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2016: Air - Re-theme to VR Coaster - Galactica
KingNemesis
TS Member
Probably one train only. Bit annoying as I've been watching the website since 10am
BarryZola
TS Member
no preview tickets left, how can they sell out so fast ! pfft!
I didn't even know they were available yet? Didn't get an email or anything......
How do/did people apply?
bluesonichd
TS Member
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/passholder-preview-galactica-tickets-22651872360
was announced on facebook and within 10 mins all gone
https://www.facebook.com/merlinannualpass/
was announced on facebook and within 10 mins all gone
https://www.facebook.com/merlinannualpass/
bluesonichd
TS Member
Whoooop! just got my ticket, all is forgiven... mash that refresh button! 
What's the point of Alton in sending me an email on Friday informing me of the possibility of MAP's holders obtaining preview ride of Galactica if they don't send me a follow up email with the details only for me to find out on here that they have all sold out in 10 mins 
Well I've got my MAP and I'll be visiting the park thought out the year, so there will be plenty of time for me to ride it once all the teething problems have been sorted
and yes I do have a life away from FB 
Well I've got my MAP and I'll be visiting the park thought out the year, so there will be plenty of time for me to ride it once all the teething problems have been sorted
stretchy
TS Member
More like - you work for a living, you lose.Ah well, you snooze, you lose, I suppose
You can't beat these guys who live on Facebook, they're unstoppable!
AliceHL91
TS Member
The dossers win again lolMore like - you work for a living, you lose.
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UserDeleted
Who can't wait a few more weeks?
TBH for me I wouldn't like to visit Alton on a weekend. I can quiet happily wait
. For me it's just the principle. Alton has clearly under estimate the demand for these.
For those that have received the email on Friday morning, it was giving the impression that these tickets were exclusively for pass holders. Today it was clear that these ticket were open to all. I just feel sorry anyone that rushed into purchasing a MAP on Friday, they would be very peeved off.
For those that have received the email on Friday morning, it was giving the impression that these tickets were exclusively for pass holders. Today it was clear that these ticket were open to all. I just feel sorry anyone that rushed into purchasing a MAP on Friday, they would be very peeved off.
KingNemesis
TS Member
It never specified it was for all? Pretty sure you have to enter your annual pass number when you book your ticket (much like the celebration event happening this weekend)
If your hinting that that's the reason why they went so quickly if you think even if 1000 tickets were available that is probably a couple of % of Total Annual pass holders.
If your hinting that that's the reason why they went so quickly if you think even if 1000 tickets were available that is probably a couple of % of Total Annual pass holders.
bluesonichd
TS Member
The ticket has your name on it, and you need to show that and your pass to get on the ride. 
did I mention I have a ticket
did I mention I have a ticket
Won't have a queue on the preview though. Really not prepared to queue two hours for air as I did for smiler.Who can't wait a few more weeks?
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UserDeleted
Won't have a queue on the preview though. Really not prepared to queue two hours for air as I did for smiler.
To be fair I wouldn't queue more than 10 mins for air.
Galactica or not... It's a waste of space if you ask me!

Wouldn't wait more than 25 minutes for air before. Might wait 30 now, but that's about the limit for me. You can almost guarantee nemesis will have half the queue or less and is a better ride anyway.To be fair I wouldn't queue more than 10 mins for air.
Galactica or not... It's a waste of space if you ask me!![]()