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		<title>Superman: Krypton Coaster: San Antonio&#8217;s Floorless Loop Legend</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Superman: Krypton Coaster is a steel floorless roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. Built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and designed by Ing.-Büro Stengel, it opened to the public on March 11, 2000, as one of the very first floorless coasters ever built, a design that lets riders sit ... <a title="Superman: Krypton Coaster: San Antonio&#8217;s Floorless Loop Legend" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/superman-krypton-coaster-six-flags-fiesta-texas/" aria-label="Read more about Superman: Krypton Coaster: San Antonio&#8217;s Floorless Loop Legend">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Superman: Krypton Coaster is a steel floorless roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. Built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and designed by Ing.-Büro Stengel, it opened to the public on March 11, 2000, as one of the very first floorless coasters ever built, a design that lets riders sit with nothing below their feet while the track passes underneath the seats.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The $20 million ride was a centerpiece of a major park expansion and quickly became known for its terrain-hugging layout, which winds through a former quarry and sends trains out over cliff edges at both the top of the lift hill and the helix following the loop. Its signature 145-foot vertical loop held the record as the tallest on a steel coaster in the world from 2000 until Six Flags Magic Mountain&#8217;s Full Throttle surpassed it in 2013.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> March 11, 2000</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 168 feet</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> 70 mph</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 4,025 feet</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 6</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Trains climb a lift hill before dropping into a sequence of six inversions, starting with the massive 145-foot vertical loop that made the ride famous. Riders then move through a zero-g roll, a 78-foot cobra roll, and interlocking corkscrews, all while seated in floorless trains that heighten the sense of speed and exposure. The full circuit takes about 2 minutes and 35 seconds to complete.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Because the layout was built into the park&#8217;s old quarry terrain, the coaster feels more intense than its stats alone suggest, with track passing close to rock walls and the train appearing to launch out over open cliffs at two points in the ride.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Legacy and Updates</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When it opened in 2000, Superman: Krypton Coaster was among the first floorless coasters B&#038;M ever produced, a format that has since become a staple at parks worldwide. Its record-setting vertical loop kept it in coaster enthusiast conversation for over a decade. In 2016, Six Flags Fiesta Texas briefly outfitted the ride with Samsung Gear VR headsets as part of a virtual reality coaster experiment, a feature that has since been removed in favor of the traditional ride experience.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Superman: Krypton Coaster FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How fast does Superman: Krypton Coaster go?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The coaster reaches a top speed of 70 mph during its first drop and loop sequence.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many loops and inversions does the ride have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It has 6 inversions total, including a 145-foot vertical loop, a zero-g roll, a cobra roll, and two corkscrews.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is Superman: Krypton Coaster a floorless coaster?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yes, it&#8217;s a B&#038;M Floorless Coaster, meaning riders sit in open-floor seats with the track visible directly beneath their feet.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get More from Superman: Krypton Coaster</h2>
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		<title>X-Flight: Six Flags Great America&#8217;s Wing-Riding Thriller</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>X-Flight is a Bolliger &#038; Mabillard Wing Coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, that opened to the public on May 16, 2012. It was only the fourth wing coaster built anywhere in the world and the second in the United States, following Wild Eagle at Dollywood, marking a major addition to the ... <a title="X-Flight: Six Flags Great America&#8217;s Wing-Riding Thriller" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/x-flight-six-flags-great-america/" aria-label="Read more about X-Flight: Six Flags Great America&#8217;s Wing-Riding Thriller">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">X-Flight is a Bolliger &#038; Mabillard Wing Coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, that opened to the public on May 16, 2012. It was only the fourth wing coaster built anywhere in the world and the second in the United States, following Wild Eagle at Dollywood, marking a major addition to the park&#8217;s coaster lineup.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders sit in pairs on either side of the track with nothing above or below them, giving an exposed, wing-like sensation as the train banks through the course. The ride&#8217;s signature moment comes when trains thread through a custom-built air traffic control tower structure via a tight opening known as the keyhole element, creating a heart-stopping near-miss illusion.