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Alton Towers

Galactica

Galactica

Single riderFastrackOn-ride photo
Closed

Forbidden ValleyHours unavailable

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Specs

Manufacturer
Bolliger & Mabillard
Type
Flying coaster
Rare
Only B&M flyer in the UK
Restraint
Vest
Opened
2002
Height
20 m
Speed
46.6 mph
Length
840 m
Inversions
2
Duration
1m 40s

Weather close

Through the day

Unlikely

Gusts about 20 mph at 20 m. No published wind limit, so this is an estimate.

Unlikely Low Possible Likely

Train

7 cars · 4 across · 28 seats · Flying

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Captain’s Review

Highlights

  • smooth ride
  • comfortable restraints
  • fly-to-lie element
  • great soundtrack
  • unique flying feeling

Concerns

  • slow dispatches
  • long queues
  • weak theming
  • short track length
  • frequent breakdowns

Galactica is generally praised for its buttery‑smooth ride, comfortable restraints and the unique fly‑to‑lie element that delivers a genuine flying sensation, complemented by an excellent soundtrack. Most riders find it a fun, approachable coaster, especially as a first flying experience. However, the attraction is consistently hampered by slow dispatches and long wait times, a short and under‑themed layout, and occasional reliability hiccups. These operational and thematic shortcomings keep it from being a top‑tier thrill, but it remains a solid, enjoyable ride for many visitors.

From Captain Coaster

Average wait

Each hour · last 6 months

Today Typical

  1. 10:00 am

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    Typ. 19 min

  2. 11:00 am

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    Typ. 31 min

  3. 12:00 pm

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    Typ. 45 min

  4. 1:00 pm

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    Typ. 43 min

  5. 2:00 pm

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    Typ. 39 min

  6. 3:00 pm

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    Typ. 37 min

  7. 4:00 pm

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    Typ. 45 min

  8. 5:00 pm

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    Typ. 51 min

  9. 6:00 pm

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    Typ. 44 min

  10. 7:00 pm

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    Typ. 35 min

  11. 8:00 pm

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    Typ. 28 min

  12. 9:00 pm

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    Typ. 23 min

Today’s downtime

Today

No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for six months.

Broke down 0 times today.

Reliability

99%

Solid

8 stops in six months · 4h 15m down

Past downtime

8 stops · 4h 15m

September 20268 stops · 4h 15m

Sat 19 Sept

  1. 1:57 pm – 2:32 pm · 34 min

Wed 2 Sept

  1. 4:56 pm – 6:01 pm · 1h 5m

  2. 4:56 pm – 5:59 pm · 1h 3m

  3. 4:15 pm – 4:35 pm · 20 min

  4. 2:19 pm – 2:44 pm · 25 min

  5. 1:06 pm – 1:26 pm · 20 min

  6. 12:06 pm – 12:22 pm · 16 min

Tue 1 Sept

  1. 10:38 am – 10:50 am · 12 min

Used to stand here

The New Beast

The New Beast

1992–1997 · Looping coaster

Schwarzkopf · 1 inversion

Sold — Tornado at Salitre Mágico, Colombia (2010–2017). Not operating. Earlier Space Mountain at Divertido, Mexico City.

Opened as Alton Beast on Talbot Street in 1988, then this Forbidden Valley plot.