Oblivion Review - Alton Towers
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this video I share my review of Oblivion, a Bolliger & Mabillard Dive Coaster located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, UK. Oblivion opened in 1998 as the world's first vertical drop roller coaster with a 180ft drop into a huge hole! Along with giving an in-depth review of the ride I also share facts about Oblivion mixed in with a variety of on and off ride footage!
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Such an underrated coaster. Love the thrill of the drop and the whole ambiance of the ride. Just wished the track was a bit longer. #dontlookdown
This was the first big roller coaster I had the guts to go on! It was a school trip at the end of year 7 and had spent the day with my long-suffering friend on kids’ rides. I came to the conclusion that, even if I was terrified out of my mind, I wasn’t going to die, and I had to at least go on one big ride before I went home 😜 that was the beginning!
As someone who suffers from acrophobia I really found it intense the very first time I rode Oblivion just because of that slow chain pull and hold! So it's extra thrilling for me lol, fantastic ride.
I've loved Oblivion ever since it opened, even though I'm filled with dread every time I queue up for it 😂 I've always wondered what it would look like if it was above ground, I'd love to see how high it would have been, although it would probably look too scary haha! P.s. love your channel! ❤
Look at Oblivion the black hole at gardaland, its the same height but above ground.
@@liamfielding1875 no og oblivion has a bigger drop
First time I went to Alton Towers, my mum said I wasn’t allowed on Oblivion because she said it wasn’t safe and that people disappeared when they went into it!
This was our first go on a ‘proper’ grown up coaster, just a couple of days ago. We will certainly remember it! Seems like a special ride, the whole package from the approach to the queue is cleverly designed to ratchet up the tension, but you’re not really aware of the ‘theatre’ till after the event so it’s very well done. I managed to keep my eyes open the second time! Brilliant ride, and it’s always going to be intense!
I studied Oblivion and Nemesis on you tube 100 times during lock-down 2020. Realised only 8 seconds for Oblivion, so confidence. Did 13 oblivion rides over 3 visits, August, September and October 2021.
This always frightens the life out of me.The first time I rode it I was shocked by the stomach churn it gave me.This for me is the most intense drop in the Uk.Short but effective.
did u throw up???!
@@tehyaworton5982 you can not throw up
You should call the new 'Hole' in your Shed Oblivion for the Book Worm - it fits as it from the same park!
Love this!
Or the wormhole
I remember watching part of the documentary for when this ride was being built, and everyone was surrounding the wall, there was a voice on the speaker telling people to stay back, as well as that security guard that would stand outside the construction area.
It was such a great project to follow!
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The bass on the soundtrack drops harder than the coaster 😂😂
I absolutely love this ride, it's short but so sweet. Like you say it's a very intimidating looking ride for a lot of people but I just love that steep climb up, the slow roll around to the edge, the hold... and then... WHOOOSH!!! Never gets old!
Great review Shawn. I couldn’t agree more. It’s such an awesome ride. I queued for over 5 hours to ride this in 1998 within its launch week for a 9 second ride. Crazy now to think that. Love it. I do miss the “Don’t look down” announcement at the top.
Love this!
Id love to see a video on your top ten removed UK coasters/rides!
Great suggestion!
@Oldskool Skengman there mine to
hi shaun
i will totally agree with you oblivion in my mind is one of the best roller coater alton towers has apart from nemesis which to me is the best one alton has.
love teh theming of oblivion and love the atmosphere.
i havent been to alton towers for a number of years but i am planning to go sometime in the next year after covid.
great video great commentry.
peter from birmingham
That mist joke is the reason we all keep coming back😂🤣😂 love the corny puns and the coaster reviews 👍
My favourite part is the older trains. Yes they aren't floorless, but they feel heavier (they probably are) and that's why the ride feels different to the more modern ones. It has more of an out of control sensation, and it's a lot more forceful in my opinion
I love the older train design!
The trains weigh as much as a large elephant so it accelerates faster
I absolutely love Oblivion. The most fun you can have being yeeted into the huge void :D
The entry to the queue line etc has always reminded me of the model of the building where thunderbirds is based
You're so right, Shawn. Makes me feel happy that it is part of the UK.
going to Alton Towers for the first time soon and this is the ride i’m most excited for!
Still can’t believe this is the fastest coaster at towers
A whopping 68 mph or 109 km/h :D
It certainly is!
you’d think a launch coaster would be faster than oblivion right lol but rita really is underwhelming
3rd fastest coaster in the country
Its so cool!! I went to alton and now i DEEPLY regret not going on it 😭 should i go back?
