Did You Know? Alton Towers 2 (feat. Coaster Bot)

Want to know why Wicker Man has a 'wonky' lift hill? What all the runic text means? And why Rita, was called Rita? Watch this video to find out! (and much, much more!)
In this episode, myself and Coaster Bot uncover more of the wackiest mysteries and facts of Alton Towers. This is the second part of 'Did You Know? Alton Towers' (link further down for the first part)
A massive thanks to Harry from Coaster Bot for joining us on this episode, yet again. Make sure to check his channel out here: / @coasterbot
Link for the first part here: • Did You Know? Alton To...
Credit for source material:
Coaster Bot (for a few of the Desert Race, Rita, The Smiler and Thirteen clips)
TowersTimes.co.uk
TheExpressOnline
ThemeParkGuide
Towers Nerd
Erik Jenson
Marcus Gaines (Coaster Touring)
JAMMYD777
Central Tonight
Phil Ipp
Bannister.org
#BSBOSHOW
Edited by: Chris Davenport
Intro music: Hall of The Mountain King by Dopantbeats
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[@coasterbot]

Great video again! Thanks for having me on! :)

[@rhyppp3046]

BACKSEAT BLACKOUT I was watching the first part the other day and then I was hoping for a 2nd part and you brought it out on my birthday , what a coincidence! Ly ❤️

[@georgebarker1599]

Umm hi

[@sinceregannon4972]

You probably dont give a shit but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost the login password. I love any tips you can give me

[@kevinfinnegan5175]

@Sincere Gannon instablaster ;)

[@thomasbirchall7342]

If you make part 3 Did you know, the sonic the hedgehog statue found outside of sonic spinball can still be found. If you take the entrance/mutiny bay skyride and look at the green employee building, you can see the sonic statue outside for the sharp eyed guests to find

[@thecinematicmind]

So happy how The Wicker Man turned out.

[@sharksaregreat148]

Honestly, for me Sky Ride is the scariest ride at the park! XD

[@sharksaregreat148]

Ruben Jack No, I mean the sky ride.

[@sharksaregreat148]

Ruben Jack Actually I just checked and if you google “Sky ride Alton towers” it comes up with a page about the cable car ride at Alton towers that is called sky ride. Also air is called galactica now. So don’t try to correct me when you are wrong.

[@sharksaregreat148]

@Ruben Jack Probably because you searched it wrong you numpty.

[@conniebrown5320]

Ruben Jack she means the cars in the sky 😂😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@ravocado7481]

Only when there are bees in your car lol

[@DJKiske2]

1:55 I heard recently the reason the viewing floor in the smiler shop never worked was because the builders installed the 1 way mirrored glass backwards. Its why in the photos its harder to see from the shop, but easier to see from inside the ride.

[@ScrewyLoops]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing this I didn't know :)

[@Plutoofr]

@@ScrewyLoops What music did you use in the intro

[@cheesyisgod]

Anyone who has been over the forbidden valley when the Skyride stops suddenly will shiver at the sight of open gondolas, glad they changed them before construction.

[@willreid574]

Whats a gondolas

[@moo9874]

Did you know? The smiler leaves you dizzy af

[@oslo58]

Did you know? I have an extreme fear of the smiler music

[@n1kicurs3d57]

Yung Fire drill 米国 I hate it lol

[@joeeeee256]

Awesome video :) That cable car route over the gardens would have been terrifying ahah!

