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    TH13TEEN at Alton Towers

    TH13TEEN

    Operating Dark Forest·Psychoaster·High thrill

    The world's first vertical free-fall drop coaster. Outdoor drops combine with an indoor freefall section in complete darkness.

    Photo: Freddo / CC BY-SA 3.0

    Is TH13TEEN open today?

    TH13TEEN 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 TH13TEEN?

    TH13TEEN is 20m tall, reaches 42 mph, and has a minimum height requirement of 1.2m. It opened in 2010.

    TH13TEEN ride statistics
    Top speed42 mph
    Height20m
    Ride time2 min 30 sec
    Minimum height1.2m
    Opened2010

    Does TH13TEEN close in bad weather?

    TH13TEEN normally runs in rain and closes only in strong wind or when conditions make loading unsafe. 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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    TH13TEEN — questions and answers

    Is TH13TEEN open?
    TH13TEEN 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 TH13TEEN?
    You must be at least 1.2m to ride TH13TEEN. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
    How tall is TH13TEEN?
    TH13TEEN is 20m tall. It opened at Alton Towers in 2010 and is located in Dark Forest.
    How fast is TH13TEEN?
    TH13TEEN reaches a top speed of 42 mph.
    How long is the ride on TH13TEEN?
    The ride on TH13TEEN lasts about 2 min 30 sec, not counting the queue.
    Does TH13TEEN close in bad weather?
    TH13TEEN normally runs in rain and closes only in strong wind or when conditions make loading unsafe. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
    Where is TH13TEEN at Alton Towers?
    TH13TEEN is in Dark Forest at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a psychoaster that opened in 2010.