Users' questions

What ride did Rita replace at Alton Towers?

What ride did Rita replace at Alton Towers?

Boneshaker
Rita (roller coaster)

Rita
Replaced Boneshaker
General statistics
Type Steel – Launched
Manufacturer Intamin

Why is Rita closed at Alton Towers?

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.

How long does Rita ride last?

25 seconds
Rita/Duration

Does Rita go upside down Alton Towers?

Rita, Alton Towers’ first Accelerator Coaster, is a top thrill dragster. Who says you need to go upside down to experience high g-force rollercoaster thrills?!

Has anyone died Thorpe Park?

Tragic Evha, from Leicester, died in hospital after she fell into the water on the ride in front of horrified pals on a school trip. Staffordshire Police said: “Evha sadly died after falling from a water ride at the theme park.

How safe is Alton Towers?

Four people have been seriously hurt in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers. However, Mr Bell said The Smiler at Alton Towers has had “quite a chequered past” which is “quite a rarity for a theme park as well known as Alton Towers”. …

What is the fastest ride in the world?

Do-Dodonpa
Do-Dodonpa at Fuji-Q Highland near Mount Fuji is said to be the fastest rollercoaster in the world reaching more than 110mph in just over 1.5 seconds. Most rollercoasters achieve their maximum speeds on the descents after slow climbs, but the Do-Dodonpa immediately accelerates rapidly.

How fast is Rita in mph?

100 km/h
Rita/Max speed

Which theme park has the most deaths UK?

The Smiler crash at Alton Towers sent shockwaves around the UK in June 2015 as 16 people were injured at one of the nation’s most popular theme parks.

Is there a weight restriction at Alton Towers?

Please be aware: Spinball Whizzer has a maximum weight limit of 111kg….How restrictive are the restraints on the rides?

Galactica 48 inches
Oblivion 52 inches
The Smiler 56 inches
TH13TEEN Restrictive, please speak to a member of staff
Spinball Whizzer Restrictive, please speak to a member of staff

Can you go to Alton Towers and not go on rides?

There is no reduced rate at Alton Towers for those who are not going on the rides so you will need to buy an adult rate ticket if you decide to join them. You can drop off and pick up for free.

What kind of ride is Rita at Alton Towers?

Rita is the ultimate rollercoaster for speed freaks!Hold onto your eyeballs as you’re catapulted from a standing start, 0 to 100km/ph in just two and a half seconds! Rita, Alton Towers’ first Accelerator Coaster, is a top thrill dragster. Each high performance car joins the drag race around high speed corners and air-time hills.

Which is the fastest roller coaster at Alton Towers?

That’s faster than a race car! With a top speed of 100km/ph, Rita is the 5th fastest roller coaster in the UK. 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’s the highest g force on Rita at Alton Towers?

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. Shortly after opening, Rita was renamed ‘Camilla – Queen of Speed’ to commemorate the Royal Wedding that year.

Is there a ghost train ride at Alton Towers?

This classic ghost train ride has been rebooted. This is a unique children’s theme park ride for brave kids and budding thrill seekers. Families can work together to battle the ghouls with their laser weapons, or compete for the highest score. Battle against your family and friends to see who is the most fearless of them all.