How safe are Alton Towers rides?

Every year all of our rides must pass a thorough inspection by an independently certified ride inspection body under the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS). It takes 8 man hours to get one of our big coasters ready for opening every morning.



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Are theme park rides safe? Overwhelmingly, yes. Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, Wahl said. Even new cutting-edge thrill rides marketed as the fastest, longest or steepest have to follow safety standards set by industry experts.

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The wonderful things about Alton Towers is it's suitable for all age groups. A child really needs to be 0.9m tall or over to make it truly worthwhile. But if you are taking a very young child with an older sibling, there are still plenty of attractions for them to enjoy.

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During your visit some rides may also be closed or temporarily paused for a number of reasons, including lost property retrieval, to support access requirements for guests with additional needs or during adverse weather conditions. We want everyone to experience our awesome rides as comfortably as possible.

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How common are roller coaster accidents? According to data from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the chance of suffering a serious injury on a ride in an amusement park in the U.S. is 1 in 15.5 million rides taken.

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People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.

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Canada's Wonderland is the safest amusement park in the world. In its life span, there have been no deaths, accidents, or personal injuries.

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The two scariest roller coasters in the US are Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. Unlike other ride compilations, such as the 12 longest coasters, this list is somewhat subjective.

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A spokesperson for the Theme Park said that following the crash, a number of changes to safety measures had been put in place to ensure that an incident of this nature can never happen again.

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can i take my two paying childrn to alton towersand alo pay to get in but not go on the rides ?. There is no reduced rate at Alton Towers for those who are not going on the rides so you will need to buy an adult rate ticket if you decide to join them. You can drop off and pick up for free.

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