Alton Towers has announced when the newest ride will come to its park.
Gangsta Granny: The Ride, based off David Walliams’ most popular children’s novel, will come to the theme park this Spring.
The 4D ride experience will see guests join the main characters as they attempt the greatest heist in the history of the world: to steal the Crown Jewels, reports LeicestershireLive.
Guests will set off on a Crown Jewels tour only to be caught up in Ben and Granny’s audacious adventure. The ride will whizz, twist and spin passengers 360 degrees through a series of scenes where they will see, feel, hear and even smell an electrifying and unique re-telling of the Gangsta Granny story.
In addition to this, a whole area of the theme park will be transformed, inspired by ‘The World of David Walliams’.
The themed area will feature a host of other rides and attractions including Royal Carousel and Raj’s Bouncy Bottom Burp.
Throughout 2020, Alton Towers is also inviting children to bring their Granny (or Grandpa) for free.
David Walliams said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that Gangsta Granny is becoming a ride at Alton Towers.”
“I never imagined it would happen so it’s a real delight to see my characters brought to life in a ride.
“I’ve worked really closely with the team at Alton Towers to make sure the ride is just as funny and exciting as the book. I think children and their parents ... and even their grandparents! ... are going to love it!”
John Burton, creative lead for Alton Towers Resort, said: “David’s stories are full of witty characters, intrigue and exhilaration so it’s been a fantastic challenge to build all that into a new ride experience.
WIt’s the first time we’ve attempted such a complex combination of a physical ride experience, high-tech special effects and brilliant story-telling to ensure guests feel they are with Granny and Ben on every step of their adventure.”
