TH13TEEN Review - Alton Towers
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2020
- In this video I share my review of TH13TEEN, a Family Drop Coaster manufactured by Intamin located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, UK. Along with giving an in-depth review of the ride I also share facts about TH13TEEN along with sharing a mix of on and off ride footage.
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The full effect of Thirteen comes at night in the dark, that ride is something else and the merchandise is spot on for it !
It sure is an epic night ride!
Absolutely my favourite merch. I'm a metalhead as well so it completely and utterly plays into my "metal" lifestyle, if you know what I mean? 😂
Only those who have took someone else on the ride with them and not told them about the drop element can like this comment.
lucidwade all my friends ruined it in Y6, so I wouldn’t be scared 😔
Perebima _ at least it shows your friends care for you😂
My dad and I rode Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and I didn't tell him about the drop track feature and after it dropped he said "What was that?!"
I had no idea and it shook me
My family tricked me into going on it 💀
The best family coaster at towers absolutely love the adrenaline you get on the free fall it's just over all amazing for what we have
XM-JD_HYPER makes me feel like when I used to climb the rope in gym class.
I thought it was 😅
Green spooky logo? Check.
Creepy branches? Check.
When I first went to go on thirteen, I literally went into a panic attack and refused to go on. I went on a year later and wondered why I was so scared. Then I got stung by a wasp that came out of a bin in the queue. I never looked at that ride the same way again 😂
JimFilms too many wasps I waited 45 mins for the worst coaster in the park and these girls were screamingggg because of them I was in such a bad mood
JimFilms, I was the same at part for the wasp bit
the wasp thing i literally was sitting in the carriage and the worker came to check my bar and a wasp came and she jumped and we both started flinging our arms about i eventually got stung 😂
I got stung by a wasp on Nemesis. There was no way of getting off. It was the most painful experience I've had on a coaster haha.
Elena Fox Even though I got stung once I was on the coaster my brain forgot about the sting and it didn’t bother me. The one thing I was worried about was that the lap bar would cause more pain, but luckily it didn’t 👍
Definitely agree with adding a pre show, maybe a dark ride would be good to expand the story of Th13teen
Yeah maybe the girl in the ride audio could narrate it on how she became like this and what the dark forest is exactly and maybe just a thought it could tie into hex somehow I know bit of a stretch but it would be cool to see
In my opinion this has to be the most underrated coaster in the whole of the uk
That’s true. Thirteen gets a lot of hate but honestly it is better than Rita
Love, love, love Th13teen and it's mostly about the reactions of others - almost every time you ride, you're guaranteed to be sitting with people who have no idea what's coming, and I LOVE hearing their shock/surprise/fear. 😄
I was so scared if the Th13teen adverts when it came out, I refused to ride the coaster because I'm a wuss and thought this is going to scare me too much 😂 Was feeling brave in 2011 and went on and was like what was I even worried about 😂😂 Completely agree it was marketed all wrong!
I couldn't agree more. Definitely lacking something more out in the forest, even just some audio. It's like they forgot about the majority of the track time! Love the theming, the drop gets me every time!
Needs a helix on there.
HELIX! HELIX!
It’s a very small ride. Just a couple twists and turns and a free fall drop.
I haven’t been on Thirteen yet!! But with a trip to Alton towers in planning for 2021 it won’t be long until I do!! I’ve watched POVs and of course the vlogs so know what to expect!! In terms of next reviews Dragons Fury at Chessington, Black Mamba at Phantasialand, Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris!! Loved the video as always Shawn
Loving all these videos, especially during lockdown. Can’t wait for parks to reopen and the vlogs will be rolling in! Thanks Shawn.
Thank you, we can’t wait!
I'm loving the content, keeping me entertained during the lockdown. I would love to see a video reviewing some classic scare mazes like the Sanctuary or the Asylum, or even a video ranking your favourite scare mazes. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for these great suggestions
Amazing. Loving all these reviews!
I really like THI3TEEN, it was only a couple of years old when i was first on it. The drop track was a complete surprise to me. That then zipping out backwards was so cool. The theme is really cool. It was my daughters first big coaster, she was only 8 & was scared of the themeing but loved it & instantly wanted to go again so it will always be a fave for those reasons.
This channel is my life while in quarantine. Keep up the great vids. Thanks!!
Thank you!
Hey Shawn, I just wanted to say thank you! These reviews are awesome, and they're making the lockdown just a little bit easier :)
Thank you! More on the way
I absolutely love these review videos. Keep it up ❤
I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on the marketing . If it was marketed as a fun adventurous coaster for all the family people would be satisfied and happy with the addition from the get-go , but instead they were expecting something much more mature. I love thirteen , because when i first went to alton i was 8 and i didn't even know it existed.. i was very surprised to be dropped and i really enjoyed the ride .... brilliant video as always !
