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''Rameses Revenge'' was a Top Spin ride at Chessington World of Adventures Resort theme park in southwest London, England, introduced in 1995. It was the world's first top spin ride to feature a drown-upside-down element.
''Rameses Revenge'' was manufactured by Huss Rides, a German company who had previously made Chessington's ''Black Buccaneer'' ride. It was one of the first top spin flat rides built to feature water fountains, which spray riders at certain points in the ride cycle. Introduced from June 1995, It is situated in the Egyptian themed Forbidden Kingdom area of the park.
On 23 July 2013, 40 customers were trapped upside down when the ride stopped due to a technical issue, the safety system activated. People were suspended above ground for over an hour. It then took a further 20 minutes to release them. Fire crews cut the trapped people's harnesses. Six people were treated by emergency services for asthma and panic attacks. Subsequently, the ride was closed for the rest of the year.
The ride entrance was relocated in 2015 and the queue was shortened.
Rameses Revenge closed to the public on 3 November 2019, and was replaced by the drop tower ride Croc Drop, which opened in 2021. The UK remained without any permanent Top Spin installations until the announcement of Toxicator at Alton Towers in 2024.Toxicator
– ''Toxicator , Theme Park Ride at Alton Towers Resort''. 26 January 2024.
History and operation
''Rameses Revenge'' was manufactured by Huss Rides, a German company who had previously made Chessington's ''Black Buccaneer'' ride. It was one of the first top spin flat rides built to feature water fountains, which spray riders at certain points in the ride cycle. Introduced from June 1995, It is situated in the Egyptian themed Forbidden Kingdom area of the park.
On 23 July 2013, 40 customers were trapped upside down when the ride stopped due to a technical issue, the safety system activated. People were suspended above ground for over an hour. It then took a further 20 minutes to release them. Fire crews cut the trapped people's harnesses. Six people were treated by emergency services for asthma and panic attacks. Subsequently, the ride was closed for the rest of the year.
The ride entrance was relocated in 2015 and the queue was shortened.
Rameses Revenge closed to the public on 3 November 2019, and was replaced by the drop tower ride Croc Drop, which opened in 2021. The UK remained without any permanent Top Spin installations until the announcement of Toxicator at Alton Towers in 2024.– ''Toxicator , Theme Park Ride at Alton Towers Resort''. 26 January 2024.
See also
* Chessington World of Adventures Resort * Croc Drop (ride) * Ripsaw (Alton Towers)References
External links
* {{Chessington World of Adventures 1995 establishments in England 2019 disestablishments in England Chessington World of Adventures past rides Amusement rides manufactured by HUSS Park Attractions Amusement rides introduced in 1995 Buildings and structures demolished in 2019