A Merry Christmas to all our readers from the Team at TowersTimes. We all hope you have a pleasant time and get lots of lovely presents.

Talking of which here's a small present from us...

A brief update of the Staffordshire Moorlands planning application system reveals yet more information about the two mysterious applications put in a few days ago by Alton Towers, with some hopeful exciting news on the horizon...

The minisite for Nemesis: What Lies Beneath has been updated, suggesting that more information on the attraction will be released soon.

Two planning applications have today been submitted for the Blackhole Tent site.

After our recent reports of makeovers at the resort hotels, it seems the Spa is set for similar treatment in January 2012!

Alton Towers and Splash Landings Hotels have, in recent days, been given a variety of improvements - with the Dragon Bar in particular having a full refurbishment

Stephen and Suzanne Roper are, once again, dragging Alton Towers back into the court room, for another attempt at gaining an injunction, and compensation.

The Alton Towers Theme Park may have only just closed for the winter but details of next year's season have been released.

A recent survey released by Merlin Entertainment on their Facebook page suggests that Merlin is looking to revise the current Annual Pass structure yet again for the 2012 season and launch a 3rd higher tiered pass.

Today, Merlin Entertainments and Twentieth Century Fox have announced a partnership to bring the Ice Age franchise to Alton Towers.

Halloween brought with it the final curtain call for the many Scarefest attractions, as work to prepare for the parks season ending fireworks spectacular gets underway

Have you dared to brave the terrifying Scarefest Mazes at Alton Towers Resort yet? With only a few days left to try these fantastic attractions, the resort are offering a special discount for Annual Pass holders (and if you're not an Annual Pass holder - fear not! We have an exclusive matched offer for any TowersTimes forum member too!)

As of Thursday 27th October, visitors to Alton Towers will be able to purchase a souvenir DVD of their flight on Air.

Today Alton Towers Resort was granted planning permission for the highly anticipated 2012 attraction.

As the opening of the new 2012 attraction draws ever near Alton Towers have stepped their marketing up a gear.

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Alton Towers have launched a mini site for the parks main new 2012 attraction

Alton Towers have released the 2011 Scarefest park-map, which includes an announcement of the much discussed 2012 Attraction and possibly its name.

Alton Towers have followed in the footsteps of many parks internationally, by allowing guests the opportunity to pay for food and drink in advance of their visit

Alton Towers have launched their interactive Scarefest Countdown, which features footage from different attractions. 13 days to go!

Construction has today begun on the new attraction for 2012.

Alton Towers have added two additional attractions to this years Scarefest event, which begins in just over two weeks

Preparations are well underway for Alton's biggest event of the season, Scarefest, which begins in just four weeks!

After months of carefully selecting from hundreds of applicants Alton Towers release their 2012 Coaster Cuties calendar .

Alton Towers have started offering guests the opportunity to purchase fastrack for popular rides, including Sonic Spinball and Rita, at the attraction entrance

An eagle eyed TowersTimes Forum member has spotted that there is more than meets the eye to the ATR2012 plans that were released last week.

Documents added to Alton Towers' recent planning application confirm that a new indoor attraction is planned to open in Forbidden Valley for the 2012 season.

After two months of voting Nemesis has been crowned the all time greatest Alton Towers Resort ride.

Tickets for the Boiler House and Carnival Of Screams mazes are now able for preorder on the Alton Towers website, with an exclusive preview announced for annual pass holders!

Alton Towers have this week made a planning application for a new attraction, presumably to open for the 2012 season.

Alton Towers are set to announce the 'All Time Greats' coaster competition winner in a 'coronation ceremony' to be held this Bank Holiday Monday

A cryptic new poster put up in Mutiny Bay seems to be hinting that a new attraction will replace The Flume. Could this be the location of SW7?

Visitors to Alton Towers this summer will have the exciting opportunity to pose with the 2012 Olympic Torch.

Alton Towers have released their Scarefest press release detailing the 2011 line-up

UPDATE 18/08/2011: Zombie Scarezone Confirmed

Earlier today, the Skyride begun testing after its many weeks of closure. Update: 06/08/11 - The Skyride has now re-opened.

The poorly recieved Fanta sponsorship on Oblivion has now been partially removed, with little branding remaining.

