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Alton Towers, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Operating
Oblivion opened in 1998 as the worlds first 'vertical drop roller coaster' and B&Ms first dive coaster model. Riders are suspended over the vertical drop for a few seconds before the train is released and they are plummeted into a tunnel.
- Opened
- Saturday 14 March 1998
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Intensity rating
- Intense thrills i
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Dive Coaster
- Coaster type
- Steel
- Queue types
- Standard, Fast-track ii
Stats
Inversions0
Speed68mph(109.4 km/h)
Height65ft(19.8m)
Length1,222ft(372.5m)
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Frequently asked questions
- Oblivion is located at Alton Towers, Staffordshire, United Kingdom.
- Oblivion opened on Saturday 14 March 1998
- Yes, Oblivion has a fast-track queue. Please check with Alton Towers for fast-track queue availability.
Oblivion, Alton Towers, United Kingdom
i Check with Alton Towers for rider restrictions
ii Check with Alton Towers for queue availability