What Has Happened To Project Horizon At Alton Towers?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

What sort of roller coaster are you hoping is built inside the show building?

[@Couch_potato123-w5g]

Intamin multi dimension coaster

[@ollie_202]

A new launch coaster, getting a bit bored of rita now!

[@Stuff0811]

Indoor rollercoaster like guardians of the galaxy would be cool! :)

[@PortiaAbraham-q1r]

RMC OR a Mac craze spining ride

[@marcymeowzers]

one like Uncharted at PortAdventura!

[@coasterobssesedchloe]

plot twist: SW9 is the new cbeebies land roller coaster

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Can you imagine 😂

[@SleepExports]

It would make or break your childhood 😂

[@RelaxRestAndNature]

I wish Alton Towers would open the grounds, gardens and a coffee shop, over winter, I’d pay like at other parks, to just walk round looking at the trees and wildlife, take some photos and just enjoy it with a totally different ambience. It’d be so lovely. They have some wonderful trees and woods! 🌳🐿️

[@rainbowsandunicorns9196]

This sounds so amazing. I hope we get an amazing coaster in that building!! Project horizon sounds fantastic

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@petermc7098]

Hi Shawn, thanks for the update, it's greatly appreciated, it looks like an exciting Project. Cheers Peter 🙂

[@Hallknowsall]

It's at a point where Alton towers coaster lineup is not strong enough to forget about flats. While I do think that they need a new rollercoaster, it needs to be MAJOR! A ground up RMC like Aerie Force One or untamed. Neither are that tall and have fantastic Layouts. But they need a good 3-4 flat rides before any of that. What park operates without a pirate ship? Even the most basic park has that. They should have replaced that right away.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I completely agree!

[@lukecomley1191]

Great vlog as always, Shawn! Looking very festive too! 🎄🎢 Hope you, Charlotte and family have a great Christmas and New Year! Massive congratulations on the pregnancy too! ☺️🥳

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@SergeantSnakeYT]

I really hope it isn’t cancelled

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I definitely think we’ll see this built!

[@Coasterventures13]

I love your videos! Merry Christmas!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@TheTitanicExplorers-gv4wr]

Thanks so much again for the informative video on project horizon and merry christmas and a happy new year

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you, Merry Christmas!

[@Subwqy]

Hey guys and merry Christmas!!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

You too!

[@mad1538]

I think (or maybe am hoping) that they are waiting for the david walliams license to expire first. The area doesn't seem popular and it feels tired. I don't have kids personally but my vague feeling is that kids are not interested in walliams nowadays either. Then they can work out how to link the two areas with an original IP

[@wolfieeeee256]

walliams was an uninspired choice to begin with, should've been an original theme

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Would love to see the whole area developed!

[@GeometrySmash321]

I love your videos btw I’m going to portaventura next year!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@GeometrySmash321]

@ I defo will!!!

[@chrisbaker9767]

Great video update Shawn about Alton Towers revealed plans for a major NEW indoor ride keep news the good videos coming on the channel Shawn. 😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThemeparkOL]

I’ve been asking the same thing. it’s like it’s disappeared!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully we see work start soon!

[@attractionshubno1]

Great news update as always Shawn

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks!

[@attractionshubno1]

@ you’re welcome

[@andori_AB]

Love your jumper!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks! 🤩

[@EVILBUNNY28]

Black Hole reborn? Super Massive Black Hole maybe? 👀

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Would love to see that 😍

[@stratosphericozone2645]

I like your speculation about possibly a duel deal for 2027. Very well presented. If I was coming up for a theme it would be fantasy cave themed that leads to a lost ecosystem or an ice world. I think caves and ice could look very pretty with lighting and water effects and could be a great theme to be open during the winter.

[@pleasurebeachthrills2693]

It seems it’s gonna be a battle with pleasure beach and towers again! Super excited for the uks future with rides as since 2018 ride technology has advanced even more!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Can’t wait to see!

[@pcw116078]

Wishing you and Charlotte a merry Christmas

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

You too!

[@Topcat634]

There’s been a project of Project Horizen as it’s got approved. It saved the builders a bit of money at 12:35.

[@justinchavez9530]

In my opinion, I think that Project Horizon (SW9) at Alton Towers Resort could be a part of a new medieval themed-area, which might be a re-theme of The World of David Williams, with the addition of a few new flat rides. As for the coaster type, I predict that it could be a Vekoma Multi-Launch Family coaster.

