The END of Galactica at Alton Towers??

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
  • Galactica at Alton Towers has had cameras and laser scanners pictured outside of it... which are usually present when a new ride is being considered in the location. So is this the end of Air, or Galactica?? Today i talk about the ride, it's history, what happened that makes us think itll become something new and what it could be! Could it be a new rollercoaster in the form of a Mack Stryker? An intamin launch? What could it be??
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Комментарии • 525

  • @DigitalDan
    @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад +129

    It’s speculation time 🔥🔥

    • @IL0VEN3MSIS
      @IL0VEN3MSIS 3 месяца назад +4

      Yes

    • @IL0VEN3MSIS
      @IL0VEN3MSIS 3 месяца назад +2

      #SPECULATIONTIME

    • @BPRandoms
      @BPRandoms 3 месяца назад +4

      Horaah

    • @DomoH1990
      @DomoH1990 3 месяца назад +4

      T(this)p(past)w(week)i(in)t(theme)p(park)

    • @ThemeParkArchive6
      @ThemeParkArchive6 3 месяца назад +3

      probably the only thing they can replace it with is another b&m flying coaster to avoid outrage (or just add a mack striker then nobody complains)

  • @crealyguy
    @crealyguy 3 месяца назад +156

    Hi- the seek the truth logo on the back of the sign was just a guest mucking around. Alton basically confirmed it when they didn't like or reply to any comments talking about it (they usually do) but did like a reply saying that it was a guest.

    • @FP_VIEW
      @FP_VIEW 3 месяца назад +3

      K, less likely.

    • @snerttt
      @snerttt 3 месяца назад +2

      THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN TAKE THAT SHIT DOWN

    • @oneplusfour14___
      @oneplusfour14___ 3 месяца назад +2

      Alton Towers might be lying tho

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад +26

      Fair enough! Reminds me of the Thorpe park RMC 2020 carving in a tree, glad I didn’t just go off that then 😂

    • @jamespedrick4566
      @jamespedrick4566 3 месяца назад +5

      ​@@oneplusfour14___I was working on park as part of my work experience and another member of staff mentioned that it was done by a guest, and that it wasn't official

  • @Coasterfan312
    @Coasterfan312 3 месяца назад +93

    "A Vekoma Flyer would be too similar to Galactica," he says, while discussing a land where Nemesis was replaced with Nemesis and Ripsaw is being replaced with Ripsaw 😅

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад +16

      🤣🤣

    • @karstenbursak8083
      @karstenbursak8083 3 месяца назад +8

      Also … wouldn’t a Mack Stryker not be to similar to a Gerstlauer Infinity … a.k.a. The Smiler ? 🤔

  • @Rachel-ht3rf
    @Rachel-ht3rf 3 месяца назад +72

    2 years before you were born....I feel old! :(

    • @whiskyeet
      @whiskyeet 3 месяца назад +11

      Yeah, that stunned me a little.

    • @kriss_b
      @kriss_b 3 месяца назад +7

      Yea that hit me hard too

    • @Upndouin
      @Upndouin 3 месяца назад +3

      Same! I remember the first advert and when it opened lol

    • @themeparksforever
      @themeparksforever 3 месяца назад +1

      😆

    • @dieseldragon6756
      @dieseldragon6756 3 месяца назад +2

      @@Upndouin Those are *still* on YT, I think... 😳
      And yeah, that hit me like a truck as well. At least it finally explains why anything I upload to YT gets auto-hidden... 👴🛂📈😔

  • @louiswright8282
    @louiswright8282 3 месяца назад +55

    I know a lot of Enthusiasts want it either gone or rethemed, but most of them seem to forget how popular it is to the general public, and its a great ride for all ages and for those who are too scared for nemesis' intensity and its darker theme.
    Galacticas chill and less thrilling layout and theme wouldn't compliment a new darker theme no matter how many times people say it will.
    Ideally, split Galactica from forbidden Valley and make it into its own little area, a more light hearted area, something more appealing for the wider audience. As beloved as Nemesis is, Galactica is easily the more popular one for Guests in general, especially when it was still air, that brand was really iconic and popular. Love to see the park bring the old name and theme back and finally complete it.
    Nemesis is mostly for Thrillseekers and Enthustiasts, while Galactica has a much broader appeal for all ages.
    I dont think the ride is going anywhere soon, last month they managed to get both stations and all 3 trains back in operation after who knows how long. Pretty evident they want to keep the ride for the foreseeable future.

    • @PiousMoltar
      @PiousMoltar 3 месяца назад +7

      Yeah, I don't like extreme rides, but I loved Air, as it was at the time. Actually it was my first "major" coaster... and sadly, my last. Haven't been to a theme park since. Honestly I would love to go on it again, a few times, and then perhaps I'd feel ready to take on Nemesis haha. But sadly I don't see myself going back to Alton Towers any time soon, can't really afford it.
      I think they should re-track it and give its old name back. But sadly I don't think that's what will happen.

