Oblivion [4K] Front Seat POV - Alton Towers Resort

[@AttractionSource]

Thanks for watching! We noticed that many comments are posted criticising the length of Oblivion. It's prudent to mention that the ride was the prototype B&M Dive Coaster and was revolutionary at the time of opening in 1998. A vertical / near vertical drop had never been done before, let alone a 180ft drop which 90ft of it is underground. The ride formed a solid basis to be improved upon as we see today with attractions like Sheikra, Valravn and Emperor, much like Air / Galactica did with newer B&M Flying Coasters.

[@louiswright8282]

Oblivion is fantastic as it is, doesn't need any change whatsoever:)

[@Robfnord]

It’s a great ride yeah it’s short but I scream the whole way down and love it , plus the whole colour scheme and branding brings back great memories for me as a kid, pure late 90s goodness

[@Azlak-hj9yi]

100%. I think people also don’t realise that AT are also very tightly restricted on what they can do with rides because of planning permissions, park access and space available to them. They’ll never have the biggest, longest or tallest coaster but they do innovate and have found some brilliant ways of being ahead of the game despite some very challenging restrictions.

[@rjwbya9960]

This coaster looks awesome but from someone whos home park is busch gardens tampa it just dosent stack up to shiekra

[@marcgardner868]

@@rjwbya9960 If it wasn’t for the one though you wouldn’t have the fantastic Shiekra.

[@charlg8532]

I love oblivion so much. The drop is incredible, your first time is quite terrifying, but after that it’s genuinely pure fun. I got five rides on it yesterday, in the afternoon there were no queues, it was just walk on. My fav coaster

[@Brekbo7826]

what does it feel like because i hate the stomach drop feeling you get on the start of 13

[@charlg8532]

@@Brekbo7826 it’s hard to explain. You do sort of get that feeling, but my god is it fun!

[@GothicWolf339]

I’m going for the first time to Alton towers I’ve been to flamingo land and been on all the rides there any rides I should try out first?

[@Brekbo7826]

@@GothicWolf339 definitely go on galactic because it feels like you are flying and it’s so comfy

[@user-ko3ul3fq6u]

what day and time did u go x

[@jennifer-annehunter2827]

I used to be scared of this ride, but I went to Alton Towers with the sole purpose of conquering my fear and I did twice! Loved it!!!❤

[@AttractionSource]

💪🏼

[@emperoracid5167]

In person, hearing the noise as it dives into the cave is so loud

[@Best_StreamerClips1]

Fr

[@henryattewell]

Ikr

[@Worldwidetransportandlifts]

I don't take any notice of that, I'm busy enjoying the ride

[@TimofejsAmelins-k8z]

Fr yeah I love it when it just booms as it enters the black hole😁

[@kassie2793]

I went on this ride today! It was insanse and it feels like a gravity shift when you drop straight down

[@micky1878]

Still one of the best feelings going down that drop.went on it for the first time in 20 years and was smiling going down with my 9 year old boy!!

[@Carrot_man]

It seems so scary but when u actually get on it you realise how calm it is

[@jackct14]

Yeah the drop is literally 2 seconds then it’s just any old fun rollercoaster track

[@Carrot_man]

@@jackct14 fr

[@vickybarfoot2520]

yeah

[@vickybarfoot2520]

it's not actually scary

[@redherring4119]

Precisely. I was terrified initially but once we got to the edge. It wasn't that bad.

[@TKbeatwerk]

Binging povs of coasters cause ur going to the park tomorrow >>>

[@fwutig1121]

Great see updated Alton Towers pov’s coming out, can’t wait to see the rest!

[@CloudTheAngeloud]

I like the themeing of Oblivion but i wish they expanded the track cuz it felt like the shorest duration of the ride after the drop

[@pnpdollars]

Great ride! View from the top is amazing, then the wait & drop is what it's about. The free fall is so much fun. It is a short ride but that means high passenger per hour so wait times are small.

[@Logando07]

I’m going next week. How does it feel when your falling?

[@xxemixx3316]

@@Logando07 god it’s very scary- I went 1 day before you! I’ve never been on it but my mom and sister have and it’s crazy

[@DANIELFS97]

@@Logando07 Felt like a died for a second then got back to life, honestly😂😂

[@jez9999]

I chickened out of going on this when I went to Alton Towers and it's probably more scary standing next to it looking up than actually being on the ride lol

[@1Moodymare]

I did too. Went specifically to beat a lifetime coaster phobia, I managed Nemesis and Smiler but not yet worked up to this one!