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> May 16, 2012</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 120 ft (37 m)</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> 55 mph (89 km/h)</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 3,000 ft (910 m)</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 5</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After climbing the 120-foot lift hill, X-Flight plunges into a beyond-vertical dive drop before racing through a series of inversions, including zero-g rolls, an Immelmann loop, and an inline twist. Because riders are seated to the side of the track rather than above or below it, the wing-coaster layout amplifies the feeling of flight through every twist and turn.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ride&#8217;s most talked-about moment is its keyhole flythrough, where the train narrowly threads a gap in a purpose-built air traffic control tower prop. Combined with the exposed wing seating, the near-miss element has made X-Flight one of the park&#8217;s most photographed and discussed attractions since it debuted in 2012.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Design and Legacy</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">X-Flight cost an estimated $12 to $15 million and replaced the Splashwater Falls and Great American Raceway attractions at Six Flags Great America. Its announcement in September 2011 made it the first wing coaster formally announced for North America, even though Wild Eagle ultimately opened first.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The layout runs 3,000 feet with a 1-minute-15-second ride time, carried by two eight-car trains seating riders four across in a single row for 32 guests per train. More than a decade after opening, X-Flight remains a signature thrill ride in the park&#8217;s coaster collection.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">X-Flight FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What type of roller coaster is X-Flight?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">X-Flight is a Bolliger &#038; Mabillard Wing Coaster, a design where riders sit in pairs on either side of the track with no seating above or below them.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many inversions does X-Flight have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">X-Flight has 5 inversions, including a dive drop, zero-g rolls, an Immelmann loop, and an inline twist.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is the keyhole element on X-Flight?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The keyhole is a signature moment where the train passes through a narrow opening in a custom-built air traffic control tower structure, creating a dramatic near-miss effect.</p>
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		<title>Scream! at Six Flags Magic Mountain: A Floorless Thrill Ride</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Scream! is a steel floorless roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and designed by Werner Stengel. It opened to the public on April 12, 2003, becoming the sixteenth coaster added to the park and a mirror-image counterpart to Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure. ... <a title="Scream! at Six Flags Magic Mountain: A Floorless Thrill Ride" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/scream-six-flags-magic-mountain/" aria-label="Read more about Scream! at Six Flags Magic Mountain: A Floorless Thrill Ride">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Scream! is a steel floorless roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and designed by Werner Stengel. It opened to the public on April 12, 2003, becoming the sixteenth coaster added to the park and a mirror-image counterpart to Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders sit in open trains with no floor beneath their feet, letting their legs dangle freely as the coaster launches into a sequence of seven inversions. Set in the park&#8217;s Screampunk District, Scream! remains one of Magic Mountain&#8217;s signature floorless experiences, prized by enthusiasts for its smooth, forceful layout.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> April 12, 2003</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 150 feet</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> 63 mph</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 3,985 feet</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 7</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From the moment the floorless train leaves the station, Scream! wastes no time building speed before diving into its signature elements: a 128-foot vertical loop, a 96-foot dive loop, a zero-g roll, a 78-foot cobra roll, and two interlocking corkscrews. With riders&#8217; feet hanging free beneath them, every inversion feels more exposed and intense than on a traditional sit-down coaster.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The full circuit lasts about three minutes and generates forces up to 4 g, delivered across three 32-passenger trains that keep the line moving with a theoretical hourly capacity of 1,440 riders.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Design and Legacy</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Scream! shares its blueprint with Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure, built as a mirror image with minor variations in height and speed. Both rides were engineered by Werner Stengel&#8217;s design firm and manufactured by B&#038;M, a pairing responsible for many of the world&#8217;s most acclaimed floorless coasters.