{"id":5147,"date":"2022-08-18T17:04:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T16:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=5147"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:37:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:37:50","slug":"galactica-alton-towers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/galactica-alton-towers","title":{"rendered":"Galactica Alton Towers"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ever wondered what it would feel like to transport to another dimension? Defy space and time in the Earth-shattering coaster Galactica at<\/span> Alton Towers<\/span><\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are stopping over at the<\/span> Alton Towers Hotel<\/span><\/a> with an action-packed itinerary for your weekend break or you have a one-day entry ticket, Galactica is an unmissable<\/span> attraction<\/span><\/a> and here’s why… <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n

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Why you should take a ride on Galactica...<\/h2> \n \n
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\n If you are even a tad curious about what it feels like to be inside the eye of a cosmic storm then Galactica is the ride for you! This sci-fi futuristic ride is a real winner amongst families.<\/p>\n

The free-flying coaster soars, spirals and glades across the Alton Towers skyline, holding its riders face down… You’ll experience the ecstasy of flying beyond the trees and the heart-thumping halt as you land inches away from the floor.<\/p>\n

The flying position is what makes this ride so magical and is what sets it apart from all other attractions at Alton Towers. Feel like a bird, rocket or Superman as your cut through the landscape. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n

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What's the theme of the ride?<\/h2> \n \n
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\n It’s the year 3019 and deep in the Forbidden Valley, a pocket of cosmic energy has just been discovered! A teeny-tiny wormhole (no bigger than a thimble) has appeared. After extensive testing, it was proven that the small hole could be harnessed for travel to other dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The aerospace operating group, Galactica, developed pioneering launch portal technology. The wormhole can now take up to 28 civilian Galactinauts at a time further than they have ever imagined.<\/span><\/p>\n

Board the AIR-WING 6000 craft, assume the position and commence the launch sequence\u2026 3, 2, 1, blast off! Build up enough momentum to blast through the plasma of the launch portal and enter new realms of galaxies. As you soar over the Earth, you\u2019ll spiral between the rugged vistas of Vega 10. Glide through the cosmic clouds of Espin on a sensational journey like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n

Will you make it through the advanced space travel portal and back to base? Soar through the vast expanse of space and bring back\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Good luck space cadets, we salute you! <\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n

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What is Galactica?<\/h2> \n \n
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\n Blast through an advanced launch portal to a dimension beyond your wildest imagination. Break free from Earth\u2019s atmosphere and glide through the air on this iconic flying rollercoaster …\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Galactica was previously Air (Arial Inversion Ride) and was designed by John Wardley and built by Bolliger & Mabillard as a flying roller coaster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to know a fun fact? John Wardley designed some of the coolest coasters around! He created Nemesis,<\/span> Oblivion<\/span><\/a>, and Air.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ride initially had Virtual reality headsets which is what set it apart from Air however, due to customer feedback, the virtual reality theming was removed. Riders agreed that Galactica did an excellent job of providing an outer space experience already, so VR headsets were not necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The main theme of Galactica is the fly element. Space cadets will board their train and wait to be launched into their immersive flight into space. You can expect exhilarating twists, high speed twists, a corkscrew, and drops dips as you are propelled into the cold depths of space.<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n

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Where is it located?<\/h2> \n \n
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\n Galactica is located at the heart of the Forbidden Forest. You will find other family favourites like<\/span> Nemesis<\/span><\/a> and The Blade. <\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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Age suitability \/ height restrictions?<\/h2> \n \n
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\n \u00a0You must be at least You must be at least 1.4m to board this ride, or should we say, flight!<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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When did it first open?<\/h2> \n \n
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\n Galactica was originally the world’s first flying-style rollercoaster, Air. Air was created in 2002 but it was in 2016 that it rebranded to Galactica. <\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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All ride details...<\/h2> \n \n
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