[@user-xh5ny8dr8p]

Same

[@Venusaria]

Same I'm really mad I didn't now

[@jessfidler2356]

Same, tried last time I went and it’s just so…big. Going next Sunday and going to retry to get on it whether I’m sobbing and shaking or not 😅

[@jmelight142]

@@1Moodymare oblivion was the first proper thrill ride I ever went on in my life today. Somehow I managed to do oblivion I was terrified all the way through until the drop was over but just went for it and so glad I did, it was really scary though but once you’ve done it every time after you do it Is pure excitement and fun, but I chickened out of smiler so hat off to you for going on that because I couldn’t to many loops and makes me pass out or throw up 😂

[@popfan125]

I went on it earlier today. That drop part is what scares me a bit. Just watching this makes it like I'm actually there.

[@Thatshouldbememakingyoulaugh1]

Same I went on it today

[@raychieeliz7658]

This used to be my scariest ride I've ever been on until recently when I traveled to America and rode 'Kingda Ka' 'Velocicoaster' , 'The Hulk' and the speed of the 'Rock and Rollercoaster ' !

[@jeffdavis8704]

I’m from New Jersey here in America and Kingda Ka at six flags great adventure is definitely a fantastic ride Rocking roller coaster at Disney gave me a headache the first time i rode it lol

[@Hephaestus_God]

@@jeffdavis8704 well it is rocking

[@timothywait9457]

Raychie Eliz cedep pint's steal vengince is the best roller coaster in the world the most intence is Intimidater 303 at kings dominion Ceder point is in Ohio Kings Dominion In Vagina

[@Guillermogonzalaz]

How is this scary

[@flap.decoy...9498]

Doesnt look much on video but when your on it...i start shaking🤣 love this ride so much!

[@azurepancakes]

awesome pov as per usual :-) we’re hopefully visiting tomorrow and my sister and i are watching all your povs since they’re our favourites. she’s trying out the coasters for the first time ever!! so excited :-D

[@AttractionSource]

Thanks and enjoy ☺️

[@katie.howarthx]

Just went on it for the first time yesterday. An amazing ride

[@goofiestgoofball]

I was horrified in the queue, yet I went on. The drop was less mortifying than expected. I’d totally recommend riding it ONCE, I think you can only get that feeling of horror and adrenaline once.

[@stevewalker7192]

I like the Vertical drop its very smooth.

[@ToastedWaffleRobotics]

how is nobody talking about how short (length wise) this is like you do the drop then the whole ride is over

[@AttractionSource]

See pinned comment.

[@Thrilling_throughputs_]

Thanks for uploading the pov!

[@AttractionSource]

No prob!

[@CRAYONCHAINS]

i love the noise it makes when it drops. i went on it once last week when i went to alton towers and it was great

[@phantasmal5468]

I went to alton for the first time this year and I have to say oblivion isn't as scary as it seems

[@Brekbo7826]

oh it is

[@timmtube66]

Went on it for the first time a few days ago it's fine till I was at the top of the lift hill then I was scared till we got too the turn

[@JamesStorey09]

The wam-bam-Thankyou-mam of British roller coasters. Over so fast and the mind is boggled. Definitely recommend!!

[@philipstaton-qe5ng]

Went on the ride today it was awesome really enjoyed it from Philip staton beeston nottingham

[@Fnaf4lifer444]

It’s the rise after the fall which makes ur stomach flip

[@d4rkshade]

Oh my gosh! Just watched the POV which was fantastic - went to alton towers with my friends yesterday - epic!!

[@emma2698]

Finally plucked up the courage after YEARS of avoiding this ride… there was no queue so no time to think about it. I shut my eyes for the most part as I was so scared, but honestly it was no where near as bad as my mind made it seem it would be!

[@AttractionSource]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@gearupgifts]

I'm in the same boat. Terrified of going on it. Due to go at the end of March. Might do it. Might not. I'm so scared!!!!!

