Alton Towers' Nemesis Reborn ride to return after alien eye spotted

21 February 2024 , 16:35

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The alien eye has been spotted

The giant, glowing eye of Alton Towers' Nemesis creature has been spotted at one of the UK's most famous alien hotspots, Cannock Chase in Staffordshire. This area has been known for mysterious alien activity since the 1980s.

The floating seven-metre-wide eye signals the much-awaited opening of Nemesis Reborn, which Alton Towers Resort has confirmed will open on March 16.

Stunning drone footage and photos released today show the eerie scene at sunrise. Nemesis is coming back after a big makeover of the famous ride, loved by millions of thrill-seekers since it first opened thirty years ago.

Now called Nemesis Reborn, the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track has been replaced and the beast that gives the ride its name has had a complete overhaul. The beast's eye, surrounded by sharp teeth, is brought to life with top-notch audio visual technology, showing its transformation into a predator.

People are excited it could mean the return of the Nemesis Reborn (Alton Towers Resort)

For most of the past thirty years, it has been trapped underground by a secret group called The Phalanx, but now it's free and ready for revenge. New, exciting elements will draw visitors into this thrilling new story from the moment they step into the resort's Forbidden Valley.

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Cannock Chase, near Alton Towers in the Staffordshire countryside, is known for its alien sightings. When Nemesis opened in 1994, it was Europe's first upside-down rollercoaster and thrill-seekers from all over the world love it. They come to feel the exciting 3.5 G-force as the ride twists and turns at speeds up to 50mph.

Nemesis Reborn is based on the original popular ride (Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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. 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.”

* To book tickets to be among the very first to experience the heart-pounding power of Nemesis Reborn visit altontowers.com

S P Jones