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Here’s an up close look at the Nemesis creature’s new, fearsome interactive eye which is surrounded by animated razor-sharp teeth 👁️
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Nemesis Reborn is officially open 🎉
The roller coaster has opened ahead of 10am to take its first public guests!
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Today,
@altontowers
has revealed jaw-dropping drone footage at night, showcasing every twist and nerve-shredding turn of Nemesis Reborn. Who's ready to ride on Saturday? See you there! 🚨
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After departing from an undisclosed location, the Phalanx convoy has now reached
@altontowers
, with operatives guarding the first sections of Nemesis' new track to arrive at the Resort!
#SeekTheTruth
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Today
@altontowers
have released a first sneak peek of the new train design for Nemesis! 🦀
With black seats and red restraints, this new look is a big change from the original design!
Do you like this new look for Nemesis’s trains? 👀
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👏 Thanks to everyone who turned out for our group photo at Nemesis today! What a turnout!
Photo by
@thrillpix
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An aerial look at the track that has been installed for Nemesis’ final bend has been shared via a blog post on the
@altontowers
website!
🔗
Official photos have also been released by the Phalanx showing the first sections of the new Nemesis track being lifted into place last night, providing another look at its new appearance – black with what appears to be red veins snaking along its length!
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The Nemesis Reborn station takes guests inside the Nemesis creature herself, and has been totally transformed with thematic enhancements and lighting, even featuring a synchronised dispatch sequence!
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Footage that appears to show the new track design for Nemesis has been mysteriously leaked…
#SeekTheTruth
The track is shown to be primarily black with red vein detailing – what do you make of the new look?
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.
@altontowers
has invited local residents to a consultation on proposals for an indoor attraction located on the former site of Alton Mouse in Coaster Corner.
People familiar with the situation have cited this as the next Secret Weapon development area 👀
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Official photos have also been released by the Phalanx showing the first sections of the new Nemesis track being lifted into place last night, providing another look at its new appearance – black with what appears to be red veins snaking along its length!
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We can’t get enough of Nemesis Reborn’s zero-g roll with the new smoke effect! Amazing day and night! 😍
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Nemesis 2.0 is receiving an upgraded braking system! Magnetic brakes have been installed on the brake run, replacing the original friction brakes. Riders will enjoy a smoother and less abrupt deceleration, while the costs to maintain the ride for the resort will decrease.
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🚨 Over at Nemesis, the investigation by the Phalanx is underway!
Biohazard chemicals are in use. Guests are invited to observe, but interaction is strictly forbidden.
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Some first look photos have been released by
@altontowers
revealing some of what awaits inside The Curse at Alton Manor!
Guests are set to join Emily Alton as she wreaks her revenge, with the ride featuring audio that make it feel as though she is talking directly to riders 👻
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With today being the first Alton After Dark date, new lighting has been installed at The Smiler for extra marmalisation 😵💫
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The waterfalls have today returned to the Congo River Rapids at
@altontowers
, after many years of being non-operational 💦
Are you glad to see these splashtastic effects back on this much loved attraction?
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Wow! Visible from outside the park at vehicle gate 12 is what appears to be the new tail for Nemesis, being staged before installation. Featuring a detailed spikier design that matches the new legs, it is a significant upgrade compared to the previous one!
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Nemesis Reborn has opened on what is reported as a 275 minutes wait!
Guests enter the queue line through a new-look entrance structure which has been taken over by tentacles of the Nemesis creature.
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Nemesis Reborn has been unveiled as the new name of Nemesis at
@altontowers
!
Whilst the park remain tight lipped about the expected opening date, this marks a fantastic step to us all getting to enjoy the all new Nemesis!
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🚨 It’s official - Nemesis Reborn will open on Saturday 16th March!
Who’s heading to
@altontowers
for its opening day and the first day of the 2024 season?
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Fury heightened and more uncontrollable than ever before, Nemesis is awake for another day of thrilling guests with a queue time of 90 minutes!
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🎢 The momentum at the Nemesis construction site at
@altontowers
continues at pace as further track sections of the Zero-G roll have now been installed.
We expect to see the supports for the helix installed next as the construction continues!
📸
@Coastertog
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Nemesis’ vertical loop has been fully constructed! Check out our update over on the website of this important milestone. Thank you to Sam from
@Coastertog
for the photos.
👉
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In an exciting announcement,
@altontowers
have announced ‘Alton After Dark’ 🌙
This sees opening hours extended until 8pm on the first three Saturdays of the 2024 season - 16th, 23rd and 30th March! Who's ready for some early season night rides?
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Thanks to everyone who joined for our group photo at Nemesis Reborn at
@altontowers
today, as captured by
@ThrillPix_Matt
! Another incredible turnout!