I love the kicker wheel sound too, it's so satisfying!
Love the new videos keep em going!
I do like thirteen and it’s a great addition to the park, but I think as well it definitely needs something. I feel as Alton towers introduced the pre show for wicker man I feel this is need for this ride as it would definitely benefit from it. There’s so much more tech today towards shows and creating atmosphere a small pre show with a projection or a few Sfx would give this ride a new feel towards it.
Brilliant video as always Shaun.
Thanks for another amazing video, its great to see that others can see past the marketing and see how amazingly it fits into the parks line-up, keep up the hard work, you r keeping everyone happy during these tough times and its nice to see that u r doinb well
When I went to Alton towers I thought it would be a tame coaster that was normal but then when we got into the building I didn’t expect the drop and my face went from this 😁 to this 🤬🤬
Luke Edits same
Really enjoying these review videos!
Thanks Laura, more on the way!
Hello Shawn . I am the bunny brigade person from instagram. I was inspired by you to make my channel. You are the best!😃
The drop track on this ride is fantastic, and a very smooth coaster indeed! Nice review (as always)
Loving the daily uploads! Your reviews are great and well put together 👍😁
Thank you!
I've been watching this channel for absolutely years now and is it's easily in the top 3 best Coster channels on CZcams
I've marathoned all of the European tours at least three or 4 times and also with the American which brings back so much I used to go to knotts berry farm all the time when we were on holiday we went to California twice a year because of my dad's job but he didn't have to do any work out they're so basically it was a free holiday twice a year for over 10-years I first road the timber mountain log ride at knott's berry farm in 1983 lol keep up the good work mate and you're better half you guys do a fantastic job one of the best channels on the whole of CZcams
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Thank you very much!
Glad to see some appreciation for this coaster! I went on it as a kid and I was scared out of my mind 😂. Been on it recently and had a great time. Really underrated in my opinion
Great review Shawn. Couldn’t agree more!
I love thirteen! The theming and drop track makes it for me! More theming in the woods would be great - an animatronic of the girl from the advert would be awesome!
I rode Thirteen for the first time back in 2019 and I loved it, Also Shawn I agree with everything you say. Drops were good, great G Force on the back and the drop element is brilliant. but yeah I think it is missing some extra theming or a pre-show.
Thanks for keeping us all entertained during lockdown with your reviews. Can’t wait to get back on the rides!
Thanks for watching!
I have seen a video from another CZcamsr about this ride which included the ad in addition to the criticism the ride received after it opened.. But I'm glad in your video you could tell us why the ride is actually really good! Alton Towers is really high on my amusement park bucket list (along with Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Thorpe Park) and now I'm really looking forward to riding this one!
Totally agree with you. I first rode it in 2018 and I thought it was a good family ride. Also, I didn’t tell my mum about the drop track so she was very scared when the train dropped 😂! Again, thanks for the great content you are supplying at the moment!
I’m going next week and idk why but I’m so scared of going on this ride, is it that bad? I just hate drops 🤣😭
My first ride on Th13teen I had no idea about the drop track. I’d been living abroad for many years so knew nothing about it. So I got the full experience on the ride and it was amazing! One of my favs at Alton Towers.
I love Thi3teen! It is a great ride. I've always wondered what you do in the backwards dark section and I didn't realise it was a helix! Also, I tend forget how you get wiped over the first drop, near to the back of the train. It is a great moment!
I went to towers for the first time in many years last summer and me and my other half went on that more than anything else. It's a brilliant coaster. Definitely one of my favourite coasters.
You should do a shambala review. Absolutely adore that ride.
Could also do a top 10 family coasters video.
The song is fun in the plaza when you hear the dude chanting "Shum-balaaaa Shum-bah-laaaaa Shambah-laaaaaaaaaaaa!"
lol
I think it's a unique rollercoaster that definitely holds a title as its own Fantastic alton towers ride
Just another review which I would love, doing a review on Paultons Park as general cause the rides are tame but it's a local park so I absolutely love it!
Love these videos can't wait to see more
More on the way!
Hope your safe ad well another awesome video
I really like this ride. I managed to get my non-enthusiast best friend onto it at their first day ever at a theme park at all (crazy considering she was 20 at the time!) last summer. She had no idea that the drop track was coming, and it made the experience so much funnier.
Wardley and MMM at their best, with what is arguably the best family coaster in the U.K!
Another great video Shawn 👍🏻
The first time I went in this I screamed my head off but then I couldn’t get off I was just saying to my friends let’s go again!
YESS I am in loveeee with this ride 🥰🥰 brilliant video shawn 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you for keeping me sane during quarantine
Thanks for watching!
