I love the noise that nemesis makes especially as it goes round the first corner after the first inversion. Its so fast and it sounds like its roaring. PERFECTIONNNNN
“What do you think of this?” *shows photo of Smiler* “Eh, not scary.” “This?” *shows photo of Nemesis* “A little scary” “And…” *shows the octonauts junior coaster* _”uhm yeah that’s… that’s… scary.”_
I think Galactica is a very under appreciated coaster and should be Credited more as an overall ride "experience" rather than as an intense ride as it is quite a serene unique ride. 👌
Yes, finally someone who appreciates galactica! Personally for me it is number 3 (behind smiler and nemesis) but it is one of the best roller-coasters to introduce a more thrilling experience to newcomers. I also love how comfy it is
@@WaterRoseGames2012 you don't feel like your going to fall at all, I've ridden it multiple times and if anything, it feels like you are flying which is the opposite of falling
Im going to the park today and tommorow! What would I expect going on nemesis. I've been to thorpe park before and I've been on Swarm Nemesis Inferno Collossus Stealth but still waiting to go on Saw. Would Nemesis be scarier than Nemesis Infero
I must have gone the wrong day aha. Every ride I got on took less the 20 minutes wait except oblivion. Waited about an hour to be quiet disappointed unfortunately
I remember going there when it was relatively new waiting 2 hours, then last time I visited the park a few years ago walked straight on, can't believe it's only 3s max at the top, feels like minutes when you're on the front staring into the abyss.
First time at Alton towers ever on Tuesday, genuinely thought the smiler would be my favourite no competition always thought the nemisis’ theming etc was what made it but when I went on it I was blown away, the intensity through the elements and the layout is unreal and it’s one of my favourites ever now
So what's the MOST laps of Runaway Mine Train you guys have had in one go? Best for us was 9 laps,this was last year and at the very end of the day.All the kids,and adults for that matter thought it was hilarious that each time we chanted the operators name out we got another lap 😄 Was a great end to an amazing day.
Loved hearing your thoughts to the coasters at Alton Towers! I've only ridden 4 of the coasters and here's how I rank them: 1 Wicker Man, 2 - Nemesis, 3 - Galactica, 4 - Runaway Mine Train. I rate WM over Nemesis beause it's (slightly) more smoother than Nemesis and I've ridden it more times. Would love you to do this style video for Thorpe Park in the future!
It feels like Alton Towers is like the ideal park to get over a fear of coasters. I don’t like big drops but there is enough going on here that I feel like I could work my way up to some of the bigger rides.
10.Octonauts 9.Runaway mine train 8. Rita 7.TH13TEEN 6. Spinball 5.Oblivion 4.Wicker man 3.Nemesis 2.The smiler 1.Galactica OK I can tell this will be controversial
The Smiler is my bae not going to lie.. XD The theming, crazy intensity and memories made throughout the whole Smiler experience makes it my favourite. Got to give a shout out to Nemesis though, the location and theme as well as the uniqueness of the ride is world class. It may be lower on many people's list, but Thirteen did something I've never seen on a coaster before, one of the craziest parts to a coaster I've ever seen. The most unforgettable first ride of your life!
I've never been (I live in NEW England), but it's always fun to see the coasters in action and what people think of them! I'd like to go on The Smiler, Th13teen, and Wickerman one day -- but I'm not entirely sure any force on earth could get me to go on Oblivion. Good theming, sure, but I think being stopped at the top like that would scare the life out of me. XD
I didnt had long time enough in this park, so here is my top 7 of the ones i got to ride 1 Nemesis: loved everything about it, Insane forces, and out of this world use of the terrain 2 Smiler 3 Wickerman 4 Oblivion 5 Th13teen 6 Rita 7 Galactica
9: River rapids - nice relaxing one 8: mine train - good end of day ride 7: Thirteen - not as thrilling as the first few times, you expect the drop 6: Rita - had a bad first experience, banged me head on the restraint a lot 5: Spin ball - good coaster but wouldnt go on it every visit 4: Nemesis - never been a fan of looping coasters (fear of throwing up everywhere lmao) but went on this and 95% sure i passed on the first loop lol 3: Galactica - was scared to go on this but so glad i did in the end. can get busy at times which is why its here 2: Oblivion - I would put 2nd and first as joint, was scared to go on oblivion at first but so glad i did as I love it, i remember going on it again and again and again with like a 5 min queue! 1: Wickerman - need i say more? Reason the smiler isnt here is i havent been on it before (im not a wuss ok lmao im scared of throwing up) i would go on it but i dont want to embarrass myself by throwing up over everyone, anyways me and my family are getting merlin passes next year to might get the courage to finally go on it
How can you rank galactica that low :( I love that coaster! I went in the summer of 2020 and we stayed until late and we got like 8 rides on it! :) The theming in the station is amazing!
True that, I was watching Shawns review on it and I put my fingers in my ears hah! Have a cracking memory of the Wraith being out and about through the day at scarefest one year, that added lots of value 🤣
Nemesis really is great, just something about being amongst all the rocky terrain. First time on smiler tuesday, probably my new favourite. I did love both rita and thirteen, just can't justify the queue times with how short they are though.
