UK theme park Alton Towers just launched their first virtual reality roller coaster, Galactica. We’ve got the launch trailer and some vital statistics for the ride.
As we reported, UK theme park Alton Towers is stepping into the virtual realm with their latest attraction Galactica, a new roller coaster which marries a traditional physical experience with virtual reality visuals, all in a face-down ride.
Here’s the launch video for the ride, which may include some clues as to what the in-ride visuals look like. In addition, we have some vital statistics for the ride itself, which gives you an idea of what to expect from the ride when it opens in April.
- Total G-force: 3.5 G’s
- Track length: 840 metres
- Height of drop: 20 metres
- Ride duration: 189 seconds
- Maximum speed: 75km per hour
- Capacity per car: 28 passengers
- Capacity per hour: 1500 passengers
Speaking of the new attraction, Gill Riley, Marketing Director at Alton Towers Resort said: “Galactica uses ground breaking technology to give riders a breathtaking and completely unique rollercoaster experience. Tim Peake captured the imagination of millions of Brits last year when he set off on his mission to the International Space Station – and now our visitors can become astronauts too.
“There is nowhere else in the world that people can experience the feeling of a flying rollercoaster combined with soaring through the universe. For two minutes, our guests will be transported into space and we believe Galactica showcases the future for theme parks around the world – it’s a complete game changer!”