[@jessfidler2356]

@@gearupgifts same might do it like next week. Always wanted to but so scared

[@nickygardiner5450]

@@gearupgifts I've been positively encouraging her to do it as I've been on it many times. I was exactly the the same when I first went on. I thought it something that only mad people do. Once I did that drop, my first reaction was "I need to do that again". The dopamine hit you get once you've done it is incredible. I would be really proud if you (my mum) did it. I know you'll love it😁

[@lesdaisydoo]

@@jessfidler2356 it’s the only coaster i haven’t been on in alton towers it scares me

[@sunnyjay5176]

That latching on to go up gets me every time😮

[@katharinefreeman9045]

I still can’t find an oblivion pov when it used to say “don’t look down” I remember when I went on years and years ago it used to hang over the edge for longer as it whispered those words ! Terrifying 🤣

[@ethanshackleton]

They removed it in 2015, so any PoVs would have to be pretty old.

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

The theming on these rides is so good. Really hope I get the chance to go someday ❤

[@duderRechthat]

The fact that the lift hill takes TWICE as long as the actual ride... (from drop to the break run ~13 seconds)

[@sxeeth]

At the drop the air slamming into you so hard makes me not be able to do anything but just stay straight faced as the ride drops

[@rctneil]

Love the quality of your videos, but may I please ask where the smoothing of the footage is coming from? Was it added after or is it built into the camera? Just my opinion here, but I feel it sort of fakes the POV aspect that I feel a point of view video should have. I've noticed it on a lot of POV videos over the last year or so (so I know it's not exclusively with your videos). I just feel like a POV video should be true to the transitions and flow of the physical track than overly doing it with hardware or software. This is just a comment, not an attack or hate on you at all. Purely constructive criticism. Thankyou!

[@AttractionSource]

It was filmed with a GoPro Hero10, without any modifications to the smoothing. It’s definitely a valid point as the camera seems to do what it feels best at certain points on rides, such as brake runs where the view seems to enter it at an angle, before self leveling, despite the camera being completely horizontal.

[@rctneil]

@@AttractionSource Thanks for your understanding! "view seems to enter it at an angle, before self leveling, despite the camera being completely horizontal." - This is exactly it. Not sure if it's something you could try to turn off? Either way, it's your video at the end of the day. Thanks for replying!

[@OzzieBo]

What terrified me the most about this ride is the amount of Gs you pull at that drop, I’ve never ever dropped anything close to that far in my life, on any coaster or just during experience. I really wasn’t expecting the forces when you drop, and I absolutely hated it when you just wait for the drop and just look straight down, you’ll never know when it drops, even when you’ve been on many times. At the same time; I still absolutely loved it. And it’s not as bad as the smiler, because smiler has that one lift section where you go vertical looking straight up, and you just feel like you’ll fall backwards straight off the ride.

[@neuenkirchenash689]

The dude yelling yessss that'd be my response tbh I love roller coasters!

[@Remithecrestie]

I’m in the car on the way to Alton Towers and I am terrified of this ride but kinda excited

[@AttractionSource]

Enjoy!

[@iMizzy777]

2:07 into the 7 year breakrun💀

[@Africa1000]

Simply one of the most terrifying human experiences when done for the very first time. Did it once. Never again!

[@owltowel7333]

When I first went on this as a kid in the early 2000s, I was already terrified by the ride itself, then the queue line videos proceeded to scare the shit out of me. Seriously, those videos… Still the most scared I’ve ever been on a rollercoaster.

[@AttractionSource]

Same! What a feeling!

[@DannytheTourist]

I love the videos. They're what makes this my favourite Alton ride (aside from Sonic Spinball.)

[@jmelight142]

I’m 24 and a complete noob with coasters. I last went on a ride when I was 14 and it was the waltzer teacup so I had no experience with proper rides. My friend forced me to Alton towers to get over my fear of big drop and fast rides. This was the first ride I went on and I was terrified. I felt sick to my stomach when at the top of the climb but it was incredible when it drops. Then went on Rita, 13 and wicker man. So all in all terrifying rides for someone like me but proud I went on them and will deffo be going back.

[@Tomocrawford2144]

I’ve always wanted to go to Alton towers

[@glennjoselane1690]

I can't imagine anyone waiting forty-five minutes for a ride that lasts just a few minutes. Crazy.

