Is Oblivion still at Alton Towers?
Is Oblivion still at Alton Towers?
Oblivion is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England….Oblivion (roller coaster)
| Oblivion | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alton Towers |
| Park section | X-Sector |
| Coordinates | 52.986575°N 1.896498°W |
| Status | Operating |
Does the Oblivion at Alton Towers go upside down?
Ride Information The iconic Oblivion was the world’s first vertical drop rollercoaster. That’s a 180 feet drop, straight down!
What Oblivion feels like Alton Towers?
Oblivion was the first proper ride I ever went on so it will always hold a very special place in my heart. The feeling of utter fear hasn’t stopped even now, over 10 years since I first went on. I’m still anxious as I climb that lift hill. My heart still beats 100 times faster than it should as it hangs over the edge.
What angle is Oblivion at Alton Towers?
87.5°
Tracks
| Length | 1,222.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Speed | 68.0 mph |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Vertical Angle | 87.5° |
| Duration | 1:15 |
Why is Oblivion closed at Alton Towers?
The Oblivion rollercoaster at Alton Towers remains closed a week after a technical issue stopped the ride from operating. The Bolliger & Mabillard ride – installed at the Staffordshire theme park in 1998 – has not operated for a complete day since 10 June.
Is Oblivion faster than Rita?
Oblivion is shorter than Rita, but her one coaster trick is a cracker.
How fast is Oblivion mph?
68 mphOblivion / Max speed
How long does the Oblivion ride last?
1 minute 15 secondsOblivion / Duration
How fast is Oblivion at Alton Towers in mph?
How much G force is Rita?
4.7 gRita / G-force
Riders on Rita experience a maximum G force of 4.7. That’s the highest g-force roller coaster you’ll find at Alton Towers Resort! Rita was built by Intamin, the thrill ride experts who also created Th13teen.
What is the steepest roller coaster in the UK?
1. Mumbo Jumbo – 112° At the top of our UK’s Top 5 Steepest Roller Coasters list is Mumbo Jumbo at Flamingo Land. At a breathtaking drop of 112° Mumbo Jumbo once held the world record for the world’s steepest coaster back in 2009.
