Alton Towers 2006 [Archive] - Multiplay UK Forums

Toptotty

17th January 2006, 17:41

Well, I'm only a few days earlier than last years start off thread!

Its that time again, to begin thinking about our annual trip to Alton Towers. For those of you "not in the know", every September for the last 3 years, more and more of us have imposed ourselves upon Alton Towers for 3 days/2 nights and enjoyed great rides, good food and the very nice outdoor jacuzzi!

So, to start the ball rolling, which dates out of the above do you fancy this time?

Post thoughts / feelings / love / hate etc here! (And no, don't book any time off work yet!)

Mandy

her0n

17th January 2006, 17:44

2nd or 3rd week gets my vote.. first the kiddies wont be back at school by then and the last is too close to going back to uni ;)

Rhi

17th January 2006, 17:46

10th - 12th sounds good :p

yay i can come this year cos i'll no longer be part of the crowd going back to school!

Elbonio

17th January 2006, 17:48

10th-12th would be the usual dates.

Manic

17th January 2006, 23:35

10-12 as the kids will be back at school and it will be less busy

BTW - Shotgun - for a space in room SpaxHAX with Totty

Killy

18th January 2006, 05:56

clearly second week ;)

Toptotty

18th January 2006, 06:59

Room SpacHAX 2005 will be re-forming, but there will be room SpacHAX2 :D

*Tsunami*

18th January 2006, 07:01

10th -> 12th is best..

However, I'm debating going as there are no new thrill rides this year (as far as i know). :rolleyes:

Dam0cles

18th January 2006, 07:51

10th - 12th sounds good to me.

Dunceantix

18th January 2006, 09:08

Do i automatically get a space in room SpaxHAX Totty cos im so full of win from last time ;)??? Louise might even be able to come :D

Er00

18th January 2006, 09:38

If you go 17th to 19th then I'll have to attend ;) My birthday's teh 18th :p

LiQuiD_PyTHoN

18th January 2006, 10:21

the newest ride is rita and they have closed the blackhole :eek: best to go when the kids are back then it wont be busy and noisy

Dam0cles

18th January 2006, 10:22

Rita is the newest ride....that we did last time \o/, there appears to be no new major coaster/ride etc this year but its still a great weekend.

Siany

18th January 2006, 10:56

I vote 10th-12th

Right in the middle of my hols so it's something to look forward to :D

*Tsunami*

18th January 2006, 11:08

Last year new ride was Rita... This year it's Charle & the Chocolate Factory where Toytown tours was.

http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/pictures/site/Charlielogo.jpg

Details (http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/history/construction/catcf/catcfconstruction.htm)

They might put another ride in who knows? (http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/index.php)

Toptotty

18th January 2006, 11:59

Originally posted by Dunceantix
Do i automatically get a space in room SpaxHAX Totty cos im so full of win from last time ;)??? Louise might even be able to come :D

Yes darlink, I'll be booking the "special" room too ;)

WhiteKnight

18th January 2006, 14:06

Do you want me to fire up the room organiser again ?

I`m probably not going but y`all can still use it :)

andyf

18th January 2006, 14:28

Special mystery prize* for the first person in a room to void everyone else's room keys by visiting reception to get theirs working ... :)

* it'll involve a badger

eleni

18th January 2006, 15:14

YAY!!! dont care about the date but i wanna go! *hyperness at the thought of a whole new season*

Dan

18th January 2006, 16:55

10-12th!!

D0c

18th January 2006, 17:18

The best rooms are free :D

10th-12th ftw

Baroness

19th January 2006, 10:13

Took the words right out of my mouth :)

Guigsy

19th January 2006, 10:39

me n the fiance are up for this probably. Will need to find out about food requirements for her tho as she is vegan.
dates... dont mind i guess 11th etc would be best.

Someone start a tshirt thread :p

Toptotty

19th January 2006, 12:38

Originally posted by WhiteKnight
Do you want me to fire up the room organiser again ?

I`m probably not going but y`all can still use it :)

Yes pleeeeeasse xxxx

King-Kodiak

19th January 2006, 13:59

What kind of cost are we looking at? I've heard much about this legendary trip, and would love to go, and hopefully bring my good lady with me.