I love this coaster, amazing family coaster!
Your reviews are excellent Shawn. You always give a measured response and point out details that could so easily be missed. I agree the marketing, whilst brilliant, gave the wrong impression. That said, I love this ride, always enjoy it but even more so if riding with a first timer. Love the drop and the backwards section the most but like the whole ride experience.
I’d be very interested to hear your views on Rita, especially as you’ve ridden a number of launch coasters around the world. Also interested to hear your take on some of the old woodies like Grand National at BPB.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Can definitely relate to the kicker wheel noise, it really is very satisfying! At the end of scarefest last year when I was on it the trims didn't activate and we ended up stopping on the second lift so the staff had to come and reset the ride but it was fun having a faster ride! Loving the new review series though 👍
I’m glad you enjoy them!
I agree Shawn, after riding it for the first time, I thought it was pretty average, but a year later without the media hype, i forgot how good it actually was the first time. It really is still quite scary! Great family coaster.
Nice video shawn! I agree with what you say and I think that it would have been good if the forest section was longer or more interesting as I always feel that part goes too quick.
great video loved it !!!
Theme Park Joseph hello mate
Your review videos are really good, love watching them. I have never been to England but I would like to someday, looks like lots of great coasters there.
Thank you
Thirteen is my favourite coaster that I have been on and your videos make me smile and stay safe
I’ve always loved this ride, especially when it first opened & not many people knew about the free fall section - the reactions were brilliant 😂 & this ride is even better in the dark during scarefest! A pre-show like the wickerman has would’ve been a good touch to add to the story.
The first time I was able to ride Thirteen was during the 2011 Scarefest, and let me tell you, the theming for it at the time was INCREDIBLE. From what I remember, they had hooded actors out in the forests, barely visible, as well as the girl from the adverts crouched down at a point in the queue. To top it off, there was another hooded actor who you jump out at you as you left the gift shop, banging the metal behind him as he did. That absolutely terrified me
I love TH13TEEN
Especially at Scarefest
I love what they’ve done with the Dark Forest music in the last couple of years at Scarefest
It changes to a darker metal style theme when it gets dark
It really adds to the feel of the area
Th13teen is an awesome ride. First time I went on this rollercoaster I sat at the back that pull on the back row was intense lol and that drop I felt my stomach in my throat lol. I love the fact you don't really see the coaster it just adds to the curiosity of it. Saying that most of the rollercoaster at Alton Towers are like that great review Shaun 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing your thoughts David!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide no thank you Shaun for entertaining us your fans keep up the great work dude 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
thirteen was my first coaster that started the obsession! love it
The thing I love about Thirteen is it always surprises you and surpasses your memories. Maybe that's what always makes sure the qline is one of longest or maybe it's just poorer operations.
Th13teen is one of my favorite family coaster, and this ride proves that size does not matter as this possibly better experience to the likes of the smiler, for a family coaster it does pick up some speed especially with those kicker wheels.
If you go down to the woods, you better not go alone, indeed. Smart 13 shirt for Shawn to match this review. The TV advert reminds me of Jumanji 1 with the vines. I would like a review of Oblivion. Make sure you and Shawn stay well and safe. 😊
I didn’t even know about the door closing behind. I’ll definitely look out for that next time I go on
I'd like a shockwave review from Drayton, alot of people would like to know what standing up on a coaster feels like
love these reviews
Thanks!
Absolutely love these
This ride is just so fun and unique! I just really enjoy it in general. Loved this review!
Thanks!
Yes!! Another review!! You’re the best, Shaun! (Hope I spelled your name right, lol).
Thank you, it’s Shawn!
I absolutely love thirteen, it was the first coaster I ever did and I remember being terrified on my first time, my friend had to drag me on it! It was the ride that got me into rides, and never fails to disappoint regarding theming, audio and track layout 💛
Thanks for sharing your review Alice!
Seeing this go through the woods reminds me of the ultimate at light water valley a bit with the twist and turns passed trees.
Honestly, how were they meant to market it?, just some guy saying "Th13teen, its scary, but not too scary, and little children can ride it too" .
Never mind that sounds more creepy for all the wrong reasons...
Hey kids, we have a new ride for you. And see that dark hidden building, there is something epic in there you don’t want to miss. :)
I’d of marketed the ride as more of an adventure than thrilling!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Fair enough!
It's a great family coaster, we should just appreciate it for what it is all the best for the future Shawn 🎢🎢🎢🎢👍
I remember going opening year and it broke down as I got to the front of the queue and closed all day I was due for a major operation and was so gutted so I complained and they gave me 4 tickets plus fast tracks for every ride for free which was brilliant of them. I love thirteen such a fun ride
My cousin was terrified to go on th13teen when we went as she kept watching the advert over and over luckily we got her on it and it’s in her top rides list 🙌🏻🙌🏻 xxxx
Im enjoying these review series! i bet you will need an air cannon in the TPW shed as its meant to get hotter the next few weeks!
