The Towers · Roller coaster
Spinball Whizzer
Spinning coaster with compact twists, sudden drops, and rotating four-seat cars.
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Roller coaster
High thrill
48"
min height
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Before you ride
Unpredictable car spinning; maximum rider height 195 cm.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Each ride spins differently depending on passenger weight distribution.
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Spinball Whizzer stats
Spinball Whizzer is a 56-foot roller coaster at Alton Towers that reaches 37 mph and drops 46 feet. It was built by Maurer Rides, opened in 2004 and lasts about 75 seconds. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Maurer Rides
- Model
- SC 2000
- Opened
- 2004
- Track length
- 923 ft
- Top speed
- 37 mph
- Height
- 56 ft
- Drop
- 46 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 1 min 15 sec
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- Previously themed as Sonic Spinball
- Official minimum height 120 cm
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