For me, nemises has legendary status and will many peoples "first big coaster" but smiler is something else. Absolutely incredible, shout out to galactica (or air as I still refer to it as). For me it feels a little slower than the others but the sensation of flying is great, especially when you flip onto your back and you're fying backwards. Love it. Top 5 1 smiler 2 nemises 3 air 4 Rita 5 oblivion
This is very hard! Compared to what I thought. But here's my rankings: 10. Octonauts RC Adventure (Sorry!) 9. Runaway Mine Train (Choo Choo!) 8. Spinball Whizzer (This Is Difficult!!) 7. Rita (Yeah, not much to this) 6. Galactica (It's definitely improved) 5. Oblivion (It's great, but short) 4. TH13TEEN (I've never not enjoyed) 3. Nemesis (Ok I love this but it's hard) 2. Wicker Man (Fantastic ride) 1. Smiler. Hope you enjoyed reading this :) And yes I do have a few reasons for why the Smiler is at number 1. I'll edit this later :)
Great video! My order is: 1. The Smiler 2. Wicker Man 3. Galactica 4. Oblivion 5. Thirteen 6. Nemesis 7. Rita 8. Spinball Whizzer 9. Runaway Mine Train 10. Octonauts
I really love Galactica. It's so much fun flying around forbidden valley and it's amazing at night. A close 2nd for me is definitely Nemesis, it's just amazing. Wickerman is also incredible so that my 3rd fave. 4th is Thirteen and 5th is the Smiler. It was my first time on all of these rides and we did the Smiler first thing back row, it was awesome but made me so dizzy!
Great ranking, really makes me want to see if my friends want to go soon. I personally would have put Galactica/Air a lot higher but I respect that it's not for you.
Last time I went on the mine train, we went round about 4-5 times, mainly because there was a really bad storm happening that had closed most of the big rides so most of the visitors to the park had left. We were all soaking wet, freezing but the ride operators got us really fired up and excited.
My list 10. Octoaughts 9. Runaway mine train 8. Spinball whizzer 7. Rita 6. Th13teen 5. Oblivion 4. Wicker man 3. Galactica 2. Nemesis 1. Smiler I love all of the rides and the only one I haven't been on is the octonaughts
My Rankings: 1:Smiler 2:Nemesis 3:Wicker Man 4:Rita 5:Galactica 6:Oblivion 7:Thirteen 8:Spinball Wizzer(I Did Not Go On) 9:Runaway Minetrain 10:Octonauts Rollar Coaster
Makes me happy to see that spin ball whizzer is ranked above Rita. When I went on Rita it genuinely gave me a really bad headache on the first turnaround
Hello Shawn, this is a great video and it was great to hear your opinion on the many different Rollercoasters at Alton Towers. Keep it up! Cheers Peter :)
In my opinion, one of the best moves Alton towers can do is replace Rita with another coaster. Maybe an intamin launched one like Taron etc, a new coaster that will be one of the best in the park, and maybe the world
September 2020 was my first time back at Alton Towers in Six years. Had an awesome day out and I would have to say The Smiler is my favourite coaster. Great video Shawn 👍🏼
Defeated a long-standing fear of rollercoasters by riding Nemesis yesterday. One of the best decisions I've ever made, and one of the most fun and thrilling experiences out there! Fully intend on riding more coasters now!
I've only been on octonauts, runaway mine train and wickerman but my favorite is obviously wickerman. The only thing I don't like is the first drop as I hate drops.
Didn't know Wickerman was quite so quick. Took my tall 5 year old on it, our first go was in the back 2 rows as well. He almost passed out. Didn't stop him wanting to go straight back on the next day. Front row then and it was a lot less intense.
My order is: 1) TH13TEEN 2) Nemesis 3) Wicker Man 4) Spinball Whizzer (but I think it's sadly becoming a very rough ride) 5) Rita 6) Galactica but I still ride it as Air because I hate the VR headset. 7) Smiler (I find it quite sore) 8) Oblivion (over far too quickly) 9) Runaway Mine Train 10) Octonaughts (never been on it but I did used to find the caterpillar coaster fun)
Great video, Nemesis had to be #1, I remember as a kid watching my family all go on, with thunder looper in the background then it was a right of passage when you where finally tall enough you where dragged on regardless if you where brave enough. Those days we had 90min queues but my record a few years ago was 16 in a day, but beaten you record but I couldn't handle any more.
Was there yesterday. Wicker an unfortunately wasn't open, but did Runaway Mine Train,Nemesis and Galactica in the first hour. Thirteen and Rita not too long queues and excellent rides. Front seats on Smiler, awesome and some great airtime. Headed then to Congo Rapids and got to go round twice followed by three laps on Runaway Mine Train. Wasn't able to get on Oblivion or Spin all due to queues and time. Had a great day. Thanks again for your informative vlogs. X
10. Octonauts - very slow and unexciting if you’re above a certain age 9. Spinball Wizzer - a mildly fun time but not worth the headaches I often have afterwards 8. Runaway Mine Train - fun one for the whole family even if I still wouldn’t choose to go on it myself over something like Wickerman. I like that it doesn’t just go round once 7. Rita - this is the one that I would say suffers the most from the tree line restriction, looks quite time in comparison to Stealth, theming relatively weak compared to pretty much all the other members of the Big 7. I do like how part of the track is painted green to blend with the trees 6. Oblivion - the drop is all the more intimidating due to going through a hole in the ground, revolutionary for drops in rollercoasters. A little too short but still a must. Memorable soundtrack 5. Galactica - great flying rollercoaster that makes you feel like superman. Much better without the VR which was too gimmicky, the one time a tried it my headset didn’t even work 4. Thirteen - one of the best themings in Alton Towers, great queue line experience that is genuinely creepy. That drop is a very nice surprise which shouldn’t be spoiled for any newcomers 3. Wickerman - very good family ride for those below 1.4 to go on that is still thrilling for adults. Incredible theming and one of the more intense wooden rollercoasters, I’m surprised with how dark they are willing to get with that pre-video 2. Smiler - Still an insane ride. Love how the music and visuals mess with your brain and how the design of the track is like a bowl of spaghetti. Best experiences in the front row where it isn’t rough,the experienced is definitely also enhanced by that fake laughing gas 1. Nemesis Reborn - My favourite ride experience at Alton Towers, although this and Smiler are very closely tied for first place in mind. Love the monster design and the lore added by Sub-Terra, very Alien (1979). Best experienced at the front where you feel so close to hitting the scenery and the bars . The new music to come with the retheming weirdly remind me of the First Order score for the new Star Wars trilogy (that could just be me)
1. Nemesis - Agree with everything and wouldn't change a thing about it. Intensity, ride comfort, theming 2. Smiler - Haven't ridden it for a couple of years but just for the inversions below, I just don't like it's split into two sections 3. Wickerman - Little rough in places, have to agree but it feels "out of control", can't be matched by anything else in the park 4. Oblivion - that drop is still as insane as it was in 1998 5. Air/Galactica - Gets unfair criticism for the station tunnel being poorly themed but it's an experience like no other in the park 6. Thirteen - First time riding it puts it in top three IMO, but once you have done it multiple times it loses that "surprise" 7. Rita - Rode this at SF 21 and it was so rough, launch is still good but it's way too short 8/9/10 - Take your pick and toss a coin, RWM at 8 for sentimental reasons and interaction with Congo RR
Last time i went to alton towers, galactica didn't have it's vr element anymore that it used to when it was first opened, thats what added to the theme of galactica
nice video, i haven't seen much of your channel before and this is my 1st full video, but you gave some great reasons for your picks and just a good video. my favourite is definitely smiler (i even have a hoodie) but your opinions are great too!
