Twirling Toadstool (Alton Towers)
| Twirling Toadstool | |
|---|---|
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The ride is in the far back, with a polka-dotted top | |
| Alton Towers | |
| Area | Cloud Cuckoo Land |
| Coordinates | 52°59′05″N 1°53′38″W / 52.984614°N 1.893988°WCoordinates: 52°59′05″N 1°53′38″W / 52.984614°N 1.893988°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Wave Swinger |
| Manufacturer | Zierer |
| Capacity | 1000 riders per hour |
| Vehicle type | Swinger |
| Vehicles | 48 |
Twirling Toadstool is a ride at the British theme park Alton Towers.[1]
Ride Experience
This ride is made up of 48 hanging seats suspended by chains. When the ride begins, the chairs are lifted several metres off the ground, then they begin to rotate. Once the chairs have been lifted to a certain height, and are rotating fast enough, the chairs are banked as the ride tilts.
References
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