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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Alton Towers launches new ‘Disney style' dining plans in UK first with themed meals and snacks
ALTON Towers has launched new dining plan packages for visitors - the first of its kind in the UK. The theme park in Advertisement 7 Alton Towers has launched four new dining packages 7 You can choose from standard, deluxe, kids and ultimate plans Credit: Alamy This is something that has been done before by Disney, but not UK-based theme parks. The very first It costs £50pp and is described as providing all the 'daily dining essentials'. Advertisement With this package, you get a regular lunch and soft drink from either the Burger Kitchen or Just Chicken outlet in the park. And it also includes five mini doughnuts and a drink while you're enjoying the park delights as well as a two-course evening meal at one of the hotels' themed restaurants. Flambo's Jambo in the Splash Landings Hotel has views over the indoor waterpark. Or you could dine at the Secret Garden Restaurant in the Alton Towers Hotel, which looks like an English garden. Plus there's the colourful, child-friendly Windmill Restaurant in the Cbeebies Land Hotel. Advertisement Most read in Family Or families can choose to dine at the quirky Crooked Spoon restaurant by the Woodland Lodges and Treehouses. I was the first to ride Alton Towers' newest ride Toxicator - it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion 7 You'll find The Windmill Restaurant in CBeebies Land 7 It's recommended to book an evening meal with whichever package you choose Children get a unique package called 'The Kids Dining Plan'. This is for children between three and 12, and costs £20pp. Advertisement This This includes lunch and a two- or three-course evening meal, which will match the location of the accompanying adult's dining location. Sweet treats and drinks are also included in this plan. For anyone wanting a little more, you can pick 'The Deluxe Dining Plan' for £70pp. Advertisement This plan includes lunch at either the Burger Kitchen, Just Chicken, Explorer's Pizza Pasta, Generator Refuelling Company and Cbeebies Lunchbox. You can grab a sweet treat from selected snack outlets, and have an evening meal at one of the four accommodation The most indulgent plan is called 'The Ultimate Resort Experience' and is priced at £90pp. With this, you can get lunch at any of the theme park restaurants and enjoy snacks like bubble Advertisement You can get an evening meal at any of the resort restaurants, plus extra drink vouchers and a Costa Coffee. For an extra special touch, you'll also find a bottle of fizz in your For anyone on the Ultimate Resort Experience package who is still hungry can get an extra 20 per cent off any other food and drink across the park. 7 You can have lunch at one of the outlets around the park Advertisement Anyone booking a short break with On arrival at the restaurant or outlet at Alton Towers, visitors need to let the staff know they're on a dining plan and show their barcode at the point of payment. It's recommended to book an evening meal beforehand to avoid long wait times. Anyone with 'The Ultimate Dining Plan' will be guaranteed a dining time slot. Advertisement You can buy a dining package when booking a short break online - just add it to your basket. These plans are very similar to those that Disney Dining Plans are a pre-paid option for guests to enjoy meals and snacks at Walt Disney World. These are only available to guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotels as part of a package. Advertisement Of course, Alton Towers is not all about the food, but rather the rides. 7 One writer tried out the Toxicator ride when it first opened in March Credit: Vaz Sayed One writer was the first to try out the It's the tallest Top Spin ride of its kind and tips those on it upside down. Advertisement He described it as being 'stomach-fluttering' and 'dizzying' as it whisks you 80 feet into the air. The ride is in the theme park's Forbidden Valley and is flanked by Nemesis Reborn, which was revamped last year. Dramatic green-lit water fountains on both sides of the ride shoot up around the attraction to represent toxic terror. Read more on the Irish Sun This new UK Advertisement In June, 7 Alton Towers has launched dining packages Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Alton Towers launches new ‘Disney style' dining plans in UK first with themed meals and snacks