Thanks for the video! Me and my friends are going on our Y11 leavers trip to Alton Towers on Thursday and I'm the self proclaimed "researcher" and I'm making an action plan. We have all decided smiler and oblivion first so no one backs out. Great vid!
My ranking is this: 10. Octonauts (its a kiddy coaster) 9. Mine train (fun but also basically a kiddie coaster) 8. Spinball (decent thrills but slightly rough) 7. Galactica (still good but a bit dull compared to the rest) 6. Thirteen (good fun and the drop is cool, but still a family coaster) 5. Rita (love the launch and enjoy the rest of the layout but not really worth more than a half hour wait) 4. Smiler (still very enjoyable but slightly overrated, also pretty rough in the back) 3. Nemesis (front row is elite, amazing unique layout, still the only coaster on this list that has made me grey out) 2. Wicker Man (incredible overall experience, awesome preshow, awesome mist effects, way faster than it looks, back row still freaks me out) 1. Oblivion (the drop. enough said)
Went to Alton Towers for the first time back in September, they minetrain went round 5 times for us! Was a nice break from the more intense stuff and aload of fun interacting with the ride ops.
my top ten 1. Smiler 2. Nemesis 3. Oblivion 4. Wickerman 5. Th13teen 6. Spinball 7. Rita 8. Galactica 9. Run away mine train Honestly I've always thought that Rita was so underrated, but now I can see why people don't enjoy it as much, the theme isn't the best but the start of it will always be amazing. Nemesis and Smiler are joint 1st kind of, I absolutely love Nemesis, I remember the first time I went on it, was the greatest experience, so good, but I haven't been to Alton Towers for 1 year and 9 months, and I'm planning to go again in a few weeks which I'm so thrilled about, I've really missed the feeling of my stomach dropping and I've been craving rollercoasters for ages, so I'm so relieved to know I'm going again soon, I also have high hopes as I hopefully will be able to go to Thorpe Park for the first time, I'm so so so excited to see what Thorpe Park is really about, so thrilled honestly!
10 rollercoasters seems like a lot for us here in the UK but in the USA, if you don’t have 10 coasters then you are classed as a ‘small park’!! We only have 3 parks with 10 rollercoasters in the UK, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, and when the new rollercoaster opens, Flamingo Land! Alton Towers does have some amazing rides
10. Octonauts (It's the smallest so of course it's dead last) 9. Runaway Mine Train (It's my favourite powered coaster and it's a really good family coaster but it's still small) 8. Spinball Whizzer (I think it's a good spinning coaster but it can be rough at some points and I find Dragon's Fury better) 7. Rita (The launch is fun but the rest can be a bit boring and rough but overall the launch is fun) 6. Galactica/Air (The only flying coaster I have ridden and I find it to be a really enjoyable ride and it's also smooth but feels a bit slow) 5. Th13teen (I think the drop on the back row is really fun because you get pulled over the drop and I love the airtime and drop track too) 4. Oblivion (I finally rode it and it was sick! The drop was fun, and it was intense and forceful and a really great Dive Coaster) 3. Nemesis (I'm sorry) (I think this is the most intense coaster I have ridden and I have ridden Stealth and found that intense but the helix on Nemesis is just insane and the rest of the ride is great too but there are 2 more coasters that I get more excited to ride) 2. Wicker Man (2 words. Back. Row. It is a really intense experience and I love the airtime but the night rides are just god like) 1. The Smiler (Intense, fun, great airtime, inversions and everything is great about this ride and I think the layout is incredible and everything about it makes it my favourite coaster in the UK and 2nd favourite coaster overall behind Tonnerre De Zeus at Parc Asterix)
I'm going in a few weeks for the first time in years, I'm looking forward to Wickerman, Smiler and going on Oblivion and Nemesis again. My all time favourite ride at Alton Towers was the Thunder Looper, that ride was unreal.