[@vrbazavada2491]

My mum: how do you know all this?! Me: KZbin =)

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Another good n chaps , love these videos !☺️ I’m old enough to remember the time before theme parks and steel rollercoasters , so I am truly thankful for people like John Wardley , what an utter legend that man is . 2 quick did you knows ......... did you know there used to be a huge model railway in the towers ? And did you know there was a bob sleigh in the x sector . The top was roughly where the Oblivion station is and ended near the Smiler exit . It all used to be a grassy slope there . Thanks again guys Anybody reading this hit that like button 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

BACKSEAT BLACKOUT no probs keep up the great work 👍🏽

[@themanfromvolantis]

Yeah. I remember the bob sleigh. They also had a pirate ship or magic carpet near there. Cant remember which.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@themanfromvolantis 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

[@yourexperienceguide]

Drop us a message when you're ready to do the BPB version ;)

[@mooseyluke]

AFAIK, the only instance of the original Nemesis logo still existing at the park is on the Drill prop just as you enter forbidden valley

[@ScrewyLoops]

Never knew this! Thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@SpringyTales]

Nice work again guys! Love a good set of facts. The original Cable Cars ride actually ran along a slightly different route and used different station buildings than the equivalent section of the current Skyride. The removal of the old Cable Cars station in what is now Mutiny Bay allowed the expansion of that area of the park between the courtyard and the current Sea Life Centre.

[@jamesgillingham3098]

Both parts have been absolutely quality mate 👍🏻

omg that was incredible!!! thanks for this nice work!

[@ScrewyLoops]

Thank you! 🙂👍

[@Flusterbomb]

Always enjoy your videos mate cheers.

[@darwin27nathan]

Great video mate! Always love your vids

[@Ed_Gilbert]

This is absolutely amazing I watched the first one and this one is even better! You’ve got to upload a new one!

[@d3m0litionloverz]

I like the fact that kumali is in your intro

[@billybadgerdad3673]

Gacha And Tik toks Kumali is one of my favourite inverted coasters in the U.K

[@rollercoasterrewind4730]

Nice Video guys, two very interesting ones!

[@TeamTheme]

This video is just so sleek and professional!

[@ThemeParkUK]

Great video guys!

[@ThemeParkUK]

@@ScrewyLoops No problem! Loving the series and I think having multiple narrators really helps split up the different sections. Would love to see this branch out into other parks (Thorpe, BPB maybe?)

[@ThemeParkUK]

@@ScrewyLoops Good to hear. Keep it up! :)

[@1_dreamy_119]

When I was going through the Wicker Man shop I was paying for some bracelets and on the right side of the tills on the wall there is some Wicker man language on the wall and I translated to “Gather the wood for Wicker Man” :)

[@ScrewyLoops]

That's awesome!! Never knew this 😁

[@scrambled5948]

You should do a Europa park video and make it a collab with theme park worldwide.

[@coastersanity6382]

Great video Been hooked since I started watching you

[@benfarrell5332]

Great Video! love the collab

[@kaiphillips]

great again, id love harry again and possibly TPW

[@krustyyyy7489]

Great video guys love it

[@raphaellalund5954]

Can I just say 1st & last coaster on intro is my fav coaster ever I love it skskks

[@watersclans]

Alton towers 3 plz

[@andyjamess]

I think you should with with Theme Park Worldwide

[@Props2You]

Another great video 👍🏼

[@gaffers2325]

I love Alton Towers best place in the world Edit: thanks for the heart

[@LozzyPanda]

I really enjoyed this video and part one too =) would there be a part 3? Also would love to see a video like this but on Thorpe Park! Also new subscriber here =3

[@ThemeParkWorldTour]

Another Banger! :)

[@tagonkillick2270]

Loved it!

[@samtaylor2599]

AMAZING PART 3 WOOOOOOO!

[@samtaylor2599]

PART 3 plz

[@thecollosalcoasterenthusia27]

I love this Did you Know Alton Towers

[@TFTNGaming2001]

With the ride Rita I can’t help but think of Rita Repulor from Power rangers!

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

Nice video series

[@RAHHHHHHHHGH]

MAKE NUMBER 3 I LOVE ALTON TOWERS

[@thecinematicmind]

Another High Quality Video

[@tracythomas132]

The various shades of green paint most theme parks use does have a name of Not Seen Green and used to hide the workings of the parks, as your eyes just skim over what is hidden and your brain doesn't register it.

