My first trip to Alton Towers was when it wasn't a theme park, just the house and grounds (oh, and a rather large model train set in a building), there was a large shallow lake that people would paddle in, but no rides. Then, along came the cork screw, wow, this was a great ride (at the time and I still loved it to the end), and the park slowly grew, and so did my visits. I've no idea how many times I've visited, too many, but not in recent years (although I hope to go next year). It's great to see the old videos, I have some others, it does bring back memories and glad to see everyone having a good time.
Goodness me, Alton Towers looks so much different in this old footage. You and your kids look like you had a good time! By the way, 1996 is the year I was born!
Thank you so much for sharing this footage. I'm a huge fan of the park and although I'm quite a bit younger than your children (I was born in 1993), I still remember going on Corkscrew, Black Hole, Bone Shaker and Haunted House minus the laser quest. This footage his had it flooding back, especially what you got of the Corkscrew. Looks like you all had a fantastic day!
Im so very glad you uploaded this. This is - as Peter Lambert says - very rare footage. I've posted this on Reddit /r/themepark to try and give it some more publicity because it deserves it. :)
I don’t know why, but lately I’ve been interested in Alton Towers history, pls tell me you see the bookworm, it would be sooo cool to see him when he was brand new, not in restoration stage
1996 is the year I was born LOL Now look at me, a 24 year old men wathing some randon video that RUclips recomends me :D Oh, by the way, the Thunder Looper is in a park close to my town in São Paulo - Brazil.
Hi! I'm creating a documentary about the history of the Blackhole. Would you mind me using some of this footage in my video. Full credit will be given on the video and a link to your channel in the description. Thanks!
My first trip to Alton Towers was when it wasn't a theme park, just the house and grounds (oh, and a rather large model train set in a building), there was a large shallow lake that people would paddle in, but no rides.
Then, along came the cork screw, wow, this was a great ride (at the time and I still loved it to the end), and the park slowly grew, and so did my visits. I've no idea how many times I've visited, too many, but not in recent years (although I hope to go next year). It's great to see the old videos, I have some others, it does bring back memories and glad to see everyone having a good time.
This is very rare footage and it's great to see more of the Haunted House when it was relatively new. I love those old sound effects!
Goodness me, Alton Towers looks so much different in this old footage. You and your kids look like you had a good time! By the way, 1996 is the year I was born!
15:53 This is the bookworm that was rescued by Theme Park Worldwide
Thank you so much for sharing this footage. I'm a huge fan of the park and although I'm quite a bit younger than your children (I was born in 1993), I still remember going on Corkscrew, Black Hole, Bone Shaker and Haunted House minus the laser quest. This footage his had it flooding back, especially what you got of the Corkscrew. Looks like you all had a fantastic day!
I went here when I was about 4 in 1998 and this brings back so many memories, thank you so so much for this!
OMG! Those cable carts they look soooo different to now
Im so very glad you uploaded this. This is - as Peter Lambert says - very rare footage. I've posted this on Reddit /r/themepark to try and give it some more publicity because it deserves it. :)
O happy days 😊 Thanks for this!! The Haunted House as it should still be ❤️❤️❤️
What a great video, had some good times there in the 1990's.
Ah good old Alton Towers, i remember my first visit from 2001; I haven't been for a while. Good to see Toyland Tours and the original Haunted House.
I don’t know why, but lately I’ve been interested in Alton Towers history, pls tell me you see the bookworm, it would be sooo cool to see him when he was brand new, not in restoration stage
1996 is the year I was born LOL Now look at me, a 24 year old men wathing some randon video that RUclips recomends me :D Oh, by the way, the Thunder Looper is in a park close to my town in São Paulo - Brazil.
2 days before my birthday! (I was born I'm 2002!)
Love it 😊
OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! Weld one
Does anyone get bubbleworks vibes from the toy land tours music
Composed by the same guy, Graham Smart
Hi! I'm creating a documentary about the history of the Blackhole. Would you mind me using some of this footage in my video. Full credit will be given on the video and a link to your channel in the description. Thanks!
I’m having trouble playing the video, it won’t play at all.
Cool Video! Whats your favourite Alton Towers Ride?
No dislikes for 7 years. That’s gotta be a first lol
Ah a working trommel great video
15:53 the bookworm is now in restoration by TPW
the Haunted house how it used to be they shot them selfs in foot with dual
Nice one, Daddy!
Are you the girl in the clip?
@@lambsauce221 Yes, that's me with the red hair and the pink rabbit :)
8:57 epic moment