[citation needed] When a newly themed area called Ug Land opened in 1999, Corkscrew's appearance was modified.

Its trains and track received a new paint scheme, and dinosaur-themed props were placed around the ride, including a dinosaur skeleton that guests would pass under in the waiting line queue.

[2] In October 2008, after 28 years of service, Alton Towers confirmed that the ride was to be dismantled at the end of the 2008 season, to make room for the 2010 attraction TH13TEEN,[2] built under the codename Secret Weapon 6, or SW6.

[1][5] On 9 November 2008, after carrying an estimated 43.5 million thrill-seeking passengers, Alton Towers held a special event in honour of the attraction in which the Corkscrew completed the final circuit of its 750 metres (2,460 feet) track.

"[7] Footage of the Corkscrew and the Pirate Ship feature in the music video for British doo-wop band Darts cover of "Let's Hang On!".

[8] The opening title sequence used by The ITV Chart Show between 7 January 1989 and 30 November 1991 was created by digitally rotoscoping footage of the Corkscrew.

Alton Towers retained the famous corkscrew inversions, which were refurbished, and placed as an artwork feature in the entrance plaza.