    • @PiousMoltar
      @PiousMoltar 3 месяца назад +4

      I also think they should re-track / replace Oblivion with... Oblivion 2. Instead of putting a new ride in the empty space in X-Sector they should extend Oblivion so there's more to it than just the drop. They could make it an actual vertical drop too... but maybe not. Maybe the drop should stay true to the original.

    • @themeparkinsane5073
      @themeparkinsane5073 3 месяца назад +2

      Completely agree, one of my favourite coasters.

    • @dieseldragon6756
      @dieseldragon6756 3 месяца назад +1

      @@PiousMoltar Personally? There's a part of me that - For whatever reason - Would like to see Oblivion jokingly themed with a large toilet built around the „Drop zone“💩 and a flushing sound accompanying every train. 😋
      It'd certainly be a good and truthful moniker for the UK economy post-Brexit💩, that's for certain! 🤣

    • @dracothedragonyoutube4376
      @dracothedragonyoutube4376 Месяц назад

      It's not more popular at all, the last three times I went it was the only ride with under 30 mins queue time because hardly anyone was going on it

  • @trainlover16
    @trainlover16 3 месяца назад +37

    No. Galactica cannot be replaced. It’s my favourite coaster at towers. And one of my favourites in the world. Alton can retheme this coaster all they like, but they CANNOT remove it completely. Galactica still has TONS of life and popularity left in her!

    • @mostlymowiewowie2544
      @mostlymowiewowie2544 3 месяца назад +8

      Really?? It's so boring and has been since opening!

    • @trainlover16
      @trainlover16 3 месяца назад +4

      @@mostlymowiewowie2544 Boring my arse.

    • @Goose-ei2ht
      @Goose-ei2ht 3 месяца назад +2

      @@mostlymowiewowie2544 its not "boring" its great and relaxing

    • @sinista.productions
      @sinista.productions 2 месяца назад

      @@Goose-ei2hta multi million pound roller coaster at a theme park should never be ‘relaxing’. It’s an awful ‘ride once and never bother again’ attraction

    • @blueice735
      @blueice735 Месяц назад +1

      I get your point, but they have let Galactica get worse for wear by removing the VR headsets. The whole point of Air getting a new theme was because of the headsets, and now that they've removed them, there is no point of Galactica's theme anymore. They should definitely rename this coaster to Air again and I can finally be happy

  • @ohgodhelp.
    @ohgodhelp. 3 месяца назад +26

    Oooh new digital dan video! Great way to finish a day at thorpe park!!!

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад +6

      Hope you had an amazing day!!

    • @danielhopeuk
      @danielhopeuk 3 месяца назад +1

      Ohhh I was there too! Hyperia 🎉

  • @StickLiftingYT-yu8nc
    @StickLiftingYT-yu8nc 2 месяца назад +4

    So Excited for the new 100 story Roller Coaster Restaurant

  • @dizzyduck44
    @dizzyduck44 3 месяца назад +5

    As Air it is my favourite ride at Alton Towers. It’s a sensation like no other.

  • @dog_mama5
    @dog_mama5 3 месяца назад +3

    I love this ride. Its so different from anything else with being in the flying position. I really hope they don't remove it.
    Haveing visited the roller coaster restaurant when at alton earlier this month that's popular enough to need an extension.

  • @CoasterPro817
    @CoasterPro817 3 месяца назад +10

    Thanks for the video Dan! I really hope that Galactica doesn’t get removed, it really is an awesome ride. Great watching your videos!

  • @JuicySBE
    @JuicySBE 3 месяца назад +6

    I think it would be cool if they refurbished Galactica and made it so that it launches you out of the station creating the worlds first flying coaster with a launch. Lore wise they could say that the Phalanx has taken control of the ride and turned it into a weapon to fight against the nemesis creature. Seems like a fun idea to me!

    • @MGMutt
      @MGMutt 3 месяца назад +6

      F.L.Y. is already launched no?

    • @antonytsai6611
      @antonytsai6611 3 месяца назад

      launched lift hill with a redone layout would be great though marketability is limited due to fly you could say first launched flying coaster in the uk would be quite unique B&M has shown they can do launches on previously lift hill based models so it could be a possibility if not a tryker or blitz would be amazing however though not close in any way the other big major themepark in central/northern england is blackpool with icon so maybe merlin should put the blitz at thorpe, the stryker might also be too similar to the smiler idk about that but it might GP don't really look out for details but they might notice this

    • @JuicySBE
      @JuicySBE 3 месяца назад +1

      @@MGMutt I completely forgot about Fly lol

    • @JuicySBE
      @JuicySBE 3 месяца назад

      @@antonytsai6611 I completely forgot about Fly! It would still be a great addition to the line up at Alton Towers and you can still sell a coaster through it's story and theming. Nemesis has also proved previously that you don't need any world firsts to be a successful coaster you just need an exceptional layout and great theming!