Any details on this yet?

andyf

19th January 2006, 14:20

a) I wonder what state the hotel will be in this year round. Maybe some more wall will crumble ?

b) How many of the poolguards will eye the MPUK Hot Tub invasion with worry ?

c) How long will MPUK be able to stay in the bar before one of the staff loses their humour to the pixies ?

d) Will I manage to get up early enough to make the early-entry into the park ?

Guigsy

19th January 2006, 14:29

a) I wonder what state the hotel will be in this year round. Maybe some more wall will crumble ?
walls crumbling.. last time i went the park was look ing a bit... drab.. but the hotel :S
b) How many of the poolguards will eye the MPUK Hot Tub invasion with worry ?
all of them
c) How long will MPUK be able to stay in the bar before one of the staff loses their humour to the pixies ?
till they see craig's shirt.
d) Will I manage to get up early enough to make the early-entry into the park ? [/B]
dont be silly

WhiteKnight

19th January 2006, 16:28

Originally posted by Toptotty
Yes pleeeeeasse xxxx

http://forums.multiplay.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38191

done :)

Toptotty

19th January 2006, 16:55

Originally posted by King-Kodiak
What kind of cost are we looking at? I've heard much about this legendary trip, and would love to go, and hopefully bring my good lady with me.

Any details on this yet?

If you shared a 6 person room, for 2 nights and 2 days in the park (inc free breakfast and water park entry) it was £88.50 per person last year

King-Kodiak

19th January 2006, 17:43

Cool, will bear that in mind. Will make a decision closer to the time when I've got a better idea about finances and when marie starts uni

inferno

20th January 2006, 08:07

10th -12th and this time i hope to be coming.

CyberDrac

20th January 2006, 08:32

LG and I would love to come, but due to me working in a school (time off during term time especially at the beginning of term is frowned upon - although I may swing it) and LG working in a hospital (can only make two request for alterations to her rota this would require three or take it as annual leave (a precious commodity). So we'll see what we can do, from my point of view the first date is easiest, but I can appreciate why others wouldn't want to do that and I agree totally about the need to avoid the kids, but since I work on the same holidays as them it works for me.

We'll see.

CD

GONZO

20th January 2006, 08:56

Prices for this year are not out until Feb

andyf

20th January 2006, 09:23

Once the prices are out, and discounts announced, put the info up here so we can all get the same, correct deal.

It was a bit patchy last year as the hotel were giving different people different prices.

WhiteKnight

20th January 2006, 11:09

It depends when you book, and how many you have in a room.

Also if you have any hax discount codes.

I think you have to book before march to get the early booking hax.

Moose

23rd January 2006, 22:29

Originally posted by Guigsy
me n the fiance are up for this probably. Will need to find out about food requirements for her tho as she is vegan.
There is a food hut in the medievil part that serves Halal food, some of it might be suitable (vegeterian at least), unfortunately their website is rubbish and doesn't tell you.

Drarok

27th January 2006, 23:14

OMFG!!!!111

I was wondering about this the other day.

As long as some people I know are going, I'm so IN!

Guigsy

28th January 2006, 11:18

might be interesting. she is quite strict tho. its food in the evenings that might be a problem

Moose

30th January 2006, 19:59

Your girlfriend may have difficulty with the 'all you can eat buffet' especially at £20 a head (I kid you not!!!). The garden restaurant however states on the bottom of the menu, something like If you don't like what's here talk to us. I did got a mushroom omlette made especially for me, came with garlic bread and salad (did even have to ask for it) and it was cheaper than the normal meals :) Obvisouly if you're going to request something very specific you might have to do it in advance, but I just ordered something I thought they couldn't refuse.

her0n

30th January 2006, 21:22

A small group of us ate out at a local pub one eve.. which i'm sure would be able to sort something. Failing that there's a tescos in Uttoxeter (short drive). However i'm sure shes used to being short on options.. vegetarian is one thing, fairly simple to cater for.. vegan on the other hand is just wtf... (imo yada yada)

^MiNi_D^

5th February 2006, 21:48

last week gets my vote cos its 2 days off my bday :D

Eva_01

8th February 2006, 20:48

10th GOOGOOGOGOOG :D

Toptotty

8th February 2006, 21:23

OK, I'm making a management styleee decision, its 10th - 12th September.

