Alton Towers have submitted a planning application for a “proposed walk through attraction building”, and while details are still under wraps, it’s already got fans talking.

Right now, there’s very little to go on. No supporting documents or layouts have been released just yet. But one detail that hasn’t gone unnoticed is the application fee, which lines up closely with those used for the buildings behind COMPOUND and Edge of the Forest during Scarefest 2024 and 2025.

That’s where things start to get interesting.

Both of those attractions relied on purpose-built structures to house their experiences, so seeing a similar level of application suggests this won’t be a small, temporary addition. Instead, it points towards something more substantial, potentially a brand-new maze or even a longer-term investment in the future of Scarefest.

In recent years, Alton Towers has been gradually shifting towards more permanent infrastructure for its Halloween event, moving away from purely pop-up mazes and towards more controlled, immersive environments. If this latest application follows that trend, we could be looking at one of the biggest Scarefest upgrades in a while.

Of course, until more documents are released, it’s all speculation, but it’s the kind of speculation that usually leads somewhere exciting.

For now, it’s one to keep a close eye on.