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2015, the ride received a repaint with blue track and orange supports, refreshing its look within the park&#8217;s themed Screampunk District. More than two decades after opening, Scream! continues to rank among Magic Mountain&#8217;s most consistently ridden thrill attractions.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scream! FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What type of roller coaster is Scream!?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Scream! is a Bolliger &#038; Mabillard floorless coaster, meaning riders sit in open trains with no floor, leaving their legs dangling during the ride.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many inversions does Scream! have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Scream! has seven inversions: a vertical loop, a dive loop, a zero-g roll, a cobra roll, and two interlocking corkscrews.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is Scream! similar to any other coaster?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yes, Scream! is a mirror-image counterpart to Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure, sharing the same B&#038;M floorless design with slight differences in height and speed.</p>
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		<title>Riddler&#8217;s Revenge: Magic Mountain&#8217;s Record-Setting Stand-Up Coaster</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Riddler&#8217;s Revenge opened on April 4, 1998, at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, as the park&#8217;s eleventh roller coaster and its single biggest investment to date at a cost of roughly $14 million. Built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard, it was designed as a steel stand-up coaster themed around the Batman villain ... <a title="Riddler&#8217;s Revenge: Magic Mountain&#8217;s Record-Setting Stand-Up Coaster" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/riddlers-revenge-six-flags-magic-mountain/" aria-label="Read more about Riddler&#8217;s Revenge: Magic Mountain&#8217;s Record-Setting Stand-Up Coaster">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riddler&#8217;s Revenge opened on April 4, 1998, at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, as the park&#8217;s eleventh roller coaster and its single biggest investment to date at a cost of roughly $14 million. Built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard, it was designed as a steel stand-up coaster themed around the Batman villain the Riddler, fitting in alongside the park&#8217;s other DC Comics-branded attractions near Batman: The Ride.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At the time of its debut, Riddler&#8217;s Revenge set multiple world records for stand-up coasters, including tallest, fastest, and longest in the category. Riders board upright rather than seated, adding an extra layer of intensity to the coaster&#8217;s drops, loops, and high-speed turns through the back of the park.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> April 4, 1998</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 156 feet</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> 65 mph</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 4,370 feet</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 6</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After a 146-foot first drop, Riddler&#8217;s Revenge sends riders through a 124-foot vertical loop, two dive loops, an inclined loop, and two corkscrews, all while standing upright in the coaster&#8217;s distinctive stand-up trains. The full circuit lasts about three minutes and generates forces up to 4.2 Gs, making the standing position a defining part of the ride&#8217;s intensity.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Three trains, each carrying 32 riders across eight cars, keep the line moving with a stated hourly capacity of around 1,610 riders. The layout weaves through the rear section of the park, giving riders repeated airtime moments and tight transitions between inversions.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Record-Setting Stand-Up Coaster</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When it opened in 1998, Riddler&#8217;s Revenge was billed as the tallest, fastest, and longest stand-up roller coaster in the world, a title it held for years within that specific coaster category. Its $14 million price tag made it Six Flags Magic Mountain&#8217;s largest single investment at the time, reflecting the park&#8217;s push to expand its already dense coaster lineup.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The coaster remains one of only a handful of stand-up models B&#038;M ever produced, a design style the manufacturer largely moved away from in later years in favor of other train configurations.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Riddler&#8217;s Revenge FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What park is Riddler&#8217;s Revenge located at?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riddler&#8217;s Revenge is located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many inversions does Riddler&#8217;s Revenge have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riddler&#8217;s Revenge has six inversions, including a vertical loop, two dive loops, an inclined loop, and two corkscrews.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How fast does Riddler&#8217;s Revenge go?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riddler&#8217;s Revenge reaches a top speed of about 65 mph.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get More from Riddler&#8217;s Revenge</h2>
