Great that you've rescued some Alton Towers history. Merlin seem to love leaving things to rot, behind a fence, or in a yard! Look forward to seeing the worm looking as good as it did when could tell us a story!
Great video. Thank you Shawn. I feel like you and your Dad are restoring the bookworm for all of us who loved him as kid. We all thank you for it and cant wait to see him in episode 2.
I have been very nostalgic recently about my childhood so this actually made me cry. I have many fond memories of storybook land and the bookworm really stands out most. I went as a small child with my nan who is no longer here making it extra bittersweet thinking about those times. It is a shame theme parks leave items especially ones with memories to rot but so glad there are people like you to save items especially something so special as the bookworm.
I tip my hat to you dude. As a child of the 70s I had a number of trips to the towers in the 80s with family then in the 90s when I could drive me and car load of mates would visit the towers and American adventure twice a year and as far as I'm concerned the 90s where the golden years. I love your enthusiasm for place its most refreshing, reminds me of how we felt about it 25-30yrs ago. What your doing here is superb, well done and keep up the good work. 👍
This guy is my biggest and one of few memories of towers, this is one of the things I would spend half the day standing around when I was younger and i was devastated when it left as much as I had got old enough to find my feet with the bigger rides and the rest of the park this is something I still hold dear and means a lot to me. Thank you for this mate you're legendary
I can’t wait for more episodes of this! After hearing stories of amusement and theme park props getting scrapped, it’s very relieving to see conservation of pieces like this.
*applause* I remember the bookworm!! Amazing to see him again, albeit in a distressed state. So glad someone who cares passionately about the history of iconic characters has rescued him and will bring him back to life. :-) (not moving, but you know what I mean :-) )
Wow!! What a story!!! I found this fascinating, what a labour of love! The editing and production on this video is outstanding and really helped set the scene Well done Shawn!
Being from the US, I can only imagine what it would have looked like in person at its prime. If you ask me, I've always been in love with animatronics (that you control). The engineering and craftsmanship of the Storybook Land Bookworm remind me of WED Enterprises when they first made the President Lincoln animatronic for the New York World's Fair. Through trial and error, they were able to perfect the art, which played an important role not only in their parks but also when the Bookworm was built. Thanks for sharing the restoration process. I can't wait for the next episode!
Shawn!!! You are an absolute legend! Thank you so much for rescuing the bookworm. I had no idea that’s where it ended up - in good hands! I agree that the 1990’s were Alton Towers heyday.
That was brilliant Shawn. You can tell what a labour of love this project is for you from the reverential tone of your voiceover. It’s such a wonderful thing to do and lovely that you can work on the restoration with your dad. Looking forward to the next chapter - pun intended.
Puff the magic dragon at Camelot I believe was sent to scrap. He was old and barely working when the site was open, parts had become very hard to source and he spent most of his days unable to work.
Absolutely flippin’ fantastic. Bravo, Shawn! Your dedication and commitment to this project is outstanding and I admire you and your Dad so much for it! I simply can’t wait for episode two!!
Wow, I never even got to see the Bookworm in situ but that video got us quite emotional, brilliant stuff and a project we are so keen to see successful. You have a very clever Dad and you did every Alton Towers fan a real favour by saving him from scrap, bravo!
I did wonder how you were getting on with this project. I remember seeing it in your memorabilia video. Can't wait for the next episode, this one was awesome
I was so lucky to visit the park in October 2013. Even to this day I remember standing in front of the book worm irritated that my mum wanted a picture with me and my younger sister, I'm glad I did, because that was pretty much the end of it's life. Its crazy to think that that thing now stand tall in your garden. Can't wait for the rest of the restoration videos.