    • @ropew3
      @ropew3 3 месяца назад

      Hmm, thatsimply isnt true. I guess you havent heard of F.L.Y which hastwo lauches and leagues above other flying coasters.

  • @ryan_n05
    @ryan_n05 3 месяца назад +3

    it’s probably just a retheme. you legally need land surveying anytime there’s a new structure built, so that’s what they’re getting.

  • @AirtimeRush
    @AirtimeRush 3 месяца назад +3

    They need to build behind Galactica, the carpark is a huge space for expansion

    • @dieseldragon6756
      @dieseldragon6756 3 месяца назад

      But then where do they park all of the (increasingly larger) cars that everyone comes to the park in? Bob-hope of any parking to the north of that area, not with JCB owing that site... ⛔

  • @AlrenClan
    @AlrenClan 2 месяца назад +1

    As someone who is terrified but likes rollercoasters, galactica is my favourite (out of the 5 rollercoasters I’ve ridden in my life) and if it gets removed, there better be a better flying coaster to replace it (and the seats better be the same)
    I also really hope that they theme it in a way that uses the ending of the Vr with the station being destroyed, and give it theming of the destroyed space station, with a bunch of wrecked space station and the new lore being that you are surveying the old wreckage to look for survivors or to find out what really happened or smth idk.

  • @Rosie-if4xf
    @Rosie-if4xf 3 месяца назад +20

    This is a very unpopular opinion but galactica is my favourite ride and if its removed I WILL question my life (it is also my first Alton ride so its very special to me) :)

    • @ChelseaMLarkin
      @ChelseaMLarkin 3 месяца назад +2

      I love the ride. But it needs some love!!!!

    • @pugheadxsi
      @pugheadxsi 3 месяца назад +2

      You’re not alone

    • @itz_izzy_2010
      @itz_izzy_2010 3 месяца назад

      Frr

    • @Slayocklock
      @Slayocklock Месяц назад

      ​@@ChelseaMLarkin ye but atheist it has shortish quese

  • @Tarinator
    @Tarinator 3 месяца назад +8

    I’ve been building up my coaster tolerance / getting rid of my fear of coasters (I went to Paulton’s recently and rode every coaster there except Storm Chaser) and I’m a big Towers fan so my next trip I’m gonna do a few coasters (Spinball, Wickerman, Th13teen) and I really want to do Galactica because I enjoyed Flight of the Pterosaur so I actually hope it sticks around for a bit longer

    • @ronaldhobblesteincool
      @ronaldhobblesteincool 3 месяца назад +3

      Yeah definatley do galactica it's 10x less thrilling than wickerman honestly you could argue spinball is more thrilling

    • @LegendJ0e4
      @LegendJ0e4 3 месяца назад

      Do smiler and nemesis pussy

    • @PiousMoltar
      @PiousMoltar 3 месяца назад

      @@ronaldhobblesteincool Spinball and Air were the only ones I dared go on when I was there. Air was awesome. I'll be really sad to see it go. Spinball was honestly a bit too extreme for me, especially that vertical hairpin bit, and I think it was just how we happened to be spinning at the time, got some pretty intense Gs and I hated it. Honestly there was one turn towards the end of Air that I didn't even like either haha. Too many Gs make my stomach hurt.

    • @PiousMoltar
      @PiousMoltar 3 месяца назад

      I probably would have gone on the Mine Train but I think it was closed...

  • @FakeFantum
    @FakeFantum 3 месяца назад +3

    I was at the park very recently, and it just felt like the park had no love for Galactica. All of the screens in the station were off, there was no music and obviously, the VR is long gone. It just feels like all the theming has been stripped back and it’s just really depressing.

    • @sinista.productions
      @sinista.productions 2 месяца назад

      Agreed. When we went, the screens were off, the audio was on but the speakers are distorting, one of the gate signs in the station has been replaced but it doesn’t match the others, and the station is filthy!

  • @PiousMoltar
    @PiousMoltar 3 месяца назад +3

    I'll be sad to see it go. I'm a wuss so I didn't dare go on Nemesis but Air, as it was at the time, was fantastic. You really felt tlike you were soaring through the air. I don't like being thrown around all over the place, so it was perfect for me. I wish there were more rides like it. And it was the first flying coaster wasn't it?

