Oblivion
Operating X-Sector·Dive Coaster·Extreme thrill
Prepare yourself — the drop into Oblivion is imminent. The world's first vertical drop coaster plunges you into the unknown.
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Is Oblivion open today?
Oblivion is currently operating at Alton Towers, in X-Sector. The live wait time below updates every minute while the park is open.
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See every ride's queue How tall and how fast is Oblivion?
Oblivion is 20m tall, reaches 68 mph, and has a minimum height requirement of 1.4m. It opened in 1998.
| Top speed | 68 mph |
|---|---|
| Height | 20m |
| Ride time | 1 min 30 sec |
| Minimum height | 1.4m |
| Opened | 1998 |
Does Oblivion close in bad weather?
Oblivion keeps running in rain but is one of the first rides to close in high wind, because tall outdoor rides are wind-restricted for safety. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
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Oblivion — questions and answers
Is Oblivion open?
Oblivion is currently operating at Alton Towers in X-Sector. Live wait times for it are shown on this page and update every minute while the park is open.
How tall do you have to be to ride Oblivion?
You must be at least 1.4m to ride Oblivion. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
How tall is Oblivion?
Oblivion is 20m tall. It opened at Alton Towers in 1998 and is located in X-Sector.
How fast is Oblivion?
Oblivion reaches a top speed of 68 mph.
How long is the ride on Oblivion?
The ride on Oblivion lasts about 1 min 30 sec, not counting the queue.
Does Oblivion close in bad weather?
Oblivion keeps running in rain but is one of the first rides to close in high wind, because tall outdoor rides are wind-restricted for safety. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
Where is Oblivion at Alton Towers?
Oblivion is in X-Sector at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a dive coaster that opened in 1998.