[@kylebicker7649]

2:44 No, people forgot rulers.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Merry December Chris and guys ☺

[@yae4809]

DID YOU KNOW: the ducks are the friendliest ducks in the world? i once had one sit next to me while i was eating donuts. cuties.

[@ScrewyLoops]

Alton Towers ducks are the best! 🦆❤️

[@yae4809]

DID YOU KNOW?: the exit for the smiler (on top of you feeling dizzy asf) makes u feel like ur tripping on acid??

[@YOYOSTRINGZ]

I'm going to Alton towers,this video was a great help :D

[@ScrewyLoops]

Thank you! ☺️ Have the best time! 🙌

[@YOYOSTRINGZ]

@@ScrewyLoops ty I did :D

[@billybadgerdad3673]

Did you know that the windowless cable cars where actually moved to flamingo land Yorkshire

[@clifford908]

These videos are so unique and so good

[@clifford908]

@@ScrewyLoops could you do a video on the smiler ?(one of my favourite coasters)

[@clifford908]

@@ScrewyLoops thank you so much 👍🏾👍🏾😊( im going this saturday )

[@clifford908]

@@ScrewyLoops thanks 👍🏾

[@moo9874]

Wait, in your last Alton Towers video you only aimed for 200 likes? I thought your channel was bigger that's how good your contents is!

[@iannnv_reuploads2717]

Amazing vid! Could you do some Easter eggs as well

[@iannnv_reuploads2717]

You probs won’t see this, but when you do the vid, I’ve got a few ready for you. I’ll provide some. 1: Each SW (secret weapon) ride have writing somewhere on the ride, it says ‘SW’ and then the number of the SW. Try and look for them! 2: If you go past the Swiss Cottage, past a hill you will come to an old building which is the old toilets! 3: At the entrence to nemesis, look up at the little blue building at around the top left of where you are standing, if you saw, you can see the old logo. Hope this helps! Just message me if you don’t understand any of them!

[@FrostyFragz]

I didn't know they painted taller rides dark green due to visual pollution, that's pretty interesting

[@XJokermanX]

Cord

[@RetrodudeG]

Me like awesome facts! :D👍

[@ScrewyLoops]

Glad you like awesome facts! 😁🙌

[@mega_magmortar2119]

Dude i went to galactica it gave me a fear of VR cause my vr headset went to my forehead and never my face so i basically saw death!

[@ScrewyLoops]

Sounds like an intense experience!

[@lilyodonnell1600]

there is a wooden post in the wicker man queue that is in the wicker man alphabet but it has the text translated below

[@Cloud-mp8eo]

We were in the sky ride once and it malfunctioned. We were stuck over the forbidden valley between nemesis and Rita for 20 minutes

[@madelinegarber7860]

I like this segment. Hope to visit here someday. Also your intro sounds like a B and M.

[@ScrewyLoops]

Thank you ☺ I'm sure you will! 👍

[@Bxn320]

Well, now blade has gone. Maybe a new coaster will arrive

[@AJXTHEWALL]

Did you know i couldn't poop for 7 days after going on thorpe parks stealth

[@club9639]

On the tunnel drop for the wickerman on the side it reads feed the flames

[@reanikgaming4148]

I'm surprised they touched on the Skyride without mentioning that it exploded in 2009 xD

[@missycoaster749]

U should do more did u know videos with guests of more Uk parks.

[@quantm3649]

Did you know I got a massive green fly stuck in my eye on the RITA

[@XJokermanX]

Backseat blackout bless

[@jelliec-h9931]

Did you know you can visit the chained oak that hex was created around? It’s quite close to the resort, but not sure the exact directions. It’s still chained up, this is a must visit! 😄

[@jelliec-h9931]

Ah sorry i forgot 😂 I will visit in April, comment and let you know how it is! Btw love your intro

[@P2xelN2nja]

If Alton Towers is so good, why isn't there an Alton Towers 2? There is? Nevermind.

