What happens on 13 at Alton Towers?

What happens on 13 at Alton Towers? The dark and mysterious TH13TEEN is the world's first vertical freefall drop rollercoaster. TH13TEEN, Alton Towers' Secret Weapon 6, includes moving track parts that turn brave thrill seekers and family visitors into falling objects within the unstable crypt!

Is Alton Towers safe for kids?

The wonderful things about Alton Towers is it's suitable for all age groups. A child really needs to be 0.9m tall or over to make it truly worthwhile. But if you are taking a very young child with an older sibling, there are still plenty of attractions for them to enjoy.

Can kids go on The Smiler?

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years and above. Children under 3 years old can visit the park for free. The following height and age restrictions apply: Guests must be 1.4m or over to ride Nemesis, Galatica, The Smiler, Oblivion and Rita (Rita has a maximum height of 1.95m).

Can a 10 year old go on The Smiler?

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years and above. Children under 3 years old can visit the park for free. The following height and age restrictions apply: Guests must be 1.4m or over to ride Nemesis, Galatica, The Smiler, Oblivion and Rita (Rita has a maximum height of 1.95m).

What type of coaster is thirteen?

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.

What is 13 like in Alton Towers?

Ride Information TH13TEEN, Alton Towers' Secret Weapon 6, includes moving track parts that turn brave thrill seekers and family visitors into falling objects within the unstable crypt! After hitting the ground, it seems like there's no way out - it's time to shift gears, into reverse!

What happened to the 14 year old on the roller coaster?

Attorney Michael Haggard represented the family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died in March of 2022 after slipping out of his safety bar and falling from another Florida amusement park ride. Haggard said Bonnet nearly suffered the same, horrible death.

What coaster goes underwater?

Vanish Roller Coaster is a one-of-a-kind roller coaster at Cosmo World Amusement Park in Yokohama, Japan. It actually brings riders underwater.