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 [...]
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 [...]
2017 certainly hasn’t been a quiet year for Alton Towers Resort. With not one, but two new additions to CBeebies Land, the return of a much missed legend, a brand new hotel, and the construction of the next Secret Weapon, there’s been plenty to keep an eye on over the [...]
With Christmas just around the corner, Alton Towers Resort have been offering a selection of festive short breaks to enable guests to enjoy a magical Santa’s Sleepover at the Resort. Featuring a complete range of Christmas experiences, from festive activities, a selection of rides in the Theme Park, the Resort’s [...]
FTSE Russell, the global stock market index provider, has today confirmed that Merlin Entertainments will drop from the top tier FTSE 100 index to the FTSE 250 as part of the quarterly review of the FTSE UK Index Series. Merlin Entertainments' relegation from the UK’s leading share index follows a [...]
Merlin Annual Pass have today confirmed the full changes to their Annual Pass packages for new Standard and Premium Passes for 2017/18. One of the largest changes being made is the introduction of additional restrictions to the validity of the Standard Annual Pass. Passes purchased from 28th November onwards will [...]
