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Alton Towers - can kids wait to the side on the big rides?

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HappyBrite · 27/02/2025 09:29

We're going to Alton Towers this year. We have a 12 year old and a 9 year old.

The 9 year old is a daredevil but is just under the required 1.4m for the main thrill rides, the 12 year old is tall enough but is not a thrillseeker in the slightest.

In the past, DH and I have taken it in turns to go on the "big" rides but this means double the queuing which is often not feasible so I end up losing out and go off with the kids on the tamer ones.

Now the kids are a bit older I was wondering if they could queue with us and wait off to the side until we've been on the ride. Does anyone know if this is possible at Alton Towers?

DH has suggested we chain them up outside like a bike but I think that might be frowned upon.

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OneLemonDog · 27/02/2025 10:50

I love this.

Greenqueen40 · 27/02/2025 10:16

I did this for wicker man but there was literally a 5 min queue, my DC still got bored waiting for the ride to be over! Expecting them to wait it really unfair, take a day off with your DH and go on your own.

Iamallowedtodisagreewithyou · 27/02/2025 10:00

Agree with the others just take them when you can all go on everything

Laserwho · 27/02/2025 09:40

Didn't sound like a fun day for the kids. Take them one day to do the milder rides and go another day by yourself.

Bells3032 · 27/02/2025 09:36

Honestly you're going let your kids queue up with you for hours so YOU can go on the big rides whilst they miss out - honestly not into mum shaming but i think that's just cruel especially to the nine year old who would really like to go? Are you far from Alton Towers? Why not take a day off work and go by yourselves. Smaller queues too

Ablondiebutagoody · 27/02/2025 09:36

So the kids queue for 30 odd minutes then don't go on the ride? This must be a wind up. You and DH should just go without them.

SillySeal · 27/02/2025 09:34

I don't think they would be able to wait around the platform areas of the bigger rides but may be able to wait in the exit area.

Just keep in mind queue times for Alton Towers can be absolutely horrendous and the 12 year old may get very bored.

springintoaction321 · 27/02/2025 09:32

What do you mean 'is it possible'? I genuinely don't get your question

TommyShelbysRazor · 27/02/2025 09:32

Alton Towers do Parent Q Share. Essentially you dont have to queue twice if the kids (under 12) are too young or small. You can pick up the pass at Admissions.

https://support.altontowers.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010808317-Do-you-offer-a-Parent-Queue-Share