  • @oceanninja9231
    @oceanninja9231 3 месяца назад +36

    😭If Galactica closes I would never forgive Merlin as it IS the BEST ride in the UK 😭

    • @G30m37rySmash
      @G30m37rySmash 3 месяца назад +2

      I so agree when this video came up on recommended I cried. I am in love with it I just don’t want it to go!!! 🙋‍♂️😭😭😭😭

    • @Joshua-rt8hq
      @Joshua-rt8hq 3 месяца назад +6

      Cap

    • @79byob
      @79byob 3 месяца назад +2

      oh booo hooo grow up its a ride so what if it closes

    • @Rollercoasteruk
      @Rollercoasteruk 3 месяца назад +10

      Realistically tho it’s not even the top 5 in Alton Towers

    • @MGMutt
      @MGMutt 3 месяца назад +2

      @@Rollercoasteruk It is, it's easily fourth, Nemesis, smiler, wickerman, Galactica, Oblivion, rita, thirteen

  • @SebsAdventures
    @SebsAdventures 3 месяца назад +19

    We hope….. We need a Intamin Multi Launch

    • @ASMR-bz7kl
      @ASMR-bz7kl 3 месяца назад +1

      Wait isnt Taron an Itamin Multi launch? Lets copy paste it

    • @jakewynn
      @jakewynn 3 месяца назад +1

      you better be joking. Get rid of rita for that. A new intamin means another ride that will be closed all day.

  • @cheezythings1007
    @cheezythings1007 3 месяца назад +1

    I absolutely love galactica, favourite in the park. And I really hope galactica doesn’t get removed, i just think galactica needs a bit of a re theme or new paint job but i love galactica and it’s a experience like no other ❤❤❤😢

  • @mrquavers
    @mrquavers 3 месяца назад +23

    Before rita or spinball would be crazy

    • @adamtrue7691
      @adamtrue7691 3 месяца назад +6

      urgh Spinball is dreadful. as a 6"4" person its horrific. I have to fold myself threeways to fit in it.

    • @OllieCoaster
      @OllieCoaster 3 месяца назад +1

      Spinball just got a new computer system

    • @adamtrue7691
      @adamtrue7691 3 месяца назад

      Would you please excuse me for a moment whilst I cry into my pillows

    • @jonno946
      @jonno946 3 месяца назад

      This

    • @xXxSophieLouisexXx
      @xXxSophieLouisexXx 3 месяца назад +1

      Spinball is so uncomfortable. How can it hurt so much more than dragons fury at Chessington?

  • @Cat-su8bg
    @Cat-su8bg 3 месяца назад +2

    Love ur vidsss! I love Galactica it was my first ever rollercoaster with inversions, I was SO scared to go on it I went on it and LOVED itttt!

  • @DJWezzyK
    @DJWezzyK 3 месяца назад +1

    AIR was designed to be the "hero" to Nemesis. I think a Vekoma Flying coaster would absolutely fit there. It has less capacity maybe, but a much faster loading and unloading of guests. You are being loaded seated and transition on your stomach after departing the station and you sit in the brakes on a seating position. So it would make sense to bring the hero of Nemesis back into the area.

    • @louiswright8282
      @louiswright8282 3 месяца назад +1

      I'd love to see them revisit the air theme and complete the theming. It looked so cool with the proposed geysers and rocks.

  • @stevewalsh1987
    @stevewalsh1987 3 месяца назад +5

    They arn't cameras. They are called total stations and are used for Surveying.

    • @StepsOfStPhilips
      @StepsOfStPhilips 3 месяца назад +3

      Yes! They are called theodolites (generic) and total stations (brand name).

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад +1

      Whoops haha, at least I got their purpose right 😅😂

  • @BlxckPxttal
    @BlxckPxttal 3 месяца назад +1

    i might actually cry if its galactica that was the first alton towers ride i went on and will forever be my favourite and tbh i think they should just keep all the rides and expand the park instead

  • @blueice735
    @blueice735 Месяц назад

    I've definitely noticed last month that Galactica was looking worse for wear. Without the VR headset, it's just not Galactica anymore and when they got rid of it(for whatever reason), they should have rebranded it back to air. It was a much better theme for the ride.

  • @lucieeed3004
    @lucieeed3004 3 месяца назад +1

    I don't reckon it'll be a 'new' coaster but I reckon they'll definitely be updating it in some sense as it really doesn't fit the theme of the area anymore

  • @ThaMango1
    @ThaMango1 3 месяца назад +1

    im hoping they give it the shockwave treatment and add new sitdown trains to make the worlds first fully upside down rollercoaster

  • @CCDZyt
    @CCDZyt 3 месяца назад +2

    Yo Dan! Has voltron overtaken ride to happiness in ur number 1 spot. Ride to happiness is a beast especially that launch, but voltron looks so good

  • @stephmatthews714
    @stephmatthews714 3 месяца назад

    Aww I really like Galactica, it’s nice and gentle. Saying that though I got stuck on it for half an hour in April - got a free return ticket for my troubles. It’s definitely aging badly though, they need to do something with it

  • @Pizzaetertje
    @Pizzaetertje 3 месяца назад +1

    Your videos are so awesome, how do you not even have 100k subs yet

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!! 🙏🏻

  • @timecircuits88
    @timecircuits88 3 месяца назад

    You know those 'cameras' you're talking about, all land surveyers use them for any surveying work, so I'd say no, it doesn't only point to there being a new coaster, it could literally be anything, a new building, a new ride (maybe even a flat one, seeing at AT needs some more) or a change to the topography of the land or all of the above 😂. But I am thoroughly enthralled to find out what.

