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Spinball Whizzer

Alton Towers
Sun, 14 June 2026

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Sunday, 14 June 2026

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About Spinball Whizzer

Spinball Whizzer is a Maurer Sohne spinning coaster at Alton Towers, opened in 2004 in the Cred Street area. Each four-person car spins freely on its base as it travels the layout, so every ride is different depending on weight distribution. Top speed 28 mph and three short helices - the experience is dizziness rather than airtime.

Spinball is a strong family pick because of its lower height requirement and tame top speed. Queues are usually under 25 minutes even on busy days. Pair an unbalanced car (heavier side at the back) for the most aggressive spin.

Spinball Whizzer has averaged about 22 minutes of wait over recent weeks, and is typically busiest around 10:00 and quietest around 19:00. Over the last two weeks it has been open around 81% of the park's operating hours. It's typically quietest on Thursdays and busiest on Saturdays.

Spinball Whizzer FAQ

What's the current wait time for Spinball Whizzer?

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

Is Spinball Whizzer open right now?

The live status badge at the top of this page shows whether Spinball Whizzer is open or closed right now - it updates automatically from Alton Towers's own ride system. Over the last couple of weeks, Spinball Whizzer has been open around 81% 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 Spinball Whizzer?

Based on historical queue data, Spinball Whizzer is typically quietest around 19:00. 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 Spinball Whizzer?

Spinball Whizzer is usually quietest on Thursdays, and busiest on Saturdays based on recent weeks - visit on a Thursday for shorter waits.

How long is the queue for Spinball Whizzer usually?

Over recent weeks, Spinball Whizzer has averaged about 22 minutes, with queues usually longest around 10:00. 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 Spinball Whizzer at Alton Towers.

Is Spinball Whizzer often closed or broken down?

Over the last two weeks, Spinball Whizzer has been running about 81% of the time. We track Spinball Whizzer'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 Spinball Whizzer at Alton Towers?

Spinball Whizzer 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 Spinball Whizzer?

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