Why is TH13TEEN closed?
Speculation has risen about the rumoured scare maze being built around Dark Forest as Rita and Th13teen rides shut for opening day. Alton Towers opened yesterday and it’s safe to say it wasn’t the best opening day the park has ever had.
When was TH13TEEN made?
March 20, 2010Thirteen / Opened
Thirteen (officially stylised as TH13TEEN) is a steel roller coaster at Alton Towers in England. The ride was constructed by Intamin and opened on 20 March 2010. It is the world’s first vertical freefall drop roller coaster, on which the track and train freefall approximately five metres in darkness.
Does TH13TEEN go upside down?
After hitting the ground, it seems like there’s no way out – it’s time to shift gears, into reverse! The vertical freefall drop coaster puts your body through 3.2G force.
How many secret weapons does Alton Towers have?
“Secret Weapon” is a codename that has been given to four Alton Towers rollercoasters and two planned rollercoasters since 1991. Between Secret Weapon 3 (1994) and Secret Weapon 5 (2002), Secret Weapon rides were installed every four years, with family and flat rides in the intervening years.
What replaced the Corkscrew at Alton Towers?
TH13TEEN
Although Corkscrew was dismantled and replaced by TH13TEEN in 2010, the presence of the ride lives on in the entrance plaza where the iconic double inversion element now resides as part of the grand entrance to the theme park.
What is the most expensive ride at Alton Towers?
Galactica (roller coaster)
| Galactica | |
|---|---|
| Opening date | 16 March 2002 (as Air) 24 March 2016 (as Galactica) |
| Cost | £12 million |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Flying |
Why was Rita not a secret weapon?
To many enthusiasts, both Spinball Whizzer and Rita: Queen of Speed lacked the complete package that had made the previous Secret Weapon installations standout. They just didn’t have the landscaping, immersive theming, exciting marketing or the truly unique ride experiences the previous coasters had been known for.
Why did Alton Towers get rid of the Black Hole?
Its interior was redesigned, featuring a modified queue layout and station, which were restyled with a Jules Verne theme. In later years, the Black Hole became costly to maintain, and the park decided to close the attraction in 2005. The roller coaster track was dismantled and sold in 2007.
What’s the oldest ride at Alton Towers?
the Runaway Mine Train
Rollercoaster rushes through Katanga Canyon Since opening in 1992, the Runaway Mine Train is now the oldest rollercoaster at Alton Towers resort. The big thrill rides might get all of the attention, but this family rollercoaster has been delighting theme park goers for decades.