Even though its short I do enjoy oblivion it was my mums first roller coaster and she loved it so we all kind of have a soft spot for oblivion
I think this is what Thorpe park needs but a dive into the lake. Without a doubt it is the scariest roller coaster experience I have had. It did help that I was a teenager lol 😂. Don’t look down 🙌
Do you remember The Black Hole? That used to be in the footprint of Smiler.
I used to love it!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide I used to love it too!!! Not certain what ever happened to it. I like Smiler & Oblivion more though, but Black Hole 🕳 was really fun!
@@Poppa-H It operates at Furuvik in Sweden now.
@Oldskool Skengman it was getting extremely rough and aging badly, plus it was costing a lot more to run than the park thought it was worth
I remember riding this for the first time, back in 2000, on the front row, hanging on the edge of that hill, and waiting for the drop, aaaahh, ha. The only other dive coaster i've done is, Sheikra, at BG Tampa, Florida, that's a great ride!
I rode Sheikra before it went floorless. Went back couple of years ago to try it floorless and was shut for a maintenance day 😫 Love oblivion and often pretty much walk on.
My 2nd favourite ride in Alton Towers behind Nemesis
Tbh B&M dive coasters with an 87.5 degree drop still feels fully vertical when you drop, even if it isn't fully 90 degrees. And you can see that B&M has really improved on their dive coaster model since 1998, since the debut of many of their dive coasters in North America and the rest of Europe within the past decade.
It does indeed and B&M have definitely made improvements over the years
It's great to go from zero G on the drop to the intense 4.5G pull up on the other is great, it's an amazing shot of adrenaline.
Yeah, it's a great coaster. Since it's so much more simple than the other Dive Machines (not that I've ridden any of them), I imagine it might be in the lower tier of Dive Machine rankings but as an overall experience - the build-up, the theming, the underground tunnel - this is probably better than a lot of the others.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Very underrated coaster! I went on it for the first time in 2020 after being terrified of it for so many years and It amazed me! A brilliant ride that certainly packs a punch!
The only thing that kept me from leaving the queue (like I did with nemesis) was knowing that my friend that tagged along was really scared of heights and I wasn't - that is until I realised I was, but it was too late by then! 😂
I agree with you regarding the bar at the front of the shuttle. Always makes me feel like it wouldn't be enough to stop me from falling if the restraints gave way, similar to Titanic when they're using the rail intended for another purpose as the ship gets inverted.
Agree totally on all your points in this great review vlog Shawn. I experienced Oblivion in 1998 ... I was 22 (!) and I can still remember my Mum’s colourful language as we got to the top of the drop. In 1998 UK there were no drops this intense (Big One was fast and often a touch painful but never intense) and before that, Missile at American Adventure was the scariest ride around, really. I’ve been lucky enough to try Sheikra in Busch Gardens and whilst the drop is bigger, it doesn’t feel that way and the inversion doesn’t add hugely to overall experience. It’s a ride, not an experience.
Oblivion, especially in the early days but more recently after it got a bit of TLC, got everything right. Rather than be fun, it was designed to scare you from the moment you saw it, and that queue line ramped up the fear wonderfully. The whole aesthetic of black and orange and the wonderful (and very different!) merchandise ... and the rush you still get from it was just so euphoric.
I love the front row especially with those rails because I am tall enough that I can put my feet on them - which makes it feel like you’re on a standing drop tower, even better with your hands in the air.
I guess rather than extend the ride, an upgrade to the queue with some walk-through pre-show might be good, but it does a very good job as it is. Certainly an improvement Fantasy World ...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
woow I did not know it was a 180 foot drop, nice stats, I love Oblivion, I agree the anticipation for this ride is amazing, nice review btw 👍
Took me 6 years to get over my fear and ride it for the first time then never looked back, such a great experience, the noises, steepness of the lift hill, feeling and anticipation of the drop, then refreshing exhilaration of the cold misty tunnel.
This video is soo cool Shaun! Wonderful rollercoaster in Alton towers!!!! Hats of Shaun! Keep rocking Shaun!!!!😊😊😊😊
I love Oblivion, I know it's not the best ride at alton towers but it is my favourite. Think it's because it's the first ride I went on there. Had a scary moment on it once with some safety issues but still went back on it afterwards. Wish it was a bit longer though. Definitely in my top 10 in the UK on what I've been on
Think they need to put some sort of corkscrew instead of the left bank turn that would make it even better
I went on smiler and I'm scared of oblivion also I feel your channel is under-rated, the content you create is great!
Thank you very much!
I think they should make oblivion floorless. Cheap upgrade and easy upgrade marketing for Merlin. Think it would really improve the ride too. Just my opinion
I would love to experience that drop and going into a hole of mist. Must be so cool!