[@Alexis_Gz]

I did for shiekra was it worth the experience yes would I wait again no 😂

[@thomas-ng5rm]

I went and it had a minute queue on the weekend too

[@Kattoe]

I waited 1,5 hours for the smiler

[@orochimaru0523]

fun fact they use to have a speaker at the drop saying dont look down wich caused people to scream more so the vilage of alton got them to remove it cos of noise complaints

[@benzytv]

Miserable bastards.

[@orochimaru0523]

@@benzytv agreed but as for rides the place is a heritage site so they carnt build over the tree line wich tbh was a boon on altontowers as they had to inovate like oblivion here it may look short but the drop packs a punch its 65ft but has an 180ft drop

[@SafeDodecahedron]

If You Think Obvilion's Drop Is Not So Big Just Go Look At G5 Bcz G5 Is A Copy Of Obvilion But Half Of Obvilion Is Underground

[@olgaosipenkova7169]

I love oblivion so much too😊

[@mphz_z]

As a person who has went on a bigger vertical drop, I can say this ride is easy. Like it's only the drop which isn't even big and after that is smooth and the ride is done. The dropcis only like 1.5 seconds, not really that bad if you are a fan of drops

[@oghcuteanimationhq5121]

0:30 does anyone else hear the smiler in the background?

[@MayraMahmutovic]

It's next to oblivion

[@GamerBeauOfficial]

Yea it’s near oblivion

[@Maccakit]

Not as scary as octonauts

[@no1_yapper]

frfr

[@GamingbrosLJ]

I 100% agree

[@johndonson4147]

Your mother

[@Penguindoesstuff_1]

So many loops I can’t 😢

[@lukepinner1]

The only thing scarier than octonauts was the cable cars

[@Charlie-m2h]

I love oblivion it's my favourite and first rollercoaster I love the drop!

[@ThatRblxDeveloper]

Went on this yesterday and I don’t understand how people enjoy this. Bro I almost died on it 💀💀

[@thedutchvatsimguy]

i wanna go to alton towers for the smiler, the oblivion looks fun too, but nothing can ever beat the baron 1898, i love me some efteling

[@judethedude3971]

I was freaking out looking at it just then but I watched the drop and literally said is that 😂

[@KittenMeowMagica]

Im going late august and im glad to see that its rather short because im a terified of rollercosters thanks for this!

[@RandomBrit-p2y]

Scariest part is the lift hill, you can’t even argue with that

[@nikobellic42]

First time on a roller coaster today first time alton Towers extreme fear of heights but then never screamed at single ride laughing hysterically saying wee on smiler while friends scream and going on oblivion loads more times trying to keep my eyes open with all the air 😂😂

[@bunkuswunkusdunkus]

SHREK!! IM LOOKIN DOWN!!

[@yourcynplush]

i have a bad fear of rollercoasters, but i love watching them for some reason

[@louiejonesponation]

Went on the Oblivion yesterday, shat myself on the drop haha

[@WhatAG23]

There aren’t many roller coasters that give you the same amount of ride time as a drop tower, but this might do it

[@demystifier8436]

literally just a drop and a turn into the brakes lol

[@Mr.Aviation-r2u]

The fact that u can hear the smiler is wild😂

[@Userhandleidk]

That B&M sound tho. Love it

[@JAM_YT_FURRY]

Went on this earlier today. Was fun.

[@Tylerrules-gr6bj]

Ngl I’m a person who don’t like coasters but this looks so fun and it finishes in a second

[@MrJGandAOffical]

I love oblivion

[@Omniversus-m5s]

Ride review: the lift hill is kinda nice and the drop is so unexpected, it gives you that feeling of surprise when you ride it. Then it turns around left and well, that's it. But this was a prototype for all b&m dive coasters so you can't really hate on it. Besides if we didn't have oblivion, rides like this wouldn't exist. My head was a bit foggy but I still had fun on it. 8/10 overall

[@Sadaf-Afg13]

Went on this today, it was incredible

[@Bought_by_the_blood]

I’ve never been on a ride in my life but I think I’d like that one

[@Bumbaclot213]

Remember when this first came out back in the late 90s - was too scared to try it!

[@ricardocarrero8243]

So...when did the fun start? 😮

[@AdriCruz21]

Here's this fact for this ride (as I heard from an article), in April 2011, Coca-Cola Company did sponsored with this ride for the Fanta drink but it had criticism for having a friendly ad on the terrifying ride, there's also a Facebook protest account against it. The advertisement was then removed from the ride afterwards from backlash by Coca-Cola themselves (or Alton Towers).

