Not to be an arse or anything, but 1994 really isn't Alton's early days
I rode Corkscrew and The Pirate Ship back in 1980! The 90's are right in the middle of Alton's theme park years.
I just wish I had photo's from all the times I used to visit in the 80's. The 3 hour plus queues for everything there - and people say it was the best time for Alton. Rubbish, you were lucky if you managed 3 rides and a Scotch egg!
Still, it's good to see, as this is the 3 or so year gap I missed out on going to Alton. I went to uni in Stafford at this time, which meant it was impossible to get to Alton, unlike when I lived just outside of Liverpool. Pigging Staffs transport is a nightmare!