I've never been to Alton Towers myself, but just from hearing you speak so fondly of this bookworm, I already feel attached to it. I'm really excited to see what it looks like now in detail :)
Hi Shawn just wanted to say thanks for some what restoring a peace of my childhood. I love what your doing on TH-cam and when I met you at alton towers. If you do read this thank you 😊
Quite a moving story that! Very deserving that it went to you. Fair play for keeping the dream alive. I wish you all the success restoring it to any glory 👍
Man, these review and documentary type videos are absolutely superb. You've taken the limitations of the lockdown and really excelled. Well done to everyone at TPW! Also, thanks for saving the bookworm!
This is fascinating! It honestly made me sad seeing what a great animatronic it was in the 90’s, and seeing how dull and stiff it became in it’s later years. Love that you’ve managed to salvage this bit of theme park history, and love that you and your Dad are restoring it, and showing us the journey!
Wow you have done the right thing, preserving this iconic animatronic for all the community to enjoy, great video and series you have going, great job Shawn
This is a nostalgia trip. Me and my sister used to race each other to the book worm. Childhood memories, I can even taste the soggy sandwiches we would always take. Love this video, Shaun. Keep it up!
This is amazing. I have a really vivid memory from when I was very young of my uncle teasing me because I was terrified of this thing. Awesome to see this.
Shawn, We Need More Awesome videos like this, the backstory build up introduction is a big YES in all departments, I'd Love to see more of this in future videos
@@ThemeParkWorldwide The Book Worm Plays A Huge Part In Our Hearts, Any thing for my favourite theme park tuber, to use our more than a tuber, your like a friend to us all.
This is amazing Shawn! Very nice work. I can't wait to see more. It's awesome that you could save a piece of theme park history that meant a lot to you!
Believe it or not last week I was actually wondering about when we would have a Bookworm update. What a coincidence! I love that you had the foresight to save this park icon, thank you Shawn!
Hi Shawn. I really enjoyed this !. It was extremely well put together! . What a fantastic project to undertake. Will catch up on the full series. Thank you for sharing this
Brings back so many fantastic memories at the park over the years - quite emotional to be honest. Love the editing you've done on it all. Really a pleasure to watch and the bookworm is in the best hands!
Heavy nostalgia for Alton Towers in the late 90s early 2000s there. There was just such an epic feel about the place almost like a Disney Park where everything looked like it ran flawlessly and big money had been invested in every little detail.
My first memory of going to Alton towers was story book land and on one occasion I spent the whole day going round and round on the nutty squirrel ride. Great vid Shawn brang back a lot of nostalgia thank you 🙏👍
OMG, shawn. I have just sat and watched this, i remember the bookworm being there and wondered what happened to it when it was removed, well now i know. Well done to you and your dad for restoring this iconic part of Alton Towers.
You should make your own documentary/overview series about Alton towers! You have so much knowledge off the the best theme park in the uk! Some subjects could be the ruins , scarefest, gardens, ride history etc!
First of all, thank you much for this video. It brings back lovely memories! Secondly, good luck with the whole project and I'll be thoroughly following this!!
This is amazing, this is just what we need. We all love it and there’s no better person to do it other than you! Your really well spoken and have so much knowledge about Alton towers. I honestly could listen to you for hours. I love reminiscing. ❤️ you should be very proud of your self for how far you have come. I think Alton towers should be very great full and proud of you too! We love your work and all your videos!! Keep it up and shine bright!! ❤️🌟🌈
I'm not a particularly huge fan of worms but I'm so glad it's being restored, I remember first seeing it a pressing the button to listen to him as a child :) very nostalgic piece of theming!!
I cant wait for episode 2 of rebuilding this!!! Unfortunately, I never got to see this as the first time I went to Alton Towers was is 2015 so it's so nice to learn about things like this!!
Wow, what an amazing start to the video! Even though I have never seen it and I probably wasn't alive when it was around, it still makes me so sad and I almost cried.
This is like a David Attenborough documentary. Love the nostalgia that was put into this video, keep it up 👍
Thank you
But better
This is absolutely incredible! The work that has gone into this video is stunning!
Thank you! Hopefully people learn something about the history of it from the video!
