Why are Alton Towers rides called secret weapons?
Why are Alton Towers rides called secret weapons? Secret Weapon is a term on Alton Towers where a new ride is revealed with no name until closer to the opening date for the ride and the park. The inclusion of a new Secret weapon can cause different Park areas to change.
What is the new ride at Alton Towers 2023?
A haunting dark ride, taking you on a hair-raising journey through the spectacular twists and turns within the cursed Manor. The abandoned Alton Manor, repossessed under mysterious circumstances, invites you inside.
Did Alton Towers get sued for The Smiler?
Two women who lost legs after a crash on a ride at Alton Towers are suing the park's owners, their lawyers have said. Vicky Balch, 23, and Leah Washington, 20, were in the front seats of the Smiler ride which rammed into a stationary carriage in June 2015.
What was the first secret weapon in Alton Towers?
Secret Weapon 1 & 2 were two unbuilt roller coasters originally intended for the Nemesis site at Alton Towers. They would have been pipeline coasters from Arrow Dynamics if they had been built. The first secret weapon was cancelled due to height limitations.
What is the secret weapon 5 at Alton Towers?
Galactica was designed by John Wardley, who has created some of the world's wildest rides, including Oblivion. Originally built as Secret Weapon 5, our 'Aerial Inversion Ride' (AIR) was the first flying roller coaster at Alton Towers Resort.
What roller coaster drops straight down?
[4K] Falcon's Fury is a 335-foot freestanding drop tower at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This is a unique drop tower ride as riders are tilted 90 degrees facing down before falling 300 feet straight down.
What ride did Alton Towers get rid of?
Extended closure and reopening In November 2015, as part of the downsizing of the theme park's operation in response to the Smiler incident earlier that year, Alton Towers announced that six of its attractions would not reopen the following season, including Nemesis Sub-Terra.
What is the fastest ride in the UK?
What is the fastest roller coaster in the UK? The fastest roller coaster in the UK is Stealth at Alton Towers, which reaches 0-80mph (128.7 kmph) in just 1.9 seconds. After reaching top speed, the track turns 90 degrees and rapidly ascends the ride's famous 'top hat'-shaped peak before descending down the other side.