The first look name reveal trailer has been unleashed by Alton Towers Resort as Nemesis Reborn is the confirmed name for the brand new revamped 1994 rollercoaster Nemesis.
After an extensive retrack, station revamp and a few more surprises along the way the name reveal trailer has been released by the park today and it’s incredible.
Sporting a retro creature design the Nemesis creature has had some improvements with ‘pincer-like’ claws in addition to spiked legs and a bright orange eye which may feature on the ride in the form of an animatronic or projection.
Thrillseekers have been given a first look at the terrifying creature they will confront when the iconic Nemesis rollercoaster at Alton Towers Resort returns this spring.
The heart-pounding attraction has undergone the biggest overhaul in its 30-year history and will now be known as Nemesis Reborn.
Part of the transformation has seen the entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track replaced as well as a complete update of the beast which gives the ride its name.
Now a striking animation and image released today by The Resort shows a single, giant blazing red eye, ringed by razor-sharp teeth sitting at the centre of the creature’s head.
Tentacles snake from its body, studded with the same, vicious teeth.
Huge, powerful claws extend from its muscular midsection as it propels itself on nimble, black legs.
Behind it trails a tail that it whips with bone-crunching force.
On its opening in 1994 Nemesis was crowned Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster and has gone on to develop a cult status amongst thrillseekers globally.
Millions of fans from around the world have visited the Staffordshire theme park to experience the thrilling 3.5 G-force, as the ride dangled thrillseekers along numerous twists and turns at speeds of up to 50mph.
Bianca Sammut, Divisional Director at Alton Towers Resort, said:
“Nemesis is utterly cherished by generations of thrillseekers.
As Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster it occupies a special place in the heart for so many.
At Alton Towers Resort we’ve been working tirelessly to transform this iconic attraction and we’re delighted to give fans a first look at the terrifying creature that gives it its name.
This year fans will be able to experience the stand-out thrills of Nemesis Reborn for themselves.
We’re keeping tight-lipped about the exact date of its return for now, but we can assure you … the wait will be worth it.”
What eagle-eyed fans will also notice is that the Nemesis Reborn logo sports the old school Nemesis logo from when the ride first opened, a lovely wink and nod to the original whilst at the same time not straying too far away from the path to the point where Nemesis would lose its identity.
I’m so excited for this ride to open and as of writing this article no opening date has been revealed although we understand that testing is due to begin within the next 2 weeks with the park (and hotels) being closed during this period which allows construction to ramp up and race ahead to its eventual opening date.
Nemesis is back, Nemesis is reborn!
