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Summary
Alton Towers is the only place in the world where you can join Willy Wonka in his magical Chocolate Factory. Based on the original book by children's author Roald Dahl, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory: The Ride takes guests on a boat journey through the famous factory, but that's not all! Once the boat tour is complete, a walk into Mike Teevee's television room and a ride in Mr Wonkas very own great glass elevator will follow!
The ride can get quite busy during the day, especially around lunch time, so if you're part of a family with children who want to ride, it's advisable to get it done early on.
The ride can get quite busy during the day, especially around lunch time, so if you're part of a family with children who want to ride, it's advisable to get it done early on.
Statistics
› Opened: 1st April 2006
› Manufactured By: Mack, Tussauds Studios, Electro Sonic & Falcons Tree House
› Cost: £4,500,000
› Number of Boats: 9
› Seating: 3 rows per boat, 3 persons per row
› Scenes: Chocolate Room, Inventing Room, Juicing Room, Candy Frenzy & Mirror Maze
› Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
› Manufactured By: Mack, Tussauds Studios, Electro Sonic & Falcons Tree House
› Cost: £4,500,000
› Number of Boats: 9
› Seating: 3 rows per boat, 3 persons per row
› Scenes: Chocolate Room, Inventing Room, Juicing Room, Candy Frenzy & Mirror Maze
› Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
History
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory is the second refurbishment of a ride which first opened in 1981. The original offering, named Around the World in 80 Days, consisted of a boat ride which took guests on a magical journey through famous sights from all over the globe.
It was in 1994, when Talbot Street became The Land of Make Believe, that Around the World in 80 Days was closed and refurbished into Toyland Tours. Toyland Tours used the exact same flume ride but flaunted brightly coloured toys rather than geographical landmarks.
As Toyland Tours lost its popularity, it became more and more derelict, and in 2005 was closed in preparation for another refurbishment. This time the ride would become what we see today - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. The ride still uses the original flume, although guests depart from the ride before it makes the complete circuit that it used to.
It was in 1994, when Talbot Street became The Land of Make Believe, that Around the World in 80 Days was closed and refurbished into Toyland Tours. Toyland Tours used the exact same flume ride but flaunted brightly coloured toys rather than geographical landmarks.
As Toyland Tours lost its popularity, it became more and more derelict, and in 2005 was closed in preparation for another refurbishment. This time the ride would become what we see today - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. The ride still uses the original flume, although guests depart from the ride before it makes the complete circuit that it used to.
Guest Information
› Riders must be at least 1m (3' 4") tall.
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Reviews
carly: (
) This ride was ok but it is great for families with little kids. I didnt really know what to expect when i went on it but i was a bit disappointed...(expand)
Danny Bailey: () Charlie and the Chocolate Factory disappointed me in 2006, but this year they have added some nice little touches that make the ride good, for example the shooting balls in the Inventing Room and the squirrels in the Mirror Maze.
Mattia: (
) The new scenery that has been added to the ride over the closed season is a great new addition! This includes and oompa-loompa waving to you, moving squirrels and nut boxes in the nut room and balls firing in the inventing room. A great ride.
Related Pages
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory: The Ride Gallery
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Charlie & the Chocolate Factory: The Ride Construction Gallery
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