Is Sonic Spinball still at Alton Towers?
A Sonic animatronic featured in one of the ride’s scenes along with associated sound effects and music. However, the ride was closed for refurbishment in June 2005 to make way for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride, and currently the Alton Towers Dungeons. Sonic Spinball reopened on 15 June 2015.
Where is Spinball Whizzer in Alton Towers?
Alton Towers
Spinball Whizzer/Park
When was Spinball Whizzer opened?
March 27, 2004
Spinball Whizzer/Opened
How tall do you have to be to go on Spinball Whizzer?
1.2m tall
You must be at least 1.2m tall to ride.
Where to find Sonic Spinball at Alton Towers?
As you walk down Towers Street after entering the park, Sonic Spinball can be seen quite easily to the right hand side of the grass in front of the lake. Once you enter the ride area, you notice the large amount of pinball style theming, and the variety of songs blasted through the sound system.
When did Spinball Whizzer at Alton Towers change?
The ride finally became Spinball Whizzer again in 2016 when the contract between SEGA and Alton Towers expired, leading to a change in theme, music and setpieces to more appropriately match those seen when the ride first opened back in 2004. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
Is there a Sonic the Hedgehog at Alton Towers?
SEGA previously had a deal with Alton Towers for use of Sonic the Hedgehog in the Toyland Tours dark ride. A Sonic the Hedghog animatronic featured in one of the ride’s scenes along with associated sound effects and music.
How did the Sonic Spinball ride get its name?
“Sonic Spinball” itself was an early pinball game released for Sega’s Mega Drive, Game Gear and Master System systems, which was referenced in the ride’s theming. Originally opened in 2004, the ride was known as Spinball Whizzer and featured a loose pinball machine theme. The name was a pun on the song Pinball Wizard by The Who.