Stay tuned for new threads regarding costs etc

Mandy over n out

LozB

9th February 2006, 08:22

after not making thorpe park or alton tower this year i really want to come along this time.

can someone explain how the rooms works? I assume no one can afford a room on their own? and that single rooms dont exist. Is it a case of being in the know and getting an invite into someone elses room? Or pestering each room organiser until someone invites you? TBH i dont know that many people on here that well outside of the forum and i never really get people come up to me at i-series event? i can understand that some folk might be apprehensive to share rooms with complete strangers known only thru a forum.

*Tsunami*

9th February 2006, 08:52

after not making thorpe park or alton tower this year i really want to come along this time.
Great!

can someone explain how the rooms works?

The rooms sleep up to 6 people, in two double beds and two singles (bunks). Yes it can mean that you end up sharing a double with someone you dont know, but its only a place to sleep. (and you should be far to drunk to care).

I assume no one can afford a room on their own? and that single rooms dont exist.

They do exist, they cost the earth. If you can afford it and really want a place of your own we're not stopping you booking it. Rooms cost £600ish for the 2 nights, if you rich enough :)

Is it a case of being in the know and getting an invite into someone elses room? Or pestering each room organiser until someone invites you? TBH i dont know that many people on here that well outside of the forum and i never really get people come up to me at i-series event?.

Get yourself known, its easy, come to thorpe park April 1st (see other thread), you can always bring along a friend. Attend lan parties, dont expect people to walk up to you directly (there are over 1000 people at I Series, how do we know who you are?) , get involved. Chat to the staff at lan parties, join in the footy, join in the drinking games (if you drink). Do DDR, singstar, etc. You'll soon get known, and if your not a total idiot (I guess not) people you will hopefully find a space in a room. Obviously make it clear you want to go to Alton Towers :).. If you say your going, pay the money when requested by the room organiser (nothing like someone who doesn't pay to put people off in the future!).

Er00

9th February 2006, 10:41

Loz, I talked to you! Don't say noone does!

Lucifa

9th February 2006, 11:13

I suggest everyone watch Final Destination 3 the night before AT06.

UberMonkey

10th February 2006, 02:22

Originally posted by Rhi
10th - 12th sounds good :p

yay i can come this year cos i'll no longer be part of the crowd going back to school!

...as if u wouldnt skip a day or 2 of school for such an event :)

wallet says no right now... july i start getting money though, so it isnt a complete impossibility (normally i'd say i'll have a part time job by then but i know thats unlikely... i'm too damn slack ^^)

RTO

23rd February 2006, 12:42

Originally posted by Lucifa
I suggest everyone watch Final Destination 3 the night before AT06.

LOL

Lucifa

23rd February 2006, 17:07

I just saw it last night..pretty good actually (same deal as the previous 2 basically but still good if you like that sort of thing).

Karsh

11th March 2006, 16:37

Hi all, Quick question please :). I want to come and so on, but about Rooms i dont get it lol. Do i just add myself to a room or what, Ye i know this is the noobish question but im new :P. Thanks.

pos

11th March 2006, 17:18

I wanna come :( but I cant, cant take anymore time off work, plus the cost of FLYING home would be huuuuugee.
Should be home for Christmas though - as that is the plan, saving the money as we speak. No Exe though, as he'll be in the desert playing with guns etc etc.

Toptotty

11th March 2006, 18:08

Originally posted by Karsh
Hi all, Quick question please :). I want to come and so on, but about Rooms i dont get it lol. Do i just add myself to a room or what, Ye i know this is the noobish question but im new :P. Thanks.

You have to ask to be added to a room - get to know peeps at one of the upcoming lans / TP trip and see if they are going :)
Mandy

Pos, suckies that you can't come but we'll drink for ya!

Karsh

11th March 2006, 18:24

Okay Mandy thanks lol :)

Boffykins

25th April 2006, 11:32

REVIVAL TBH

Are there any special promo offers I should be mentioning when phoning at the moment?

Boffykins

25th April 2006, 11:40

Just spoken to them. Current pricing is around £700 for our standard Room Of Six including 2 days each of Waterpark and Themepark.

Gunsmith

25th April 2006, 11:53

i swear its getting shorter and shorter each year, count me in anyway.

