In 2006, no Secret Weapon was built after rollercoasters were built in the previous two years, Rita and Spinball Whizzer, neither of which were designated with the Secret Weapon code name.

No, Spinball Whizzer is not a "Secret Weapon" (SW) in the context of Alton Towers' famous development codenames. The "Secret Weapon" designation is reserved for ground-breaking, world-first roller coasters developed by the park in collaboration with designers like John Wardley. Notable SW rides include SW3 (Nemesis), SW4 (Oblivion), SW6 (Thirteen), and SW8 (Wicker Man). Spinball Whizzer, which opened in 2004, is a "Maurer Söhne" spinning coaster that was a standard off-the-shelf model rather than a bespoke, high-budget Secret Weapon project. While it is a popular family attraction located in the Adventure Land area, it lacked the innovative engineering or massive marketing mystery associated with the SW line. In 2026, the ride continues to operate under the name "Spinball Whizzer" (having previously been themed to Sonic the Hedgehog), providing a high-energy experience where the ride cars spin independently based on the weight distribution of the passengers, making every circuit of the track unique.