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		<title>Candymonium: Hersheypark&#8217;s Record-Breaking Sweet Ride</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Candymonium is a steel hypercoaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard. It opened on July 3, 2020, as the centerpiece of the park&#8217;s Chocolatetown expansion, and immediately claimed the title of tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in Hersheypark history. Rising 210 feet and reaching speeds of 76 mph over ... <a title="Candymonium: Hersheypark&#8217;s Record-Breaking Sweet Ride" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/candymonium-hersheypark/" aria-label="Read more about Candymonium: Hersheypark&#8217;s Record-Breaking Sweet Ride">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Candymonium is a steel hypercoaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard. It opened on July 3, 2020, as the centerpiece of the park&#8217;s Chocolatetown expansion, and immediately claimed the title of tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in Hersheypark history.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rising 210 feet and reaching speeds of 76 mph over 4,636 feet of track, Candymonium delivers a classic out-and-back layout packed with seven camelback hills that produce strong moments of airtime. True to its candy-themed park, the ride&#8217;s three trains are styled after Reese&#8217;s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey&#8217;s Kisses, and Twizzlers, and its chocolate-brown track was chosen to echo the park&#8217;s confectionery branding.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/candymonium-2.jpg" alt="Candymonium"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: Epicgenius / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> July 3, 2020</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 210 feet</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> 76 mph</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 4,636 feet</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 0</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Candymonium&#8217;s out-and-back layout sends riders up a 210-foot lift hill before a steep first drop that launches the train toward 76 mph. From there, the coaster rolls through seven camelback hills, each engineered to produce sustained airtime rather than the twisting inversions found on many modern coasters.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a B&#038;M hypercoaster, Candymonium favors smooth, floating forces over aggressive inversions, making it a crowd-pleaser for riders who want intensity without an upside-down ride. Its 4,636-foot track made it the longest coaster at Hersheypark upon opening.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chocolatetown&#8217;s Centerpiece</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Candymonium debuted alongside Hershey&#8217;s Chocolatetown, a themed area built adjacent to Hershey&#8217;s Chocolate World as part of a roughly $150 million park expansion. The coaster&#8217;s candy-branded trains and chocolate-toned track tie directly into the park&#8217;s confectionery identity.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ride was announced in 2019 and marketed by Hersheypark as the &#8216;world&#8217;s sweetest coaster,&#8217; reinforcing the park&#8217;s broader effort to blend record-setting thrill rides with its signature candy theming.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Candymonium FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How tall and fast is Candymonium?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Candymonium stands 210 feet tall and reaches a top speed of 76 mph, making it Hersheypark&#8217;s tallest and fastest roller coaster.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Does Candymonium have any inversions?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No, Candymonium has zero inversions. It&#8217;s a B&#038;M hypercoaster focused on airtime hills rather than loops or twists.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">When did Candymonium open?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Candymonium opened on July 3, 2020, as part of Hersheypark&#8217;s Chocolatetown expansion.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get More from Candymonium</h2>
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		<title>Great Bear Hersheypark: History, Stats &#038; Speed Facts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Great Bear is a steel inverted roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard with track design assistance from Werner Stengel&#8217;s engineering firm. When it opened on May 23, 1998, it became the first inverted looping coaster in the state of Pennsylvania, marking a $13 million investment that was ... <a title="Great Bear Hersheypark: History, Stats &#038; Speed Facts" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/great-bear-hersheypark/" aria-label="Read more about Great Bear Hersheypark: History, Stats &#038; Speed Facts">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great Bear is a steel inverted roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard with track design assistance from Werner Stengel&#8217;s engineering firm. When it opened on May 23, 1998, it became the first inverted looping coaster in the state of Pennsylvania, marking a $13 million investment that was the largest project Hersheypark had undertaken up to that point.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ride&#8217;s name pays tribute to the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, whose seven prominent stars are echoed by the coaster&#8217;s seven distinct thrill elements. Riders dangle with feet dangling free as the trains wind through a tightly packed layout in the park&#8217;s Minetown section, threading past the SooperDooperLooper, over Spring Creek, and around the Coal Cracker log flume.