[@Couch_potato123-w5g]

Clicked on this video the first minute it was uploaded

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

🤩

[@tonygold1971]

This really needs to be a ‘Black Hole’ kind of replacement, an indoor dark ride with a space theme !😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Would love to see that happen 😃

[@lorcanmtb13]

I really hope as well as this they continue to add more flat rides and better ride availability

[@Haazza]

@@lorcanmtb13 im sure they will add more flat rides after horizon, and hopefully they sort out ride availability and operations asap 🙏

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so as it’s really needed

[@brianlloyd7207]

Could you do a update on yoy at waliba Holland i think it was topped off the other week ❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It looks awesome 🤩

[@brianlloyd7207]

@ThemeParkWorldwide I know going for my first time to waliba Holland new coasters bonus lol 😆

[@Zeigler_]

I just finished watching your video from yesterday about junior coaster and was wondering about Project Horizon

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@256united]

What id like to know what are the size comparisons in terms of the size of both buildings coming to chessington and Alton , then secondly if it is a major coaster coming to Alton towers what sort of ride could actually fit in there could it be a big layout ? Would there be enough room for a top end coaster in there ? Soemthing like a Mac extreme spinner but i dont know if there’s enough room etc

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The building is a very different shape, however it’s taller!

[@BT-ot6gm]

I’d love it to be a two coaster deal with Vekoma for towers specifically. A junior coaster for CBeebies and then something like guardians of the galaxy cosmic rewind in the building

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Now that would be great!

[@kkrispy2009P]

Thanks 4 sharing love the alton xmas jumper and jumper 2 alton towers updates in 2 days

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@YHWHProductions44]

I don't understand why theme parks in the UK don't invest in good food products. Always overpriced garbage and then they say "customers aren't spending enough". The crazy thing is they could improve the quality of food, make it cheaper and most likely make more money off that than the stuff on offer. Don't get me wrong, I'm not there for the food but I'd love to be able to not worry about planning what food I will eat along with the trip at large. They always deliver on the big things but have forgotten the little things and they're what matter.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely!

[@smartiepants9.068]

Shawn what time is your Xmas spectacular Xmas eve again?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Our live stream will be at 6pm!

[@DJWezzyK]

Thirteen is already a Intamin Multi-Dimension coaster. So is two at one park not a bit too much?

[@Haazza]

@@DJWezzyK This would be a completely different style of ride though . For one the seating would be 3 rows of 4, the cars would be able to spin in the direction you want , it can have multiple launches, quicker transitions, and it would be completely indoors with hopefully themeing and show scenes inside. And obviously it wouldn’t have a drop track to not take away from 13. If you look at something like Uncharted at port aventura - it is a completely different ride style to 13 but an amazing coaster the whole family can enjoy, but a little more thrilling than something like 13, and allows for more themeing and dark ride experiences

[@DJWezzyK]

@@Haazza I would have gone personally for something like Fire in the Hole from RMC. That is an excellent darkride coaster.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It is, however the ride type can vary so much depending on the trains and elements. Also it’ll be fully indoors!

[@DJWezzyK]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide True. But Intamij should have called it with other trains a bit different. Also funny that the SFX coaster is practically the same thing as those next gen Intamin rides, but then without inversions and they actually work. 😅 Or do I make a very bold statement here. I still think something like Fire in the Hole at SDC would be perfect for Alton Towers. Family friendly indoor coasters are super popular. (Vogel Rok, Space Mountain etc.) I think something like that in a space theme can actually work.

[@lovelifeandothers6784]

A lot of kids don’t like the spooky theme

[@gavinsadventuresinterests.]

Thanks for the update, Shawn. Also, I just wanted to ask whilst I'm here if there are any updates on if the Skyride at Alton Towers is due to reopen for 2025. The skyride definitely needs to reopen ASAP to be honest, because travelling around this massive theme park on foot all day long is very tiring after a bit. It's also difficult for people with mobility issues as well. Looking forward to checking out the new HUSS Top Spin ride in Forbidden Valley, but quite sad about loosing The Blade pirate ship ride as well. Some major changes clearly coming to the Alton Towers Resort over the next few years.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! The Skyride is due to open next year and has been testing recently too!

[@gavinsadventuresinterests.]

That fantastic news if it's true.