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nemesis,
@altontowers
have released a video featuring interviews with John Wardley,
@CreativeJohnB
and Bianca Sammut, along with a selection of archive photos from its original construction.
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A noise assessment added to the Project Ocean planning application incorporates measurements from ‘a very similar “Topspin” style attraction’, suggesting that a ride similar to Ripsaw is set to return to Alton Towers.
A construction period of approx 15 weeks is also referenced.
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(1/2) Friend of the community and legendary entertainer John Wardley has announced he is writing a follow up to his original book, 'Creating My Own Nemesis'. The new book, named 'Life After Nemesis' will cover John's more recent experiences as a consultant to the industry.
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(1/2) The deconstruction of Nemesis' layout is now well underway, with various sections of track stored in the car parks before leaving the resort.
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Today we celebrate Wicker Man’s 6th birthday 🎉
The first wooden coaster to be built in the UK for 20 years, we're glad to see the coaster still riding well and the flames burning bright!
Have you become one of the chosen few?
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Alton Towers have submitted a planning application for a new attraction to be located on the old Ripsaw site, most recently home to Funk'n'Fly. The application states they are seeking permission to build a ride that is 18m tall, and features theming structures on either side.
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Here are more photos showing Nemesis’ blazing red eye in all its glory!
The eye of the creature, which serves as the rollercoaster’s station, will be brought vividly to life through state-of-the-art audio visual technology, demonstrating its evolution into a predator.
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🚨 The reports are true!
Nemesis appears to have escaped containment at
@altontowers
, with the Phalanx keeping a close guard!
Thanks to Sam from
@Coastertog
for the images.
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Unfortunately Nemesis Reborn experienced a technical issue at the end of the day, so we were unable to experience a night ride after a two hour wait having been asked to leave the queue.
Nonetheless, today has shown that this iconic coaster is undoubtedly back with a vengeance!
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WOW! 🚨
@altontowers
have published the logo for Nemesis Reborn! Featuring a new, but familiar take on the original Nemesis logo, what do you think about its new look? 👀
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Forbidden Valley takes on a whole new feel as night falls - the area has been totally transformed by new lighting 🚨
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A very happy 30th birthday to one of the most iconic coasters in the UK, Nemesis 🥳
Having just had a major overhaul, let’s hope it’s here to stay for at least another 30 years!
What are your most memorable encounters with the beast? 🦀
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30 years between them! Do you have any retro park maps? Comment below with a photo! 🗺️
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All of Nemesis' four inversions are now back at
@altontowers
, following completion today of its iconic first corkscrew!
Take a look back at the key milestones over on our website, which has been updated with the latest images from
@Coastertog
.
👉
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Merlin Magic Making have shared on Instagram some behind the scenes photos of the creation of the large Emily head that features in the finale of The Curse at Alton Manor 👧🏼
They reveal that the building’s roof was removed to enable its installation!
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A new sign has appeared seemingly teasing that Duel: The Haunted House Strikes Back is set to close on September 6th.
With rumours swirling of an extensive refurbishment what do you think will happen to this iconic attraction?
Photo by Michael Eley Hauntedone
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New Nemesis track meet original Nemesis track 🥰
Track & supports for Nemesis have now been installed from the final tunnel to the brake run.
Also included are some close-ups of the new track design, featuring the newly installed support for the section of track before the brakes - note that it's yet to be bolted to the track.
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With track for new B&M rides manufactured in Ohio, USA, could this piece pictured be for the replacement zero-g roll section on Nemesis?
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As guests enter from Gloomy Wood, they are greeted by a new Phalanx Facility entrance portal 🚨
A helicopter has been parked inside of the area, however the prevalence of tentacles suggests that perhaps all isn't under control with Nemesis...
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Check out the atmosphere in Forbidden Valley tonight! With the Phalanx standing guard, smoke and searchlights from within the construction site, Nemesis has definitely awoken! 🚨
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Goodnight
#Nemesis
...
The iconic ride is closing tonight as the Phalanx begin their investigation ☣
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Track & supports for Nemesis have now been installed from the final tunnel to the brake run.
Also included are some close-ups of the new track design, featuring the newly installed support for the section of track before the brakes - note that it's yet to be bolted to the track.
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Mic drop! 🎤
Witness famed ride designer John Wardley telling us that the new rollercoaster technology he has been most impressed by is coming to
@altontowers
!
The full Q&A from the TowersTimes 20th Birthday Celebration will premiere tonight at 8pm.
👉
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Plans have now been published for the new attraction proposed for Forbidden Valley.