My ranking: 10)Octonauts (can understand why smaller kids like it but not obviously not made for thrill seekers) 09)Rita (went on it for the first time last week and was very disappointed as I was so excited to ride it. My head was bashed so many times on the restraints, had a sore head for days) 08)Runaway mine train (same reasons as octonauts) 07)Spinball Whizzer (Not as intense as others but still a good ride to take your kids on. It’s just this low because the rest are so good) 06)Wickerman (It used to be 2nd in my list but I don’t know if it’s just me, it feels more jolty now and last time I was on it I had a sore neck for a few days. I know most people love it though) 05)Th13teen (I really like this ride. The drop track is really brilliant; sorry for spoiling a 10 year old ride guys, and I think you get really good air time in the first drop) 04)Oblivion (I know it is a one trick pony but that’s the point! I honestly don’t think it would benefit from inversions because it is already great. Also each time I’m in the queue I just dance to the soundtrack so that’s a bonus I guess) 03)Galacticair (I personally think that this ride is so underrated, you really feel like you can fly. It’s such a smooth coaster and in my opinion it’s one of the best. Although the area surrounding the station looks like an alleyway) 02)The Smiler (It was either this or nemesis and I think that nemesis won due to nostalgia honestly. this ride is insane. The first time I saw it I just remember saying to my family “I’m not going on that”. But eventually I did go on it and it is one of the best coasters in not only the UK but Europe I think) 01)NEMESIS (What a classic coaster. Great story, great music and amazing roller coaster. There isn’t anything better that this; well except maybe Icon but that’s up to opinion. Alton couldn’t have gave the UK a better coaster) That’s my ranking, share yours in the comments.
I love the noise that nemesis makes especially as it goes round the first corner after the first inversion. Its so fast and it sounds like its roaring. PERFECTIONNNNN
Let's hope it keeps some of that noise after it's been overhauled.
Nemesis is my number 2 after smiler, smiler just gets top spot for the theming.
Number 2 in park i mean
“What do you think of this?”
*shows photo of Smiler*
“Eh, not scary.”
“This?”
*shows photo of Nemesis*
“A little scary”
“And…”
*shows the octonauts junior coaster*
_”uhm yeah that’s… that’s… scary.”_
I fear no man,
But that thing
It scares me
This made me giggle
😅😅😅😅😅😅 HAHAHAHA
octonauts is the most thrilling and scary coaster of all
Should be number 1 really!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide agreed
@Vo1dY I haven’t been to this theme park but if I go the octonauts coaster looks so scary if I go on it I might faint. Hahaha
@@Jason-Clark235 it’s a kid rollar coaster I’d say you should deffo go to Alton towers if you like thrill!
Way scarier than the smiler
I think Galactica is a very under appreciated coaster and should be Credited more as an overall ride "experience" rather than as an intense ride as it is quite a serene unique ride. 👌
Yes, finally someone who appreciates galactica! Personally for me it is number 3 (behind smiler and nemesis) but it is one of the best roller-coasters to introduce a more thrilling experience to newcomers. I also love how comfy it is
It is a amazing ride but it’s the fact that if all the backup systems and main system broke you would fall
@@WaterRoseGames2012 rather obscure comment🤔not really sure about the relevance.
@buster it makes you go face it the Ground it gives you the feeling if it’s suddenly going to drop you
@@WaterRoseGames2012 you don't feel like your going to fall at all, I've ridden it multiple times and if anything, it feels like you are flying which is the opposite of falling
Nemesis is such a mental ride. Still my number one after all these years. Can’t wait to get back on the beast!!
ive been on it so many times best ride ever
Im going to the park today and tommorow! What would I expect going on nemesis. I've been to thorpe park before and I've been on Swarm Nemesis Inferno Collossus Stealth but still waiting to go on Saw. Would Nemesis be scarier than Nemesis Infero
@@jhc_edits1885 how was your trip
@@dazzap3032 brilliant! I enjoyed all the rides I went on but wicked man and nemesis were the best for me
I went yesterday and by far nemesis was my worst ride don’t know how though
Mine is oblivion for only one reason. Everytime I'm going on it. NO QUEUE XD
same. its weird.
I must have gone the wrong day aha. Every ride I got on took less the 20 minutes wait except oblivion. Waited about an hour to be quiet disappointed unfortunately
I remember going there when it was relatively new waiting 2 hours, then last time I visited the park a few years ago walked straight on, can't believe it's only 3s max at the top, feels like minutes when you're on the front staring into the abyss.
xddd
Never had that luck when I've been on oblivion XD
Can’t believe octonauts is not your no.1! 😂 absolute classic
I would say the same about the mine train
I wouldn’t call it a classic
It’s just such an incredible coaster...
It’s just such an incredible coaster...
@@darth_ikea think you missed the sense of humour...
First time at Alton towers ever on Tuesday, genuinely thought the smiler would be my favourite no competition always thought the nemisis’ theming etc was what made it but when I went on it I was blown away, the intensity through the elements and the layout is unreal and it’s one of my favourites ever now
Spinball whizzer would be higher on my list if the brake sections were meant to provide brakes for the car not my neck
Here before someone corrects your puns spelling
HAHAHAHAHA
So what's the MOST laps of Runaway Mine Train you guys have had in one go?
Best for us was 9 laps,this was last year and at the very end of the day.All the kids,and adults for that matter thought it was hilarious that each time we chanted the operators name out we got another lap 😄
Was a great end to an amazing day.
mine was 6 laps ☺️
Back in the early 2000’s on a quiet evening we had about 16 laps! Couldn’t believe it!
I only got 3 and that was on scarefest.
@@ThemeParkWorldwide 16 JESUS
Mine was 7
1. Smiler
2. Nemesis
3. Wickerman
4. Galactica
5. Oblivion
6. Spinball Whizzer
7. Rita
8. Th13teen
9. Runaway Mine Train
10. Octonaughts
(Edited)
Rode Smiler only twice back in 2013 and found it forceless and poorly designed.
Random people be like: roller coaster fans over there, they must love rides like Smiler and Oblivion
Roller Coaster fans: PRAISE THE OCTONAUTS
Loved hearing your thoughts to the coasters at Alton Towers! I've only ridden 4 of the coasters and here's how I rank them: 1 Wicker Man, 2 - Nemesis, 3 - Galactica, 4 - Runaway Mine Train. I rate WM over Nemesis beause it's (slightly) more smoother than Nemesis and I've ridden it more times. Would love you to do this style video for Thorpe Park in the future!
