My world-first review of the new Nemesis Reborn – what it’s like to ride Alton Towers’ iconic rollercoaster

I’VE ventured into the Forbidden Valley where a fearsome predator, out for revenge on the organisation that kept it prisoner, is lurking in the shadows and ready to let rip on trespassers like myself.

This is Alton Towers’ newest rollercoaster Nemesis Reborn, opening to the public for the first time today.

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The original attraction, Nemesis, closed 16-months ago for a slick makeover.

Now, out of the rubble, Nemesis Reborn has emerged – and it’s crazier and more heart-pumping than before.

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I’m about to experience what is promised to be one of the most spine-tingling rides of my life.

“While efforts are made to maintain some semblance of control, the situation remains untamed, ” warns the Alton Towers website.

And this is certainly how it feels.

After being safely secured into the black and red cart, my adventure begins.

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We pull away, deceivingly slowly at first, and the anticipation builds as we make our way gradually upwards, not yet knowing what lies beyond the peak.

Then, it’s a pure adrenaline rush as we plunge forwards at fierce speed, seemingly defying the laws of physics, hurtling upside down.

The fact that legs are left dangling only adds to the thrill as we plunge at breakneck speeds into tight spaces, leaving us with no time to register where we are or whether our legs will make it safely through too.

The rollercoaster throws me one way, then another, upside down, sideways and every other way possible in a chaotic yet exciting turbulence until we come to a final halt.

These death-defying G-forces of 3.5, paired with chaotic speeds of up to 55mph, will keep even the most hardy theme park revellers on the edge of their seats and wanting more – that is only when they have finished screaming for dear life.

No detail has been spared including transforming the Forbidden Valley area of the attraction into a post-apocalyptic landscape.

Expect to see a life-sized helicopter, a crashed bus, hand-painted monster tentacles, and a redesigned monster at the centre of it all.

The compactness of the ride with its drops and inversions, twists and turns are the real draw, pulling you one way and then another.

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It forces you out, spins you around and plunges you down all within a minute.

It’s no surprise the ride is set, once again, to become one of the park’s biggest attractions.

Nemesis Reborn is ready, but are you?

Here are some other new attractions and experiences opening at Alton Towers this year.

Bluey experience

Bluey fans can enjoy character interactions in at Alton Towers this month, joining CBeebies Land from March 23.

Bianca Sammut, divisional director for Alton Towers Resort, said: “As a fellow Australian, I am personally very excited to welcome Bluey to the resort.

“I know this joy and excitement will be shared by so many families across the UK.

“The 2024 season will mark the 10th anniversary of CBeebies Land and Bluey’s arrival is one of many ways we are looking to make it memorable for young guests and their families.”

Hex: Legend of the Towers

After closing back in 2022, the immersive walkthrough is returning this year.

Brand new special effects and branding have been added with a “next level twisted tale”.