Transform yourself into a pinball in this head-spinning, body-buffeting experience through hairpin bends and swooping turns.
At a glance: Spinball Whizzer is a Spinning Coaster in the The Towers area of Alton Towers. Always check the current attraction entrance signage for height, access, opening and safety requirements.
Spinball Whizzer: ride information
- Area
- The Towers
- Ride type
- Spinning Coaster
- Minimum height (guide)
- 1.2m
- Reported top speed
- 29 mph
- Duration (approx.)
- 1 min 30 sec
- Inversions
- 0
Where to find it
The Towers area, near the Cloud Cuckoo Land path.
Best time to ride
Low capacity means slow-moving queues — ride early.
Fastrack information
Included in Fastrack.
Accessibility and rider requirements
Minimum height 1.2m.
History
Opened in 2004 as Spinball Whizzer, briefly branded Sonic Spinball between 2010 and 2015.
Nearest facilities
Towers / Cloud Cuckoo Land toilets. Nearby food: The Courtyard food outlets.
Planning your visit
Ride operations and restrictions can change. Confirm current requirements at the resort, allow extra time to move between park areas, and check which attractions are operating on your chosen date.
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