Th13teen
if you do go down to the woods today, you'd better not go alone...
Something evil has awoken at Alton Towers, and it's up to you to investigate. Take your seats and hold on tight for this thrilling journey to the heart of The Dark Forest.
This family-thrill coaster winds through the historic woodland that surrounds Alton Towers, complete with a surprise or two for first time riders.
History
Alton Towers announced the arrival of a new Secret Weapon to replace the iconic Corkscrew at the start of 2009. At that time, all anyone knew was that the ride would feature a 'world's first' element to it; and despite endless speculation and rumour across the internet it did remain a secret even whilst the ride was being built.
Official planning documents were submitted in March 2009 and these documents came with speculation that th Ug Land and Rita: Queen of Speed ride would be overhauled at the same time. Shortly after the plans were approved, construction walls went up within the area and a large marketing campaign within the park began.
To keep people interested in the project, photos of construction were posted throughout the 2009-10 closed season. These included teaser images that supposedly showed the ride's secret element, hidden underneath banners that stated that the 'Secret Weapon' was inside!
Despite the teasing, people still didn't know what to expect until the ride's opening day: March 20th 2010. On that day the world was introduced to Th13teen: the world's first vertical freefall drop coaster. The ride's station (themed like a crypt) is located directly where Corkscrew once stood and became the centre of a newly themed area known as The Dark Forest.
Media coverage of the opening was huge; featuring on TV, radio, online and just about anywhere that a press release could be seen! Stories ranged from the true to the bizarre and the ride was frequently dubbed as being the 'ultimate' rollercoaster or 'every ride you've ever dreamed of in one.' Whilst these claims were largely regarded as untrue, Th13teen was a huge success for the park bringing 3 million guests through the gates during 2010.
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