{"id":7561,"date":"2020-10-07T14:11:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T14:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=7561"},"modified":"2020-10-26T15:59:38","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:59:38","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-scarefest-at-alton-towers-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=7561","title":{"rendered":"All You Need To Know About Scarefest at Alton Towers 2020."},"content":{"rendered":"

Of course this year will entail in a different kind of Scarefest which we are familiar with given the circumstances regarding the virus. But here\u2019s all the information you guys need to know ahead of visiting Scarefest. I hope you enjoy & find this somewhat useful. But also a massive thank you to the fab PR team for sharing this information with us. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dates\/Tickets:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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📸: Alton Towers Press Image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scarefest begins this Friday 9th October – Sunday 1st November. Dates are selective so be sure to check the website to ensure you visit on a Scarefest day if that\u2019s what you desire. I\u2019ll insert an image of the opening calendar below. The park is open from 10am-9pm on the selected dates. Of course as it has been all season tickets must pre booked in advance to guarantee your entry.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

As it has been all season face mask are required on majority of rollercoasters & temperature checks will be taken upon entry into the park. Social distancing markers are located in all areas where queues are expected to form. <\/span><\/p>\n

Scare Mazes:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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📸: Alton Towers Press Image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There\u2019s various measures been put in place to ensure this years scare mazes are scary but safe. Including you will enter within your household\/small group meaning the scares will be intensified by the small number of guest going through. There\u2019s brand new techniques introduced to ensure the best possible experience. Within the mazes you will experience an illusion of closeness whilst maintaining social distancing. Throughout the mazes you are required to wear a face masks whilst the actors will also wear a face mask which ties into their character\/costumes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each scare maze has introduced a novel way to ensure social distancing is maintained through these attractions. There\u2019ll also be cleaning intervals in an eerie ghost-like manner. Prior to entering the mazes guest will be required to sanitise their hands. Throughout all mazes there\u2019ll be no touching and guest will be asked to avoid touching the props.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the mazes there is a removal\u00a0 <\/span>of dark spaces within maze experiences and introduction of new, additional special effects. Also mazes have been re-designed to have additional ventilation points or related and rebuilt to make them larger in size to help with social distancing. There will also be theming used as barriers between actors & guest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Track & Trace:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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📸: Alton Towers Press Image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whilst at the resort there will be several QR codes across the resort for guest to fill out for track & trace purposes. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, please don\u2019t travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

So there you have it all the information in regards to this years Scarefest in a simpler version. If there\u2019s any further information desired feel free to contact us or Alton Towers to ensure you are aware of the rules. We hope you have an incredible time if you visit and stay tuned for our review next week from our visit over the weekend. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for reading..\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Of course this year will entail in a different kind of Scarefest which we are familiar with given the circumstances regarding the virus. But here\u2019s all the information you guys need to know ahead of visiting Scarefest. I hope you enjoy & find this somewhat useful. But also a massive thank you to the fab PR team for sharing this information with us. Dates\/Tickets: Scarefest begins this Friday 9th October – Sunday 1st November. Dates are selective so be sure to check the website to ensure you visit on a Scarefest day if that\u2019s what you desire. I\u2019ll insert an image of the opening calendar below. The park is open from 10am-9pm on the selected dates. Of course as it has been all season tickets must pre booked in advance to guarantee your entry. As it has been all season face mask are required on majority of rollercoasters & temperature checks will be taken upon entry into the park. Social distancing markers are located in all areas where queues are expected to form. Scare Mazes: There\u2019s various measures been put in place to ensure this years scare mazes are scary but safe. Including you will enter within your household\/small group meaning the scares will be intensified by the small number of guest going through. There\u2019s brand new techniques introduced to ensure the best possible experience. Within the mazes you will experience an illusion of closeness whilst maintaining social distancing. Throughout the mazes you are required to wear a face masks whilst the actors will also wear a face mask which ties into their character\/costumes. Each scare maze has introduced a novel way to ensure social distancing is maintained through these attractions. There\u2019ll also be cleaning intervals in an eerie ghost-like manner. Prior to entering the mazes guest will be required to sanitise their hands. Throughout all mazes there\u2019ll be no touching and guest will be asked to avoid touching the props. Throughout the mazes there is a removal\u00a0 of dark spaces within maze experiences and introduction of new, additional special effects. Also mazes have been re-designed to have additional ventilation points or related and rebuilt to make them larger in size to help with social distancing. There will also be theming used as barriers between actors & guest. Track & Trace: Whilst at the resort there will be several QR codes across the resort for guest to fill out for track & trace purposes. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, please don\u2019t travel. So there you have it all the information in regards to this years Scarefest in a simpler version. If there\u2019s any further information desired feel free to contact us or Alton Towers to ensure you are aware of the rules. We hope you have an incredible time if you visit and stay tuned for our review next week from our visit over the weekend. 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