Plus, one writer reveals his experience on the new Toxicator ride at Alton Towers EAT OUT Alton Towers launches new 'Disney style' dining plans in UK first with themed meals and snacks Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALTON Towers has launched new dining plan packages for visitors - the first of its kind in the UK. The theme park in Stoke-on-Trent is offering hotel and lodge guests the chance to buy Disney-style dining packages to include food and drinks and snacks in the park and the on-site hotels on short breaks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Alton Towers has launched four new dining packages 7 You can choose from standard, deluxe, kids and ultimate plans Credit: Alamy Alton Towers is offering four different dining plans which are available to anyone staying at one of the on-site hotels. This is something that has been done before by Disney, but not UK-based theme parks. The very first Alton Towers dining plan is called 'The Standard Dining Plan'. It costs £50pp and is described as providing all the 'daily dining essentials'. With this package, you get a regular lunch and soft drink from either the Burger Kitchen or Just Chicken outlet in the park. And it also includes five mini doughnuts and a drink while you're enjoying the park delights as well as a two-course evening meal at one of the hotels' themed restaurants. Flambo's Jambo in the Splash Landings Hotel has views over the indoor waterpark. Or you could dine at the Secret Garden Restaurant in the Alton Towers Hotel, which looks like an English garden. Plus there's the colourful, child-friendly Windmill Restaurant in the Cbeebies Land Hotel. Or families can choose to dine at the quirky Crooked Spoon restaurant by the Woodland Lodges and Treehouses. I was the first to ride Alton Towers' newest ride Toxicator - it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion 7 You'll find The Windmill Restaurant in CBeebies Land 7 It's recommended to book an evening meal with whichever package you choose Children get a unique package called 'The Kids Dining Plan'. This is for children between three and 12, and costs £20pp. This dining plan is only available when bought alongside an adult plan. This includes lunch and a two- or three-course evening meal, which will match the location of the accompanying adult's dining location. Sweet treats and drinks are also included in this plan. For anyone wanting a little more, you can pick 'The Deluxe Dining Plan' for £70pp. This plan includes lunch at either the Burger Kitchen, Just Chicken, Explorer's Pizza Pasta, Generator Refuelling Company and Cbeebies Lunchbox. You can grab a sweet treat from selected snack outlets, and have an evening meal at one of the four accommodation restaurants including a soft or house-brand alcoholic drink. The most indulgent plan is called 'The Ultimate Resort Experience' and is priced at £90pp. With this, you can get lunch at any of the theme park restaurants and enjoy snacks like bubble waffles, doughnuts and signature Freak Shakes. You can get an evening meal at any of the resort restaurants, plus extra drink vouchers and a Costa Coffee. For an extra special touch, you'll also find a bottle of fizz in your hotel room. For anyone on the Ultimate Resort Experience package who is still hungry can get an extra 20 per cent off any other food and drink across the park. 7 You can have lunch at one of the outlets around the park Anyone booking a short break with Alton Towers can choose to have a dining plan if staying throughout summer up to August 30, 2025. On arrival at the restaurant or outlet at Alton Towers, visitors need to let the staff know they're on a dining plan and show their barcode at the point of payment. It's recommended to book an evening meal beforehand to avoid long wait times. Anyone with 'The Ultimate Dining Plan' will be guaranteed a dining time slot. You can buy a dining package when booking a short break online - just add it to your basket. These plans are very similar to those that Disney brought back for its World resort in Florida. Disney Dining Plans are a pre-paid option for guests to enjoy meals and snacks at Walt Disney World. These are only available to guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotels as part of a package. Of course, Alton Towers is not all about the food, but rather the rides. 7 One writer tried out the Toxicator ride when it first opened in March Credit: Vaz Sayed One writer was the first to try out the new Toxicator ride when it opened in March 2025. It's the tallest Top Spin ride of its kind and tips those on it upside down. He described it as being 'stomach-fluttering' and 'dizzying' as it whisks you 80 feet into the air. The ride is in the theme park's Forbidden Valley and is flanked by Nemesis Reborn, which was revamped last year. Dramatic green-lit water fountains on both sides of the ride shoot up around the attraction to represent toxic terror. This new UK roller coaster was crowned best in the world, beating rides at bucket list theme parks in America. In June, Alton Towers closed a popular ride for good after more than a decade in the park.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Mum's horror after being ‘punched in neck' by Alton Towers ‘queue jumper' who ‘grabbed son & smashed him against fence'
