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2016: Air - Re-theme to VR Coaster - Galactica

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If they tie a space theme into the nemesis story then it would work very well. Nemesis is such a strong IP in itself that you could generate good rides around the story. (Just no more dark rides)
 
This is bringing back memories of RCT3 and a ride I made called Nemesis Galaxy. :p

I don't mind the name Galactica (although it does sound cheesy) and I hope the new additions make the experience much more enjoyable, as air has become boring to me. The food loop sounds pretty interesting too.

I just don't understand why Alton are spending so much on Air when scaffold forrest is in such a dire state.
 
Wait for the restaurant to be named something like intergalactic snacks ;) I hope it the area gets done up completely for SW8 remove the flats, refurbish nemesis (don't change it, at least not too much :)) and then theme SW8 around space, but a wooden coaster and space don't go together that much unless plans have changed :( how would space fit in off the ride, with the rockwork and landscaping?
 
Rita wasn't an SW for the same reason Sonic wasn't, because they didn't want it to be. They don't have to make every coaster an SW.
 
Hobo joe said:
Its why Rita isnt an SW
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It didn't have a world first/record breaking/UK first element like all the secret weapons have.

All secret weapons have been marketed in the "best ride in the world" type of way (ultimate rollercoaster, most intense), Rita was "the best in Alton towers"

It also wasn't designed by John wardley, but I doubt that that is the main reason.
 
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Leah said:
It didn't have a world first/record breaking/UK first element like all the secret weapons were.

All secret weapons have been marketed in the "best ride in the world" type of way (ultimate rollercoaster, most intense), Rita was "the best in Alton towers"

It also wasn't designed by John wardley, but I doubt that that is the main reason.
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Nemesis was a europe first it was SW3
 
Rita isn't a secret weapon because there was nothing that was a first about it, with Velocity opening in the UK the same season, if it did hold a uks first, it would only be a few weeks and is in my opinion the worst launch out of stealth, velocity and rita, something as simple as lap bars would put it a lot higher in my ratings, mainly because it would mean less headbanging.
 
Not exactly sure if this fits in with the thread but it was on Facebook today showing that the Air shop has completely closed. Riders now exit through the fire exit at the top of the stairs and everything has gone from the shop
 
So sad seeing those pictures of air shop. :( Sooo many memories!

Been messing about making some logos for if the ride does become "Galactica" as I'd hope the designers are also sympathetic to the design & colour scheme of the ride:

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