Back in and 2001, the
Alton Towers Halloween Spooktacular was still in its infancy with
the main attraction being the Spooktacular on Ice down in Spookybook
Land.
As has since
become tradition, Towers Street was dressed up for the occasion
with a variety of Frightful characters roaming about to give
guests a chill. Another tradition which survives from this early
Halloween event is night time opening for rides, with Forbidden
Valley, Gloomy Wood, X Sector and Ug Land all open until 7pm for
the event.
The
Spooktacular Ice Show invited guests to a decrepit and decaying
hotel which was seeking new guests to regain its five star
status. Booking however were only recommend if you don't mind
your hosts being a Munster-esqe family, who peculiarities have
already scared off many a potential guest!
2000
2000 had seen a big
change in the way Halloween was done at Alton Towers. Previous
years had seen an outdoor show taking place in Fountain Square as
the main part of the event. For 2000 though the event moved to
Storybook Land with a new Spooktacular ice show in the park's big
top.
Damien D'eville was
your dashing host for his annual Halloween Ball. A multitude of
guests are invited to join him, but for three witches this means the
ultimate task of conjuring up a date to go with. This was the
biggest show the park had produced in house and included a specially
trained stunt horse as well as a custom built Harely-Davidson
stunt.
