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The first testing of Nemesis Reborn took place today at
@altontowers
and BBC Midlands were there to witness it. Here’s the full report from tonight’s
@bbcmtd
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It’s official! Nemesis Reborn is the new name for Nemesis! Who’s excited to get back on the beast this season at
@altontowers
?
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The Nemesis Sub-Terra sign has been replaced with a brand new 3D sign!
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A Timelapse video has today been released by
@altontowers
showing transformation from Nemesis to Nemesis Reborn.
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New lighting, projectors and search lighting has been added to The Smiler for this season.
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Gloomy Wood hasn’t been this busy since 1992!
The Curse at Alton Manor has now officially opened!
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Planning permission for Project Horizon at
@altontowers
has tonight been approved by the council. The 20-metre high building is set to be built behind the world of David Walliams and the Alton Towers Dungeon. But what it will house inside is still being kept top secret!
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The Congo River Rapids waterfalls have been testing tonight after ride close at
@altontowers
(Thanks to TowersStreet fan Luke for the video).
Could we see the waterfalls return soon? 💦
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As shared by
@altontowers
on Instagram, even the Towers Street frogs have joined the Phalanx today!
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The season may have ended, but the final pieces of Nemesis track are arriving on site this morning ready for installation! The beast shall soon roar once again!
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Drone footage has today been released by
@altontowers
showing Nemesis Reborn in all its glory! The ride is set to open this Saturday, will you be there?
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Could Project Horizon turn out to be an RMC coaster? Merlin Magic Making creative lead
@CreativeJohnB
makes a cheeky hint in his latest video.
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After many years of being turned off, it’s great to see the recently refurbished Pagoda Fountain back on in the
@altontowers
Gardens.
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Nemesis is looking great tonight with its red lighting and mist!
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Happy 25th Birthday to Oblivion, which opened on this day back in 1998!
Whats been your favourite memory at
@altontowers
of Oblivion?
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Nemesis Sub-Terra has now officially been opened by the Phalanx spokesman.
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The top of the station of Nemesis is looking rather spiky!
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The Phalanx certainly don’t waste time, Nemesis supports have already been installed at the final turn of the ride, with more waiting to be installed soon!
#SeekTheTruth
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What looks like a Timelapse camera has been added to the roof the of CocaCola Freestyle unit in Forbidden Valley, facing towards the location of the new flat ride on the former Ripsaw site.
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Here’s another look at Nemesis Reborn testing today! Is that the legendary Nemesis roar we can hear..?
Guess who’s back? I’ve been given exclusive access to the very first testing of the new Nemesis rollercoaster
@altontowers
See more of what the ride now looks like on
@bbcmtd
this evening.
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Merlin Entertainments and
@altontowers
have today trademarked the name “Nemesis Reborn” Could this be the new name for Nemesis when it reopens next year?
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Check out these brand new ride resins available now in Towers Trading!
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The Oblivion drop zone has had a full paint and clean this closed season.
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The Wicker Man screens here at
@altontowers
have all returned, complete with a brand new fire effect video! 🔥
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The overbank has very recently been partially installed over at Nemesis! Wow! 🔥
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9 years ago today
@altontowers
opened “your worse nightmare underground” in the form of Nemesis Sub-Terra.
Would you like to see this indoor attraction return?
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30 years ago today, Nemesis opened for the first time. To celebrate,
@altontowers
has released a set of previously-unpublished photos looking back at the construction of the iconic coaster.
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Here’s a look at the newly installed Nemesis track, shared today by
@altontowers
What do you think of the new red and black track?
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John Broome CBE, the property developer who established Alton Towers as a theme park has passed away.
The news was announced by Imperial Corporate Capital, where he was recently working.
We send our condolences to his family and friends.
📷 Imperial Corporate Capital Plc
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The demolition of Nemesis has now begun, with pieces of the track currently being stored in the Galactica car park.
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The Flames are set to return on Wicker Man this season! 🔥 🔥
Bianca (
@altontowers
Divisional Director) has confirmed that the fire is back!
“We’re excited to let you all know that we are turning up the heat and getting ready to feed the flames with you all this season.”
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New Tentacles have been added around the Nemesis Reborn eye.
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Here’s a closer look at the Nemesis downward helix which has recently been installed.
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There’s plenty of old ride references in the queue line for The Curse at Alton Manor. 🪦
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Here’s our first look at the new Nemesis Reborn entrance as shared by
@BBCRadioStoke
complete with what looked like themed lighting!
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The queue line for The Curse at Alton Manor is looking great tonight here at
@altontowers
Scarefest.
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The vault has been sealed for what feels like centuries, but Hex has finally reopened today! 🥳
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The SB-IFT Helicopters blades are now spinning as seen from the Nemesis Reborn queue line. Thanks to TowersStreet member Will for the video.
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Who needs the gym when you’ve got the Nemesis Reborn extended queue line.
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It’s behind the scenes Sunday, here’s a look at the drop section for TH13TEEN at
@altontowers
with the house lights on!
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Another Timelapse video has been released by
@altontowers
today, showing the removal of the old Nemesis track and then installation of the new track, including the brand new eye!
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It’s great to see The Smiler smoke effect in the station working again today!
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Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at TowersStreet! ❤️💛🧡💚💜💙
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Paper maps are back for the 2024
@altontowers
season, and here is your first look at the full map!
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TV screens are now being re-added to the queue line of Nemesis Sub-Terra. (Thanks to TowersStreet fan Ryan for the photo).
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A competition has been announced by
@altontowers
to get the last public ride on Nemesis when it closes on 6th November. The final riders will also be joined by John Wardley! The prize also includes a Q&A, park access and Fastrack Gold passes for the day.