A MUM was left horrified after she was allegedly "punched in the neck" and her son was "smashed into a fence" by queue jumpers. Emma Rosall, 44, claims she was assaulted as they waited for the Nemesis Reborn ride at Alton Towers on July 2. Advertisement 3 A mum was allegedly punched in the queue for Nemesis at Alton Towers Credit: AFP - Getty 3 The scuffle reportedly started when queue jumpers tried to cut in line Credit: Paul Tonge 3 The family were left upset by the lack of security at the park Credit: Alamy The off-duty police officer had taken her son, 13, and 15-year-old daughter to the park for a fun day out at the Stoke-on-Trent theme park. However the family was left shaken by their experience. The altercation kicked off after staff made tannoy announcements warning queue jumpers they were being watched and wouldn't be allowed on rides. Emma said she saw a man behind her with a bottle of water trying to get past, claiming it was for a medical emergency. Advertisement Read more News She didn't buy it, and refused to move aside, causing the man to become allegedly aggressive. Emma was left stunned when he suddenly lashed out, striking her and then grabbing her son. 'Next thing I knew, he punched me in the back of the neck,' Emma said. 'Then he tried to barge me, grabbed my son and smashed him into the fence.' Advertisement Most read in The Sun Emma says no security arrived despite, what she says, were threats and intimidating behaviour. She said another man from the same group appeared shortly after, and the two of them remained in the queue beside her family for a frightening 40 minutes after the ordeal. I was the first to ride Alton Towers' newest ride Toxicator - it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion Emma added: 'I could hear him on the phone to his mates, he described what I was wearing to them." They were reportedly making threatening comments about what they'd do once the mum got off the ride. Advertisement Staff were informed, but the disbelieved mum says she was simply asked to wait for security to show up. After deciding to leave the line, she filed a report with customer services and was given a reference number. She says no one offered immediate help, and the experience left her son visibly distressed. To add insult to injury, she said Alton Towers later offered her discounted tickets for another visit as a "gesture of goodwill." Advertisement The off-duty cop slammed the £25 discount offer, turning it down, and said she wouldn't feel safe returning anyway. 'We weren't met with a pleasant experience - just a long drive home in the heat,' she said. 'My son was petrified.' She added that after the money and effort it took to get there, she felt completely let down. Emma believes Alton Towers failed to respond quickly enough and didn't protect guests from aggressive visitors. Advertisement She says the incident has put her off going back entirely, especially knowing the man walked off without consequence. Emma said she expected better crowd control and support from such a high-profile venue. Staffordshire Police have confirmed they were notified about the July 2 incident and are now looking into it. A police spokesperson said: 'At around 2pm on Wednesday 2 July, a woman and teenage boy were assaulted and then threatened by two men. Advertisement "They were all in a queue for the Nemesis ride. "The woman was hit in the back, whilst the boy was pushed against a metal fence." The Sun has reached out to Alton Towers for a comment.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Mum's horror after being ‘punched in neck' by Alton Towers ‘queue jumper' who ‘grabbed son & smashed him against fence'
THEME PARK 'ATTACK' Mum's horror after being 'punched in neck' by Alton Towers 'queue jumper' who 'grabbed son & smashed him against fence' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM was left horrified after she was allegedly "punched in the neck" and her son was "smashed into a fence" by queue jumpers. Emma Rosall, 44, claims she was assaulted as they waited for the Nemesis Reborn ride at Alton Towers on July 2. