Alton Towers fans are shocked by a sudden closure announcement for one of its most popular roller coasters.
The resort posted on social media earlier today that the legendary Nemesis ride is set to close in November.
Sharing the news on Facebook, it said: "By order of the Phalanx. Nemesis is closing.
"You have until November 6 to ride. Please make your way to Alton Towers Resort in an orderly fashion."
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Fans of the ride were quick to share their concern, with thousands commenting on the closure, including Rebekah Graham, who said: "Nooooo that’s my favourite ride , and my dad helped me conquer my fear of roller coasters on Nemesis. It will be sad to see it go."
And Catherine Arthur, who said: "Noooooooo!!!!! That was my first ‘grown up’ ride way back in ‘94. Loved it then, love it now. Gutted."
But bosses at the theme park, which is currently hosting its annual Oktoberfest event, have confirmed that thankfully the closure will be a temporary one.
The ride, Europe's first inverted rollercoaster, will return in 2024 after a revamp, with its transformation starting over the winter months.
Details of the transformation are being kept under wraps for now with more information to be revealed nearer the time.
Kate McBirnie, head of product excellence at Alton Towers Resort, said: "Nemesis is Europe’s first ever inverted rollercoaster, which has been exciting thrillseekers since 1994. The legendary rollercoaster is loved by thrillseekers across the UK and beyond, and we want to give fans of the ride the opportunity to experience Nemesis in its current form before it closes on November 6."
Nemesis cost £10 million and was crowned Europe's first inverted rollercoaster when it opened in 1994. Riders experience 3.5 G-force as they race past the rocks and rivers of the theme park’s Forbidden Valley at speeds of up to 50mph.
It carries dangling thrill seekers along numerous twists, turns with four inversions, and has attracted people from across the globe to the Staffordshire theme park. Plans were submitted earlier this year to replace parts of the track for the much-loved coaster.
It is the second ride closure to be announced in as many weeks after it was revealed that Duel, The Haunted House Strikes Back, closed on September 6. Plans for the popular family dark ride are being kept quiet - with bosses promising to reveal more details soon.
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