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Alton Towers

Oblivion

Oblivion

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Specs

Manufacturer
Bolliger & Mabillard
Type
Dive coaster
Rare
First dive coaster
Restraint
Lap bar
Opened
1998
Height
19.8 m
Drop
54.9 m
Speed
68 mph
Length
372 m
Duration
1m 15s

Weather close

Through the day

Unlikely

Gusts about 20 mph at 20 m. No published wind limit, so this is an estimate.

Unlikely Low Possible Likely

Train

1 car · 8 across · 16 seats · Dive

Back

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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extreme brevity and lack of any elements beyond the drop are frequent points of criticism, with many noting the outdated theming and lengthy brake run.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 6 months

Today Typical
  1. 10:00 am

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    Typ. 12 min

  2. 11:00 am

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    Typ. 28 min

  3. 12:00 pm

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    Typ. 30 min

  4. 1:00 pm

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    Typ. 28 min

  5. 2:00 pm

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    Typ. 28 min

  6. 3:00 pm

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    Typ. 26 min

  7. 4:00 pm

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    Typ. 31 min

  8. 5:00 pm

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    Typ. 25 min

  9. 6:00 pm

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    Typ. 27 min

  10. 7:00 pm

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    Typ. 23 min

  11. 8:00 pm

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    Typ. 13 min

  12. 9:00 pm

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    Typ. 8 min

Today’s downtime

Today

No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for six months.

Broke down 0 times today.

Reliability

100%

Solid

4 stops in six months · 1h 33m down

Past downtime

4 stops · 1h 33m

September 20264 stops · 1h 33m

Wed 2 Sept

  1. 5:05 pm – 5:59 pm · 54 min

Tue 1 Sept

  1. 2:11 pm – 2:25 pm · 14 min

  2. 1:46 pm – 1:56 pm · 10 min

  3. 12:11 pm – 12:26 pm · 15 min