[@Mclaren-fam9]

That’s drop make my belly go crazyyy

[@Living.on.the.dance.floor23]

Oblivion is such a strange ride to me because I went on this straight after the smiler but it’s the anticipation of going up the lift hill round and then getting held over the edge the ride is that quick you don’t feel how fast it’s going a single bit!

[@sidney4435]

It’s amazing 10/10

[@GloryRenault]

i never realized it was that short of a ride I know it was a new coaster prototype So it was shorter I get it😎

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Must have been a quiet day at alton towers 😛

[@bradleydiamond82]

Probably a boycott the day after the news broke about the young lady on her school trip who is an amputee and although originally told she could ride galactica, was Shortly removed from the ride and marched away due to her disability. Although this isn’t a reflection of all staff, AT are disgraceful at times tut tut!!!

[@kaneenglish1548]

@@bradleydiamond82 any place is disgraceful at times its run by HUMANS

[@AtIdkLol]

ive seen this at alton towers but i alreasy waited like 4 hrs for the smiler nearby it and that drop looked scary

[@talia5332]

i’m gonna ride it this summer i’m literally terrified

[@jgarciaroberts]

We visited Alton Towers for my 8 year old boy's birthday last month. We watched IN AWE the hole into which it plummets and it was LOUD. Is that a special sound effect, or is it just the actual sound? Sounds so metallic!

[@Penguindoesstuff_1]

It’s the hold people are scared of when you think it’s only 3 seconds to be scared of so don’t worry about it trust me ❤

[@EditswithMaddie124]

I love oblivion as well as smiler and nemisis. Its over so quickly though.

[@capricorn_brat]

I’ve done both rows and they’re both terrifying but next time I’m at the towers, I’m gonna give it another go and not be scared

[@Div4Dante]

I went on the Oblivion in 2007 2008 wearing an New York bunnet Lol it came right off ma head i never saw the hat again🤪😬🤣😂 Some buzz Alton Towers is grreat fun👍🏼🧡😁👏🏼

[@benjm9966]

When I first got on I was so scared when it said don’t look down! And I looked down. But then I went through the tunnel and after I went on the smiler.

[@JungleJetAviation06]

Has Alton inquired to B&M to get new floorless dive trains?

[@46ceecee46]

Is this sped up ? 1:45 it seems like the wait before the drop isn’t very long and I’m going on Thursday so I’m wondering if it’s long or not

[@AttractionSource]

No, the holding brake drop is not very long any more. Enjoy!

[@FUT-Vibez]

This legit gave me flashbacks to when I had a panic attack on this ride

[@mr.urthling9238]

just watching this is making me freak out 😵‍💫

[@chibbi4946]

Managed to get on most of the rides haven’t done enterprise bc it was closed neither have I done nemesis or smiler

[@jellyspade52]

I haven't been on oblivion YET but planning to, I have a hoodie with the sign on. But it just seems straight up freaky to me.

[@AttractionSource]

But great fun!

[@Norwich_News]

I’m in the Queue right now I need inspiration just done smiler lol

[@DannytheTourist]

This is my favourite ride at Alton Towers, and I haven't even been to the UK. It's like how X:/ No Way Out is/was my favourite Thorpe ride (because of my love of computer horror.) I've been on Valravn, though. The titular character of that ride is SO hot...

[@nathanjackson9112]

I spent years chickening out on this... before I finally broke the hoodoo yesterday. It's not as terrifying as it seemed - unpleasant, yes, but not terrifying.

[@tooperfecthairextensionslt2451]

Why does it look so easy in the video, and then I stand next to it like NOPE 😂

[@CyberTronics]

Amazing!

[@MineralesYRocas]

It looks good but can be longer

[@Ollied]

Did it use to pause at the top for 5 seconds? and say 'dont look down' ?

[@AttractionSource]

Yes, neighbours complained of noise

[@oof3397]

This ride is perfectly safe

[@orochimaru0523]

if this ride is so safe why is it called oblivion

[@orochimaru0523]

couldnt help the original the queline vid could we pity its no longer shown

[@DaDevilDe]

Relaxing experience

[@StaffordshireTravelAdventures]

only trouble with oblivion is you are only on it for about 50 seconds after all the queing