[@joshslater2426]

I reckon Project Horizon is still happening, but at a slower rate than envisaged. Clearly the space is there, and it’s likely going to be big (there’s no doubt it’ll be Secret Weapon 9), but the park probably wants to invest in the upkeep of what they already have. They also desperately need more flat rides.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@jennifers8223]

when do you think we well get another update about universal studios uk and when they will start building it

[@kierancalverley220]

I wouldn't be surprised if mandrill mayhem and nemesis came as deal of some sort so 2 intamin multi dimension coasters is likely imo

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Possibly so!

[@RMTheMan]

I really do hope it hasn’t been cancelled. It surely is still happening, right? I’d love to just say that it’s been delayed indefinitely, but I’m not sure. Maybe a 2027, 2028 release maybe? I’m not sure.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It definitely sounds like it’ll go ahead!

[@LukasKG12]

Will you be doing a Christmas spectacular tomorrow at 7pm?

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Hi Shawn. Interesting video, I think I would like to see a new Black Hole style ride come back with an inverted or floorless train.?? 2026 or 2027 maybe.??. Wishing you, Charlotte and your families a very happy Christmas. Keep up the great videos guys. Thank you.

[@Steve-tr5ug]

The dungeon building isn’t going anywhere as they’re putting solar panels on the roof of it. Interesting to see what becomes of it though. 🤔

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I could definitely see them doing something else with the building!

[@dominicreilly9118]

We’re overdue a TPW top 10 coasters video or a top 10 wishlist video!

[@timhart7607]

Great vlog Shawn

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks!

[@richeyrichm]

I don’t believe an indoor coaster is enough. Ideally they need a large indoor area. They could incorporate dungeons and walliams world in a large show building. Theme and add additions over time.

[@Yonel6969]

with what you said at the end. do you think a galactica retheme could still be possible? if horizon is space themed of course

[@Haazza]

@@Yonel6969 2025 seems to be focusing on the new flat ride and the sky ride, I could potentially see the galactica retheme in 2026 along with the new junior coaster as that’s only a small addition, that way forbidden valley would then be complete and cohesive (minus the blade replacement) before their next new major addition

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I really hope it’s still on the cards for some point in the near future, just to make the area more cohesive!

[@BRKS1999]

Well it’s great to hear you think it’s still on track

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@coastermadab]

These are the kind of updates we all live for.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you 🤩

[@Contenthemepark]

I would love to see a steampunk theme! maybe the world of David william’s could be rethemed into it all and add another new flat ride to make a big area! Love the content!!

[@Haazza]

@Contenthemepark oooh great idea! Would love to see that. Almost like towers own version of discoveryland and space mountain

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That would be amazing!

[@CATWEAZLE9]

What happened to the green in the flag on the right, (your right), our left, on your AT jumper Shawn? (Sorry, it distracted me😂)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I have no idea where it went 😂

[@lovelifeandothers6784]

Do you think Alton towers would ever shut for a whole summer season to do a huge refresh?

[@EthanMarshall-t2u]

Rita reborn

[@GamePixel287]

Hero XXL

[@k1zm3t]

*_B L A C K H O L E 2_*

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

😂

[@benmilford8965]

Would love it to be an intamin multi dimension, I feel like towers could do so much more with it theming wise compared to the likes of Uncharted

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It would be great!

[@grahamthegoat9433]

didn't Alton tease RMC, a few years ago

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I think that was just the management having some fun to be honest!

[@king_noob_original]

Early love your vids !

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@Amstradtvr-s3o]

I’m surprised they didn’t just retheme Blade and move it to the pirate area. Yeah it’s running poorly now, but it could fill a better role there as a mild kids ride like the Tea Cups.

[@jamesabbott5242]

Awesome Video 😄😄

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@owenstreet7]

A space theme would be fantastic for Project Horizon 😊 The only IP that I'd like for the area and would suit Project Horizon would be Doctor Who. 😊

[@Nathd1367]

Merry Christmas, everyone 🎄

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

You too!

[@HarrisonBarnes-x5g]

Alton towers has always mainly been a family frill park but still had rides for older audience wouldn’t be surprise if they stop focusing on older audiences

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully they continue to be a park for everyone!