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/great-bear-2.jpg" alt="Great Bear"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: The original uploader was Coasterman1234 at English Wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Hersheypark</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> May 23, 1998</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 90 ft</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> about 60 mph</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 2,800 ft</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 4</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Because Great Bear&#8217;s station sits atop a hill, its 90-foot lift hill is deceptive; the actual first drop plunges riders about 124 feet, giving the ride more punch than its height figure suggests. From there, the inverted trains, seating passengers in a single row with feet hanging free, race through a vertical loop, an Immelmann loop, a zero-g roll, and a corkscrew across roughly 2,800 feet of track.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The layout is known among enthusiasts for its tight, terrain-hugging footprint, weaving between and over several other park attractions and Spring Creek. A full circuit takes riders through the four inversions in quick succession before returning to the station near the park&#8217;s Minetown area.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">History and Legacy</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great Bear debuted in 1998 as a milestone for Hersheypark, representing the park&#8217;s largest capital investment to that point and its entry into the modern inverted-coaster era alongside other B&#038;M installations popping up across the country in the 1990s. It held the distinction of being Pennsylvania&#8217;s first inverted looping coaster.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More than two decades later, Great Bear remains a mainstay of the Hersheypark lineup, valued by enthusiasts for its smooth B&#038;M trains and compact, high-intensity layout even as the park has added taller, faster coasters around it.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/great-bear-3.jpg" alt="Great Bear"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: Coasterman1234 at English Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Great Bear FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who manufactured Great Bear at Hersheypark?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great Bear was built by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard (B&#038;M), the Swiss firm known for inverted coasters, with additional track design work from Werner Stengel&#8217;s engineering office.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How fast does Great Bear go?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great Bear reaches a top speed of about 58 to 60 mph during its run.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many inversions does Great Bear have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Great Bear has four inversions: a vertical loop, an Immelmann loop, a zero-g roll, and a corkscrew.</p>
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		<title>Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great Adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Superman: Ultimate Flight is a steel flying roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard. It opened to the public on April 17, 2003, becoming the second of three nearly identical B&#038;M flying coasters to debut in the United States, following an original version at ... <a title="Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great Adventure" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/superman-ultimate-flight-six-flags-great-adventure/" aria-label="Read more about Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great Adventure">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Superman: Ultimate Flight is a steel flying roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger &#038; Mabillard. It opened to the public on April 17, 2003, becoming the second of three nearly identical B&#038;M flying coasters to debut in the United States, following an original version at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2002 and preceding one at Six Flags Great America later that same year.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ride reimagines the traditional coaster layout by locking riders into a face-down, flying position rather than a standard seated one, simulating the sensation of flight alongside the Man of Steel himself. Its centerpiece is a 78-foot-tall pretzel loop, an element that debuted with this coaster family and remains one of the most recognizable inversions in the flying coaster genre.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/superman-ultimate-flight-2.jpg" alt="Superman: Ultimate Flight"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: Roller Coaster Philosophy, Jeremy Thompson / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Six Flags Great Adventure</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> April 17, 2003</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 106 feet</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> 51 mph</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 2,759 feet</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 2 (pretzel loop and in-line twist)</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders board Superman: Ultimate Flight seated, much like on any conventional coaster, before their seats are rotated into a horizontal, face-down flying position ahead of the launch out of the station. Suspended by an over-the-shoulder harness, riders face the ground for nearly the entire ride, an orientation that dramatically changes the perception of speed and height compared to seated coasters with similar stats.