The run away mine train might be a kid ride but you get wiped around the turns
It feels like Alton Towers is like the ideal park to get over a fear of coasters. I don’t like big drops but there is enough going on here that I feel like I could work my way up to some of the bigger rides.
The best coaster is still the rollercoaster restaurant that thing hauls down its layout
Love RCR!
Nah it’s overrated let’s just RMC RCR
10.Octonauts
9.Runaway mine train
8. Rita
7.TH13TEEN
6. Spinball
5.Oblivion
4.Wicker man
3.Nemesis
2.The smiler
1.Galactica
OK I can tell this will be controversial
Oblivion is the only coaster I ALWAYS feel nervous for
School? Forget it...
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10:13 I agree the soundtrack is one of the best at towers also remember you dancing to it a couple of years ago
I've never been to Alton towers, but my bucket list top 3 coasters:
1. Nemesis
2. Smiler
3. Wickerman
U would luv all of them their so fun
Justice for Rita
Yep it’s my dads fav ride
0:55 Octonauts
2:05 Runaway Mine Train
3:35 Rita
4:50 Spinball Whizzet
6:00 Galactica
8:00 Thirteen
9:00 *Oblivion*
Cart Position: On Top of the Track
Ride Time: 1 Minute and 15 seconds
Track Length: 373metres
Maximum Drop Height and Angle: 60m, 87.5 degrees to the horizontal (almost vertical)
Launch Acceleration: Negligible
Top Speed: 110km/h
Top Acceleration: 4.5G
10:26 Smiler 🥉
12:05 Wickerman 🥈
14:00 *Nemesis*🏆
Cart Position: Below the Track
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The Smiler is my bae not going to lie.. XD The theming, crazy intensity and memories made throughout the whole Smiler experience makes it my favourite. Got to give a shout out to Nemesis though, the location and theme as well as the uniqueness of the ride is world class. It may be lower on many people's list, but Thirteen did something I've never seen on a coaster before, one of the craziest parts to a coaster I've ever seen. The most unforgettable first ride of your life!
excuse me but why is octonauts last?
huh?
OCTONAUTS IS KING!
It’s just so intense!
I've never been (I live in NEW England), but it's always fun to see the coasters in action and what people think of them! I'd like to go on The Smiler, Th13teen, and Wickerman one day -- but I'm not entirely sure any force on earth could get me to go on Oblivion. Good theming, sure, but I think being stopped at the top like that would scare the life out of me. XD
I didnt had long time enough in this park, so here is my top 7 of the ones i got to ride
1 Nemesis: loved everything about it, Insane forces, and out of this world use of the terrain
2 Smiler
3 Wickerman
4 Oblivion
5 Th13teen
6 Rita
7 Galactica
9: River rapids - nice relaxing one
8: mine train - good end of day ride
7: Thirteen - not as thrilling as the first few times, you expect the drop
6: Rita - had a bad first experience, banged me head on the restraint a lot
5: Spin ball - good coaster but wouldnt go on it every visit
4: Nemesis - never been a fan of looping coasters (fear of throwing up everywhere lmao) but went on this and 95% sure i passed on the first loop lol
3: Galactica - was scared to go on this but so glad i did in the end. can get busy at times which is why its here
2: Oblivion - I would put 2nd and first as joint, was scared to go on oblivion at first but so glad i did as I love it, i remember going on it again and again and again with like a 5 min queue!
1: Wickerman - need i say more?
Reason the smiler isnt here is i havent been on it before (im not a wuss ok lmao im scared of throwing up) i would go on it but i dont want to embarrass myself by throwing up over everyone, anyways me and my family are getting merlin passes next year to might get the courage to finally go on it
I can’t wait to visit again this year... Oblivion will always be my favourite 👍🏻
I went in the que for oblivion than chickened out
@@pippa2361 honestly the drop is q bit much!
How can you rank galactica that low :( I love that coaster! I went in the summer of 2020 and we stayed until late and we got like 8 rides on it! :) The theming in the station is amazing!
the actual ride it's self is not that thrilling i don't think, i personally like faster coasters
Way better than Thirteen. 👍
Agreed....top 3 for me.
It’s just not for me, however I can completely understand that many people really enjoy it!
Its not really a thrill anymore tho is it
I went on thirteen for the first time in around the summer of 2019, best ride I’ve ever been on
True that, I was watching Shawns review on it and I put my fingers in my ears hah! Have a cracking memory of the Wraith being out and about through the day at scarefest one year, that added lots of value 🤣
Nemesis really is great, just something about being amongst all the rocky terrain. First time on smiler tuesday, probably my new favourite. I did love both rita and thirteen, just can't justify the queue times with how short they are though.
I can not express how much I NEEDED this video
Thanks for watching! More ranking videos on the way very soon!
I agree with you Nemesis is great, hopefull parks can open up soon!
Alton towers is one of those parks i have to visit some day absolutely love the rides and theming troughout the park
spinball would be higher for me if it was still sonic :(( the theming was so nice back then imo.
I believe dragons fury is still the better version though
"If you're a kid you'll love the octonauts rollercoaster..."
me: Is an adult...loves octonauts roller coaster
the fact nemesis opened in the early nineties and is still your number one shows the quality of the ride !
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@@matthewlaneee all good, im not suprised honestly.
@@DJfirmware :)
Nemesis is the best ride
I can’t ride it makes my vision blur out 😬
For me, nemises has legendary status and will many peoples "first big coaster" but smiler is something else. Absolutely incredible, shout out to galactica (or air as I still refer to it as). For me it feels a little slower than the others but the sensation of flying is great, especially when you flip onto your back and you're fying backwards. Love it.
