Toxicator

Toxicator
Alton Towers
Area	Forbidden Valley
Status	Under construction
Opening date	15th March 2025
Replaced	Ripsaw
Ride statistics
Attraction type	Flat ride
Manufacturer	HUSS Park Attractions
Model	Top Spin
Height	78 ft (24 m)
Capacity	500 riders per hour
Riders per vehicle	40
Rows	2
Riders per row	20

Toxicator is a top spin style ride which is to open on the 15th March 2025 at Alton Towers, UK. ^[1] It is the first top spin to be built in the UK since Ripsaw in 1997, and the first Suspended top spin in the country. ^[2]

History

In February 2024, Alton Towers submitted a planning application for a new 60 ft (18 m) tall ride in the Forbidden Valley, dubbed 'Project Ocean', on the site previously occupied by Funk ‘n’ Fly (originally occupied by Ripsaw). ^[3] Planning permission was approved in April 2024, ^[4] and construction began in May 2024. ^[5]

Ride experience

The ride is located above a pathway connecting Galactica to the rest of Forbidden Valley. It contains green-lit fountains which interact with the ride system. ^[6] The gondola has a maximum height of 78ft, due to a 16ft elevated platform. ^[1]

References

1. Lewis (2025-02-21). "Toxicator to open on 15th March at Alton Towers Resort". TowersTimes. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
2. Kara, Maryam (2025-02-24). "Experience Alton Towers' thrilling new Toxicator ride in the Forbidden Valley". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
3. Parker, Hayley; Ashdown, Kerry (2024-02-15). "Alton Towers unveils secretive plans for new towering 60ft attraction". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
4. "Project Ocean Plans Approved New Flat Ride Coming Soon | Theme Park Guide". themeparkguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
5. "Project Ocean Construction Works Begins | Theme Park Guide". themeparkguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
6. "Project Ocean: Construction Continues On New Permanent Flat Ride At Alton Towers, A Top Spin Is Expected! | Theme Park Tourist". Theme Park Tourist. 2024-05-15. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-02-28.