It’s fantastic and a very intense experience
This was the only one I couldn't go on at Alton towers even though I went on Air and Nemesis years ago on a school trip. I just waited for everyone else.
Didn’t know what just happened first time I went on now after about 10 rides I still don’t but it’s one of my faves. I remember going on black hole in 97 and it was labelled as secret project or weapon that was a great day
The only two B&M Dive coasters I've ridden are Valravn and Oblivion. If I prefer Valravn it's because of the more complete layout, but NOT because of the drop, since despite my age I usually prefer Vest restraints to OTSRs, with dive coasters I prefer OTSRs because dive coasters hold the guest still over the drop so they won't get violent ejector airtime anyway, so 1: the OTSRs won't hurt and 2: they'll provide more airtime. With any other coaster model I'd probably prefer vest restraints to OTSRs. In conclusion: Whilst I prefer Valravn to Oblivion: the drop of Oblivion is better. It's also got the world's deepest coaster tunnel. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I have so many amazing memories on this ride. It was practically a rite of passage in my family when you were finally tall enough to ride! And I did my girlguide promise on the lift hill back when I was 13 🤣
It’s such a great coaster!
Hi Shawn and Charlotte congrats on the 250k and great stream yesterday, you deserve it👏👏👏
Thank you very much!
The first time I rode Oblivion a couple of years ago, I was seated on the furthest left seat in the front row. It's one of the only rollercoasters I've ever ridden that I've still been intimidated by after I've been on it. Definitely the scariest ride at Alton Towers in my opinion, and a massive thrill when you conquer your fear and ride it for the first time.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Went on it for the first time yesterday, it was amazing, and it was front centre 😁
just went on it today for the first time, I was really nervous but I loved it
(edit): of course it had to stop for 3 seconds instead of one 😬
I first went on oblivion during scarefest 2020 and it was amazing. Around 7pm so it was dark, spiting a bit with rain and the atmosphere just made this ride. It was AMAZING, also it was a walk on ride because there was no queue which is amazing
It’s great at night!
Oblivion in the dark is a whole new ride makes it 1000x better !!!
agreed
Oblivion is a pure scream machine design master- class in design
.been all around the planet riding B&M dive machines ....87.5degres of adrenaline into a mist filled black hole 180feet below makes for the best experience ever !! This ride works on so many levels .... personally back row RHS works best !!
It’s such a great ride!
Oblivion was the ride that got me over my fear of roller coasters. Queued up, got strapped in, scared myself to death and then I have ridden the adrenaline rush since then. Now I judge coasters on whether they'll be painfull to ride (eg. Grand National at Blackpool) rather than being scary.
Same hear man
I dunno... the idea of going on Stealth still scares the life out of me
@@iKaGe01 oh yeah that still scares me
Possibly my favourite at Alton Towers. Love the music. Best queue line. Great theme electric style fences. Just fab
Best bit is when you're dangling over the edge, some clown shouts "JUST DROP IT!" at the top of their voice, then you plummet head first, straight down that hole!!!!
Hahaha.... LOVE it!
Apparently there's technical/safety implications which prevent dive coasters from being 90°. While I can't fault the build up and dive aspect of the coaster. My main complaint about it is how long it takes to disembark from the ride when it arrives back at the station. I do think after Thirteen, Oblivion should be the next ride on the chopping block.
There used to be implications however multiple manufacturers have overcome them by now. You can find lots of coasters with fully-vertical drops (including B&M Dive Coasters).
The worst thing about this ride is that you get people jumping the queue at the start by going down the fast track entrance and then going under the bars instead of walking around.
Thanks for the video
Havent done many dive coasters ive only ridden baron 1989 so far and loved it
I miss the don’t look down announcement at the top
Been on Oblivion 15 times and yet every time I went on it feels like the first time, always still terrified of that drop lol!!!
went on oblivion a few times I went, one day when I go back next, I might have my hands up going down that drop front left as well. I think they add projection lights in the tunnel with the theme
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You should make a new series were you talk about what coasters you think at each theme park would be the best to start on like what would be the best coaster with inversions at thorpe park to start on for first time riders it would really really help
I adore and love Oblivion Shawn. Most awesome thing I have ever do e, and most terrifying. Can't get enough.
Im 33 I've recently discovered your both channels and they are great! Have to be honest i do take my kids to these parks i don't ride anything though im terrified lol
Thank you!
The man on the promo looks like Daniel Craig. Anyway, make sure you and Shawn stay safe.😊
Hello Shawn. I was at ATR yesterday and read that each secret weapon ride has its SW number displayed somewhere on the ride. I have never seen these SW identifiers and wondered if you could make a vid where you identify the location of these markings??? Please consider doing this as I would find this very interesting.
