Alton Towers is the UK’s biggest theme park. Unsurprisingly, the park is subsequently popular which means crowds of people and long queue times all summer long. On average, you can expect to wait around 60 minutes per coaster.
What is the longest queue at Alton Towers?
Every single time we’ve used the fast track our longest wait was 10 minutes for a night ride on Wicker Man during Scarefest which as most people know is the most insane queue in the park all year round.
How long is the smiler queue?
2.5 hour
2.5 hour queue for Smiler – Alton Towers Theme Park, Alton Traveller Reviews – Tripadvisor.
Are Alton Towers queue times accurate?
To go back to the original question – Towers do have access to Bluetooth technology which can try and give queue times, but this is rarely accurate and usually over-ridden. Staff guestimate based on previous experience and asking guests.
Are Sundays busy at Alton Towers?
Visit on the quietest day possible If you can, avoid visiting Alton Towers during the school holidays and on Saturdays. Sundays and weekdays are usually the least busy, although it is possible to have a great time on any day by using the rest of the tips in this article.
Can you do Alton Towers in one day?
One day just isn’t enough There’s so much to see and do at Alton Towers Resort, you can stay for days. We offer a 2 Day Pass for the Theme Park from just £44 for adults and £39.50 for children.
What is the least busy day at Alton Towers?
Sundays
Sundays and weekdays are usually the least busy, although it is possible to have a great time on any day by using the rest of the tips in this article.
How do I skip a queue at Alton Towers?
If you want to minimise your queuing times at Alton Towers, there are a few methods of doing so.
- Timing Is Key. If you can get ERT, then it’s a great time to get in lots of rides before the park opens to the other guests.
- Use SRQ.
- Use Parent Q-Share.
- Buy Extra Tickets.
- Plan Ahead.
Is Fast Track at Alton Towers worth it?
Alton Towers is a brilliant day out but I could not imagine having a such a good experience if I had to queue for 60 minutes for the best rides. We bought the Silver package fast-track option with Smiler added on, which cost £30 each.
Is Alton Towers busy on a Sunday?
Tuesday and Friday are often the best days to go for shorter queues, while Saturday and Sunday tend to be the busiest. Make sure to check the live queue times on our site throughout the day to stay ahead of the crowds.
Why is Rita closed at Alton Towers?
Speculation has risen about the rumoured scare maze being built around Dark Forest as Rita and Th13teen rides shut for opening day. Alton Towers opened yesterday and it’s safe to say it wasn’t the best opening day the park has ever had.
Is Alton Towers busy in August?
Crowd notes The most popular months are typically August, February and July, while December, March and May are normally quieter. To get the most out of your day we recommend arriving early and leaving late. Make sure to check the live queue times on our site throughout the day to stay ahead of the crowds.
