Dark Forest · Roller coaster
Rita
Launched coaster tears through the woods with a rapid acceleration and sharp bends.
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Roller coaster
High thrill
56"
min height
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Before you ride
Powerful launch; maximum rider height 195 cm.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Keep your head back before the launch and listen for the starting sequence.
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Rita stats
Rita is a 69-foot roller coaster at Alton Towers that reaches 61 mph and drops 69 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 2005 and lasts about 25 seconds. Riders must be at least 56 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- Accelerator Coaster
- Opened
- 2005
- Track length
- 2,100 ft
- Top speed
- 61 mph
- Height
- 69 ft
- Drop
- 69 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 25 sec
- Height requirement
- 56 in
💡 Fun facts
- Hydraulic-launch coaster
- Official minimum height 140 cm
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