Alton Towers has revealed the name of its newest ride and it’s perfect for thrillseekers.
Named Toxicator, the new topspin ride can accommodate more than 500 riders per hour. They are seated back-to-back before being flipped round and held face down above a ‘bubbling pool of highly toxic alien acid’.
The first-of-its-kind in the UK, Toxicator sees daredevils subjected to heart-pounding centrifugal forces from intense spin patterns.
And because it’s the only topspin ride in the world to be elevated above ground level, it means spectators can watch the entire experience from underneath.
There is not a date for it opening as yet, but the theme park said it will be worth the wait for riders.
Standing at a record-breaking 78ft high thanks to its setting on a 16ft elevated platform – it is situated in the Forbidden Valley next to the iconic Nemesis Reborn .
It is the latest technology from the shadowy organisation known as The Phalanx and is used by them to extract and separate toxic saliva from the Nemesis creature.
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It applies an intense spinning, centrifugal force to the saliva which turns it into a chemical solution so powerful it will melt anything it touches.
Fans, who will have to be 1.4m tall to ride, were recently treated to an exciting first tease of the new attraction in a TV advert unveiled this week.
Bianca Sammut, Vice President of Alton Towers Resort, said: “Alton Towers is renowned for consistently delivering new and reimagined thrills for our fans and as the UK’s only topspin ride, we’re excited to welcome Toxicator to the park.
“We can’t wait to challenge thrillseekers to submit to the spin. Located in the heart of Forbidden Valley, this is the latest chapter in the Nemesis story which has captivated generations of thrillseekers worldwide.
“We’re not yet ready to reveal precisely when Toxicator will turn your world upside down, but rest assured the wait will be worth it.”
To book tickets to be among the very first to experience the heart-pounding power of Toxicator visit altontowers.com
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