  • @ArchitectsCantSleep
    @ArchitectsCantSleep 3 месяца назад

    Love your channel btw....to add to the 'not a camera' bandwagon 🤪 the surveying equipment could just be to check heights of land or supports, for example to check the ground isn't subsiding or that support foundations haven't moved position over the years which could cause undue stress on the coaster...(London Underground have permanent little reflector targets in some tunnels for this purpose)

  • @coasterguideUK
    @coasterguideUK 3 месяца назад +1

    It would be a shame to see galactica go as it is very iconic however i would love to see a striker coaster but with the smiler i dont think they will do that. Maybe a family coaster a bit like drayton manor or a stand up coaster? Merlin seem to like uk firsts and only 😂
    Alton Towers PLEASE KEEP THE SOUNDTRACK from galactica for maybe another ride or something it is phenomenal.
    Keep up the great vids dan. ❤

  • @maxnewton9012
    @maxnewton9012 3 месяца назад +1

    The cameras could also be pedestrian counts as they did it in areas around my school and is shows where people walk and how many

  • @Sonderax
    @Sonderax 3 месяца назад +2

    towers need another crowd cruncher. Having 2 in 1 area would be insane.

  • @freddiemedley5580
    @freddiemedley5580 3 месяца назад

    The German in me wants a Red Barron flying coaster. Manfred von Richthofen, 80 confirmed air combat victories, wedgier of Herman Georing and commander of Der Filegende Zirkue. His story deserves to be told in the most emersive of all media, roller coasters.
    But honestly a WW1 fighter pilot themed ride, that goes over no man's land and ends with a giant drop (to signify the death of Der Rote Baron) that's simular to Oblivion (have it go through another hole), would be my favorite ride of all time.

  • @creativejamieplays7185
    @creativejamieplays7185 3 месяца назад +1

    Air is my favourite, they can't replace it!

  • @matthewr1990
    @matthewr1990 3 месяца назад +7

    As a Telecommunications engineer I can confirm that these surveys are not needed for a telephone pole. So youre good there.
    However it would be needed if they were installing a new mobile mast so who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад

      Haha thank you for the confirmation 😂

  • @RexOnTheDex
    @RexOnTheDex 2 месяца назад

    It's a great step-up coaster, and I know that because it was instrumental in helping me kick my phobia of rollercoasters. It would be very sad if it went. Let's hope for an overhaul.

  • @NJCEventing
    @NJCEventing 3 месяца назад +1

    Air is one of my favourites I love it!

  • @Teaboodoesart
    @Teaboodoesart 3 месяца назад

    The statement about it by being well kept is true, it closes down do to maintenance issues quite often some days :( I hope they just refurbish and retheme the ride instead of getting rid of it, it may be old but it’s still iconic!

  • @Addison1403
    @Addison1403 3 месяца назад +1

    Yeah but as it’s in Forbidden Valley it might be the new ride because when I was speaking to a member of staff they were saying something is definitely happening in forbidden valley. Personally I thing it’s Ripsaw Returns. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ❤

    • @dwornikify
      @dwornikify 3 месяца назад

      Probably a new scare maze

  • @Stuntman707
    @Stuntman707 3 месяца назад

    A Mack Stryker would be awesome so long as it isn’t the bargain base model with minimal theming. Would bring something new and different to Towers that’s still well within the tree line.

  • @BPRandoms
    @BPRandoms 3 месяца назад +4

    Digital Dan is the goat

  • @TeddyWignall-v1u
    @TeddyWignall-v1u 28 дней назад

    4:21 the solar smash part 😂

  • @coasterwoza106
    @coasterwoza106 3 месяца назад +3

    I hope they don’t remove it there are worse rides that are better off being replaced then Galactica, a retheme done properly would be better but not a removal

    • @Elbonio
      @Elbonio 3 месяца назад

      It breaks down too often to take up such a huge space

  • @outaboutuk9955
    @outaboutuk9955 3 месяца назад

    Apparently it’s being re themed to ‘’A.I.R command” , there’s Easter eggs around the park

  • @SK99v1
    @SK99v1 3 месяца назад +10

    I think Galactica will get retracked like Nemesis did instead of being completely demolished because Alton Towers has never gotten rid of a Secret Weapon rollercoaster, and I don't think that they will do it now with Galactica.

    • @chazer0075
      @chazer0075 3 месяца назад +1

      The secret weapon program only started in the 90's, outside of nemesis they haven't needed to remove one.

