looking to be a massive improvement on the last few 🤞👍

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I certainly hope so!

[@jonathancurrington6707]

Interesting video I think Alton Towers will be great in a few years love the park best in the uk

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It's in good hands for the future!

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

Can't wait to see what they do with scarefest this year

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I agree, it should be great!

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

@@LiftHillsandThrills as long as the 'horny vampire audio experience' is gone

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@user-zp4ge3yp2o I have a feeling we won't be seeing The Invitation ever again...

[@InversionAddicts]

You’re done a great job here man! 👏🏼 great interview

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you mate, been in the works for a bit this one! Back to Zoom interviews from now on 😂

[@Coaster_Crazy]

Great interview

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks Andy, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@HarryJSmith]

Her spending ‘23 from the perspective of a guest, and seeing firsthand points that could use some freshening does make me feel that Alton will flourish in her hands 👀

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

You can already see the magic restoring in certain areas and that's from what... one event and a couple of months of marketing campaigns. Imagine what 2025 onwards is going to be like!

[@karlsaxton6384]

What a scoop. Well done mate your going to go far with content like this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I'll agree with you when I'm holding a big shiny KZbin 100k plaque.... aged 72

[@karlsaxton6384]

@@LiftHillsandThrills I’m sure it will be sooner than that. It’s nice to see Alton Towers have found Bianca. She is just what the park needed.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@karlsaxton6384 I agree, very positive indeed

[@missmoonpenny9369]

she surely is good at the fine art of „corporate talk“ that leaves us all hopeful 😂 bless her. (don’t get me wrong she is very sympathetic she just does her job)

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

There's people who talk the talk and not walk the walk, Bianca does the talking and the walking and it's very evident already in how this season is lining up, 2024 is merely a stepping stone before an even more positive 2025 season

[@Badgerarmy]

She seems to have a lot of attention to detail and determined and excited for the future

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

She sure does!

[@Keith-wd5ey]

Well done, im a documentary filmaker and im really impressed by your interview technique.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks Keith!

[@bujosasha7108]

She rode the staff bus into towers a few times in 2023 to speak to the staff about transport into work and where they worked, if any changes need to be made to the service etc. which was nice

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

These are the levels of dedication that UK park management just don’t go to, that’s great to hear!

[@stuartg6989]

Rome wasn't built in a day as they say, definitely feel confident Alton will be heading in a much brighter future ahead, really enjoyed this chat plus im a sucker for an aussie too 😂❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for watching Stuart!

[@shaunpayne81]

Great interview mate, what a great time it is for Alton Towers now, the future is looking good. I take it you were asked not to ask questions about Project Horizon or the new Ripsaw?? Perfect opportunity...

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

There was a few things off the table in terms of what I could ask simply but those questions are unanswerable outside of what we already know in the public domain. Didn't want to ask questions that very clearly don't have answers. Glad you liked it!

[@jakethompson5284]

Queen

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks for watching Jake

[@carmenparker1880]

Cool ❤

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

:)

[@similarart1074]

That hoody looks new 🎉🎉🎉

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It's one of Ye's old Yeezy GAP hoodies, got all his new stuff in the post which is MILES cheaper haha

[@joecandish3923]

I can't wait for Alton this year I think the dark days of Alton are gone and there is now light at the end, the period between 2015-2023 seemed to be the era when the park really changed and whilst there were some great investments the overall park was on the decline, but now that seems to be taking a complete U-turn and they are bringing the Magic back.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Agreed

[@SongInstrumentals4U]

If only we had someone like this in charge of BPB 😢 oh sorry I mean “Pleasure Beach Resort” 🤣

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

You’d be very surprised how many messages like this I’ve had privately tonight. Couldn’t agree with you more, sadly hospitality is key over that way… 😔

[@petermc7098]

Hi There, a great video, just wondering what's the latest with Project Horizon, it seems the future of Alton Towrs is continuous improvement on the overall experience to be immersive and inclusive as well as magical throughout. Cheers Peter :)

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I can't comment on Project Horizon but stay tuned for all future updates as and when they arise / become available. If you have a look at the planning application online you can see what the current update is regarding the project, it's all publicly available

[@petermc7098]

Hi There, thank you for letting me know, this is greatly appreciated.@@LiftHillsandThrills

[@jameslewis7479]

Great interview and seems Alton towers is in a safe pair of hands. Any sneak peaks on flat rides or project horizon…

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

😉

[@markbtelevision]

👍

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thanks Mark!

[@AndyKennedy]

Alton has long lost it's magic and it felt like nobody cared or cared but had minimal budget for years. After watching this, she seems genuinely passionate, great at listening and acting on it. Let's just hope Merlin loosen their purse strings finally and allow her to do an even better job, especially given they'll likely be competing with universal in a few years time, certainly got their work cut out before universal arrives. Hope the dire state of their parks has been whilst they save ready to combat that

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Universal will be a VERY fun project for the UK and it'll be great to see how other UK parts adapt moving forward but in the here and now just seeing improvements in our parks is all we've ever wanted

[@budgetglados8761]

My man youre on an absolute upload streak lately

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I don’t think I’ve stopped for 3 years 😂 still miles away from where I need it to be!