No details of the ride itself are given, but it's stated to be 11.5m in length & 14.5m in width, sitting atop a 4.8m tall building, with an overall height of 18m.
We’ll have a full article soon!
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John²
Merlin Magic Making have shared a photo of John Burton and John Wardley outside of what was formerly Duel.
It is noted that John Wardley has been supporting MMM with incorporating classic effects and state-of-the-art technology in upcoming projects at
@altontowers
!
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Reporting live from
@altontowers
🎥
There's speculation that Nemesis' abnormal behaviour coincides with the recruitment of the new Head of the Phalanx, alongside allegations of inside corruption...
Is there more to this than meets the eye?
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As we wait for Alton Manor to open its doors, legendary ride designer John Wardley and
@altontowers
Divisional Director Bianca Sammut are here greeting guests!
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🚨 The Phalanx have permitted us 60 minutes exclusive access to the Nemesis Containment Zone at
@altontowers
🚨
Here's a live view from inside the Nemesis creature where the group are trying to fit in as many rides as possible!
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Happy birthday to The Smiler
@altontowers
.
The world's first 14 loop rollercoaster turns ten years old today!
10 years on, The Smiler still holds the world record for the most inversions on any rollercoaster. Do you think it will ever be beaten?
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Today marks one year since The Curse at Alton Manor opened at
@altontowers
🎉
It was good to see it operating with all effects functional at the weekend, with the ride itself having received a new control system over the closed season.
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(1/2) Following Friday’s news that Alton Towers have submitted an application to confirm the lawlessness of maintenance works to Nemesis, documents have since been uploaded to the application. It is proposed that the majority of the rollercoaster's track pieces are replaced...
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The next Nemesis Reborn teaser video has been published on the
@altontowers
YouTube channel this morning with the caption “A night watchman begins his rounds…”
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Congo River Rapids is now open at
@altontowers
💦
After remaining closed for the first two weeks of the season, this water ride has today returned to the theme park line-up with plenty of guests keen to ride in the sunny weather!
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Meanwhile in Forbidden Valley, Nemesis has continued to show increased signs of activity…
There are rumours amongst the Phalanx that there could be further developments at 8pm - stay tuned!
It’s almost time for the third and final night of Fireworks - on the 5th November no least 🎆
As the crowd has gathered on the front lawns, entertainment has been provided in the former of a DJ set and Ignition’s dance and vocal performance!
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Today has seen Nemesis Reborn take some of its first riders!
Here's
@ITVCentral
's full report from this evening, which includes interviews with Dave Taylor, Senior Project Manager, and
@CreativeJohnB
, Senior Creative Lead.
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For those of you who would like multiple rides on The Curse at Alton Manor, today is the day as the attraction is currently walk on!
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The final test specimens selected by the Phalanx have participated in the last ride of Nemesis in its original form!
On the front row were John Wardley, the ride's creator, and John Burton, the Creative Lead for the refurbishment project.
Photo by
@ThrillPix
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Nemesis is awake and back with a vengeance!
The Phalanx's experiments look to have spiralled out of control and there are reports that the perimeter fence around the Nemesis site at
@altontowers
has been breached with a large hole visible...
As chaos ensues, have the Phalanx finally lost control? Watch until the end. We dare you.
Back with a vengeance, 2024.
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Roller Coaster confirmed for Project Horizon?
Documents submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council include a sole reference to the attraction as a “new rollercoaster” within the transport statement.
Stay tuned to TowersTimes for full details on this development.
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Further work is being carried out today on Nemesis Sub-Terra, including painting of the external building and testing of the pre-show, audio and lift doors.
What are your thoughts on the possible return of this former attraction? 👽
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The vertical loop is in the process of being installed on the Nemesis construction site. Some supports around the layout are being updated to a larger and stronger design, including these ones. A before photo for comparison.
Photo credit
@nf_attractions
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We’ve just taken our first ride on Nemesis Reborn!
It’s great to have this iconic roller coaster back as part of the
@altontowers
line-up 🙌
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In Forbidden Valley, The Phalanx have secured the future site of Project Ocean.
It seems construction on the new attraction is due to commence imminently, upon planning approval being issued.
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In an Instagram post, Bianca Sammut has confirmed that Wicker Man’s fire effects will be operational once again from the start of the 2024 season!
Who’s looking forward to feeding the flames? 🔥
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The latter half of the queue has been rerouted, taking guests past the Phalanx Field Lab and around the top of the pit.
This provides some fantastic new views of Nemesis Reborn, as well as helicopter which has crash landed in the stall turn 😮
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And so it begins!
The wheel covers for Nemesis' trains have been discarded into a pile behind the maintenance building. The question remains whether the trains will be refurbished or replaced - what do you think?
