# 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.
- Title: David Walliams World at Alton Towers closes for good
- Summary: Alton Towers' David Walliams theme park area shuts after author dropped by publisher over inappropriate behavior claims. Alton Towers will close David…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T12:38:54+00:00
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- Topics: david walliams, alton towers, harpercollins, theme park, inappropriate behavior, merlin entertainments, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alton Towers will close David Walliams World for most of the week after the author was dropped by his publisher over inappropriate behavior allegations.