[@ScrewyLoops]

I see what you did there 😉👍

[@coasterfootage]

I don’t get it

[@punman5392]

I love the Hall of the Mountain King trap remix

[@sushdbdbbddhdbbdhdjf2950]

I have got a wicker man mug and inside the mug it says feed the flames in the wicker man language

[@hellocoasters265]

Great video you should get clonecommander Tom on the show

[@coastercredits9777]

Hello Coasters yes please he’s new to the coaster youtube game but I think that he makes quality content

[@ashleysmith-sj5sj]

Did u know you can still see parts of the old log flume

[@Snailsever]

to anyone riding front seat in the Wicker Man, just know that at I have sat in that very place, and passed out

[@glasscoffintrap]

I know EVERYTHING about AT...

[@coastaku1954]

I want to know is why Merlin likes to make every roller coaster Scary in terms of horror. I want to go to these parks but I'm worried I'm going to piss myself from the horror themes

[@AltonCoasters]

Another fact: did you know that the queue line in the turn around section on wicker man spells out "W.M" which stands for Wicker Man (obviously) so if you want to add that into your next video go ahead

[@tomasmillen]

Also there used to be a flip on Rita

[@harryhazel6955]

please do a chessington world of adventures edition , I would really like to see that :)

[@Manapotionpng]

I'm honestly a bit scared to go on the smiler, i love the ride and the theme but i've heard of that massive accident where people lost their legs.

[@Yasin_2312]

That was human error and that was the reason of the crash. Also they did not instantly lose their legs but it was so dangerous they had to amputate it. But that was only two people. Beside this happened on May 2015

[@satu_rrn]

please do a did you know on cwoa

[@mariokart6216]

Whoah! I Didn't Know That First Fact! Can You Do More Alton Towers Please ^-^ EDIT: 3:37 What Happened 😂 EDIT 2: 5:30 I Never Knew That! EDIT 3: 5:39 I Always Wondered Why It Was Painted Green!

[@mariokart6216]

BACKSEAT BLACKOUT Oh Ok! Keep Up The Great Work! I Loved The Video!

[@mariokart6216]

BACKSEAT BLACKOUT Hope You Find More Random Facts To Make These Videos! OH You Could Have Themed Videos Like X-Sector Facts, Gardens Facts, ECT

[@rifter9795]

If you look closely there’s a van in the th13teen forest

[@luke-qq1sd]

I know I’m a bit late but I would love to see a ‘did you know Thorpe park’ you and Coaster Bot work well together and you have done Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beack! Let me know if you are doing it!!🎢🎢

[@luke-qq1sd]

Beach***

[@luke-qq1sd]

BACKSEAT BLACKOUT Can’t wait!😀:)

[@toxytphantom4155]

Did you Know That Wickermans Theming was cloned for an Roller coaster named Colossos: Kampf der Giganten Wich is locatet in germanys Heide park AGAIN ?

[@XJokermanX]

W

[@CarrotAndCo]

There are runes on the bins

[@shdndiwnfaismqfsiekwg7349]

Wait is that glass floor above the smiler still there?

[@eggontoast7172]

Imagine wicker man being a rmc

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

John wardley is a genius

[@foobar83]

someone put stuff from this video onto wikipedia lmao

[@Timr2]

Yyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xsniperwolf9457]

Colossus got new wheels this year which made my ride very smooth so i think colossus is so much better than the smiler colossus is the original

[@Mojomay]

I went to Alton Towers for the first time last year. The Smiler was the first ever roller-coaster I ever rode and the themeing of the wickerman 😍 Went on it three times haha!

