Alton Towers 'better than fast track' loophole gets you to the front of every queue

A day out at Alton Towers is a fantastic choice for thrill seekers with over 40 different rides - and a new one opening on March 15. Catch it on a quiet day and you can slip through queues with ease, but what if you happen to be going during half term or a weekend?

If you find yourself with no other option than to go on a busy day, or maybe just fancy treating yourself, it might be worth springing for one of Alton Tower's VIP packages which come with a variety of perks that any park goer will appreciate. From queue jumping to private tour guides and even closer looks at the rides we know and love, the packages have it all.

Spring for the Platinum VIP package and your upgraded experience will begin right as you enter the car park. Instead of having to park miles away from the entrance and get the monorail in, you'll have a reserved parking space right next to entrance, making entry to the park a breeze.

You'll also get front-of-the-line access for every ride, letting you jump any huge queues and get on all the rides you like, leaving room for more in the day. The list of rides includes the brand new Toxicator, which is bound to be extremely popular when it first opens in March.

On top of that, you'll have your very own host to guide you around the park for the day. Our Fashion, Beauty and Affiliates Editor, Rachel Pugh, gave the VIP experience a go last year and said this in her review: "Finlay left us in the hands of Stacey to start off our day. Having worked at Alton Towers for more than a decade, she knew anything and everything about the theme park. She offered us handy shortcuts to various rides and when they'd be at their quietest, the best place to grab a bite to eat and drink and all things in-the-know about the