Oblivion queue times
Oblivion at Alton Towers averages 24 minutes. It is shortest at 3pm and worst at 10am. It has run 85% of the park's opening hours recently.
Oblivion queue times, day by day
Oblivion over recent weeks
Typical waits from this ride's own recorded readings
Oblivion has averaged about 24 minutes of queue across its recorded readings, peaking around 35 minutes, with the longest queues near 10am, and the shortest near 3pm. Pick a date below to see that day minute by minute.
Best time to ride Oblivion
Oblivion through the year
All-time average by month
From this ride's own recorded readings · minutes
Queue times are the figures Alton Towers publishes for this ride, recorded every few minutes through the park's own opening hours. The hourly pattern is this ride's own last 28 days; the day-by-day rail is its last 14 days. Uptime is the share of the park's operating minutes the ride was running.
About Oblivion
Oblivion at Alton Towers was the world's first vertical-drop coaster when it opened in 1998. The signature moment is the 180-foot dive into a smoke-filled hole in the ground, hanging riders over the edge for two seconds before releasing them. The whole experience lasts under a minute, which is part of its appeal: maximum impact in minimum ride time.
Queues at Oblivion build quickly because that brief thrill draws constant repeat riders. Aim for the first hour of operation or the final 30 minutes - mid-afternoon waits regularly hit 45 minutes. Single-rider queue is occasionally available and saves significant time when it is open.
Oblivion has averaged about 24 minutes of wait over recent weeks, and is typically busiest around 10am and quietest around 3pm. Over the last two weeks it has been open around 85% of the park's operating hours. It's typically quietest on Thursdays and busiest on Sundays.
Frequently asked
What's the current wait time for Oblivion?
The live wait time for Oblivion at Alton Towers is shown at the top of this page and refreshed directly from the park's own ride system. Check live Oblivion queue times.
Is Oblivion open right now?
The live status badge at the top of this page shows whether Oblivion is open or closed right now - it updates automatically from Alton Towers's own ride system. Over the last couple of weeks, Oblivion has been open around 85% of Alton Towers's operating hours. You can also see the live status of every ride at Alton Towers.
What's the best time of day to ride Oblivion?
Based on historical queue data, Oblivion is typically quietest around 3pm. For most rides the queue is shortest in the first hour after the park opens and the last hour before it closes, with midday through mid-afternoon the busiest window.
What is the best day to ride Oblivion?
Oblivion is usually quietest on Thursdays, and busiest on Sundays based on recent weeks - visit on a Thursday for shorter waits.
How long is the queue for Oblivion usually?
Over recent weeks, Oblivion has averaged about 24 minutes, with queues usually longest around 10am. Wait times usually build through the morning, peak from midday to mid-afternoon, then ease off before close. Weekends and school holidays run noticeably longer than quiet weekdays. This page shows today's live wait time, the day's average, hourly breakdowns and the full history of peak queues for Oblivion at Alton Towers.
Is Oblivion often closed or broken down?
Over the last two weeks, Oblivion has been running about 85% of the time. We track Oblivion's uptime and downtime automatically - see the "Reliability" and "Downtime History" panels on this page for its full record over the last 30 days, including any current closures and how long they've lasted.
Where can I find Oblivion at Alton Towers?
Oblivion is at Alton Towers - see the park map and full ride list for its exact location. The Alton Towers page also shows which rides nearby have the shortest queues right now.
Can I get queue time alerts for Oblivion?
Yes - create a free alert and we'll notify you when Oblivion's wait time drops below your chosen threshold (for example, "tell me when Oblivion is under 20 minutes"). Great for timing your sprint from across the park.