Thanks for your suggestion!
Hello Shawn, this is a great ride review video and it was great to hear your perspective on Oblivion, with regards to the ride experience etc. Cheers Peter :)
Thank you Peter
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Hello There, you're welcome, well desrved. Cheers Peter :)
I haven't been Alton towers for years but i agree about not being a long ride, but i think it makes up for it when you slowly go round the turn to build the anticipation.
Does the voice still say "Don't look down" the moment you are looking down the tunnel???
Unfortunately the speakers had to be removed due to noise complaints
I miss that voiceover, and I can understand neighbours being annoyed, but how on earth is that voice-over louder than the thousands of screams from riders every day? 🤷♀️
Awesome review.....this and Nemesis are still my faves
I love watching your videos
11:47 I can relate. With most coasters I ride them 3 times and I’m no longer wary of them, but I feel with oblivion I will always feel a little scared before getting on
It's definitely underated but I won't complain as it means that everytime I go, there are short (if any) queue times for it. Rode it 19 times last visit 😁
kyla Hislop i often do that
Oblivion: "This ride is perfectly safe"
The Smiler: "I Don't roll that way"
The Smiler IS perfectly safe!
Not a funny comment really.
@@venomxgaming6217 go home
@@Smiler_Fangirl619 I wasn’t talking about your comment I was talking about the theme park mad uk
@@venomxgaming6217 Shut up u gp normie, don't think you understand dark humour
First rode in 2021 and I agree that the front is the best row. I think its a good ride but personally I wouldnt queue over 45 mins for it because of it’s length.
I loved that ride, it is scary, thank you for sharing this info theme park worldwide
I was terrified waiting in line for this only ride I felt sick with fear with. I thought id be terrified waiting for smiler more but this had me petrified but I done it and loved it. My daughters (10 Yr old) favourite coaster x
Best feeling rollercoaster at Alton Towers.
I first went to Alton Towers when I was 11 and was absolutely petrified of Oblivion more than any other ride, I refused to ride it (2013, just before the Smiler opened), now I love it and the feeling it gives on the way down!
I’m still terrified every time I ride it, I hate heights, but I love it anyway haha!
Thanks for sharing!
Katie Turner it is a good ride nice felling in tummy erotic almost
Hey there Shawn I can’t wait for part 10 of plant coaster part 10 hey really cool I love you Shawn and Charlotte and your live stream was brilliant last night at 19.00 o’clock I can’t wait to see you Charlotte on the 12th of April 2021 I really wish I can see in real life xx
Thank you!
Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure oblivion actually has thicker track than other B&m coasters because they underestimated the forces of the ride
It does indeed
My Mum would never go on any thrilling coaster but he favourite coaster ever is Oblivion 😂😂
Oblivion doesn’t go down 180 feet. Judging by time filmed with acceleration taken into account, as well as different angles of the ride studied, it does not go down 180 feet. With only a 65 foot height you would have to drop underground 115 feet (35 metres) which it simply doesn’t. The drop may last 180 feet but even that I find it hard to believe judging by the speed you go down and re-emerge at. The distance just isn’t far enough and the speed wouldn’t maintain so well on the exit without the g force being much much higher as it would snap up instead of gradually going up.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! A huge portion of the drop is underground, more than people realise!
looks like a great coaster
Oblivion is the o.g and thier is no other than it
It may be a one trick pony, but it's my favourite one trick pony. It actually beats a lot of fan favourite coasters for me and is in my top 10 coasters in the UK. Love that drop.
It’s such an intense drop too!
One of those feelings you get on here are special , similar to the ones you get on stealth/Rita
The queue line videos 😍
I like it best on the very side, there’s not track bellow you end there’s a great near miss. + it pulls the most G’s of any dive coaster
It certainly is fantastic!
If you go on google maps and go to x sector you can see x-cite and the black hole
Brilliant ride…feels very much like a drop tower 😊
This ride scares me 🤣 I hold on for dear life especially when your at the front
Fun Park
The best Roller coaster I've ever been on
I'm one of them that say ' I aint going on that' 🤣🤣🤣 but at some point I will conquer it thank you Shaun 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
I've ridden lots of thrill rides like stealth, saw, smiler etc but I'm still terrified of oblivion
If you have ridden saw, oblivion is nothing really
same i dunno what it is about it that scares me so much
do u think they should extend it to make it longer
It’s not quite as simple as that!
It's grown on me oblivion has it's an alright ride I just wouldn't que more than 20min for but still a good ride I'm the only one who loves it that you can hear people screaming just get replaced by that anonymous noise of the train going through the tunnel