In 1997, Alton
Towers opened Outta Control in conjunction with the TV channel,
Nickelodeon. After just two season in operation Nickelodeon Outta
Control closed, and while the exact reason for this is still unknown
it is usually attributed to the ride's excessively low throughput.
Whatever the
reason for it's closure, Alton Towers did not replace Outta Control,
opting instead to place the Frog Hopper in front of the attraction.
This has meant
that Outta Control has remained relatively in tact since its closure.
In 2005, just over 6 years after its closure, TowersTimes was
given a rare glimpse inside the now defunct attraction.
Many
thanks to A.J. and Altonator for providing the pictures for this
article.
Nickelodeon:
Outta Control, 1997-1998
The
Entrance to Nick: Outta Control
The
Slurp and Burp Cafe and Off the Shelf (the gift shop) neighbouring
Outta Control
SBNO,
1999-2004
The
Nickelodeon: Outta Control building as it looked in the seasons
following its closure.
The
second paint job for Outta Control.
Nickelodeon:
Outta Control, 2005
A
completely revamped and repainted Outta Control building for the
2005 season.
Inside
the Off the Shelf store, still complete with shelving, and also
the old 3D Cinema projector.
Inside
the Slurp and Burp Cafe, currently being used to store the machine's
from the Cave Games.
Some
more of the Cave Game's machines stored in front of a large Nickelodeon
sign.
Some
more of the internal themeing.
The
Entrance to the rope bridge section of the attraction.
Detail
by the Entrance to the rope bridges.
The
rope bridges, still in tact: the left one is for adults, the right
for children.
The
Shadow Wall, with signage stored in front of it.
The
hall where the video was shown at the end of the ride, currently
being used to store Halloween props.