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After climbing the 106-foot lift hill, the train descends a 100-foot first drop and flies through the signature 78-foot pretzel loop, a tightly wound inversion designed specifically for the flying position. The layout continues through a horseshoe turn and an in-line twist before returning to the station, with the full circuit taking a little over two minutes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Design and Legacy</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Superman: Ultimate Flight belongs to a trio of near-identical B&#038;M flying coasters built for Six Flags parks in 2002 and 2003, all sharing the same yellow track, blue supports, and pretzel loop centerpiece. A fourth, larger clone called Crystal Wing later opened in Beijing in 2006. The Great Adventure installation seats two eight-car trains per cycle, one fewer train than its Georgia counterpart, and in 2019 its rails were repainted red to distinguish it visually from its sister rides.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Superman: Ultimate Flight FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What company manufactured Superman: Ultimate Flight?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It was built by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard, the Swiss firm known for pioneering the flying coaster format.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How fast does Superman: Ultimate Flight go?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The coaster reaches a top speed of about 51 mph during its 100-foot first drop.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Are there other versions of this coaster at different Six Flags parks?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yes, nearly identical B&#038;M flying coasters also operate at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great America, both opened around the same time in the early 2000s.</p>
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		<title>Katun: Europe&#8217;s Longest Inverted Coaster at Mirabilandia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Katun is an inverted roller coaster at Mirabilandia amusement park near Ravenna, Italy, built by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and designed by Werner Stengel. Opened on April 1, 2000, it takes its name from the Maya calendar term for a period of roughly 20 years, tying into the ride&#8217;s ancient Mayan ruins theming, complete with two ... <a title="Katun: Europe&#8217;s Longest Inverted Coaster at Mirabilandia" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/katun-mirabilandia/" aria-label="Read more about Katun: Europe&#8217;s Longest Inverted Coaster at Mirabilandia">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Katun is an inverted roller coaster at Mirabilandia amusement park near Ravenna, Italy, built by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and designed by Werner Stengel. Opened on April 1, 2000, it takes its name from the Maya calendar term for a period of roughly 20 years, tying into the ride&#8217;s ancient Mayan ruins theming, complete with two &#8216;Stargate&#8217; show elements riders pass through.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At 164 feet tall with a top speed near 65 mph, Katun has long been recognized as one of the longest inverted coasters in Europe, packing six inversions into a track stretching nearly 3,937 feet. It remains a signature attraction at Mirabilandia and has ranked highly in enthusiast polls over the years.</p>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large gt-commons-hero"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/katun-4.jpg" alt="Katun"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Stefan Scheer / CC BY-SA 3.0, via <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AKatun%20Loop.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-magnific_type="image" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title="">Wikimedia Commons</a>.</figcaption></figure>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Mirabilandia, Savio, Italy</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> April 1, 2000</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> About 164 feet (50 m)</li><li><strong>Top speed:</strong> About 65 mph (105 km/h)</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> About 3,937 feet (1,200 m)</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 6</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders board Katun&#8217;s trains, each seating 32 across eight cars, before launching into a course that mixes classic B&#038;M inverted-coaster elements: a vertical loop, a zero-G roll, a cobra roll, and a pair of corkscrews near the finish. The layout is broken up by two themed &#8216;Stargate&#8217; tunnels styled after ancient Mayan ruins, giving the ride a distinct sense of place amid Mirabilandia&#8217;s coaster lineup.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Because the trains hang below the track with feet dangling free, the inversions feel more disorienting and weightless than on a traditional sit-down coaster, a hallmark of B&#038;M&#8217;s inverted design that helped make Katun a fan favorite in the early 2000s.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Legacy and Recognition</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For years after opening, Katun was cited as the longest inverted roller coaster in Europe and one of the tallest complete-circuit inverted coasters worldwide, helping cement Mirabilandia&#8217;s reputation among European thrill parks. It also placed highly, at times as high as fifth, in Mitch Hawker&#8217;s Best Roller Coaster Poll, an annual enthusiast survey of top steel coasters.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Katun FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who manufactured Katun?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Katun was built by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard, with the layout designed by Werner Stengel, and it opened at Mirabilandia on April 1, 2000.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many inversions does Katun have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Katun features six inversions, including a vertical loop, a zero-G roll, a cobra roll, and two corkscrews.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How fast does Katun go?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Katun reaches a top speed of about 65 mph (105 km/h) along its roughly 3,937-foot track.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get More from Katun</h2>