I definitely learnt a lot!
I agree. Fantastic work being done by you and your dad. Can't wait for part 2.
Great that you've rescued some Alton Towers history. Merlin seem to love leaving things to rot, behind a fence, or in a yard!
Look forward to seeing the worm looking as good as it did when could tell us a story!
Sadly so, hopefully we’ll get it looking much better!
Spike H is the ‘behind a fence’ reference a dig at Thorpe for Loggers 😂😂 love it
This is the content we need to see more of
Thanks Tom
I have been looking forward to this since you showed us the bookworm in your memorabilia tour!
Thanks Matt, I hope you enjoyed episode 1!
This is probably the best video you have produced! Such amazing dedication! I cannot wait to see the final result! Absolutely incredible shawn!
Thanks Mel
This man deadass has a giant bookworm in his house, and is SO casual about having it
NESS I mean I have woodlice and breed them and named their coconut hide "the Tunnel of Love" so that's not the weirdest thing out there.
@@user-yn1bd4yf3h I would be crying if I had wood lice in my house 😂😂😂
Great video. Thank you Shawn. I feel like you and your Dad are restoring the bookworm for all of us who loved him as kid. We all thank you for it and cant wait to see him in episode 2.
We are indeed and let’s hope it comes together well!
I have been very nostalgic recently about my childhood so this actually made me cry. I have many fond memories of storybook land and the bookworm really stands out most. I went as a small child with my nan who is no longer here making it extra bittersweet thinking about those times. It is a shame theme parks leave items especially ones with memories to rot but so glad there are people like you to save items especially something so special as the bookworm.
Thank you very much for your kind words and support!
Oh wow, I used to spend absolutely ages activating the animatronic! I got a lot of nostalgia from this.
It was such a huge part of the Alton Towers experience
I tip my hat to you dude. As a child of the 70s I had a number of trips to the towers in the 80s with family then in the 90s when I could drive me and car load of mates would visit the towers and American adventure twice a year and as far as I'm concerned the 90s where the golden years.
I love your enthusiasm for place its most refreshing, reminds me of how we felt about it 25-30yrs ago. What your doing here is superb, well done and keep up the good work. 👍
Thank you!
This guy is my biggest and one of few memories of towers, this is one of the things I would spend half the day standing around when I was younger and i was devastated when it left as much as I had got old enough to find my feet with the bigger rides and the rest of the park this is something I still hold dear and means a lot to me.
Thank you for this mate you're legendary
Thank you!
2 years on and I still love watching you restore the bookworm with your dad. It looks like you worked hard towards restoring it.
Thank you!
I can’t wait for more episodes of this! After hearing stories of amusement and theme park props getting scrapped, it’s very relieving to see conservation of pieces like this.
Thank you!
Alton towers is the best place in the uk!!
It sure is a wonderful theme park!
Theme park not place there are more nicer places in the whole of the uk
*blackpool pleasurebeach is the best place in the uk!!
Of course it is
It’s an amazing place
I feel like this should be a TV show on the BBC or something like that
Thank you!
I had completely forgot about the book worm until watching this and all the memories came flooding back, looking forward to seeing part two!
Thanks for watching!
Love it shawn 1990s were insane and that book worn is cool
They were the best times at Alton Towers in my opinion!
*applause* I remember the bookworm!! Amazing to see him again, albeit in a distressed state. So glad someone who cares passionately about the history of iconic characters has rescued him and will bring him back to life. :-) (not moving, but you know what I mean :-) )
Thank you!
Wow!! What a story!!!
I found this fascinating, what a labour of love!
The editing and production on this video is outstanding and really helped set the scene
Well done Shawn!
Thank you!
Being from the US, I can only imagine what it would have looked like in person at its prime. If you ask me, I've always been in love with animatronics (that you control). The engineering and craftsmanship of the Storybook Land Bookworm remind me of WED Enterprises when they first made the President Lincoln animatronic for the New York World's Fair. Through trial and error, they were able to perfect the art, which played an important role not only in their parks but also when the Bookworm was built. Thanks for sharing the restoration process. I can't wait for the next episode!
