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| Manufacturer | Mack Rides | ||||||||||||
| Product | Free-Flow Boat Ride | ||||||||||||
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Alton Towers Dungeon is an attraction at Alton Towers in Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK. It consists of a walk-through and a Dark Boat Ride built by German manufacturer Mack Rides. The boat ride has been in operation since 1981 with various names and themes.
History
Following the closure of the ride, parts of the theming were auctioned to raise money for charity.[1]
A trademark application was submitted for the name "Alton Towers Dungeon" in summer 2018. In September, work began on stripping the building previously used for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride, which closed in 2015. The park announced on 11 October that The Alton Towers Dungeon would debut in 2019.[2]
The attraction reopened as Alton Towers Dungeon on 23 March 2019.[3]
Theme
Around the World in 80 Days
Toyland Tours
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride
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The ride was named after and based on the books of the same name by Roald Dahl. After leaving the boat ride, guests entered the "great glass elevator". Although the room itseld did not move, the floor rumbled and video was projected on all four walls and the roof, recreating the scene from the book.[4]
Alton Towers Dungeon
The attraction employs 23 live actors alongside animatronics and props.[5] It has six sections, one of which is the river boat ride, and the experience lasts around 45 minutes.[3]
Closure
In March 2024, it was announced the Dungeon would close to make way for a new attraction for Scarefest in July. The Dungeons closed their doors on the 3rd of July 2024.[6]
In the Winter 2024 Update, it was announced the Dungeons were to be closed permanently and not return for 2025.[7]
References
- ↑ "Meet the Makers: The Alton Towers Dungeon & Stargazing Pods". ThemeParks-UK. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "The Alton Towers Dungeon set to open in 2019". TowersTimes. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Review: The Alton Towers Dungeon". ThemeParks-UK.
- ↑ "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride". Falcon's Creative Group. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ↑ "Meet the Makers: The Alton Towers Dungeon & Stargazing Pods". ThemeParks-UK. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "Towers, Love & Care: Alton Towers Resort's 2024 upgrades have been unveiled!". Alton Towers Resort. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ↑ "Winter Update". Alton Towers Resort. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
External links
- Black River Boat Ride on the Dark Ride DataBase.
- Alton Towers Dungeon on the Dark Ride DataBase.
- Toyland Tours on the Dark Ride DataBase.
- Around the World in 80 Days on the Dark Ride DataBase.