Alton Towers announces opening date of Nemesis Reborn

Alton Tower has announced the opening date of Nemesis Reborn.

The theme park has transformed the famous rollercoaster in celebration of its 30th anniversary. It has been confirmed the new ride will be open for visitors to experience on March 16.

Bianca Sammut, Divisional Director at Alton Towers Resort, said: “Throughout its first 30 years, Nemesis captured the imagination of millions of thrillseekers from around the globe. It’s been an astonishing privilege to bring this truly iconic ride into the 21st century.

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“We’ve retained its essential DNA, while harnessing the most state-of-the-art technology and immersive storytelling techniques to ensure it will retain its status as a truly unrivalled rollercoaster experience for a whole new generation. And from March 16, those brave enough will be able to experience for themselves the truly awesome power of Nemesis Reborn.”

The updates to the ride have saw the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track replaced as well as a complete overhaul of the beast which gives the ride its name. The ride now boasts immersive technology and has updated the story on the iconic rollercoaster, which reaches 3.5 G-force and speeds of up to 50mph.

The synopsis said: "The beast’s eye, ringed by razor-sharp teeth, is brought vividly to life through state-of-the-art audio visual technology - demonstrating its evolution into a predator. Imprisoned underground for much of the past three decades by a shadowy organisation known as The Phalanx, it is now free and out to wreak vengeance.

"Extensive, new, immersive elements will propel visitors into this compelling new narrative from the