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Black painted track has appeared alongside the unpainted sections at Clermont Steel Fabricators in Ohio. Could this indicate major visual changes are planned for the future of Nemesis?
Photos by Jacqui Kenyon (adventure_jax11 on Instagram)
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What an iconic moment in the Nemesis construction timeline! The first corkscrew inversion has now been installed in place, along with some further supports for the descent from the lift hill.
Thanks to
@AdamBysouth
for capturing this moment!
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Night has fallen on Gloomy Wood, as the opening day of The Curse at Alton Manor draws to a close.
With the 2023 season underway at
@altontowers
, we’ll have a full round-up article soon!
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The Nemesis track running rails are being ground down in places to ensure the transition between sections is completely smooth. Will be touched up again in due course.
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We’ve checked out the site of the geothermal biohazard that appeared at
@altontowers
yesterday ☣️
Sounds like something could be alive in there?
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A new day, a new Nemesis inversion to install! The construction team are hard at work currently installing the Zero-G roll.
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Alton Towers have submitted an application to confirm the lawfulness of maintenance works to Nemesis.
Whilst the application awaits validation, supporting documents are not yet available, but this suggests that the Resort are looking to increase the rollercoaster’s lifespan.
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The main signage for Nemesis Sub-Terra has now been installed, featuring the black and red colour scheme seen in the visuals released last week.
The original shop that opened with the attraction in 2012 looks like it will be in use once again, now named Squadron Supplies.
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Along with the Nemesis Reborn information published on the website today, Alton Towers have included an updated 'Legend of Nemesis', clarifying any speculation that the wider Forbidden Valley area will not be renamed.
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The Phalanx Public Announcement page on the
@altontowers
website has been updated to confirm that the Observation Platform overlooking the Nemesis site will open on Wednesday 26th April!
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If you go down to the woods today, you'd better not go alone…
Did you know that Th13teen at
@altontowers
turns 13 today? This world’s first coaster, previously known as SW6, opened on this day in 2010. Have you ridden Th13teen this season?
👉
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Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have approved the issue of a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed retrack of Nemesis.
This gives the green-light to proceed with the works, which will see the vast majority of the rollercoaster’s track and supports replaced.
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Track supports for Nemesis have been spotted at Alton Towers!
The supports are sat on a trailer in the Galactica car park, and appear to be completely black in colour!
Are you excited to see them go vertical on site?
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It’s wonderful to see both The Smiler and Oblivion looking so fresh for this season, with a combination of deep cleaning and paintwork touch-ups ✨
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This morning, the mole within the Phalanx has once again shared an update, claiming the Nemesis creature is growing and responding to radiation tests carried out by the organisation, and Phalanx members have now lost access to the Research Facility 👀
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It's been great to finally catch Nemesis Reborn testing for ourselves today - enjoy this video of a train traversing the layout!
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Following the revelation earlier today that Project Ocean will be a “Topspin” style attraction, the planning application for the new ride has now received approval from Staffordshire Moorlands District Council!
A noise assessment added to the Project Ocean planning application incorporates measurements from ‘a very similar “Topspin” style attraction’, suggesting that a ride similar to Ripsaw is set to return to Alton Towers.
A construction period of approx 15 weeks is also referenced.
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Today,
@altontowers
have confirmed that 5th November will be the last chance to ride all three Retro Squad rides!
Will you miss them? Do you welcome this change? What do you think we could see in their place? GO! 🤖
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In a recent interview, John Wardley has hinted towards what to expect when Nemesis reopens in 2024 following its track replacement:
“The basic themes of the ride will be the same, but there will be much more storytelling, more special effects & scenery."
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A section of track has been placed in the Nemesis Reborn queue line, emerging from the shipping container that has been in location for a while.
The rollercoaster itself continues to test today in preparation for its opening on 16th March.
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Today, the
@altontowers
app has been updated, providing a sneak peek at what awaits in Forbidden Valley on Saturday 🧐
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The first half of the queue line uses a similar area to previously, but now features new theming elements in the form of track emerging from the ground as well as a gun aimed at the Nemesis creature. What’s more, it also provides some great views of the creature & coaster itself!
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Nemesis has this week seen further mutations, with new tentacles appearing around her eye - do you like the evolved look?
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Following the appearance of a strange symbol online and outside of Nemesis at
@altontowers
, a communication has been sent out from an unknown source inside of the Phalanx.
With the warning that they are looking to regenerate an egg, could this set up Sub Terra's rumoured return?
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A Seek The Truth symbol has been painted on the back of the Galactica entrance sign - what do you think this could mean for the attraction’s future? 🤔
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