Alton Towers is now into peak summer season, and with it comes later ride closes and extra entertainment for theme park guests!

In recent days the cost of on-ride photographs have risen 25% from £8 to £10. UPDATE: Please note that the photo prices are now back to the previous £8.

The long awaited free Alton Towers Resort app has now been made available on the Apple App Store.

Alton Towers latest marketing campaign is underway, with a new nationwide TV advertising campaign, online poll and the release of original, high quality adverts through the years via YouTube

Alton Towers are holding a Black Eyed Peas concert tonight, with many thousands expected to watch the group perform.

An eagle eyed TowersTimes forum member has spotted top secret SW7 plans - on show for all to see on Towers Street!

Alton Towers' only on-park transport system is currently closed, and it is unknown when it will re-open

Alton Towers Resort are looking for Th13teen gorgeous girls to become the faces of their new Th13teen calendar

Alton Towers Resort have held their massive live concert today, featuring some of the biggest pop acts of the moment

Alton Towers have increased the cost of on the day entry tickets. However, this increase will only affect those who are using promotional offers.

Alton Towers' most recent theme park attraction, Th13teen, has been unavailable in recent days as a technical problem has meant that  the ride has been closed.

The Alton Towers Resort DVD, previously known as YourDay, has now been removed from the park and a new store has opened its in retail location on Towers Street. The new store is called, Resort Box Office.

Nemesis has yet again been voted the best looping rollercoaster in the world in the globally renowned Mitch Hawker Steel Coaster Poll 2010 in some great news for the Alton Towers Resort.

Since posting the original article Nemesis has now been promoted to 5th place, from 6th!

Ballots have now opened for the Mitch Hawker 2010 Steel Coaster Poll, will the Alton Towers coasters be getting your support?

Alton Towers has followed it's sister park Chessington World of Adventures in making changes to the minimum height restrictions of two of it's family rides.

A second concert has now been announced for the 2011 season, the Black Eyed Peas will play at the Alton Towers Resort on Wednesday 6th July 2011.

Alton Towers Resort have unveiled the first, sketchy details for the major new rollercoaster coming in 2013

As Th13teen is one year old today, we look forward to the start of the season at Alton Towers theme park which is just a few days away...

A recent press release from Alton Towers reveals a new exciting kids show from London's West End is set for the Cloud Cuckoo Land theatre in 2011

With the February Half Term over and Alton Towers resting in a peaceful closed state once again, we look forward to the full opening in March, including an almost record breaking TowersTimes meetup!

Alton Towers Theme Park has thrown open its gates for the first  time in 2011!

Alton Towers have launched a Guest Services account on Twitter as they further increase their presence on social networking sites

Alton Towers have revealed details on their website of an upcoming concert to be held at the Resort on Sunday 19th June 2011 with 4 top artists announced for the event!

Details have emerged about a new addition to Alton Towers Resort for the 2011 season! Skeleton Bay at Sharkbait Reef.

We take a look at the first snapshot of the new altontowers.com as the resort looks set to unveil the new look Alton Towers website complete with the new look 'branding' for the resort in 2011

Alton Towers and Facebook have today announced a partnership which will see the park open a day earlier than planned over February half term and offer free entry to those who check in using Facebook's Places feature.

TowersTimes has been sent some of the very first photos of the new supposed "Steakhouse" Restaurant set to open at the Alton Towers Hotel in the near future

TowersTimes has received information which suggests there will be no new attraction for the 2011 season, and another attraction will be out of service

Alton Towers have today released 2011's key promotional image for the coming season. The image has no reference to any potential new attraction for the 2011 season.

It's been confirmed that The Ultimate Event will not return to Alton Towers for 2011. The event, held in May comprised of a day on park, followed by a Christian music concert held in the Air carpark. Traditionally, it has often attracted some of the largest crowds of the season.

Lately, there has been a large amount of Alton Towers Resort audio released into the public for the first time. We roundup what is newly available on TowersTimes and also release an exclusive 1992 John Wardley Documentary.

TowersTimes takes a look back at what was popular on TT in 2010, both in TowersTimes News and on the forums.

Alton Towers Resort have released theme park opening hours for the 2011 season which suggest that the resort will end the season with a bang once more