Alton Towers closes popular ride for good after more than a decade
A RIDE at Alton Towers that opened more than 10 years ago is finally shutting down for good.
Postman Pat Parcel Post replaced the former Old MacDonald's Tractor Ride in May 2014.
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Found in Cbeebies Land, the popular theme park confirmed earlier this year that the ride would be closing down after more than a decade.
Today it was confirmed that the ride has officially been shut to the public.
A spokesperson for Alton Towers told local media:"As we continually look to refresh and enhance our guest offer, Postman Pat Parcel Post ride will be closing in preparation for future development work at the resort.
"Our website has been updated, notifying guests of the planned closure."
The ride will be replaced by a kids rollercoaster, under the name code-name Project Sunshine.
It hasn't been confirmed what it could be based on, but it is rumoured to be one based on the TV show Bluey.
It comes after Bluey-themed hotel rooms opened at Alton Towers' hotel.
Talking about the ride, the website says: " Postman Pat's parcels have been mixed up!
"Report to the Sorting Office to receive your instructions and become part of Postman Pat's Special Delivery Service.
"Through problem solving and interaction the attraction lets children take control of Postman Pat's van on his delivery route through Greendale, picking the right parcels to deliver to the village's favourite residents as they drive along."
Some guests have been gutted by the news.
I was the first to ride Alton Towers' newest ride Toxicator - it was a topsy-turvy spinning explosion
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One wrote on Facebook: "Well that's a real shame, my grandsons aged 2 and 3 adored it."
Another agreed: "This is so sad! We were going to take our toddler there this summer as he absolutely loves Postman Pat, now we're not going to bother going. Such a shame."
A third said: "Absolutely devastating I loved this ride."
Thankfully guests can still stay at the Postman Pat themed rooms at the Alton Towers hotel on-site.
Earlier this year Alton Towers also closed The Blade, which opened 44 years ago.
This made it the theme park's oldest ride.
And last year, the Alton Towers spa closed after 23 years.
Here is everything you need to know about the new ride The Toxicater after it opened earlier this year.
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