ABOUT THIS RIDE
What Galactica is
Galactica is a flying coaster at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. Alton Towers currently lists 43 rides and attractions in this directory.
Galactica is listed as a flying coaster, with riders in a face-down, flying position after dispatch. It opened in 2002 (about 24 years ago), built by Bolliger & Mabillard, with a published top speed of 75 km/h / 47 mph, a height of about 20 m / 66 ft, and about 840 m / 2756 ft of track, with 2 inversions.
Faster listed rides at Alton Towers include The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn, and Oblivion. It is the only flying coaster listed here for Alton Towers.
Useful names to open next on the Alton Towers page include The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn, Wicker Man, Oblivion, and Rita.
On-ride footage is embedded on this page so you can see the layout before you queue. Opening times and closures still come from Alton Towers.
What to expect
If Galactica is a target ride, do it early or late on busy days. Front and back rows often feel different on coasters; use the POV when it is available to decide.
Check Alton Towers on the day for opening status, queues, accessibility and any extra restrictions on Galactica.