[@alronvalenteen5639]

I took my kids to the pirate event and I think it was very well executed. Shame my kid dropped his first map in the fish tank 😂

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Oh no 😂 it’s so much fun though isn’t it?!

[@themeparkkieran4573]

Hope she can get the nemesis waterfalls back on now the rapids ones are sorted

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Now that would be icing on the cake!

[@joemorrisonmusic]

God she’s good.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Definitely brings personality to the role, very positive signs!

[@mikekaraoke]

This was really good Sean, just a shame it wasn't like 45 mins to an hour! 🤷🏻‍♂

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Thank you Mike, I didn’t want to stretch it too long but I’m glad you enjoyed it enough to want to see more!

[@mikekaraoke]

@@LiftHillsandThrills No probs mate, for me and many others was too short and was getting rather juicy with certain details then just ended 🙄 How much of the interview did you film?? And will you be going to one of my fav theme parks th is ye ar-Futuroscope??

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@mikekaraoke Naturally there's quite a lot of things that cannot be discussed (Ocean, Horizon etc) for obvious reasons and then there's the obvious Aramark questions when in reality that's not an AT decision, it's a Merlin one and a convo to be had with Merlin. Hex, Skyride etc seemed redundant to ask on why they were down as once again those details would never be disclosed and rightly so, the good thing is they're coming back and that's all that matters. Seems silly to ask questions that have no answers (yet) I'd love a trip to Futuroscope at some point :)

[@andyfirth5931]

Great interview, although little disappointed that there wasn’t anything about what’s on the ‘Horizon’…..

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

There were things that were off the table and with stuff like that there’s nothing you could say that you can’t already find publicly on the planning website anyways. No point asking questions that can’t facilitate an answer (yet)

[@mrmuffin60]

The people in Dubai do not get the humour of the Flintstones, but the people in Abu dhabi do.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I keep hearing this joke on the radio 😂

[@TheOfficialSmudgy]

Did you ever manage to get into contact with Anton Schwarzkopf's son for an interview?

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

I don't recall us ever talking about it so no, no contact from me :) never say never though!

[@iLoveCamdy]

Is this a theme park interview

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Erm.. yes 😂

[@iLoveCamdy]

@@LiftHillsandThrills cool😂

[@JoshB333]

the lighting is giving somethin..

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

ha

[@JPA65]

Can someone tell her to bring back the summer concerts with big acts. There’s a reason why they managed to tip over 3 million on park in 2010 and that’s because they had acts like Pink performing. I worked there that year, 30K on park in a day would be normal, busy all the time, ride close extended all the time. They never been able to hit the guest attendance high that was 2010 since. Why aren’t they aiming toward that when it’s clearly achievable. She sounds good though, hopefully she’ll whip it into shape because it really isn’t the best it could be and it hasn’t been for a long time.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It’s more of a marathon not a sprint in my eyes, I’d love to see concerts back with big acts but I’m sure there’s reasons why it stopped. That stage is epic though, it deserves bigger scaled shows

[@JPA65]

@@LiftHillsandThrills I agree, there probably were reason but it should be on the list somewhere. There’s a huge catchment area locally that’s underserved when it comes to ‘big’ acts performing and many people just bought evening wristbands to attend the park/concert. And what a better location than right in front of the Towers.

[@DUFFYISBACK]

she's a bit of alright

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

You know she’ll read all these comments right 😂

[@DUFFYISBACK]

Even better, Chief.@@LiftHillsandThrills

[@craig79mayer]

The eye will be where the old gun was and the gates where you walk in look like jurasic park just saying shssss

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

The eye should be on the station, another helicopter is going somewhere else

[@joecandish3923]

I really hope one of these things happens in 2025: 4D Cinema and Nickelodeon Outta Control are once again reused and open to the public New Flats across the park not just project ocean like in X Sector, Dark Forest and maybe the side of 4D Cinema. A New Log Flume somewhere in the park maybe in the middle of Congo River Rapids Pond. But whatever the case Alton Towers will still remain my number 1 park in the UK and my number 0 park overall

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Ooooft I wouldn't argue with a log flume returning!

[@deanmarsden3360]

Judging by how poor AT was last year, I'm not sure if it's just pure waffle 👀

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Last year was an observation year with everything already decided and put into place. This year is Bianca’s first year of full control, wait and see the differences

[@Skilzee31]

You’ve borrowed OTT’s cameras ain’t you 😂 great work mate. Bianca is great. Shes very responsive on insta. Helped me out recently with my mark on park brick, personally orgnaised someone to get check for me 👍

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

Sam’s cameras this one! 💪🏻 I wanted better quality than the face to face John Burton interview. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Skilzee31]

@@LiftHillsandThrills yeh looks decent 👍