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At the entrance of Cloud Cuckoo Land sits the largest fungi you are ever likely to see. Does it have mushroom? Yes it does as it can take upto 48 riders to dizzy new heights, in a journey usually reserved only for spores.
A traditional fairground attraction with a twist, the Twirling Toadstool gives a fresh new look to one of the oldest rides in the park, whilst giving riders an exciting new view over Cloud Cuckoo Land as they take to their seats to swing high over the newest land at Alton Towers suspended only by four chains.
Even whilst standing in the queue the ride swings high above you, dipping down then flying back towards the sky. And so despite its location this is no children's ride, supplying plenty of family fun and thrills and offering the nearest feeling to actual flight this side of Air.

FactFile
Location - Cloud Cuckoo Land
Opened - 1984
Last Rethemed - 2009
Manufacturer - Zierer
Ride Type - Wave Swinger
Power - 115KW
Diameter - 75 feet
Weight - 22 tonnes
Seats - 48