Boffykins

25th April 2006, 12:00

According to the Room Planner, you're booked on Murray's room. Murray, have you actually booked a room? Same goes for Totty. I'm planning on booking one tomorrow

Gunsmith

25th April 2006, 12:03

christ i cant remember. i will consult the mintster either tonight or at slan.

Toptotty

25th April 2006, 12:16

I'll be booking over this weekend hopefully :) I have a full room so am sorted for people

Toptotty

25th April 2006, 12:17

I have also booked 2 rooms at a travel lodge, cant remember which one (at work atm) so will be selling spaces in them for the Saturday night. It isn't the same one as last time tho

her0n

25th April 2006, 13:04

I won't be attending this year - off on holiday in the states for 10 days on the 9th!

:D

andyf

25th April 2006, 13:14

Due to some ... err .. unwanted expense recently, I'm forgoing room-setup-duty and hereby pass the buck to some other mu.. err .. person. kthx!

Baroness

25th April 2006, 13:34

Are you still going, Andy?

Eva_01

25th April 2006, 14:11

omg i cant wait!!! :D

Murray-Mint

25th April 2006, 14:17

Well, it WAS a bit dodgy about whether I could go or not, since it didn't fit around my 24/7 shift pattern. Now I have a new job, YES, I am going to be sorting a room out.

Team Paraletic!

andyf

25th April 2006, 14:38

Originally posted by Baroness
Are you still going, Andy?

Oh yes, definitely, I just can't make the initial ... mmm DEPOSIT* of funds for a whole room.

* no, a monetary deposit! :D

Aardvark

25th April 2006, 15:55

Which part of your car did you break? :D

andyf

25th April 2006, 17:49

Originally posted by Aardvark
Which part of your car did you break? :D

The engine :(

Guigsy

25th April 2006, 18:31

must... not... s******...

gah ****ing sensor piece of ****e ******** ****badger

ProfLiebstrom

25th April 2006, 19:42

that was quite random....

Lucifa

26th April 2006, 09:17

Meh.

99% not going, I think AT has gone down since my first few times going and it's getting more and more expensive with very little change each year.

*may* consider going for the sunday for rides, but wouldn't be staying.

Bootz

26th April 2006, 09:19

might pass. just not feeling it this year.

RocketKnight

26th April 2006, 10:13

I'm not going this year because there are no new thrill rides. Rita was fun last year but nowhere near as good as the vertical equivalents I've been on in other parks. Maybe next year.

Actually, I'd be interested to know if they've listened to my suggestion yet. I make the same complaint to reception every time we go! They know that the room we booked will be used by 6 male adults. So why do they only put out 2 adult and 2 children sized towels in the room every morning? A printout telling housekeeping how many towels for each room surely isn't that difficult for a large business?

UberMonkey

19th May 2006, 11:32

theres still the CLUK AT trip in july

http://www.centralanuk.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=57

CorsetGamer

23rd May 2006, 11:12

Im already going june. But i would be up for it again in september \o/

Karsh

17th June 2006, 18:08

I would like to do but are rooms all full and so on?

razielxbox

20th June 2006, 10:28

i cant wait to see u guys at mr.alton towers

afty

20th June 2006, 20:56

If you shared a 6 person room, for 2 nights and 2 days in the park (inc free breakfast and water park entry) it was £88.50 per person last yearDo we have final dates for this confirmed and prices? Are we getting a group discount?

Toptotty

22nd June 2006, 16:41

**BUMP**
Room Totty peeps, you now each owe me £80 for hotel + waterpark :D

afty

20th July 2006, 15:18

Errruuugghh, have we actually sorted this now? What are the final dates? Who is going (is there a room list like last time)?

Is there a room with space (double bed fine) for my good self and the missus, or do I need to start one? Is anyone SEEKING a room?

Help, information appears scarce this year.

Toptotty

20th July 2006, 16:00

Afty, please speak to me in IRC next time u are on :)

Guigsy

20th July 2006, 16:27

i'm seeking a room...

TheDon

20th July 2006, 17:04

I'm also seeking a room (last year was pure win) I think inferno is too

Toptotty

20th July 2006, 17:06

I am happy to book 2 6 people rooms, but they will be hotel+pool only

You'll need to buy your park ticket for day one, then buy a bounceback (1/2 price) ticket on that day

Please go to the room organiser and sign up for totty room 2 if you are looking for a room.

Double bed provisionally saved for afty+woman