As reported by TowersTimes on 2nd December, the Shrek project for 2011 has been cancelled. As part of the developments, it was widely believed that The Beastie, which has been at the park since 1983, would be shelved in favour of the more modern family attraction - Shrek 4D. However, [...]
Beginning today and all this week, we'll be revealing the winning questions and answers that were put to the legend that is John Wardley by our very own members! John Wardley of course is best known as the creator of Nemesis, Oblivion and Air. He also worked on the 2010 [...]
The Alton Towers Water Park is usually closed for several days in early January, so it can have its annual maintenance. However, January 2011 will see the Water Park closed for an extended period, presumably for a more intensive programme of maintenance. The Water Park will be unavailable from Monday, [...]
It has been revealed that next year's new 4D Cinema for Alton Towers will no longer have a Shrek theme. The news about the 2011 new attraction was first broke by TowersTimes in October. Rumours are suggesting that Dreamworks, the creators of Shrek, are unhappy with the quality of the [...]
There is now just one week left for you to submit your questions to John Wardley, ride consultant for Merlin Entertainments. John Wardley is best known as the creator of Nemesis, Oblivion and Air. He also worked on the 2010 Alton Towers attraction, Th13teen. In the 90s Tussauds era John [...]
For those of you not lucky enough to be at the The Ultimate Fireworks 2010 you can now view the fantastic display here on TowersTimes. The Fireworks event made its return this year after a short break, the last display was Electric Towers in 2006. But to celebrate the opening [...]
After 4 years of waiting, it's almost time for the long awaited return of Alton Towers legandary fireworks displays. After a bitter legal dispute with some local residents which left the resort facing the stark choice between either a 3-day fireworks event OR a 2-week halloween event, fireworks were shelved [...]
We have learnt here at TowersTimes a few possible new details relating to the Shrek attraction which is rumoured to be added for the 2011 season. An anonymous source has added further weight to the story that TowersTimes broke on the 20th of October 2010. These latest rumours suggest that [...]
On her very last day, Morwenna very kindly took the time to to pass this message onto everyone here: Dear Alton Towers Resort fans, Today is my last day so I thought I would take the opportunity to thank you for all your support and feedback over the last few [...]
Some eagle eyed TowersTimes Forum members have spotted some Shrek related theming hidden away on park. Although the location makes it difficult to see exactly what the theming is, the fact the word Shrek was seen and the shapes resemble Shrek related characters suggests a new attraction could be on [...]
Alton Towers launch Scarefest today, with the 2010 event shaping up to be the best one yet. The theme park itself will once again open right through until 9:00pm, with selected rides bathed in spooktacular colour. Rides including Nemesis, Air, Oblivion and Rita take on a whole new dimension in [...]
With Scarefest just over a week away, Alton Towers have released video footage of an angry protest at the park gates by clowns apparantly furious that the resort are opening a Carnival of Screams from 16-31 October. Holding placards and waving banners, the angry clowns stated that the "Carnival of [...]
