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Milo Boyd

Alton Towers unveils post-lockdown plan for when rides reopen for visitors

Thrill seekers will be spaced apart from each other on roller coasters when Alton Towers reopens.

While the Staffordshire theme park has yet to announce a date for when it will fling open its doors, plans have already been drawn up to ensure its safe to operate when it does.

Perhaps the biggest change will take place on the rides.

Only members of the same group will be allowed to sit next to each other, with seats left empty to ensure social distancing.

A spokesperson for the company said: "On the rides themselves, we are planning that guests will be batched in family groups with empty seats or rows between different groups to ensure a safe distance. 

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"We’re also planning to limit the number of guests who can attend each of our shows to maintain social distancing."

The number of people people who are allowed into the resort each day will be restricted.

A online booking system may be introduced and all guests may have to order in advance to guarantee entry.

The thrilling experience of the Wicker Man will be experienced with social distancing measures in place (Burton Mail)

"We are still working through precisely how this will work, and our approach may evolve in line with Government guidance, so please bear with us," the spokesperson added.

Staff will also have to monitor their own health and not travel if they are feeling unwell or have a temperature or cough.

Everyone who arrives at Alton Towers will be subject to a temperature check.

The spokesperson continued: "Whilst we never want to turn anyone away, unfortunately if someone arrives at the Resort with a high temperature they will not be allowed to enter.

"In this event we will gladly rebook your visit when convenient and at no additional cost; we do not expect anyone to be penalised for doing the right thing."

In order to avoid big throngs of people gathering, queues for rides, food and shops will be spaced out using markers.

Souvenir hunters will be able to mark the slightly unusual day out with a Alton Tower branded face mask.

Although Alton Towers has not said when it will reopen, guests who have booked stays between June 1 and July 3 have been asked to move them free of charge.

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