Oblivion • Alton Towers

First Drop Capacity Intensity

Oblivion is a ride that symbolises Alton Towers in one short fast burst. It's their original "worlds first", and as that's pretty much all the coaster has to offer, it has to deliver. And it really does, the drop is like nothing else you can experience in the UK. I'd go as far as saying its the single most intense moment on any Towers ride, and one of the most intense in the UK. Sure its over very fast, but the ride doesn't need any more when it's party piece does so well. Its also very smooth for a 22 year old coaster. Despite all this positive, I'm not actually a massive fan of Oblivion, however I can still appreciate just how well it does what it does, so it still gets a higher rating. If you like intense rides then look no further

First Drop Theming Intensity Too short

It has some brilliant theming in the queue and an amazing soundtrack that doesn't get annoying, unlike a certain other roller coaster (Smiler). The ride does a great job of building your anxiety up, as you approach the drop. Slowly pulling you up the hill, then slowly taking round till you come face to face with the world's first vertical drop, at a staggering 90 degrees. Oh sorry, 87.5 degrees, oh well, it's not like you're going to notice the small difference when you're hurtling towards the ground reaching and going into a dark tunnel reaching a speed of 68 mph and a g-force of 4.5 times Earth's usual gravity. And what better way to continue after this amazing drop then with... A bank turn into the brake run? Yeah, the ride is a bit short, but Alton Towers were limited what they could do considering the height restrictions and space they had to work with. There are definitely better rides out there, even at Alton Towers but that doesn't mean you should give Oblivion a miss.

First Drop Theming Intensity Too short

B&M's prototype dive machine is one of their weaker coasters (especially considering Air, another prototype is a much more complete ride). However that does not stop the ride from being fun. The theming in this ride is incredibly dark. As you wait in line, a preshow plays of two men debating the safety of the ride. I absolutely love this type of sinister theme. The main part of the ride is the drop and being a dive machine the drop is great. As you enter the deep tunnel you will feel a good moment of intense positive g force. Unfortunately once you exit said tunnel the ride is over. It would have been nice to have at least another element before the brake run. It's not the greatest ride at Alton Towers, but you'll have fun.

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity Too short

The first drop on Oblivion is very good and very exhilarating, however there's not much after that.

First Drop Intensity

Very re-ridable, I’ll never get bored of that drop into the tunnel. The intensity of the drop is breathtaking, and it really is a credit to the UK themepark scene. Always smaller queues for this ride at Towers compared to some of the newer rides, which is a massive plus.

First Drop

Drop's super fun, decent theme for what there is. Nothing much.

First Drop Capacity Too short

Best drop on any ride I have ridden. Properly scary. An iconic of British theme park design

First Drop Nice surprise! Fun Too short

Come on guys, what do you expect? It's the worlds first dive coaster. The drop is by far the best drop in the park. It really is fantastic. Okay, so it is very short, but it's short but sweet. Its no nonsense, and gets straight to the point. And thats what makes Oblivion for me.

First Drop Comfort Fun Too short

Oblivion does what it says on the tin: provides a good drop into a tunnel. Thats your lot and although there is nothing else it is more than excusable seeing as it is the worlds first B&M Dive coaster and the technology at the time was not advanced enough, nor the plot of land large enough for a larger coaster. The drop provides some good enough floater airtime enhanced by those classic OTSRs and the theming, whilst on the less impressive side considering its Alton Towers provides that very suspenseful feeling if you are a first time rider. Fun, Short but gets the job done

First Drop Theming Capacity

Absolutely amazing ride. I'm not going to go on about how it's "too short" because it doesn't even need anything more than the first drop. Very intense as well, absolutely crazy ride.

Airtimes Intensity Disappointing!

Intense ride, with great airtime feeling on the drop. Disappointing everything else!

First Drop Intensity Smoothness Too short

Night ride is incredible, great airtime and positive gs going into the turnaround in morning the ride is still great. Great forces.

First Drop Capacity Smoothness Too short

Yeah of course the ride it is too short, but not considering that it is a really good drop coaster. At the drop you don't get pushed down by the train which I don't really like, but you are floating down in your seat. You get into the tunnel at 90 degrees and the tunnel itself is huge and you rush through there. Has a great soundtrack at the station. Was stuck in the brakes because I don't know why but I got 3 fast passes so that's great.

First Drop Theming Too short Pointless

Oblivion is a fun ride that gets you every-time and it has decent theming plus that great drum and bass soundtrack. Shame theres nothing other than the drop as it just feels pointless.

First Drop Capacity Intensity Too short

Does what it does excellently. The slow, steep lift hill builds anticipation, there's a great view across the valley from the top. Then you're held at the top, over the misty hole. The drop is fast and intense, and much longer than it looks. After that, a small airtime hill, and the ride is over. It may be short but it packs a punch. On busy days running two stations the capacity is excellent. Only downside (other than the length) is that on quieter days, running a single station, the operations can be slow and you can end up sat on the brake run for quite a lot longer than the actual ride!

First Drop Capacity Intensity Too short Layout

My favourite dive machine. Nothing beats dropping into that hole and the surprising amount of force under ground. Too short though, even for a prototype it’s far too short.

Been on quite a few dive coasters, and, at least as far as it's gimmick is concerned, Oblivion's drop remains the best example. It's the only one dive machine that hits the tunnel in the vertical. Older style OTSR leave space for airtime (double dose if you can get the modified seating with two seatbelts and more room...) Sure, it does NOTHING else, but as a glorified drop tower it's the best one. As a coaster, sure, the other examples have extra features, but can anyone particularly say Sheikra's inversions are memorable? Nope.

First Drop Theming

The drop is the best in the UK. Worth 4 stars on its own, dive coasters don't really need anything else. The hole you dive into also has an incredible effect.

First Drop Capacity Fun

Im not going to consider the length a con, its great

First Drop Too short

It's all about the first drop, which is excellent. Holds its own against newer, much larger Dive Coasters thanks to the deep tunnel. Far too short, but considering it's a prototype and the world's first vertical drop, it does what it does very well.

First Drop Too short Theming Layout

Although this is still a fun ride, and the first drop is great (love the don't look down writing) I can't rate this ride higher because its just too damn short ! I know its a dive machine, and their layouts are not super long.. and that this was the first one.. buuut still.. would never wait more than 15/20 mins for this.. its far too short.

First Drop Comfort Harness

I love this ride.

First Drop Capacity Too short

Amazing first drop!

Airtimes First Drop Nice surprise! Too short

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity

First Drop Too short

First Drop Nice surprise! Fun Too short

First Drop Comfort Fun Too short Layout

Airtimes First Drop Harness Too short

First Drop Too short

First Drop Too short Theming Pointless

First Drop Capacity Ejectors Too short

First Drop Too short

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First Drop Too short

First Drop Theming Too short

First Drop Nice surprise! Smoothness Too short

First Drop Too short

First Drop Capacity Too short

Airtimes First Drop Too short Layout

First Drop Theming Intensity Too short

First Drop Location Too short Layout

Airtimes First Drop Comfort Too short

First Drop Theming Too short

Disappointing! Layout

First Drop Too short

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