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    Rita at Alton Towers

    Rita

    Operating Dark Forest·Launched Coaster·High thrill

    Rita launches from 0–100km/h (62mph) in 2.5 seconds. At lightning pace, she navigates every twist and turn of the track as you break free from the clutches of the Dark Forest.

    Photo: Christophe Badoux / CC0

    Is Rita open today?

    Rita is currently operating at Alton Towers, in Dark Forest. The live wait time below updates every minute while the park is open.

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    How tall and how fast is Rita?

    Rita is 22m tall, reaches 62 mph, and has a minimum height requirement of 1.4m. It opened in 2005.

    Rita ride statistics
    Top speed62 mph
    Height22m
    Ride time25 sec
    Minimum height1.4m
    Opened2005

    Does Rita close in bad weather?

    Rita 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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    Rita — questions and answers

    Is Rita open?
    Rita is currently operating at Alton Towers in Dark Forest. 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 Rita?
    You must be at least 1.4m to ride Rita. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
    How tall is Rita?
    Rita is 22m tall. It opened at Alton Towers in 2005 and is located in Dark Forest.
    How fast is Rita?
    Rita reaches a top speed of 62 mph.
    How long is the ride on Rita?
    The ride on Rita lasts about 25 sec, not counting the queue.
    Does Rita close in bad weather?
    Rita 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 Rita at Alton Towers?
    Rita is in Dark Forest at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a launched coaster that opened in 2005.