Alton Towers Almanac

Aimed at young teens, this wild contraption is more likely to make you lose your belongings than your lunch

Why, where, when?

Submission was the new attraction for the 2001 season. Basically, the ride is a Double Inverter manufactured by Chance Rides, but with that extra special bit of Alton Towers magic. You won't see another Double Inverter like this one on the planet.

Taking the place that Energizer had for 3 years in X-Sector, Submission is aimed at young teenagers.

But what is it like?

The ride has two gondolas each attached to an arm, one on either side of the central pillar. The gondolas rotate on the end of each arm in opposite directions, and the arms themselves also rotate in opposing directions.

After starting off slowly, rocking back and forth, the arms raise into their vertical position, with the gondolas hanging upside-down for several seconds, before propelling you back quickly towards the ground, only to snatch you away, and taking you back into the vertical position several more times.

Overall, the ride is a good addition to X-Sector, providing thrills for younger teenagers and upwards, although adults may find it a little tame. The main concern is the extremely restrictive restraints that prevent you making any bodily movement.