[@AaronWatchesYoutube]

I’m hoping horizon goes ahead! Me and my dad were in guest services and the employees hinted at it by asking us if we were excited for ocean and horizon! Let’s hope it goes ahead 🤞. Could be a joint deal with intamin maybe.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@Chris173972]

Here is a question, would you say 'Nemesis Reborn' was a new roller-coaster built for 2024 or just a clean up/re-theme? With all the changes they did you could almost argue it's a new ride.

[@Haazza]

@@Chris173972 it is a large investment, yes, however I wouldn’t call it a major new coaster as it is technically just replacing something they removed the year before with the same thing - so no added capacity or no new coaster just a better themed experience

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a major investment, but not a new ride in my opinion!

[@Sonderax]

They really don't think through the 2025 opening. They already knew Nemesis was getting reborn for 2024 and thought they'd have another £10-15m on top of £10m+ for Nemesis Reborn. I do think this is gonna be a world/Europe/UK first. During an interview John Wardley said new ride technology is "coming along here" aka Alton Towers. Thinking it's some form of SFX coaster with a first of a kind trick track or element.

[@callummiddleton1600]

Baby Sanbrooke will be born and tall enough to ride before Horizon operates.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Maybe so 😂

[@stephballchange5050]

My worry is that if this is 2027, that’s going to potentially mean no more flats for another 4 years ! Realistically unless Towers do manage to get some more flats alongside these other additions, the park will be in no better shape

[@Haazza]

They might get a couple more flats for 2026 alongside the junior coaster - especially if they were smaller additions to replace the ones most recently removed. I’m sure they could do a multi purchase deal from Huss aswell to get them cheaper. A new swinging ship and a breakdance where Flávio’s were would be a great fit, and then it would only be 2 years till 2028 where they could fill the x sector plots. I’m very hopeful for this but honestly kind of doubt it as I’m also hoping for the galactica refurb for 2026 and that would be too many things for one year , and I would prioritise galactica over the flats to finish the forbidden valley area off nicely, finally haha. Still 3 years before more flats wouldn’t be the end of the world and I don’t think they should delay horizon any longer as it’s been too long without a new major coaster and I’d even take the new coaster for 2026 as more important than flats, especially if they go with the bluey theme it will be a big hit for families, make the park some much needed money for future investments, and add much needed capacity to ceebebies land. I think it’s also unfair to say the park would be in no better shape after these additions just because none of them are flats? They could easily become the best towers have ever been without the new flats - if they improve operations and availability, clean up some areas, sort galactica out , the sky ride is reopening, hex is back open, plus two new coasters! Flat rides can come after that when they need some cheaper investments

[@stephballchange5050]

@ don’t take this the wrong way, but Towers never used to have this problem, but if you’re a little younger and only started visiting the park in the 2010s you wouldn’t realise there used to be *so* much to do. It’s pretty much a slog from coaster to coaster, with the occasional dark ride currently. It doesn’t make for a rounded day out and we shouldn’t accept it as such

[@Haazza]

@@stephballchange5050 I doubt they have ever had a better dark ride lineup than hex, curse , sub terra , (and gangsta granny I guess😂) apart from that the only thing they’ve lost is a log flume , and some flats - which will get replaced when the time is right. I personally don’t see how riding coasters is a slog unless you’re not a big fan of the big high thrill ones, but even then, there’s more 1.2m coasters than there ever has been.

[@monkeygaming2841]

I don't think they will get a breakdance after dynamo

[@stephballchange5050]

@ you’ve got a kid scared of the dark, what can you actually all do as a family ? Not a lot. Your generalisation of “just a few flats” is the heart of what the park used to be, rides everyone could jump on together

[@goodchild-g20]

From the planning application, they have to start building by 2026, otherwise they have to reapply. So definitely think it will happen sooner rather than later.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@SonicBoom123-x6q]

I don't know what is going on with it but they need to sort it out ASAP.

[@katiemalpass3312]

I always wondered if it would be an RMC single rail as Alton towers always like to do firsts so it would be the first RMC built in the UK

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Possibly so, however I think it’s doubtful for this project!

[@danielcook2082]

Indoor watercoaster would be good

[@cpotter2k]

Hiii love you videos

[@markchambers7147]

Come on call it by its former name Coaster Corner

[@SleepExports]

I thought the planning permission was for just a couple of years though?

[@riggerz08]

I actually hope this doesn’t go ahead. It doesn’t excite me, plus sort what you’ve got first before adding more.

[@SiDude00]

Don't think Merlin are clever enough to get a double deal. Tbh if they delay it they should use the money on the current rollercoasters to improve ride availability and maintenance.