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		<title>Oblivion at Alton Towers — The World&#8217;s First Vertical Drop Coaster</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Oblivion opened at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England on 14 March 1998 as the world&#8217;s first dive coaster and the first roller coaster to feature a near-vertical drop. Designed by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and engineer Werner Stengel, it was marketed as the &#8216;world&#8217;s first vertical drop roller coaster&#8217; and cost £12 million to build — ... <a title="Oblivion at Alton Towers — The World&#8217;s First Vertical Drop Coaster" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/oblivion-alton-towers/" aria-label="Read more about Oblivion at Alton Towers — The World&#8217;s First Vertical Drop Coaster">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oblivion opened at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England on 14 March 1998 as the world&#8217;s first dive coaster and the first roller coaster to feature a near-vertical drop. Designed by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard and engineer Werner Stengel, it was marketed as the &#8216;world&#8217;s first vertical drop roller coaster&#8217; and cost £12 million to build — a landmark investment that set the template for an entirely new coaster category.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Themed around a shadowy experimental facility in Alton Towers&#8217; X-Sector, Oblivion leans hard into psychological dread. Queue screens describe the experience in clinical stages: physical trauma, psychological breakdown, the schizophrenic sequence, and finally chaos. Before the plunge, trains pause on the brink of the 87.5-degree drop for several agonising seconds — a signature moment that became one of the most imitated in the industry.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/oblivion-alton-towers-2.jpg" alt="Oblivion's trains plunging into the smoke-filled underground tunnel at Alton Towers"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: MasterEditor99 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Alton Towers, Staffordshire, England</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Dive Coaster</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> 14 March 1998</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 65 ft (19.8 m)</li><li><strong>Drop:</strong> 180 ft (54.9 m) at 87.5°</li><li><strong>Top Speed:</strong> 68 mph (109 km/h)</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 1,222 ft (372 m)</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 0</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders board wide, 8-across cars that climb a relatively modest 65-foot lift hill before creeping out over the drop. The train stops, hanging over the void, before releasing into an 87.5-degree plunge — 2.5 degrees shy of perfectly vertical — that drives riders to 4.5 g at the bottom. The track then ducks into a concrete tunnel buried beneath the park, giving the unsettling impression that the train is disappearing into the earth.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At 1 minute 15 seconds, Oblivion is brief but intense. After pulling out of the underground section, the layout delivers a sweeping high-banked turn before returning to the station. With a capacity of around 1,820 riders per hour spread across seven single-car trains, throughput is solid for a coaster that feels this extreme.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/oblivion-alton-towers-3.jpg" alt="Riders held face-down over Oblivion's vertical drop at Alton Towers"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: Andy Fishburne (Andyfishburne at en.wikipedia) / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Landmark in Coaster History</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When Oblivion opened in 1998, no other coaster had offered a drop steeper than 90 degrees in an enclosed tunnel — the combination of the hold, the angle, and the buried exit made it genuinely unlike anything before it. B&#038;M&#8217;s Dive Coaster model went on to spawn successors around the world, including SheiKra at Busch Gardens Tampa and Griffon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, all tracing their DNA back to this Staffordshire original.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nearly three decades on, Oblivion remains a staple of Alton Towers and a pilgrimage stop for coaster enthusiasts. Its influence on the industry — and on how parks use theatrical staging and psychological tension — is hard to overstate. For a ride with zero inversions and just 1,222 feet of track, it punches well above its weight in both history and reputation.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oblivion FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Where is Oblivion located?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oblivion is located at Alton Towers theme park in Alton, Staffordshire, England, in the park&#8217;s X-Sector themed area.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How tall is Oblivion&#8217;s drop and at what angle?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oblivion&#8217;s drop is 180 feet (54.9 m) at an angle of 87.5 degrees — just under perfectly vertical — plunging into an underground tunnel at the bottom.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is the minimum height requirement to ride Oblivion?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders must be at least 140 cm (approximately 4 ft 7 in) tall to ride Oblivion at Alton Towers.</p>
