Within the last month, planning applications been submitted by Alton Towers Resort for proposals to refresh other aspects of Forbidden Valley alongside the reopening of Nemesis in 2024, following the completion of the track replacement project. The first of these proposals is in respect of the former Ripsaw Café building, [...]
Last weekend saw the start of Scarefest at Alton Towers Resort, with the 2023 line-up incorporating new and refreshed scares alongside returning attractions that together provide something for all the family. TowersTimes rounds-up what’s on offer at this year’s event. The headline new for 2023 attraction is Daz [...]
Following the first update during the Summer, Bianca Sammut, Divisional Director at Alton Towers Resort, has today communicated via email another update on the latest news and developments at the Resort, as we head into the final months of the year. This includes reflections on Oktoberfest, a look ahead to [...]
This past weekend saw the Bavarian festivities and oomptastic atmosphere of Oktoberfest return to Alton Towers Resort! Now an established part of the Resort's event line-up, TowersTimes visited to experience all that this event has to offer in its fourth year. The heart of Oktoberfest is once again [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today announced the full line-up for Scarefest 2023, which features a new scare attraction in partnership with YouTuber Daz Games, in addition to a new scare zone alongside returning attractions and family entertainment. As 2023's central new addition, Daz Games: PANIC is billed as [...]
Bianca Sammut, Divisional Director at Alton Towers Resort, has today communicated via email an update on operations at the Resort. This includes confirmation that Hex and Skyride will remain closed for the rest of the 2023 season, in order to ensure the long-term delivery of these attractions. The [...]
This past weekend saw Nemesis Sub-Terra reopen at Alton Towers Resort, with the drop tower dark ride having last operated in 2015. Following the announcement earlier in May that the attraction was set to reopen, a statement was issued by The Phalanx on Thursday afternoon advising that the [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today announced that Nemesis Sub-Terra will reopen on Saturday 27th May after having remained closed since 2015. The drop tower dark ride, located in the 'Phalanx Research Facility', is being reopened by The Phalanx, the organisation tasked with keeping the Nemesis beast under control. [...]
Festival of Thrills has returned to Alton Towers Resort this year with The Smiler Takeover, as the ride prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on 31st May. The event sees the Ministry of Joy take control of the theme park, with roaming Ministry agents and a collection of The Smiler [...]
Alton Towers Resort have this week revealed a new look for Nemesis’ track, upon taking delivery and commencing installation of the first sections, ahead of the ride’s planned reopening in 2024 following the refurbishment works. Although the appearance of Nemesis did somewhat evolve over the years with a [...]
This past weekend saw the start of the main 2023 season at Alton Towers Resort, which included the opening of new dark ride, The Curse at Alton Manor! With TowersTimes of course in attendance, we round-up all the details. The first destination for many [...]
This past weekend saw the start of the main 2023 season at Alton Towers Resort, and the much anticipated launch of The Curse at Alton Manor! We take a deep dive into what this new dark ride has brought to the theme park, as the spirit of a restless Emily [...]
