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Alton Towers
Sat, 11 July 2026

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Saturday, 11 July 2026

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For the shortest wait, ride on a Thursday.

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Typical wait at Rita, month by month

Quietest month
June · 25m
Busiest month
July · 37m
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Downtime History

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About Rita

Rita at Alton Towers is a launched coaster that opened in 2005 in the Dark Forest area, with a 0-to-62 mph hydraulic launch in 2.5 seconds at the start of the ride. The track is short - the whole experience is under 30 seconds from launch to brake - but the launch itself remains one of the strongest in the UK. Layout is a simple out-and-back with airtime hills rather than inversions.

Because it is short, Rita's hourly throughput is high and queues rarely exceed 30 minutes outside of peak weekends. It pairs well with Th13teen next door for a quick double-ride morning. Check the live wait time before walking to the Dark Forest area - it is one of the more remote sections of the park.

Rita has averaged about 31 minutes of wait over recent weeks, and is typically busiest around 11:00 and quietest around 16:00. Over the last two weeks it has been open around 76% of the park's operating hours. It's typically quietest on Thursdays and busiest on Mondays.

Rita FAQ

What's the current wait time for Rita?

The live wait time for Rita at Alton Towers is shown at the top of this page and refreshed directly from the park's own ride system. Check live Rita queue times.

Is Rita open right now?

The live status badge at the top of this page shows whether Rita is open or closed right now - it updates automatically from Alton Towers's own ride system. Over the last couple of weeks, Rita has been open around 76% 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 Rita?

Based on historical queue data, Rita is typically quietest around 16:00. 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 Rita?

Rita is usually quietest on Thursdays, and busiest on Mondays based on recent weeks - visit on a Thursday for shorter waits.

How long is the queue for Rita usually?

Over recent weeks, Rita has averaged about 31 minutes, with queues usually longest around 11:00. 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 Rita at Alton Towers.

Is Rita often closed or broken down?

Over the last two weeks, Rita has been running about 76% of the time. We track Rita'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 Rita at Alton Towers?

Rita 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 Rita?

Yes - create a free alert and we'll notify you when Rita's wait time drops below your chosen threshold (for example, "tell me when Rita is under 20 minutes"). Great for timing your sprint from across the park.

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