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David Walliams World at Alton Towers closes for good
Alton Towers' David Walliams theme park area shuts after author dropped by publisher over inappropriate behavior claims.
In brief
Alton Towers' David Walliams theme park area shuts after author dropped by publisher over inappropriate behavior claims. Alton Towers will close David Walliams World for most of the week after the author was dropped by his publisher over inappropriate behavior allegations. Originally reported by Dailymail.
David Walliams World
Alton Towers theme park area opened in May 2021.
Author dropped
David Walliams was dropped by HarperCollins in December 2025.
Inappropriate behavior
Walliams faced allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women.
Theme park closure
World of David Walliams closed for most of the week.
Gangsta Granny ride
Gangsta Granny ride costs £18m and opens only weekends.
Raj's Shop
Raj's Shop gift retailer named after Walliams' character.
Fan reactions
Theme park fans report creepy environment with music blaring.
Merlin Entertainments
Merlin owns Alton Towers and 60m annual guests.
Park status
World of David Walliams operates weekends and events.
Author's absence
Walliams last posted on Instagram in March 2026.
Ride status
Flavio's Fabulous Fandango and Royal Carousel closed.
Theme park fan
Fan says area music blares creating creepy environment.
Theme park fan
Fan says theming damaged and rides closed for 4 days.
Merlin's challenge
Merlin faces decision on park's future use.
Park spokesperson
Alton Towers says park opens weekends and events.
Author's denial
Walliams strongly denied inappropriate behavior claims.
What happens next
World of David Walliams closes for most of the week.
The bottom line
Alton Towers will close David Walliams World for most of the week after the author was dropped by his publisher over inappropriate behavior allegations.