[@annestephenson319]

Here to write another strange comment like last time because Chris said I should! 0:03 This is still a cool Idea, but I couldn't compare it to the other V.R. BECAUSE I WAS TO SHORTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!! GAH! 0:27 Quack 0:37 Dance break 0:52 Yes, I did and It's a little bit insane. Yanno, just a bit. a teeny weeny little bit. 1:17 Also a bit insane. Seriously, W.A.S.H.I.N.G.M.A.C.H.I.N.E? 1:56 I don't think this is a viewing section, this is what I like to call... A floor. 2:09 I don't have anything to say. 2:28 WonkyWonkyWonkyWonkyWonkyWonky 2:54 Ooh coooooooooooool! 3:28 Again, nothing to say. 3:52 Well, little coasterlub member, what a fantastic idea! 4:13 So I you're saying that I paused this at the exact right moment and wrote the time? (Also, well done Mr. Thi3teen.) 4:34 Now THAT explains it. 4:44 So does this time. Wow, I really am good at pausing at the right moment. 5:07 Okay then. Hey, mouse, stop trying to steal mah cheese! Oh never mind it's just the Alton mouse. FALSE ALARM! 5:28 Ah, yes, Coronation Street. I MEAN! ALTON TOWERS INTAMIN ROCKET FLIPPED AND ABBREVIATED! 5:40 Yes, they TOTALLY look like trees. What? You mean you have never seen a tree that has a train full of screaming people going mad on it? You must live under a rock! 5:58 Oh dear... I'm glad that I don't need to go on Skyride with no walls, otherwise, I'd fall out. WHOA OWW MY TOE! oops, sorry. Back to the comment. I'm very clumsy you know. And that's the end. Hmm, I was going to say Holo, but then I realized that that's supposed to mean Hello, so I need to think of a goodbye Holo combination. Bolo! Wait no that's werid. Oops, spelled that wrong. You know what's wrong? 8+8=987 Wait, that's right, right? No, it's not right. It's left. I mean, it's wrong, like it's incorrect, you need to correct me. Oh yeah, we can go on the Smiler then! Holo, miss, may I go on the smiler? 'No, we are strictly only allowing people over 140cm. Not you. You are too short' Strictly? The dancing show? *Starts doing dance* I'm very flexible you know. 'Okay, fine you can come on the ride.' Okay. -After the ride has finished- I just went on a ride with 15 inversions! Wait, no, 16? 17? Oh of course. 13. Yeah, let's ride that! Bolo! I'm going to ride 13!

[@annestephenson319]

@@ScrewyLoops Yay well done me

[@SofthammerStudios]

How did you find out John's email? Would love to email him to ask him for some advice in that sort of career

[@donalog2299]

And yet not a single mention of the not as well known but just as good sister to Oblivion, Oblivion:The Black Hole in Gardaland

[@fbi221]

0;45 doesn’t that sound like Rommel from tgf 😂

[@ScrewyLoops]

Don't live far from him actually, used to work with his Sister 😂

[@fbi221]

Really 😂

[@ScrewyLoops]

@@fbi221 Yeah haha, great channel too!

[@bryn_bd1860]

What was the original plan for the drops of 'Wicker Man'? If you know.

[@coasterbot]

The original plans are actually shown on the initial plans! It wasn't very good to say the least.

[@Tinyninjagoat]

1000 like

[@eddyflynn6503]

Im pretty sure that on the bins in the wikerman que say so.ething in the rune language

[@tom-ch5ii]

Did you know that Miles Cedars is an anagram of SMILE SCARED?

[@cameraboimykul]

I thought it was Creased Smile, Like a smile that causes your skin to crease due to how big it is

[@tom-ch5ii]

@@cameraboimykul I don't think neither of them are confirmed, they both go nicely with the Smiler's theme though.

[@cameraboimykul]

@@tom-ch5ii Yeah, The name must have been a joke my someone, byt it fits nicely, Personally, i think they should've released 'Smile. Always' as an actual book about the smiler and its lore

[@cameraboimykul]

@@tom-ch5ii yeah, i do hope they release a book about all the SW's though

[@ChezbearJ]

Cn someone link me a vid of the wickerman language translated