Thank you for watching!
Totally agree, when it first opened the marketing was very much overhyped. However, it is a solid family coaster especially if you don't know quite what goes on inside.
The audio is great and the theming is decent too, a preshow would be a nice addition to sell the story. but overall a great family coaster that has grown over time.
Only managed to get on for the first time last year. I quite enjoyed it but with already knowing the drop there wasn't much more too it. At least with Oblivion what you see is what you get. Good theming and pre show
Great review need to get back on it
Im really enjoying these reviews! Will you be making any videos about what you want to see happen at Alton towers? 😁
I will be soon!
I love your vids bro, isn’t it a pity the UK parks are limited to the tree line rules, anyway keep up the good work, me and my kids go to the parks a lot and I agree on a lot of what u say 👍
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
One of my favourite coasters and if I'm at Alton Towers with a coaster virgin I start them on Th13teen i think its a great first coaster to start someone on there journey!!
Love th13teen. Second best at Alton Towers. Wicker man is the best. Keep up the good work
I actually like the lack of a 'pre-show'. It makes the Tesla coil more of a 'thing'.
Hey up ... bang on with the review. As a manager of a bookshop and avid reader as well as huge coaster fan, I love anything horror-gothic style and yes, it really was false advertising, but I think maybe they were afraid to market a family coaster because at the time, family coasters were seen a large much tamer off-the-shelf models. The thrill level of a family coaster has moved on, much the same way that films that were a 15 certificate years ago are now a 12 (Top Gun and Dirty Dancing just two examples). And yet the only things I would change in 13 are the height ... make it another 10ft or dig a little to give a longer drop, and increase the length of the woodland section to soak up the speed rather than trimming ... and indeed, add more theming. And extend the more immersive crypt theming around the second lift. I get it, there’s a finite pot of money.
And I’ve never been convinced of the merit of calling a coaster ‘Rita’ and then when the Dark Forest arrives, an ideal name change and retheme opportunity completely ignored. I’d love to be a fly on the wall for that boardroom meeting. Particularly now that more and more people can travel to or at least virtually experience theme parks around the world, Alton, as wonderful as it is, needs to up its game. Rita is a far inferior coaster to 13. Oh heck, now I’m rambling ...
So yes, let’s discuss Rita.
Thanks for sharing this!
I love your reviews! Could you do one on Furius Baco?
Definitely!
When I first when on it on open year I did cry aha. But I do adore the ride, yes it was badly marketed but it's still amazing. It's scary for the youngsters. A memory I have was from last year taking my 6 yr old cousin on the ride for the first time, he looked shell shocked and he did cry bless him. But it's such a great family ride and it's one of my favourites in the uk
Another first for me this week and another fantastic ride. Was not expecting the last element even though i'd heard stories. (Still think the scariest ride at A.T. is the skyride lol)
I miss this ride at Halloween back in the day, with the mist near the abandoned van and the girl from the theme appearing through it! Made it even more daunting knowing those guys wearing woven hooded potato sacks was waiting at the exit line for you too! Hope its not just me that remembers!? Great times!
It was so good!
Hello There, a very well detailed review throughout. Cheers Peter :)
Thanks!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Hello There, you're welcome, well deserved! Cheers Peter :)
Got to love the dark twisted theming of Alton Towers, it would be great if you could review something at Drayton Manor :)
Love this review! Agree with the pre show! Kinda agree with the near misses, but as long as it was Nature/woods oriented?
The way he said its a people eater made me chuckle
One of my favourite coasters there😊 such a good ride
Never realized how much inspiration BGW took from th13teen for verboten.
Really enjoy Thi3teen, Remember waiting 80 minutes on opening season to go on it .they should re introduce the coil in the station, seems to be off ?Also the wraiths in the station.Agree a pre show would be brilliant along with a few things in the forest.
I was terrified of rollercoasters and this was the first ‘big’ coaster I ever went on, my boyfriend told me it was like the buffalo coaster and that’s the only reason he got me on it, after the first drop I thought I was going to die😂 It’s my favourite coaster now.
Like so many attractions in the UK .... awesome when 13 opened ...a solid ride that just needs a refresh ....pre show story and second 'scare ' towards the end of the experience ..a new dark indoor section located at the switch track in which the coaster finally escapes !!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Thirteen was a pretty decent ride in my visit 2 years ago but I don’t know why the fast pass queue is in the exit, it’s confusing.