Top 5
1 smiler
2 nemises
3 air
4 Rita
5 oblivion
This is very hard! Compared to what I thought. But here's my rankings:
10. Octonauts RC Adventure (Sorry!)
9. Runaway Mine Train (Choo Choo!)
8. Spinball Whizzer (This Is Difficult!!)
7. Rita (Yeah, not much to this)
6. Galactica (It's definitely improved)
5. Oblivion (It's great, but short)
4. TH13TEEN (I've never not enjoyed)
3. Nemesis (Ok I love this but it's hard)
2. Wicker Man (Fantastic ride)
1. Smiler.
Hope you enjoyed reading this :) And yes I do have a few reasons for why the Smiler is at number 1. I'll edit this later :)
Thanks for sharing!
Been waiting for this one for forever and now it's finally here! 🤘
I hope you enjoyed the video!
I miss alton towers
My list:
10. Octonauts
9. Spinball whizzer
8. Runaway mine train
7. The smiler
6. Wicker man
5. Rita
4. Oblivion
3. Th13teen
2. Galactica
1. Nemesis
i understand respect everyone’s opinion but that has gotta be one of the worst lists i’ve ever seen 😭
@@slat8295 agreed tho?
Great video!
My order is:
1. The Smiler
2. Wicker Man
3. Galactica
4. Oblivion
5. Thirteen
6. Nemesis
7. Rita
8. Spinball Whizzer
9. Runaway Mine Train
10. Octonauts
Great list!
Nemesis 6th (sixth!)
I had some bad rides on Nemesis oof
I really love Galactica. It's so much fun flying around forbidden valley and it's amazing at night. A close 2nd for me is definitely Nemesis, it's just amazing. Wickerman is also incredible so that my 3rd fave. 4th is Thirteen and 5th is the Smiler.
It was my first time on all of these rides and we did the Smiler first thing back row, it was awesome but made me so dizzy!
The only reason octonauts isn’t first is because it’s too thrilling and scary.
My top three are:
1) Oblivion
2) The Smiler
3) Nemesis
😃
cant believe you put the scariest coaster in the park at number 10. Pure thrills all the way round octonauts.
It’s just so intense!
Oblivion was my first big coaster....and for this it will always hold a special place in my heart
Ranking all 10 coasters at pleasure beach would be a good video if this is becoming a series
It’ll be on the way!
Great ranking, really makes me want to see if my friends want to go soon. I personally would have put Galactica/Air a lot higher but I respect that it's not for you.
Nemesis, Spinball Whizzer and the Runaway Mine Train are my highlight 3 at Alton Towers!
Last time I went on the mine train, we went round about 4-5 times, mainly because there was a really bad storm happening that had closed most of the big rides so most of the visitors to the park had left.
We were all soaking wet, freezing but the ride operators got us really fired up and excited.
first you are making all the vids i wished for keep it up shawn :)
Thank you for watching. It’s certainly keeping me busy at the moment!
I’ve been waiting for this one !
Thanks for watching!
My list
10. Octoaughts
9. Runaway mine train
8. Spinball whizzer
7. Rita
6. Th13teen
5. Oblivion
4. Wicker man
3. Galactica
2. Nemesis
1. Smiler
I love all of the rides and the only one I haven't been on is the octonaughts
My Rankings:
1:Smiler
2:Nemesis
3:Wicker Man
4:Rita
5:Galactica
6:Oblivion
7:Thirteen
8:Spinball Wizzer(I Did Not Go On)
9:Runaway Minetrain
10:Octonauts Rollar Coaster
Rita's my no1 at towers mainly cause it's the only launch coaster I've been on so I really love it
Oooo wait till you go on stealth
Abit surprised you put 13 so high wasn't the biggest fan of it but it's the only coaster I've got stuck on 😂
If you ever get lucky enough to go on it in the rain youll put it in your top 3, the speed you get is elite
My top 10
10. Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure
9. Runaway Mine Train
8. Spinball Whizzer
7. THI3TEEN
6. Rita
5. Oblivion
4. Galactica
3. Wicker Man
2. Nemesis
1. Smiler
my top 9 (i havent been on octonauts)
9:runaway mine train
8: Rita
7: Oblivion
6: spinball Whizzer
5: Galactica
4: Nemesis
3: th13teen
2:Wickerman
1:Smiler
Looks like a cool park. Sadly, I live in California and the flight alone would be quite a lot of money.
Yeah it's really fun
I love having 3 times on Run away minetrain
1st: Smiler
2nd: Galactica
3rd: Wicker Man
4th: Nemesis
5th: Spin Ball Whizzer
6th: Thi3teen
7th: Rita
8th: Oblivion
9th: Runaway Minetrain
10th: Octonauts
I've been waiting for this for ages I'm so happy you've decided to do this. Love your yt channel 😁
Thanks for watching!
This makes me want to go to Alton Towers even more!
Hopefully you get to go soon!
Makes me happy to see that spin ball whizzer is ranked above Rita. When I went on Rita it genuinely gave me a really bad headache on the first turnaround
Hello Shawn, this is a great video and it was great to hear your opinion on the many different Rollercoasters at Alton Towers. Keep it up! Cheers Peter :)
In my opinion, one of the best moves Alton towers can do is replace Rita with another coaster. Maybe an intamin launched one like Taron etc, a new coaster that will be one of the best in the park, and maybe the world
Alton Towers Rides That I Have Been On:
Wicker man x 2
Oblivion
Nemesis x 2
The Smiler x 2
Rita
Thi3teen
Galactica
My favourite is definitely smiler
10 octonauts roller coaster adventure
09 Rita
08 run away mine train
07 spin ball wizzher
06 Oblivion
05 thir13teen
04 wicker man
03 galactica
02 the smiler
01 NEMESIS
September 2020 was my first time back at Alton Towers in Six years. Had an awesome day out and I would have to say The Smiler is my favourite coaster. Great video Shawn 👍🏼
Glad that you had a great day!