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		<title>Nemesis at Alton Towers: Britain&#8217;s Legendary Inverted Coaster</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nemesis is an inverted steel roller coaster at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, designed by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard (B&#038;M) with a layout by Werner Stengel. When it opened on 19 March 1994, it became the first B&#038;M inverted coaster to operate in Europe, setting a new benchmark for thrill rides on the continent. Built into ... <a title="Nemesis at Alton Towers: Britain&#8217;s Legendary Inverted Coaster" class="read-more" href="https://thrillzing.com/roller-coasters/nemesis-alton-towers/" aria-label="Read more about Nemesis at Alton Towers: Britain&#8217;s Legendary Inverted Coaster">Read more</a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nemesis is an inverted steel roller coaster at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, designed by Bolliger &#038; Mabillard (B&#038;M) with a layout by Werner Stengel. When it opened on 19 March 1994, it became the first B&#038;M inverted coaster to operate in Europe, setting a new benchmark for thrill rides on the continent.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Built into a natural ravine carved from the earth to comply with Alton Towers&#8217; strict height restrictions, Nemesis delivers four inversions—a vertical loop, a zero-g roll, and two corkscrews—at a top speed of 50 mph. After nearly 30 years of operation, the ride underwent a complete refurbishment in 2023 and reopened in March 2024 under the name Nemesis Reborn.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nemesis-2.jpg" alt="Nemesis"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: Andrew Abbott / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stats at a Glance</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Park:</strong> Alton Towers, Staffordshire, England</li><li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Bolliger &#038; Mabillard (B&#038;M)</li><li><strong>Opened:</strong> March 19, 1994</li><li><strong>Height:</strong> 42.6 ft (13 m)</li><li><strong>Drop:</strong> 104 ft (31.7 m)</li><li><strong>Top Speed:</strong> 50 mph (81 km/h)</li><li><strong>Length:</strong> 2,349 ft (716 m)</li><li><strong>Inversions:</strong> 4</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ride Experience</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Riders board suspended trains and plunge immediately into a ravine that concept designer John Wardley had excavated to keep the coaster below the park&#8217;s planning height limits. The sequence—chain lift, corkscrew, zero-g roll, vertical loop, final corkscrew—generates up to 3.5 G-forces and passes within feet of rock walls and pools of red-tinted water, intensifying the alien-creature theme throughout the 1-minute-20-second ride.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Each of two trains carries 32 riders, and the attraction runs at a capacity of around 1,400 riders per hour. The combination of tight terrain interaction, relentless pacing, and minimal dead time made Nemesis one of the most celebrated steel coasters in Europe for three decades.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">History and Legacy</h2>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Conceived as an alien creature unearthed during construction, Nemesis debuted in 1994 as a bold departure from the tamer attractions of its era. Its success helped establish B&#038;M as the premier manufacturer of inverted coasters worldwide, and it has appeared consistently in Amusement Today&#8217;s Golden Ticket Award rankings since the list launched in 1998, peaking at seventh in the world steel coaster standings in 2003.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2023 Alton Towers closed the ride for a full retrack and retheme. The overhauled attraction reopened on 16 March 2024 as Nemesis Reborn, preserving the original layout while introducing updated theming and refreshed trains for a new generation of riders.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://thrillzing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nemesis-3.jpg" alt="Nemesis"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Photo: Andrew Abbott / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons</em></figcaption></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nemesis FAQs</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Where is Nemesis located?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nemesis is located at Alton Towers theme park in Alton, Staffordshire, England.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How many inversions does Nemesis have?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nemesis features four inversions: one vertical loop, one zero-g roll, and two corkscrews.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is Nemesis still operating?</h3>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yes. After a major refurbishment in 2023, the ride reopened on 16 March 2024 under the name Nemesis Reborn, retaining the original layout with new theming and updated trains.</p>
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