Thanks Tony. It certainly is a fun but challenging project so far!
Shawn!!! You are an absolute legend! Thank you so much for rescuing the bookworm. I had no idea that’s where it ended up - in good hands! I agree that the 1990’s were Alton Towers heyday.
Thank you!
That was brilliant Shawn. You can tell what a labour of love this project is for you from the reverential tone of your voiceover. It’s such a wonderful thing to do and lovely that you can work on the restoration with your dad. Looking forward to the next chapter - pun intended.
It sure is a fun, but challenging project!
Fantastic Shawn !!! I absolutely loved the Bookworm and storybook land when I was little !! So glad it’s getting a new lease of life !!
Thanks Jack. It’s going to be a fun, but challenging project!
Wow! I can’t wait for episode 2! This is amazing!
Thank you
It's a shame that the camalot dragon didn't get saved😭😭 unless you've got it
I haven’t unfortunately
Ronni the cyberwitch 11:11 someone definitely took it when it closed as it disappeared after 2012 and is in no videos of exploring the place
“Unless you’ve got it” I would’ve thought the same 🤣🤣🤣
@@twntodaywithniall7702 I have heard the same thing I'm just wondering wear it went south from camalot last I heard
Puff the magic dragon at Camelot I believe was sent to scrap. He was old and barely working when the site was open, parts had become very hard to source and he spent most of his days unable to work.
This gave me goosebumps. So glad you got to cherish your childhood in this way 🥰
Thank you!
I'd love to see more documentary style content like this Shaun. So interesting and you have a nack for building a captivating narrative.
Thank you!
Absolutely flippin’ fantastic. Bravo, Shawn! Your dedication and commitment to this project is outstanding and I admire you and your Dad so much for it! I simply can’t wait for episode two!!
Thank you very much
Wow, I never even got to see the Bookworm in situ but that video got us quite emotional, brilliant stuff and a project we are so keen to see successful. You have a very clever Dad and you did every Alton Towers fan a real favour by saving him from scrap, bravo!
Thank you Kevin!
We're all gonna miss the park while it's closed, but safety's more important than entertainment
It is indeed
I did wonder how you were getting on with this project. I remember seeing it in your memorabilia video.
Can't wait for the next episode, this one was awesome
Thanks Keith
oh wow I loved that worm and the Squirrel Nutkins ride xx thanks for sharing xx we enjoyed watching- stay well xx
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed watching!
I was so lucky to visit the park in October 2013. Even to this day I remember standing in front of the book worm irritated that my mum wanted a picture with me and my younger sister, I'm glad I did, because that was pretty much the end of it's life. Its crazy to think that that thing now stand tall in your garden. Can't wait for the rest of the restoration videos.
Thank you very much for sharing your memories!
Fantastic video can not wait for episode 2! I love learning about the history of Alton towers!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Very well done. Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks Andrew
Very wholesome video. Glad to see such an iconic piece of history be taken in to good care.
Thank you! I’m glad I managed to save it
The legendary Bookworm will rise again! Great work so far!
He will indeed. Thank you!
I'm so glad you got this piece, i have faith that you'll definitely look after it well.
Thank you!
This was amazing!! The beginning was incredible and so well edited - I can't wait for more!
Thank you!
So far this is very interesting! Thank you for uploading!
Thank you!
Wow just wow. The book worm lives on. He must live on. Great effort tpww
Thank you
I've never been to Alton Towers myself, but just from hearing you speak so fondly of this bookworm, I already feel attached to it. I'm really excited to see what it looks like now in detail :)
Thank you!
Loved watching this!! Amazing you saved the bookworm, can't wait to see part 2! Thanks for finding ways to keep the channel going !
Thanks Jamie!
I love it when heritage is preserved and can’t wait to see the final outcome!
