Since the park closed at the start of last month, we're heard very little from the park in the way of SW7 news or marketing. The only online information we've seen from the park online is the Official SW7 Website - marketing facts about their new attraction and giving us the chance [...]
TowersTimes has once again taken to the skies today to bring you the latest construction updates. This time - we're excited to tell you that construction has gone verticle. Rumors were floating around that the construction of SW7 (due to open on the 16th of March 2013) was 2 weeks [...]
As of 28th December, Alton Towers Resort Operations Limited will be no more! All of the business, assets and employees will be transferred to Merlin Attractions Operations Limited. This will not effect the daily operations of the resort but will consolidate the business from a tax perspective. Onto the rides [...]
A local residents group named The Whiston Action Group are set to oppose the Resorts plans to build a fairytale village which are currently known as the Lodge Plans, these plans are set to bring 150 Lodges with arched roofs to the resort next to the current Alton Towers Hotel, [...]
The Enterprise ride located in X Sector has come to the end of its expected life and is set to be replaced with a newer and updated model in 2013 TowersTimes can exclusively reveal. The ride has been thrilling riders in its current position since 1998 when Oblivion opened and [...]
As with many of the franchises on resort, Burger King are set to follow suit and pack up their things, We've had confirmation that Burger King will be leaving the park in all 3 of their current locations, this includes Mutiny Bay, Cloud Cuckoo Land and Forbidden Valley, but what [...]
Alton Towers are starting to move forward with their long term plan by submitting planning applications towards their new Log Cabin proposal, details of the plan include installing a large number of family orientated Cabins as well as a new idea they are calling "Holes" these are much alike to [...]
Relax this Christmas with a fantastic 2-for-1 Spa package! For £99, totally unwind with a fantastic range of treatments and relaxation, including; - Enjoy 6 hours in the tranquil setting of the Aqua Relaxation Rooms, with access to the pool, sauna, steam room and much more. - Traditional back massage, [...]
The Alton Towers resort have recently updated their Long Term Development Plan (LTDP) regarding the resorts future. Information included within the LTDP identifies the background of the Park as well as the local heritage involved with such an area, The document exhibits environmental aspects as well as development points for [...]
Two fire engines were called to the Theme Park after a stray firework was caught smouldering by Cloud Cuckoo Land following the season's final fireworks display. Following reports of a minor fire from guests on park and confirmation fire engines had been sent to the park following the final firework [...]
Today sees the Alton Towers Resort close it's theme park gates for the last time in 2012 as the Fireworks Event brings the park to an explosive finale. Alton Towers opened its park gates for the 2012 season on March 24th, offering guests a chance to ride their most terrifying [...]
Alton Towers' website has been updated with the announcement that Scarefest will receive an 'extended day' on Thursday November 1st. Previously, this day was to be a 'normal' day at the Theme Park, sandwiched between the final day of Scarefest and the first day of the annual fireworks event. Now, [...]
