June 28, 200817 yr comment_29007 When I rode Rita last year I wasn't expecting that much, but it proved better than my expectations (but then again I do like a launch) even though it's not the best ride in the world, I just somehow seemed to like going round those corners at that kind of speed. It's a weird one there's nothing exceptional about it but I loved the experience and I was just somehow impressed by it.
June 29, 200817 yr comment_29039 when I went on it, the launch wasnt too bad but the AIRTIME! WOW! Especially on the back seat
August 31, 200817 yr comment_31556 I just have to say that riding this in the rain is so good.I went on it the other day and it just started to rain as me and my friends were on it. It seriously was an amazing experience though; it may only be rain but it adds a whole new feeling to the ride. Anyway...
September 1, 200817 yr comment_31720 I agree with that, during Scarefest it was cold and wet but Rita was awesome! Although I find Rita great in any conditions. I think Rita is one of those rides that I enjoy my rides on more than Stealth, but I refuse to admit I like it more than Stealth
September 2, 200817 yr comment_31791 I hope Rita's open when I go this year - she wasn't last year when I went. Typical.
September 21, 200816 yr comment_33418 RITA - QUEEN OF SPEED iz da best ride derapparentley sum women sed dat da ride broke her daughterz wristn I 4t how nearth can a rollercoaster brake sum1'z wrist
September 21, 200816 yr comment_33429 RITA - QUEEN OF SPEED iz da best ride derapparentley sum women sed dat da ride broke her daughterz wristn I 4t how nearth can a rollercoaster brake sum1'z wristThe speed of the ride slammed her wrist into the restraints breaking it. Please refrain from tlkng lk ths
September 21, 200816 yr comment_33436 I cant beleive someones wrists broke on a ride like rita! It should be stealth, or kingda ka, or dodonpa...
September 29, 200816 yr comment_34149 I've never been to alton unfortunately but I have an oppinion on it although it may be atad off.I don't think it's theme fits it's location but the ride itself is well themed with the race atmosphere.When it was being announced I felt fooled when it was all bigging up 0-100 in 2.4, it took me alot of research to find out that was kph, it's not actually that fast, the acceleration is that of a a fast car and I beleive it was out classed by stealth and it's 0-80 in 1.9 (2.3 before stealth 1.1). IT's air time looks fairly impressive, however and I can't express a fully justified oppinion till I can haul myself up north and try it myself.
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43860 Ok, so ALTON AND THORPE are all owned by Merlin, but hasn't anyone noticed that stealth at THORPE PARK (a launching coaster) and then Rita: Queen of Speed came along (a launching coaster) or the other way around.MERLIN should seperate - have something original for both parks. But no sealife is in ALTON TOWERS hopefully there wont be on in THORPE PARK.Isnt it a bit of copycat?
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43863 Why are you using NOUNS in full CAPITAL letters?ARE you SOME sort of IDIOT?!
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43864 Ok, so ALTON AND THORPE are all owned by Merlin, but hasn't anyone noticed that stealth at THORPE PARK (a launching coaster) and then Rita: Queen of Speed came along (a launching coaster) or the other way around.MERLIN should seperate - have something original for both parks. But no sealife is in ALTON TOWERS hopefully there wont be on in THORPE PARK.Isnt it a bit of copycat?Well the thing is only people who are into rides would really notice that many similarities between Stealth and Rita. Ok it launches, but I doubt non-fans would care how, track design, train design etc etc.
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43865 I think what needs to be thoguht of is that the public (non-fans) will only visit local parks reguarly. Therefore, although variety of rides is required, having similar designs fo rides, I.e. launch, inverted, etc. won't mtter that much to the public.However, when it comes to parks owned by the same companies and in close proximity (TP and Chessie), then the owner will make the parks completely different. TP=Thrillseekers Chessie=Families with young children. That's why they don't have similar rides. AT is aimed at families with slightly older children, so they need similar rides to Thorpe to connect tot the target market.
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43871 They really are very different rides. Most rollercoasters begin with a chain lift or a launch so the fact that they chose two launches for two different parks is far from copying as there is such a wide range of designes etc there can be.
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43872 He SEEMS to have FORGOTTEN that CHESSINGTON is also part of MERLIN, and that CHESSINGTON has a SEA LIFE then ALTON also got a SEALIFE or the other way around.I THINK he IS some kind of BERK. Am I TALKING sense?!
February 3, 200916 yr comment_43873 If we were getting clones of rides then it'd be a dfferent story, but seeing as all three theme parks have coasters that offer very different experiences, I don't see the problem. :)Edit: Haha, Iskander beat me to it
February 13, 200916 yr comment_44465 Chessington, Alton and Thorpe all have swinging ships.In conclusion; who cares?
May 13, 200916 yr comment_55589 I love this ride !!Especially when your sat with your mate and when you hit the first corner he gets whiplash and is just sat there in pain the wholeride :LBest bit for me is the start and the first corner 9/10 ride for me
January 31, 201015 yr comment_81770 http://forum.towerstimes.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=25326&start=1740 More pics to be found there
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