It’s going to be a fun, but hard project!
This is a great vldeo, have so many happy memories of storybook land. I loved the worm.
Amazing video was great to see original footage of storybook land. This is a great restoration project series!
Thank you!
Hi Shawn just wanted to say thanks for some what restoring a peace of my childhood. I love what your doing on TH-cam and when I met you at alton towers. If you do read this thank you 😊
Thank you for your kind words
Quite a moving story that! Very deserving that it went to you. Fair play for keeping the dream alive.
I wish you all the success restoring it to any glory 👍
Thank you very much. It’ll certainly be a fun project!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide look forward to seeing the progress.
Absolutely loved watching this!! It really shows how much effort you put into everything ! Incredible!
Thank you, episode 2 is now available to watch!
Man, these review and documentary type videos are absolutely superb. You've taken the limitations of the lockdown and really excelled. Well done to everyone at TPW! Also, thanks for saving the bookworm!
Thank you very much for your kind words and support!
This is fascinating! It honestly made me sad seeing what a great animatronic it was in the 90’s, and seeing how dull and stiff it became in it’s later years. Love that you’ve managed to salvage this bit of theme park history, and love that you and your Dad are restoring it, and showing us the journey!
Thanks Sarah!
@@ThemeParkWorldwideHi! What Is Those Music Called in Episode 1 (2020)
Wow. This is like something you’d see on TV. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this series. You should do more of these type of videos!
Thank you!
I watched this when it came out in 2020, always been a huge fan of your channel.
So glad youve got the bookworm, Shawn; it obviously means a lot to you and will have a good home! Fantastic editing.
Thanks Dolly. It’s going to be a very special piece when it’s complete
This is incredible!! I didn’t even know that this section of the park existed - so it’s amazing to be able to learn about it
Thank you!
These kinds of videos are my favourite... Time to binge!
Shawn you are living the dream and I salute you.
Thank you!
Great first episode of your restoration of the classic Alton Towers Bookworm
Great video and thak you for helping to preseve this wondeful peice of themeing and keeping a little bit of the magic alive.
Wow you have done the right thing, preserving this iconic animatronic for all the community to enjoy, great video and series you have going, great job Shawn
Thank you
Great video Shawn, and backstory. Looking forward to part 2.
Thank you!
Such a fantastic video, made me very emotional though! Can’t wait for the rest of the series!
Thank you!
This is a nostalgia trip. Me and my sister used to race each other to the book worm. Childhood memories, I can even taste the soggy sandwiches we would always take. Love this video, Shaun. Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing your memories!
I have very fond memories of the Book Worm! I'm so glad that you are taking care of it!
Thanks Ryan, it’ll look amazing when it’s done!
This was excellent to watch. You should start making more story driven content like this! Really enjoyed it.
Thank you very much
Great video and great restoration work. Looking forward to the 2nd installment.
Thanks Jonny!
This is amazing. I have a really vivid memory from when I was very young of my uncle teasing me because I was terrified of this thing. Awesome to see this.
Thank you!
Shawn, We Need More Awesome videos like this, the backstory build up introduction is a big YES in all departments, I'd Love to see more of this in future videos
Thank you very much!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide The Book Worm Plays A Huge Part In Our Hearts, Any thing for my favourite theme park tuber, to use our more than a tuber, your like a friend to us all.
Very interesting Shaun. Relaxing and nostalgic way to while away some lockdown time
Absolutely fantastic work shawn! Top quality video!
Thanks David!
This is amazing Shawn! Very nice work. I can't wait to see more. It's awesome that you could save a piece of theme park history that meant a lot to you!
It sure is great to be able to save it, but now the hard work begins!
Believe it or not last week I was actually wondering about when we would have a Bookworm update. What a coincidence! I love that you had the foresight to save this park icon, thank you Shawn!
Thanks Laura!
Come here for theme parks and now restoration projects, great stuff shawn , looking forward to the second one
Thanks Ken!