Defeated a long-standing fear of rollercoasters by riding Nemesis yesterday. One of the best decisions I've ever made, and one of the most fun and thrilling experiences out there! Fully intend on riding more coasters now!
That’s great to hear!
I've only been on octonauts, runaway mine train and wickerman but my favorite is obviously wickerman. The only thing I don't like is the first drop as I hate drops.
Didn't know Wickerman was quite so quick. Took my tall 5 year old on it, our first go was in the back 2 rows as well. He almost passed out. Didn't stop him wanting to go straight back on the next day. Front row then and it was a lot less intense.
My order is:
1) TH13TEEN
2) Nemesis
3) Wicker Man
4) Spinball Whizzer (but I think it's sadly becoming a very rough ride)
5) Rita
6) Galactica but I still ride it as Air because I hate the VR headset.
7) Smiler (I find it quite sore)
8) Oblivion (over far too quickly)
9) Runaway Mine Train
10) Octonaughts (never been on it but I did used to find the caterpillar coaster fun)
Thirteen will always be my favourite but nemesis a close second, trying out the wicker man for the first time next weekend I can’t wait 😁
Great video, Nemesis had to be #1, I remember as a kid watching my family all go on, with thunder looper in the background then it was a right of passage when you where finally tall enough you where dragged on regardless if you where brave enough.
Those days we had 90min queues but my record a few years ago was 16 in a day, but beaten you record but I couldn't handle any more.
Was there yesterday. Wicker an unfortunately wasn't open, but did Runaway Mine Train,Nemesis and Galactica in the first hour. Thirteen and Rita not too long queues and excellent rides. Front seats on Smiler, awesome and some great airtime. Headed then to Congo Rapids and got to go round twice followed by three laps on Runaway Mine Train. Wasn't able to get on Oblivion or Spin all due to queues and time. Had a great day. Thanks again for your informative vlogs. X
10. Octonauts - very slow and unexciting if you’re above a certain age
9. Spinball Wizzer - a mildly fun time but not worth the headaches I often have afterwards
8. Runaway Mine Train - fun one for the whole family even if I still wouldn’t choose to go on it myself over something like Wickerman. I like that it doesn’t just go round once
7. Rita - this is the one that I would say suffers the most from the tree line restriction, looks quite time in comparison to Stealth, theming relatively weak compared to pretty much all the other members of the Big 7. I do like how part of the track is painted green to blend with the trees
6. Oblivion - the drop is all the more intimidating due to going through a hole in the ground, revolutionary for drops in rollercoasters. A little too short but still a must. Memorable soundtrack
5. Galactica - great flying rollercoaster that makes you feel like superman. Much better without the VR which was too gimmicky, the one time a tried it my headset didn’t even work
4. Thirteen - one of the best themings in Alton Towers, great queue line experience that is genuinely creepy. That drop is a very nice surprise which shouldn’t be spoiled for any newcomers
3. Wickerman - very good family ride for those below 1.4 to go on that is still thrilling for adults. Incredible theming and one of the more intense wooden rollercoasters, I’m surprised with how dark they are willing to get with that pre-video
2. Smiler - Still an insane ride. Love how the music and visuals mess with your brain and how the design of the track is like a bowl of spaghetti. Best experiences in the front row where it isn’t rough,the experienced is definitely also enhanced by that fake laughing gas
1. Nemesis Reborn - My favourite ride experience at Alton Towers, although this and Smiler are very closely tied for first place in mind. Love the monster design and the lore added by Sub-Terra, very Alien (1979). Best experienced at the front where you feel so close to hitting the scenery and the bars . The new music to come with the retheming weirdly remind me of the First Order score for the new Star Wars trilogy (that could just be me)
I literally just got back from my Alton Towers trip. Love this place so much!
10: Octonauts
9: Runaway Mine Train
8: Spinball Whizzer
7: Rita
6: Air/Galactica
5: Th13teen
4: Oblivion
3: Wickerman
2: the Smiler
1: NEMESIS
Awesome list!
1. Nemesis - Agree with everything and wouldn't change a thing about it. Intensity, ride comfort, theming
2. Smiler - Haven't ridden it for a couple of years but just for the inversions below, I just don't like it's split into two sections
3. Wickerman - Little rough in places, have to agree but it feels "out of control", can't be matched by anything else in the park
4. Oblivion - that drop is still as insane as it was in 1998
5. Air/Galactica - Gets unfair criticism for the station tunnel being poorly themed but it's an experience like no other in the park
6. Thirteen - First time riding it puts it in top three IMO, but once you have done it multiple times it loses that "surprise"
7. Rita - Rode this at SF 21 and it was so rough, launch is still good but it's way too short
8/9/10 - Take your pick and toss a coin, RWM at 8 for sentimental reasons and interaction with Congo RR
Last time i went to alton towers, galactica didn't have it's vr element anymore that it used to when it was first opened, thats what added to the theme of galactica
nice video, i haven't seen much of your channel before and this is my 1st full video, but you gave some great reasons for your picks and just a good video. my favourite is definitely smiler (i even have a hoodie) but your opinions are great too!
What about Raj’s bouncy bottom burp?!? I know many don’t, but I consider it a coaster and the greatest at Alton Towers!!!!!
Can’t wait to ride!
Thanks for the video! Me and my friends are going on our Y11 leavers trip to Alton Towers on Thursday and I'm the self proclaimed "researcher" and I'm making an action plan. We have all decided smiler and oblivion first so no one backs out. Great vid!
