Alton Towers
Oblivion
Single riderFastrackOn-ride photoX-SectorOpen · 10:00 am–4:00 pm
45 min
Specs
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Type
- Dive coaster
- Opened
- 1998
- Height
- 19.8 m
- Drop
- 54.9 m
- Speed
- 68 mph
- Length
- 372 m
- Duration
- 1m 15s
Captain’s Review
Highlights
- Intense vertical drop
- Immersive tunnel theming
- High rider capacity
- Quick queue times
- Comfortable restraints
Concerns
- Very short layout
- Limited post‑drop elements
Oblivion is celebrated for its groundbreaking, intense vertical drop and immersive tunnel atmosphere, making it an iconic dive coaster experience. Riders consistently praise the high capacity and typically short wait times, as well as the comfortable restraints. However, the coaster’s extreme brevity and lack of any elements beyond the drop are frequent points of criticism, with many noting the outdated theming and lengthy brake run. Overall, it delivers a thrilling, one‑trick ride that many enjoy despite its limited length.
From Captain Coaster
Average wait
Each hour · last 2 months
10:00 am
13 min
Typ. 13 min
11:00 am
33 min
Typ. 31 min
12:00 pm
12 min
Typ. 35 min
1:00 pm
14 min
Typ. 40 min
2:00 pm
—
Typ. 37 min
3:00 pm
—
Typ. 37 min
Today’s downtime
Today
No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for two months.
Broke down 0 times today.
Reliability
70
Patchy
4 stops in two months · 1h 33m down
Earlier
4 stops · 1h 33m
Wed 2 Sept
5:05 pm – 5:59 pm · 54 min
Tue 1 Sept
2:11 pm – 2:25 pm · 14 min
1:46 pm – 1:56 pm · 10 min
12:11 pm – 12:26 pm · 15 min