Alton Towers makes festive dreams come true for families
Alton Towers Resort helped deliver festive cheer alongside Rays of Sunshine children’s charity as it opened the doors to the UK’s only CBeebies Land early for more than 50 seriously ill children and their families.
Getting exclusive access to the park one hour before it opened to the public, families were able to experience their favourite rides in CBeebies Land including Get Set Go Tree Top Adventure, In The Night Garden Magical Boat Ride and many more.
Throughout the year, Rays of Sunshine brightens the lives of more than 85,000 seriously ill children across the UK, granting wishes to those who need it most.
The exclusive VIP access to the park also included welcomes from a handful of special guests, including Santa and his elves and an array of CBeebies Land favourites.
This included Bluey and the loveable Heeler family, who are celebrating their first Christmas at the Resort.
Families got the chance to experience everything Christmas at Alton Towers Resort has to offer, including all-new live entertainment in the form of its festive live show, the Sprout that Saved Christmas and more family-friendly rides and attractions.
Amy Chambers, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Rays of Sunshine, said: "Special events like this are so important for families with seriously ill children, they help bring people together who have faced similar experiences and create special memories away from hospitals and treatment.
"We're so grateful to the Alton Towers Resort team for welcoming our families – giving them exclusive access to CBeebies Land, as well as experience all the extra unforgettable festive fun in the park.”
Bianca Sammut, Divisional Director at Alton Towers Resort said: “Christmas is a time for spreading joy and what better way to do that than to work alongside Rays of Sunshine to help deliver a special day for these incredible families.
“The charity is all about brightening lives and we too share that vision.
“Seeing the faces of our guests light up as they created new memories - from meeting Santa and his elves, to having exclusive access to the brilliant rides and attractions in CBeebies Land - truly highlights the power of fantastical festive fun.”
