Alton Towers' Galactica VR coaster/Rollercoaster Restaurant
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Re: Alton Towers submits planning permission
I have no doubt that it will be spectacular the first time I ride it. It will give me an alternative to looking at the feet of the people in front and the ugly car park during the helixy turnaroundy bit. If it's anything like the preview video, then it will look sharp and beautiful.
I'm just glad that it's optional and there's no up-charge. The no up-charge news threw me a little, I had to sit down for a while. Good on Alton Towers!
I have no doubt that it will be spectacular the first time I ride it. It will give me an alternative to looking at the feet of the people in front and the ugly car park during the helixy turnaroundy bit. If it's anything like the preview video, then it will look sharp and beautiful.
I'm just glad that it's optional and there's no up-charge. The no up-charge news threw me a little, I had to sit down for a while. Good on Alton Towers!
DelPiero
Strata Poster
Re: Alton Towers submits planning permission
There's a site as well https://www.galacticatours.com/ which shows multiple options, so as long as they keep investing in different films then I can see this working for a while.
I do worry that they'll struggle to keep up the maintenance on the headsets though, and will be interesting to see how it affects capacity.
There's a site as well https://www.galacticatours.com/ which shows multiple options, so as long as they keep investing in different films then I can see this working for a while.
I do worry that they'll struggle to keep up the maintenance on the headsets though, and will be interesting to see how it affects capacity.
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Alton Towers submits planning permission
EDIT: Nevermind, Alton confirmed on Twitter that they will be washed after every use and you can ride without them if you wish.
I guess they're just trying to focus on this idea that it's a new ride.
Are we sure, cuz what I just read implies otherwise.Ian said:
EDIT: Nevermind, Alton confirmed on Twitter that they will be washed after every use and you can ride without them if you wish.
I guess they're just trying to focus on this idea that it's a new ride.
Re: Alton Towers submits planning permission
I wonder if you'll be able to take the headsets off during the ride. On the two that I've done, I could easily remove it and hold on to it, keeping in mind these were two "tame" coasters. It might be different on Air, which is intense in comparison. I wonder if this is possible due to the restraints.
I wonder if you'll be able to take the headsets off during the ride. On the two that I've done, I could easily remove it and hold on to it, keeping in mind these were two "tame" coasters. It might be different on Air, which is intense in comparison. I wonder if this is possible due to the restraints.
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
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I can honestly say I'm really looking forward to this, it will give a ride I found rather dull a whole new lease of life! The theming around the ride looks really good too, hopefully this is a sign of things to come from the park!
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I can honestly say I'm really looking forward to this, it will give a ride I found rather dull a whole new lease of life! The theming around the ride looks really good too, hopefully this is a sign of things to come from the park!
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TilenB
Strata Poster
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How strict is Alton Towers regarding loose objects on their rides? I mean, flapping around carrying around a rather heavy object in your hand could soon prove to be a safety hazard of sorts.
Just out of pure curiosity, which were the rides you've tried with VR Headset on, Ian?
Ian said:
How strict is Alton Towers regarding loose objects on their rides? I mean, flapping around carrying around a rather heavy object in your hand could soon prove to be a safety hazard of sorts.
Just out of pure curiosity, which were the rides you've tried with VR Headset on, Ian?
Re: Alton Towers submits planning permission
This is my only real reservation with it - sure it'll generate more buzz now if it seems to be new but when people turn up and realise it's just Air with goggles, there'll be grumbles.
What Alton needs is a good, solid ride advertised honestly which leaves no room for bitterness - we're not quite there yet.
Robbie said:
This is my only real reservation with it - sure it'll generate more buzz now if it seems to be new but when people turn up and realise it's just Air with goggles, there'll be grumbles.
What Alton needs is a good, solid ride advertised honestly which leaves no room for bitterness - we're not quite there yet.
nealbie
CF Legend
Re: Alton Towers submits planning permission
Re the loose objects questions, from the BBC article, looks like they're attached to the restraint by clips on either side, so I'm guessing they're detachable if you choose not to wear them, but you are probably stuck with them the whole ride if you do.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35290384
Re the loose objects questions, from the BBC article, looks like they're attached to the restraint by clips on either side, so I'm guessing they're detachable if you choose not to wear them, but you are probably stuck with them the whole ride if you do.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35290384
Robbie
Hyper Poster
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As Ben suggests, can't wait to see Alton's Facebook page when people start turning up and realise it's not a new ride after all.
Seems to be entirely called Galactica - even the Wikipedia page has now changed from Air to Galactica.mouse said:
As Ben suggests, can't wait to see Alton's Facebook page when people start turning up and realise it's not a new ride after all.