Fantastic video Shawn, it's great to see the level of care you are putting into maintaining this iconic piece of theme park history!
Thanks Jack. The start of a big project!
I kid you not, I remembered this video during one of my mocks and I forgot how much I loved these.
Hi Shawn. I really enjoyed this !. It was extremely well put together! . What a fantastic project to undertake. Will catch up on the full series. Thank you for sharing this
Thanks John!
Brings back so many fantastic memories at the park over the years - quite emotional to be honest. Love the editing you've done on it all. Really a pleasure to watch and the bookworm is in the best hands!
Loved that video! The start was really well done! Loved the programme style of it.
Thank you
This is so amazing such an amazing part of my childhood I’m so glad it’s been saved
Thanks!
Wow sounds like a proper restoration documentary looking forward to episode 2
It sure is!
Great story shawn glad you've got it instead of it being scrapped and forgotten looking forward to see your progress restoring him :)
Thank you, hopefully he’ll look much better when he’s done!
Heavy nostalgia for Alton Towers in the late 90s early 2000s there. There was just such an epic feel about the place almost like a Disney Park where everything looked like it ran flawlessly and big money had been invested in every little detail.
It was indeed at its best in the 90’s in my opinion!
My first memory of going to Alton towers was story book land and on one occasion I spent the whole day going round and round on the nutty squirrel ride. Great vid Shawn brang back a lot of nostalgia thank you 🙏👍
Thank you!
OMG, shawn. I have just sat and watched this, i remember the bookworm being there and wondered what happened to it when it was removed, well now i know. Well done to you and your dad for restoring this iconic part of Alton Towers.
Thank you!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Shawn wondering when part 3 of this will come, lol.
You should make your own documentary/overview series about Alton towers! You have so much knowledge off the the best theme park in the uk! Some subjects could be the ruins , scarefest, gardens, ride history etc!
Wow. This was put together so well. I can not wait for episode 2!
Thank you!
This is amazing!! I loved the bookworm when I visited in 1997 =D
Can't wait for part 2 (and more) to see how the restoration goes!
Well done Shawn can't wait to see what it looks like fully restored
Fantastic video! Exactly what I needed today. So interesting and so lovely to see such an iconic item to restore!
Thanks Cat
First of all, thank you much for this video. It brings back lovely memories! Secondly, good luck with the whole project and I'll be thoroughly following this!!
Thank you for watching Edward
Well done on this video Shawn. Very nicely put together and looking forward to the next episode already. 👏👍
Thank you very much!
This is amazing, this is just what we need. We all love it and there’s no better person to do it other than you! Your really well spoken and have so much knowledge about Alton towers. I honestly could listen to you for hours. I love reminiscing. ❤️ you should be very proud of your self for how far you have come. I think Alton towers should be very great full and proud of you too! We love your work and all your videos!! Keep it up and shine bright!! ❤️🌟🌈
Thank you for your support Laura!
Theme Park Worldwide We are all itching to see part 2. Please show it soon 😁❤️
I love this video SO much! It gives SUCH a tv show vibe and just you have such a great Narrating voice
Thank you!
First. Love how youre keeping and looking after an important part of Alton Towers History!
this is so cool! made me really emotional, well done TPW!
Thanks for your support!
I'm not a particularly huge fan of worms but I'm so glad it's being restored, I remember first seeing it a pressing the button to listen to him as a child :) very nostalgic piece of theming!!
It was indeed a huge part of the experience and it’s great to finally restore him!
Shawn, this is very professional! i applaud you! its very well put together
Thanks Scott!
I cant wait for episode 2 of rebuilding this!!! Unfortunately, I never got to see this as the first time I went to Alton Towers was is 2015 so it's so nice to learn about things like this!!
Wow, what an amazing start to the video!
Even though I have never seen it and I probably wasn't alive when it was around, it still makes me so sad and I almost cried.
Thank you!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide 😁