Talking Towers

Alton Towers & Thorpe Park Regular • The Home Of Spire

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@James997527322 @altontowers Does make for some great views 🤩

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Great to see the vinyl being removed from monorail windows! Already looking better.

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Closer look inside the newly reopened Th13teen shop. Selling a range of merch including Rita & Hex. Some dated 2017.

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The new Cargo Global Eats food & drink stalls in Fountain Square are a great addition to the Twilight At The Towers event.

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Update for those asking: The majority of coasters and attractions remain closed with only Oblivion open with an 85min wait. Queues are building up and there is currently no estimated reopening time.

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A power cut is currently effecting the entirety of the Alton Towers Resort.

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Dark Forest, X-Sector, Forbidden Valley and Wickerman are all affected by this. With all major coasters and shops now closed.

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@towersandcats @altontowers A train of guests is apparently stopped at the top of the Galatica lift hill.

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@towersandcats @X95WIL @altontowers The only rides advertised as being open are Nemesis Reborn and Wickerman. The issue with powers is across the entire theme park including shops.

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@towersandcats @altontowers Some people were sat on break runs and block sections yes.

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@Jayktm271 @altontowers Not yet, but they have been pretty slow on new merch so far this season so they might be coming!

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New for 2026! Artificial plant & pot. Also available in a Wicker Man variant.

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Mystery pins series 4 are now available in Towers Trading.

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Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies! Is currently a 120 min wait.

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Towers Street looks incredible themed to Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies!

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Also New For 2026! Various key rings, magnets and patches.

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New For 2026! Alton Towers Pins now available in Towers Trading

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The fast track queue for Wickerman is currently out of the main queue entrance.

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New For 2026! Symphony Of The Towers
Light Show is a must do!

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@BradWinterton @altontowers Been in several shops and not seen any new pins, no. The only new merch in most shops is the stationary.

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Closer look at a few of the new items for the 2026 Season at Alton Towers