With the 2018 season now fully underway following a snowy opening weekend, last weekend provided the first chance for many to return to Alton Towers Resort for the first time in 2018. With the official opening of Wicker Man, TLC to Duel, and a host of other changes around the [...]
Alton Towers Resort has received two nominations for the ScareCON SCAR awards, the annual awards which recognise and champion all aspects of the scare industry – from Halloween events, to year round scare attractions. In the nominations for the 11th annual awards, which were revealed earlier by ScareCON, [...]
Whilst the weather may have defeated Alton Towers Resort's roller coasters last weekend, it would take more than a bit of snow to prevent the Resort's Entertainments Team from putting on a show! From the return of an old favourite, to the apperance of the mysterious Beornen, we take a [...]
Wicker Man has awoken! On Thursday 8th March, TowersTimes was invited to a special ‘Meet the Maker’ event, alongside other enthusiast communities to get a special preview of Wicker Man ahead of its grand opening on 17th March 2018. TowersTimes take a look at all the details of Alton Towers [...]
Alton Towers Resort have submitted a planning application for an expansion of the Enchanted Village, comprising 102 accommodation pods with shower and toilet facilities, reception building and tipis. Proposed to be located to the north west of the current lodge accommodation, on an area of land currently used as a [...]
Whilst the Resort's main season is not far away, the recent February half-term event saw the return of the Pirates and Princesses short breaks at Alton Towers Resort. For 2018 the Resort substantially increased the programme of entertainment, making this an unmissable event, particularly for those with children. TowersTimes was [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today revealed the first official images of Wicker Man, the latest addition to the Resort and the first wooden rollercoaster to open in the UK for 21 years. The stunning images depict the central, six-storey, theming structure which features an upwards facing human face [...]
Following Monday’s announcement, Alton Towers Resort have today announced some revisions to the operational time of their rides and attractions for the 2018 season. The Theme Park will open to all guests at 10am, with the Resort stating they will have over half their rides and attractions available including Wicker [...]
***Since the publication of this article Alton Towers Resort have revised the plans for staggered openings. Full details can be found in our article dated 25th January 2018*** Alton Towers Resort have today confirmed the Early Ride Time line-up for the 2018 season, alongside revealing that many of the Resort’s [...]
Alton Towers Resort have confirmed full details of their Pirate and Princess family getaways for this February half-term. From Saturday 10th February to Sunday 25th February, the Resort are offering families the chance to join them on a voyage of discovery with the Resort being transformed into a fully-themed Pirate [...]
Alton Towers Resort have unearthed Wicker Man as the name for Secret Weapon 8 via their official website. The world’s first rollercoaster experience to fuse wood and fire, riders will race along 2028ft of track through a giant, flaming Wicker Man who stands at 57.57ft - six stories [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today announced their new Season Pass for the 2018 theme park season. Costing £55, the same price as an on the day ticket for the theme park, the new Season Pass will be valid from 17th March until 4th November for entry to the theme park [...]