    • @SK99v1
      @SK99v1 3 месяца назад +3

      @chazer0075 Nemesis wasn't really a removal. It still kept the chain lift and brakes, and B&M's don't really last a long time, so that's the reason why there's a lot of speculation about Galactica even though it's not even 25 years old yet.

    • @paulgreenhough835
      @paulgreenhough835 3 месяца назад +1

      @@SK99v1the brakes are new on nemesis reborn completely different brake system

    • @SK99v1
      @SK99v1 3 месяца назад +1

      @@paulgreenhough835 Yeah, but the track is the same.

  • @thebestofrileysutcliffe6431
    @thebestofrileysutcliffe6431 3 месяца назад +1

    You are actually so close to 80k already!!!

  • @herokiller1998
    @herokiller1998 3 месяца назад

    I really hope they don’t remove Galactica, Alton Towers has built some amazing new additions over the years but Galactica still remains as one on my favourite rides 🙂, I understand that the park does need a new major secret weapon but I just think there are other places in the park that they can use to build it. I wouldn’t complain about a re-theme due to the nature of the area but I guess only time will tell what the future holds for Galactica, if a re-theme does happen though I must admit that I will miss the Galactica soundtrack . I personally hope it stays for many more years 🙂

  • @TheLegendOfTheReader
    @TheLegendOfTheReader 3 месяца назад

    Hi dan when nemesis opened i met you i wore a krusty burger jumper and you were really lovely and its a tick off my bucket list ❤

  • @bluedodii1623
    @bluedodii1623 Месяц назад

    Having a flying rollercoaster is such a USP for Alton towers. Would be a big big mistake to get rid of such a classic and well loved ride :((, wish they’d refurb and refresh it like they did to nemesis.

  • @simonwood3127
    @simonwood3127 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for the update !! YOUR THE BEST!!💙I hope its a new coaster because by technicality it was BIG BOB so if a new coaster then I'm driving down there straight away,maybe like volition or maybe duplo coming??

  • @Gijsinator
    @Gijsinator 3 месяца назад

    I really hope it gets relocated, and the terrain doesn't make it impossible since Zambezi zinger (which was a bit of a terrain coaster with alot of tunnels, and when parc del cafe bought it they made it look like the coaster was made for that spot by adding and removing dirt where necessary

  • @Foxstar1387
    @Foxstar1387 3 месяца назад

    My view is it is either a new "dark future" theme with galactic-air or a future plan for a new coaster. As much as i enjoy the flying aspect. its now 22 years old and has been a problem basically all its working life. As it is still the prototype.
    But that being said I dont really know what coaster would take up in that space. What ever it is that could replace it. I would want it to be a "people eater" high capacity ride.

  • @coaster-cucumber
    @coaster-cucumber 3 месяца назад +5

    bro is like, wow! 'some cameras have been placed! thats a 100% sign for a new coaster!'

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад

      This happens a lot at theme parks, as said in the video Hyperia at Thorpe park had them outside way before it got built… and look at it now! Just some harmless speculation 😃👍🏻

  • @sethbridge2761
    @sethbridge2761 3 месяца назад

    I personally think a re-theme would be better as this was the first ever B&M flyer and it really was very popular when it first opened. If they added lots more theming, gave it new trains, a repaint and re-did the station, I think this could be a great fit in forbidden valley!

  • @BradBircumshaw
    @BradBircumshaw 3 месяца назад

    As much as it would be sad to see it or many of the current line up go, unfortunately this will eventually happen, I'd always have fond memories of riding Air/Galactica, but if it means we get something newer and better im all for it

  • @squirtlesquad1201
    @squirtlesquad1201 Месяц назад

    If galactica gets removed i'm going to cry it's one of my favourites and i never want to see it go..

  • @samraymond4464
    @samraymond4464 3 месяца назад +2

    we can only hope!!

  • @cheezball9943
    @cheezball9943 3 месяца назад

    I cant even remember where i saw this so it might not be true, but i saw a picture someone took of the phalanx posters up by lost and found and it was basically a fake advertisement for tours with their "brand new virtual tour guid E.V.E."
    Could just be an easter egg but id like to think it's hinting at something more

  • @cwehden
    @cwehden 3 месяца назад

    Mack Stryker or something like Tauron is a no brainer, I hope it's not some gimmiky world first nonsense.

