Archive for November, 2008
November 9, 2008 at 9:50 pm · Filed under Alton Towers News
And so the time has finally come! As of 4.00pm today, Corkscrew closed to the public forever!
I’m sure you’re all aware of its closure by now, so I won’t drag on the story that has been published many a time over the past 3 weeks.
The press were out in force today aswell as park enthusiasts - some of whom that even managed to get on BBC News! Russell Barnes also got a few words in and reiterated that Corkscrew’s replacement will open in 2010 and will be a first of its kind, continuing the tradition of breathtaking rollercoasters at Alton Towers!
So whilst today draws the curtain on Alton Towers’ longest running rollercoaster, the door opens for another to thrill park visitors furthermore in 2010!
Rust In Peaces, Corkscrew.
BBC News Story & Video
November 6, 2008 at 10:16 pm · Filed under Alton Towers News
Hold the press, it’s another Alton Towers marketing stunt! The park are getting really good at this now, but I’m getting slightly bored yet amused at the same time. This Is Derbyshire reports…
A ROLLERCOASTER fanatic chained himself to the Corkscrew at Alton Towers in a bid to stop if from closing.
Simon Rogers, who was wearing a “Save The Corkscrew” T-shirt, attached himself to the ride with handcuffs and chains. Security staff used bolt-cutters to free him and then evicted him.
The 26-year-old, from Brighton, had been on the ride more than 200 times since the age of 10.
A spokeswoman for the park said it had been a peaceful protest, adding: “He came in, went straight up to the Corkscrew and chained himself to it. There weren’t many people around because he had an annual pass to the park that allowed him in earlier than other guests.”
The Corkscrew, the park’s first rollercoaster, will run for the last time on Sunday.
It’s easy enough to fall for this kind of stuff, and to be honest I wouldn’t put it past a few fans of the ride to actually resort to these measures, but you have to look a little further into the article to see its intended purpose. Not only does it advertise the ride will run for the last time this Sunday, it also has a nice little advert for for annual passes. What better way than shifting annual passes by telling people you can get in the park earlier than others? Nothing like feeling like a VIP for the day! Whilst there is nothing wrong with these little amusing stories, it just slightly tarnishes the park’s credibility and ridicules them to some extent!
Moving on yet continuing with Corkscrew’s closure, how would you like to be one of the last ever riders? If so, then send an email to the address below along with a contact number.
alton.corkscrew@alton-towers.com
And finally, in honour of Corkscrew, Alton Towers have released a special commemorative leaflet that will be handed out to guests this Sunday! It looks very retro and takes us back to Alton Towers in the yesteryears. The leaflet states that classic 80’s music will be overplayed on Sunday and a restricted area will be open to the public to take some rare photos of Corkscrew in action!
altontowers.com/download_files/corkscrewleaflet.pdf
November 5, 2008 at 11:22 pm · Filed under Alton Towers News
Another year, another season gone by! Alton Towers Theme Park has now closed its doors until 2009.
Scarefest came to an end on Sunday, after just over 2 weeks at the resort! Make sure you stick with Alton Towers Blog here on Theme Park Life as we will be giving our full review of the major Scarefest attractions within the next 7 days! We’re also interested in hearing what you thought about the event - please send us your comments!
With 2009 seeing the removal of Corkscrew and Bouncing Bugs, a new childrens’ themed area, a new aquarium in Mutiny Bay, an Ug Swinger makeover, new Skyride gondolas and pizza and pasta outlets, you can be assured that the coming close season will be a busy one and Alton Towers Blog will be here to keep you updated!
Don’t forget that Sunday is Corkscrew’s farewell event. Guests wishing to have a final ride on the biggest Alton Towers attractions, including Nemesis, Rita - Queen of Speed, Air and Oblivion can do so on 9th November between 10.00am and 4.00pm as part of the goodbye event for the iconic Corkscrew rollercoaster, which will run for the final time after over 28 years of operation. Hotel Guests and Annual Pass Holders are also able to access the theme park on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th November from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Just because it’s closed season doesn’t mean there won’t be anything to report here on Alton Towers Blog! We will be reporting all of the above along with some feature articles and competitions!