[@Danny-204]

I was really hoping to see an RMC going in if I’m honest.

[@GamePixel287]

I think a tilt coaster would be great

[@BT-ot6gm]

No chance it’ll fit in the building

[@GamePixel287]

@BT-ot6gm dig a hole

[@jonno946]

Double deal is a really good point

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@StephenJHolloway]

Is merlin in trouble? I had a feeling that something was wrong, it feels off. Things look very messy. Oh no, what if universal goes ahead with the UK park....

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Unfortunately so. Let’s hope things get better!

[@gavintheurquhart]

Black Hole was my favourite ride ever.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was such a fun ride

[@PortiaAbraham-q1r]

Maybe they changed it to the junior coaster or it will come later after the new coaster love your videos

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I’m positive this is a completely separate project and will still be going ahead!

[@flippineck2825]

Why Merlin arent doing summer festival events ill never know. Revenue down, big plots of land you can fit people on.. stick a stage on, get some names on, bobs your uncle. Plently of footfall by putting on a Jessie J, Sugababes, Olly Murs calibre name on.

[@blinard1]

I think the make/model is largely irrelevant as i think it will be family thrill. What they need.....capacity, capacity, capacity!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully so!

[@JackBond-r7s]

Hey guys, what are you doing at your Christmas special this year?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We’ll be live on KZbin at 6pm Christmas Eve!

[@ENSŌ_queen]

Someone (staff) told me that the company that were going to build it pulled out of the project, and that Alton Towers are looking for a replacement

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’ll be interesting to see what they go for!

[@outaboutuk9955]

Alton towers have said they are scrapping the “SW’ series hence why it’s a project and not a secret weapon 😊😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The secret weapon series is iconic so I can’t see that going anywhere!

[@KurnallDurnall]

An Event horizon or in this case “project horizon” is the point of no return in a black hole. We could see the name return

[@gamingandcraftswithlogan8714]

Idk about this but I want a god of war coaster at Alton Towers with theming as good as the Hagrid coaster at universal with animatronics like the ones on Voltron and dark universe. Gimme rn

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Would be great!

[@capricorn_brat]

I want a multi launch inversion euro fighter with 10 trains 💪

[@Rollercoastersyayyy]

One day, ONE DAY I will have more mugs then this mad man

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I do love a good mug 😂

[@richeyrichm]

Well they do already have a intamin multi dimension coaster 😂

[@Haazza]

@@richeyrichm 13 is a completely different ride to the likes of uncharted at port aventura which is what it would be similar to

[@richeyrichm]

@ of course uncharted is! However it’s still the same coaster type.

[@Haazza]

@@richeyrichm yeah so they’d obviously make it more that style of coaster

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They do indeed, however they can vary so much depending on the trains/elements and thus would be indoors!

[@richeyrichm]

@ Hopefully a ride that doesn’t suffer the same problems as uncharted. Too short and lack of theming on the ride.

[@knexcoastercreations971]

I think alton towers should work with mack to make a gloomy wood mack spinning coaster low to the ground etc

[@Amstradtvr-s3o]

Getting rid of Merlin Magic Making is a really bad sign.

[@twiggyshow904]

I’ll go what you said Shawn

[@UKCoasterSingleRiderGroup]

What about Universal please?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Update on the way tomorrow!

[@joeyrobb1831]

I don't think that they will open an intamin multi dimension open for project horizon because th13teen was an intamin multi dimension so unless if they open one like uncharted at port Aventura then I don't see it happening.

[@Haazza]

@@joeyrobb1831 of course it would be something like uncharted so it’s completely different to 13. They won’t just build 13 v2😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It would be completely different if it was!

[@chriscattell6550]

I just think they are waiting for the trees to grow so they can make it taller

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

😂

[@Amstradtvr-s3o]

No money, but tbh they should scrap it and build a 250ft drop cross valley B&M Hyper…

[@carmenparker1880]

Cool ❤

[@ENSŌ_queen]

Also, I'm REALLY excited about the THREE coasters and several flat rides coming to Alton Towers in the next couple of years! Yes, I said THREE!

[@Haazza]

@@ENSŌ_queen 3? What have you heard about the 3rd

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the next few years!

[@LegoYodaX]

100% gets some flats in there.. AT has loads of coasters but is starting to lack other attractions....

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely need more flat rides