  • @Blazinbrickz
    @Blazinbrickz 3 месяца назад

    The problem with this is the fact that towers would never remove a secret weapon. We’ve never seen it happen yet. While many would like to see something new in that spot, I fear that towers would rather retrack galactica than build a new coaster there

  • @R3dNemesis
    @R3dNemesis 3 месяца назад

    AT have been considering options of moving the main entrance to that area for a number of years so it could be further work to look in to that option. The good thing about moving the entrance is it would free up the current entrance area for a new coaster so the speculation can continue 🤔
    However the next new major investment is known to be Project Horizon so I feel we may have to wait some time for for a Mack Stryker 😔

  • @coasterzigner
    @coasterzigner 3 месяца назад

    I'd love to see an evolution of Air > Galactica > .......
    I think a next gen version of the Vekoma F.L.Y, where the flying coaster layout is present, but the seats rotate as well during the ride (I'm thinking Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift vibes, but in a flying sense). Improve the track, add a few cool inversions or elements that enhance the area, rid yourself of the chain lift and add a launch track.... Story should go back to the "weapon" used against the Nemesis, with it's own unique spin on that. I gots ideas, Hire me Alton Towers!

  • @samraymond4464
    @samraymond4464 3 месяца назад +1

    Don't think They'd go with a striker as to most people it's exactly the same as The Smiler with 4x4 trains and similar track

  • @Glitchy_Moonie0101
    @Glitchy_Moonie0101 3 месяца назад +1

    Why it wont be removed :
    It cost millions. They won’t replace it for it
    The seek the truth logo may have been fake / someone trashing the site
    The cameras may be for a retheme
    LAST REASON
    I WILL BAWL MY EYES OUT AND CRY FOREVER

  • @drydryb0nesshorts
    @drydryb0nesshorts Месяц назад

    Galactica was my first ever big ride that spurred me on to ride other big coasters like nemesis and the smiler so if this is the case it'll be a sad day for us Galactica fans.

  • @Dave-K-Notts
    @Dave-K-Notts 3 месяца назад

    Heresy, you can’t really remove a b&m even a bit of a mild one like Air. Manta is a good flying coaster tho. But it would have to be something decent. Mack rides are everywhere at the moment. The new duelling coaster at Epic looks a monster when it opens.

  • @CartoonDinosaur.
    @CartoonDinosaur. 3 месяца назад

    I feel like Rita is less of an addition to the park than Galactica but they can do so much more with the area of Galactica. Rita just needs a retheme to match Thirteen I think.
    Also the coaster I most hope to come to towers and replace it is a vekoma launched flying like F.L.Y. because that coaster at PhantasiaLand is SOO GOOODD :D

  • @katiecoates7981
    @katiecoates7981 3 месяца назад

    My friends and I were speaking to a ride host on galactica at the start of the month when it went down because station 2's floor didn't wanna pop back up. And he said it's closing in September for a retheme and it's gunna be a "base" for the protesters that we see over at nemie.
    So I'm guessing the cameras are for theming

    • @Yonel6969
      @Yonel6969 3 месяца назад

      I cant lie mate, they are lying. The staff last year literally said galactica will be rethemed this year. Ride opps wont be told about a retheme

  • @eggy-potter
    @eggy-potter 3 месяца назад

    Galactica is my favorite ride at Alton and I’ll be really sad if they remove it but it’s clear it’s the park’s least favoured. There is no merchandise available for the ride in the gift shop. I just wish that they replace it with another flying coaster.

  • @dieseldragon6756
    @dieseldragon6756 3 месяца назад

    I...Still have construction photos from when Air was being built. I was 19 when I took those... 👴
    If GlacticAIR is being removed, I hope it's sold on and not simply scrapped. It's not the white knuckle ride people expect when they go to Alton Towers, but it's a unique experience...And in my mind; One well worth preserving. It's especially good as a „Stepping stone“ for those wanting to try full-scale coasters but still finding themselves held back by the unknown. 👍
    But, that's Merlin for you: All _cash_ and *no* _care..._ 🤷

  • @NotJohnUK
    @NotJohnUK 3 месяца назад

    As Moulder would say. " The truth is out there"
    If anyone is going to delve into the myths of amusement parks and sort the wheat from the chaff, it's you DigitalFox. I beleive🤣🖖😍

  • @theitguydoes4235
    @theitguydoes4235 3 месяца назад

    I prefer galactica over the new nemesis ride and theme. Improving the ride and addition of AR, VR, scenery, lighting or special effects could refresh it. The sense of flying is great. On the new nemesis ride I could mainly see the back of the seat in front.

  • @crmtrainspotting6882
    @crmtrainspotting6882 3 месяца назад +4

    Nice one

  • @morph-
    @morph- 3 месяца назад

    To confirm, serveying isnt just about sight lines, its also about getting very accurate measurments between specific places.

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  3 месяца назад

      I’m not an expert so I appreciate the confirmation 😂

    • @morph-
      @morph- 3 месяца назад

      @DigitalDan They can also be used to measure changes in distance, for example because of ongoing construction you can measure if that is having an effect on other things in the area.

  • @danwv_5056
    @danwv_5056 3 месяца назад +1

    Vekoma gen 2 flying coaster with 2 launches. Come on towers.