My ranking is this:
10. Octonauts (its a kiddy coaster)
9. Mine train (fun but also basically a kiddie coaster)
8. Spinball (decent thrills but slightly rough)
7. Galactica (still good but a bit dull compared to the rest)
6. Thirteen (good fun and the drop is cool, but still a family coaster)
5. Rita (love the launch and enjoy the rest of the layout but not really worth more than a half hour wait)
4. Smiler (still very enjoyable but slightly overrated, also pretty rough in the back)
3. Nemesis (front row is elite, amazing unique layout, still the only coaster on this list that has made me grey out)
2. Wicker Man (incredible overall experience, awesome preshow, awesome mist effects, way faster than it looks, back row still freaks me out)
1. Oblivion (the drop. enough said)
rita may be pretty bare-bones but i'll always love it for being the ride that got me over my fear of those acceleration launches!
Same!
Went to Alton Towers for the first time back in September, they minetrain went round 5 times for us! Was a nice break from the more intense stuff and aload of fun interacting with the ride ops.
Love this!
Perfect ranking.
Agreed.
my top ten
1. Smiler
2. Nemesis
3. Oblivion
4. Wickerman
5. Th13teen
6. Spinball
7. Rita
8. Galactica
9. Run away mine train
Honestly I've always thought that Rita was so underrated, but now I can see why people don't enjoy it as much, the theme isn't the best but the start of it will always be amazing.
Nemesis and Smiler are joint 1st kind of, I absolutely love Nemesis, I remember the first time I went on it, was the greatest experience, so good, but I haven't been to Alton Towers for 1 year and 9 months, and I'm planning to go again in a few weeks which I'm so thrilled about, I've really missed the feeling of my stomach dropping and I've been craving rollercoasters for ages, so I'm so relieved to know I'm going again soon, I also have high hopes as I hopefully will be able to go to Thorpe Park for the first time, I'm so so so excited to see what Thorpe Park is really about, so thrilled honestly!
10 rollercoasters seems like a lot for us here in the UK but in the USA, if you don’t have 10 coasters then you are classed as a ‘small park’!! We only have 3 parks with 10 rollercoasters in the UK, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, and when the new rollercoaster opens, Flamingo Land! Alton Towers does have some amazing rides
@Theme Park Go for USA standards yes! Although chessington isn’t just a theme park
The smiler, very intense
Hey! dont know if you remember me but I was the boy who did the I fly with you in 2019. And my mum was there too.
10. Octonauts (It's the smallest so of course it's dead last)
9. Runaway Mine Train (It's my favourite powered coaster and it's a really good family coaster but it's still small)
8. Spinball Whizzer (I think it's a good spinning coaster but it can be rough at some points and I find Dragon's Fury better)
7. Rita (The launch is fun but the rest can be a bit boring and rough but overall the launch is fun)
6. Galactica/Air (The only flying coaster I have ridden and I find it to be a really enjoyable ride and it's also smooth but feels a bit slow)
5. Th13teen (I think the drop on the back row is really fun because you get pulled over the drop and I love the airtime and drop track too)
4. Oblivion (I finally rode it and it was sick! The drop was fun, and it was intense and forceful and a really great Dive Coaster)
3. Nemesis (I'm sorry) (I think this is the most intense coaster I have ridden and I have ridden Stealth and found that intense but the helix on Nemesis is just insane and the rest of the ride is great too but there are 2 more coasters that I get more excited to ride)
2. Wicker Man (2 words. Back. Row. It is a really intense experience and I love the airtime but the night rides are just god like)
1. The Smiler (Intense, fun, great airtime, inversions and everything is great about this ride and I think the layout is incredible and everything about it makes it my favourite coaster in the UK and 2nd favourite coaster overall behind Tonnerre De Zeus at Parc Asterix)
I'm going in a few weeks for the first time in years, I'm looking forward to Wickerman, Smiler and going on Oblivion and Nemesis again.
My all time favourite ride at Alton Towers was the Thunder Looper, that ride was unreal.
glad to hear the king of Alton Towers speak, such a fair rating. Definetly looking forward to my visit to Alton Towers sometime
Hopefully you get to visit soon!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide hope so too
1. Smiler
2. Nemesis
3. Wicker Man
4. Oblivion
5. Th13teen
6. Rita
7. Spinball Whizzer
(Haven’t ridden Runaway Mine Train and Octonaunts)
I can mostly agree, though I’ll state my list:
10: Octonauts
9: Mine Train
8: Spinball
7: Oblivion
6: Wicker Man
5: Thirteen
4: Galactica
3: Rita
2: Smiler
1: Nemesis
My ranking:
10)Octonauts (can understand why smaller kids like it but not obviously not made for thrill seekers)
09)Rita (went on it for the first time last week and was very disappointed as I was so excited to ride it. My head was bashed so many times on the restraints, had a sore head for days)
08)Runaway mine train (same reasons as octonauts)
07)Spinball Whizzer (Not as intense as others but still a good ride to take your kids on. It’s just this low because the rest are so good)
06)Wickerman (It used to be 2nd in my list but I don’t know if it’s just me, it feels more jolty now and last time I was on it I had a sore neck for a few days. I know most people love it though)
05)Th13teen (I really like this ride. The drop track is really brilliant; sorry for spoiling a 10 year old ride guys, and I think you get really good air time in the first drop)
04)Oblivion (I know it is a one trick pony but that’s the point! I honestly don’t think it would benefit from inversions because it is already great. Also each time I’m in the queue I just dance to the soundtrack so that’s a bonus I guess)
03)Galacticair (I personally think that this ride is so underrated, you really feel like you can fly. It’s such a smooth coaster and in my opinion it’s one of the best. Although the area surrounding the station looks like an alleyway)
02)The Smiler (It was either this or nemesis and I think that nemesis won due to nostalgia honestly. this ride is insane. The first time I saw it I just remember saying to my family “I’m not going on that”. But eventually I did go on it and it is one of the best coasters in not only the UK but Europe I think)
01)NEMESIS (What a classic coaster. Great story, great music and amazing roller coaster. There isn’t anything better that this; well except maybe Icon but that’s up to opinion. Alton couldn’t have gave the UK a better coaster)
That’s my ranking, share yours in the comments.