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Th13teen ads hit TV screens

March 8th 2010

The first "blipverts" for the new 2010 coaster "Th13teen" have hit TV screens today.

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Th13teen Preview Weekend: Statement

March 5th 2010

Alton Towers have taken the decision to cancel the upcoming preview weekend for 2010's new coaster, Th13teen and a statement has now been issued from the Head of Marketing at the Resort.

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2010 Map Launches

March 4th 2010

Alton Towers 2010 park map launched today in the Sun.

Following the same style as the past two maps, this year's introduces the park's new ride, Thirteen, in the newly rethemed Dark Forest. The map also confirms Rita has lost her "Queen of Speed" subtitle, as well as revealing the two on-park shows will remain the same as last year.

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Th13teen trains revealed & chance to ride first!

February 1st 2010

An article published in the Sunday Mercury today reveals the first public photo of the new "Th13teen" ride trains as well as details of a chance to ride first!

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Rita Retheme Begins

January 31st 2010

New photographs released by Alton Towers confirm that Rita is being rethemed, and will be part of the Dark Forest

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Exclusive TowersTimes Thirteen Weekend Discount!

January 15th 2010

We've teamed up with Alton Towers for a fantastic 10% off* for all TowersTimes members at the Thirteen Preview Weekend on 12th-14th March at Alton Towers Resort!

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Thirteen: The Sixth Secret Weapon!

December 10th 2009

Alton Towers have finally revealed the true identity of their new-for-2010 £15million rollercoaster attraction as "Thirteen". The number, which has many connotations of "fear" and "unluckiness", will presumably be used in all marketing henceforth.

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Familiar face recruited at Alton Towers

November 23rd 2009

Alton Towers has employed Simon Cowell's former bodyguard as the park's new security consultant.

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SW6 marketing steps up a gear

November 10th 2009

Alton Towers and their PR partners have released further information on the new addition to the park in 2010.

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SW6 Name revealed?

October 9th 2009

New promotional material has been released by Alton Towers which possibly give a hint as to the name of the ride.

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SW6 Track construction commences.

October 1st 2009

Work has now begun on constructing the track for the SW6 Roller coaster.

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SW6 Track arrives.

September 18th 2009

The track for the SW6 roller coaster has now finally arrived on park.

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SW6 Construction update

August 29th 2009

Construction for the new attraction for 2010 continues apace on the site which was formerly home to the iconic Corkscrew roller coaster.

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Alton Towers reveal 2010 opening day

August 21st 2009

Along with their Winter brochure release, Alton Towers have revealed the opening day for the 2010 season which, most likely, will also be the opening day for the new rollercoaster - codenamed Secret Weapon Six.

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SW6 Marketing campaign begins

August 11th 2009

Alton Towers have begun a marketing campaign for their new attraction due to open in 2010.

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Long Term Plan Consultation ends

June 28th 2009

Alton Towers' public consultation regarding the resorts Long Term development plan has come to an end.

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Massive 10-year plan revealed!

June 24th 2009

Alton Towers will unveil their 10 year development plan to the world as a public consultation gets underway this weekend. For details, read on!

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2010 Ride Manufacturer

May 21st 2009

TowersTimes can confirm the manufacturer of Secret Weapon Six, the new multi-million pound rollercoaster due to open in the spring of 2010

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2010 Rollercoaster Approved!

March 12th 2009

Alton Towers new rollercoaster for the 2010 season has been approved, just minutes ago, by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. The ride, which will replace the Corkscrew, is dubbed to have world first features and has been codenamed "Secret Weapon Six".

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2010 Rollercoaster decision expected this week

March 8th 2009

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are expected to make a decision on the 2010 rollercoaster at Alton Towers on Thursday, 12th March. We take a look at the details in the run up to the decision.

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Hill Fort May Delay New Rollercoaster

January 28th 2009

Work on the 2010 Rollercoaster could be delayed due to claims that the ride will cover a historical site on the grounds of the park.

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£Multi Million 10-Year Plan for Alton Towers as Relief Road stalls

December 18th 2008

Alton Towers gets a multi-million pound 10-year development plan as the construction of a relief road is shelved. Click "more info" to read on.

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2010 Planning Application Made

December 9th 2008

Alton Towers have made an application in the last few days for a brand new attraction...

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