  • @johnweir8936
    @johnweir8936 3 месяца назад

    The signs are there that something is going to happen to Galactica, it is looking very unloved, only one screen in the station working, only two of the gate lights lit up ,temporary looking signs . I’m not sure it’s getting removed, I think it will be reimagined and re themed. With project horizon getting delayed and other investments I’m not sure the budget would be granted just yet for a replacement. You are right though a similar coaster to Voltron would be great.

  • @QuestTech-ep4fq
    @QuestTech-ep4fq 3 месяца назад

    Bro my friend Isaac met you at Thorpe park on the 16th June, and I was so jealous bro I literally cried 😢

  • @patchworkpoet8951
    @patchworkpoet8951 2 месяца назад

    Don’t come for Rita!
    I honestly wouldn’t mind seeing it go, I find it painful to ride with my legs being closed in but I feel for the people who adore it!

  • @p.tgaming4464
    @p.tgaming4464 3 месяца назад

    Rip galactic ill miss being on the ride as it finishes to roll past someone's vomit on the floor. Nice 👍

  • @puglifeabs
    @puglifeabs 3 месяца назад

    Went to Alton Towers today, and Galactica seemed to be a lot faster than usual. This might be a stretch, but perhaps they're testing a more thrilling experience in preparation for a more intense retheme???

  • @PeterKettleborough
    @PeterKettleborough 3 месяца назад

    I actually like galactica but I do think that it could do with some retheming well theming. Maybe adding one or two new elements wouldn’t hurt. Personally I think that the theming should be along the lines of a spy mission to get photos of nemesis then you get spotted and have to do a runner. On board audio would help (is there a flying coaster with on board audio, I have to admit I’m coming late into coasters (I’m aged 52) so I don’t know). Lasers over the rolls as if your getting shot at would be cool at night. As for reta I agree it’s time for a change how about a spinning coaster like the ride to happiness?

  • @Dtp2296
    @Dtp2296 Месяц назад

    You have to use a laser in all modern construction, it is the only way to accurately grade ground and is required for planning permission

  • @ShreyllWeen
    @ShreyllWeen 3 месяца назад

    I’m going next Friday , wasn’t planning on going on it but if it’s open might have a final ride

  • @viv7650
    @viv7650 3 месяца назад

    I like Rita 😂 I had to do the walk of shame off Galactica last year so not been on it for about 15 years 😕

  • @avengerwoody4180
    @avengerwoody4180 2 месяца назад

    Imagine if alton towers scrapped the car park monorail and replaced it with rita ..."you must hurry" or "you must escape" and them yo add another coaster next to thirteen

  • @alexanderswistak1778
    @alexanderswistak1778 3 месяца назад

    I know this is not everyone’s favourite ride but this was my first big roller coaster and will always have a special place for me

  • @danielward4868
    @danielward4868 3 месяца назад

    I don't see galactica getting removed just yet. Considering ripsaw/project ocean will have new set pieces, I feel Towers would give Galactica the same treatment. A Mack Striker would be cool but now isn't the time to remove another coaster.

  • @thecaledoniansleeper2648
    @thecaledoniansleeper2648 2 месяца назад

    They should retheme it back to Air, like how they did with Sonic Spinball to Spinball Whizzer

  • @JackRoumph
    @JackRoumph 3 месяца назад

    The phalanx torture device got me Dying😂

  • @Sunburst_YT
    @Sunburst_YT 3 месяца назад

    ah yes a digi daniel video to cheer up my tuesday very nice

  • @LLLLLLLLLucas
    @LLLLLLLLLucas 3 месяца назад

    Back row of Galactica is genuinely a good ride, i dont think AT will bin it completely, or at least for another 10 years.

  • @CorbincordelL
    @CorbincordelL 3 месяца назад

    Alton’s is very limited when it comes to adding new attractions because the rides they have have been specifically designed and built for the location they where in and to wouldn’t be easy trying incorporate a new ride without it being a. Custom attraction to fit an old rides plot of land.

    • @Yonel6969
      @Yonel6969 3 месяца назад

      I mean nemesis was meant to be replaced with a completely different b&m invert layout. Galactica is nowhere near as terrain based as nemesis. If any 2 coasters will be replaced its galactica or rita

  • @najavens
    @najavens 3 месяца назад

    Is this speculated air replacement coming before or after the…. ‘it’s coming, it’s coming here’, comment from JW regarding ‘exciting new tech ride’ for Horizon? 🤔. I think this potential air replacement is a more exciting prospect than Horizon imo, so I hope you are right Dan.

  • @airtimeaddict
    @airtimeaddict 3 месяца назад

    I just wonder, will the issues with Hyperia affect Merlin’s relationship with Mack. I really hope not, and oh my gosh, a Stryker or extreme spinner in replace if Galactica would be so much better😇😇😇🤩🤩🤩