AJ Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 when I went on it, the launch wasnt too bad but the AIRTIME! WOW! Especially on the back seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Hk Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I hope Rita's open when I go this year - she wasn't last year when I went. Typical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner on vortex Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I cant beleive someones wrists broke on a ride like rita! It should be stealth, or kingda ka, or dodonpa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue123 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I thought rita was brilliant but I did q 1hr 45min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barley142007 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Why are you using NOUNS in full CAPITAL letters?ARE you SOME sort of IDIOT?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 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?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Chessington, Alton and Thorpe all have swinging ships.In conclusion; who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Rita re-theme has started http://twitpic.com/10p0jw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 http://forum.towerstimes.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=25326&start=1740 More pics to be found there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Todge Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 It's kind of upsetting really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 It's kind of upsetting really Why do you think that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Looks good, ill miss the Radio though =[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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