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Nemesis Reborn continues to test this weekend at
@altontowers
with the train now testing with no water dummies and full wheel covers.
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The final riders have just taken their ride on Nemesis including the legendary John Wardley on the front row!
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Construction fences are currently being installed around the new ride area in Forbidden Valley, which means construction might be starting shortly on the areas new ride! 👀
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A new (or possibly old?) piece of Nemesis Reborn track is currently sat in the main
@altontowers
car park. Could this form part of the rides theming?
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It seems that Rita has had a good jet wash during the closed season! 🏁
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The Phalanx are out in force tonight around the Nemesis area, as the last few riders join the queue for their final rides.
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The Nemesis Sub-Terra height board is outside the rides baggage hold. Could this
@altontowers
ride finally be making a return this season?
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It's great to finally see the Galactica mist working again!
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The Nemesis Reborn teeth have been adjusted since the ride opened, now moving much slower.
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With the Rollercoaster Restaurant back open, it gives us our first look at the new magnetic brakes on Nemesis Reborn.
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The scaffolding has now all been removed from the damaged part of the Wicker Man track.
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Here’s a view from above showing the latest track removal of Nemesis. Elsewhere in Forbidden Valley Funk ‘N’ Fly remains on site. Thanks to TowersStreet Forum member Danny for the photos.
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The Nemesis turnaround is now being installed at
@altontowers
Elsewhere the top of the station has started to be painted.
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The inside of the Nemesis Reborn station is certainly better than what was previously there, what do you think?
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Smile Always.
Some new Smiler logos have been added to the walls of The Smiler station. These are the same signs which appear on the Marmaliser legs.
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With
@altontowers
now open, we get our first look at Mixtape in X-Sector, one of the new Retrosquad rides.
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Loads of new benches have been installed around the park, but have you ever seen so many benches in front of the towers before?
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The red veins have now been painted on to the whole of the Nemesis lifthill track.
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The Spinball Whizzer queue line games have been fully refurbished and have recently returned!
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If you go down to the woods today, you might find something that’s a little bit lost!
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The Nemesis Sub-Terra tank has had a repaint to match the rides new red and black colour scheme, and is currently parked near to Nemesis. (Thanks to
@Jackprice02
for the photo)
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It’s official, an
@altontowers
CD is coming soon from
@IMAscore
featuring Galactica, Spinball Whizzer, The Smiler, Wicker Man and much more!
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Nemesis Reborn is now confirmed to open on Saturday 16th March!
Divisional Director Bianca Sammut says the ride "retains its essential DNA, while harnessing the most state-of-the-art technology and immersive storytelling techniques"
We can't wait!
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There’s a hive of activity around the Nemesis Sub-Terra site today, with construction fencing now added around the ride, elsewhere all the rotten queue line wood is being ripped up. (Thanks to
@dean8001
on Twitter for the photos).
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We’ve just had some information come through from the Phalanx regarding Nemesis this weekend:
⚠️ The Phalanx investigation will commence from 7pm at Nemesis on the 6th.
⚠️ An important public announcement will also occur post fireworks (7.30pm) on The Lawns.
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The vault has been sealed since it last opened at the start of July, but Hex has finally reopened today at
@altontowers
🎉
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Check out these awesome new ride vehicle pin badges, available now in Towers Trading for £8 each.
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The on ride photo frame for Nemesis has been updated for this weekends final rides!
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Planning permission for the former Ripsaw site has been approved.
Known as Project Ocean, a sound assessment report also refers to noise levels being compared to a "similar Topspin style attraction"
Could we be seeing a welcome return of a similar crowd pleasing ride?
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As the nights draw in, we get our first look at the Nemesis Sub-Terra sign lit up!
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An update on Hex has today been shared by
@altontowers
The ride has received a significant investment over the past year, with enhancements throughout the ride, including a new show system, lighting and more.
It’s also been announced that they hope to reopen Hex this autumn.
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For over 40 years, the ruins at
@altontowers
have been free to explore as part of your park ticket.
Merlin have now put the Towers behind a paywall, with the announcement of guided tours, which will reduce the number of guests who will be allowed to look inside this iconic ruin
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Great news! It’s back to the Alton Towers Resort now!
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Nemesis Reborn has officially began testing!
Coming soon...
Back with a vengeance.
Sign up now.
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It seems all is not right with the Phalanx, does this mean Sub-Terra will be opening soon?
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The Phalanx have also opened up their Nemesis viewing platform today, offering views across the construction site.
#SeekTheTruth
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The Corkscrew rollercoaster opened at
@altontowers
43 years ago this week. Did you ever get to ride this classic coaster?
#ThrowbackThursday
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The bad weather has certainly made Gloomy Wood very atmospheric this evening!
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Select music from across the
@altontowers
Resort has been added to Apple Music and Spotify this morning!
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Here’s a further look at the brand new
@altontowers
Resort Map, which is also the world’s first fully 3D rendered theme park map, as shared by the parks design agency
@lmcdesignltd
It seems paper maps are also back this season, something which disappeared during Covid.
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Since last weekend, all of the Enterprise gondolas have been placed back next to the ride.
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It’s great to see Galactica running at full capacity today with two stations and three crafts!
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In the Rollercoaster Restaurant the ride videos have been completely redone, including a brand new Nemesis Reborn video!
@altontowers
#nemesisreborn
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The first pieces of the new Nemesis track were lifted into place last night by the Phalanx, and
@altontowers
have released these photos of the moment the track was lifted into place.
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Nemesis Sub-Terra has had plenty of work over the winter, including new queue line, speakers and a repaint and clean. The Phalanx have also returned to the rides entrance.
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