Alton Towers unveils new 'highly toxic' 78ft ride with 'world first feature'
- Alton Towers will launch Toxicator in spring 2025, a new 78ft topspin ride.
- Toxicator is designed to accommodate over 500 riders per hour, with unique features and a captivating storyline.
- This ride enhances the Forbidden Valley area and continues the park's focus on immersive experiences.
In the UK, Alton Towers has announced the opening of Toxicator, a revolutionary ride set to debut in the spring of 2025. This new attraction will be the highest topspin ride of its kind, towering at 78 feet above ground, which includes a unique 16-foot elevated platform. The ride aims to accommodate over 500 visitors per hour and will immerse thrill-seekers in a storyline connected to the existing Nemesis universe, enhancing the experience within the Forbidden Valley section of the park. Guests will enjoy a dramatic ride experience as they are flipped over a visually captivating bubbling pool of highly toxic alien acid. The innovative ride design allows guests to be secured back-to-back before they are spun in various intense patterns, exposing them to exhilarating centrifugal forces. Toxicator will also be equipped with illuminated water fountains and will be the only attraction of its kind in the UK, designed with unique features such as allowing spectators to walk underneath the ride while it operates. This element promises to create a thrilling viewing experience both for riders and park visitors alike, making it a significant addition to the park. The attraction continues the narrative established by previous rides in the park, particularly involving the Nemesis creature and the organization of The Phalanx. The storyline revolves around the attempts to harness the mysterious and dangerous substance related to the Nemesis creature’s toxic saliva. The installation of Toxicator signifies a broader commitment by Alton Towers to continuously innovate and enhance their offerings to thrill seekers, providing them with immersive experiences that challenge their sense of fear and excitement. Alton Towers has created a dedicated campaign to raise awareness of Toxicator, including promotional materials and teasers that reflect the imaginative storytelling embedded in the ride's design. Bianca Sammut, the vice president of Alton Towers Resort, expressed her enthusiasm for bringing Toxicator to life as a means to further engage visitors, promising that this ride will challenge and captivate guests hungry for new thrills, in line with the park's reputation for delivering exciting attractions.