Alton Towers Announces Permanent Closure of The World of David Walliams Attraction

Based on reporting by BBC UK:

Alton Towers has made a statement on its website confirming the permanent closure of The World of David Walliams attraction, a section of the resort that opened in 2021 after years of development with Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books. The theme park's creative team worked with David Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books over a number of years to develop the section of the resort, which opened in 2021.

The park stated on its website that guests should consult the Alton Towers Resort website and app for the most current information regarding attraction openings, especially as the park is no longer in the main season. Alton Towers indicated that the decision to close the attraction was made as part of its regular review of "elements of our attraction offering."

It is understood that the decision involved considering various operational and guest experience factors. Future plans for the area will be communicated once they have been confirmed.

The Walliams-themed area previously featured attractions such as Gangsta Granny: The Ride, which is a 360° special effects attraction, alongside Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp, Royal Carousel, and Flavio's Fabulous Fandango.

David Walliams gained recognition through his appearances on the comedy sketch show Little Britain in the early 2000s, alongside co-star Matt Lucas. He published his initial children's book, The Boy in the Dress, in 2008 and has since become a highly successful children's author in the UK, having sold over 60 million copies across 55 languages. Walliams has authored more than 40 books in total, some of which, including Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, have been adapted into television films.