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A mum was allegedly punched in the queue for Nemesis at Alton Towers Credit: AFP - Getty 3 The scuffle reportedly started when queue jumpers tried to cut in line Credit: Paul Tonge 3 The family were left upset by the lack of security at the park Credit: Alamy The off-duty police officer had taken her son, 13, and 15-year-old daughter to the park for a fun day out at the Stoke-on-Trent theme park. However the family was left shaken by their experience. The altercation kicked off after staff made tannoy announcements warning queue jumpers they were being watched and wouldn't be allowed on rides. Emma said she saw a man behind her with a bottle of water trying to get past, claiming it was for a medical emergency. She didn't buy it, and refused to move aside, causing the man to become allegedly aggressive. Emma was left stunned when he suddenly lashed out, striking her and then grabbing her son. 'Next thing I knew, he punched me in the back of the neck,' Emma said. 'Then he tried to barge me, grabbed my son and smashed him into the fence.' Emma says no security arrived despite, what she says, were threats and intimidating behaviour. She said another man from the same group appeared shortly after, and the two of them remained in the queue beside her family for a frightening 40 minutes after the ordeal. I was the first to ride Alton Towers' newest ride Toxicator - it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion Emma added: 'I could hear him on the phone to his mates, he described what I was wearing to them." They were reportedly making threatening comments about what they'd do once the mum got off the ride. Staff were informed, but the disbelieved mum says she was simply asked to wait for security to show up. After deciding to leave the line, she filed a report with customer services and was given a reference number. She says no one offered immediate help, and the experience left her son visibly distressed. To add insult to injury, she said Alton Towers later offered her discounted tickets for another visit as a "gesture of goodwill." The off-duty cop slammed the £25 discount offer, turning it down, and said she wouldn't feel safe returning anyway. 'We weren't met with a pleasant experience - just a long drive home in the heat,' she said. 'My son was petrified.' She added that after the money and effort it took to get there, she felt completely let down. Emma believes Alton Towers failed to respond quickly enough and didn't protect guests from aggressive visitors. She says the incident has put her off going back entirely, especially knowing the man walked off without consequence. Emma said she expected better crowd control and support from such a high-profile venue. Staffordshire Police have confirmed they were notified about the July 2 incident and are now looking into it. A police spokesperson said: 'At around 2pm on Wednesday 2 July, a woman and teenage boy were assaulted and then threatened by two men. "They were all in a queue for the Nemesis ride. "The woman was hit in the back, whilst the boy was pushed against a metal fence." The Sun has reached out to Alton Towers for a comment.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
UK's most popular theme park unveils unlimited entry pass - and it costs less than a single day ticket
It's now cheaper than ever to head to Alton Towers for the day. The Stoke-on-Trent theme park is selling three-month seasonal passes for £59 – better value than a day ticket, which costs £68 if you buy at the gate. The pass provides guests with unlimited access to Alton Towers for three months, meaning you can ride on The Smiler and the park's newest attraction, Toxicator, as many times as your stomach can handle. There are a few dates when this pass can't be used – the August Bank Holiday weekend, and some days in October in the run-up to Halloween. If the three-month pass isn't enough of an adrenaline rush for you, there's also an Alton Towers Gold Pass available for £139. This offers ticketholders unlimited entry to the theme park for a whole year, as well as up to 20 per cent off food and drinks, and discounts on hotel breaks at the resort. But if you're worried about getting bored by Alton Towers, the Merlin Annual Pass might be for you - offering entry to Alton Towers, as well as a wide range of UK attractions, including Thorpe Park, Legoland, Chessington World of Adventures, Madame Tussauds and Cadbury World. Prices for the Merlin Annual Pass start at £99 – although this only includes unlimited off-peak entry. The pass provides guests with unlimited access to Alton Towers for three months, meaning you can ride on The Smiler as many times as your stomach can handle But the Merlin Platinum Pass costs £299, and is completely unlimited. It also offers free parking and free Coca-Cola Freestyle cups with two refill vouchers, as well as 10 per cent off Fastrack and Reserve & Ride in the theme parks. Earlier this month, the Postman Pat Parcel Post ride at Alton Towers finally closed for good, in a move that left some of its most passionate fans 'devastated'. Located within the park's CBeebies Land, it replaced the former Old MacDonald's Tractor Ride in May 2014.
