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Oblivion
A dive coaster pauses at the brink before plunging into an underground tunnel.
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Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
56"
min height
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Before you ride
Sudden steep drop and pause over the edge.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Watch a train from the viewing point first, then try the outer seat for a dramatic look over the drop.
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Oblivion stats
Oblivion is a 65-foot roller coaster at Alton Towers that reaches 68 mph and drops 180 feet. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard, opened in 1998 and lasts about 75 seconds. Riders must be at least 56 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Dive Coaster
- Opened
- 1998
- Track length
- 1,222 ft
- Top speed
- 68 mph
- Height
- 65 ft
- Drop
- 180 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 1 min 15 sec
- Height requirement
- 56 in
💡 Fun facts
- Pioneering vertical-drop coaster
- Official minimum height 140 cm
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