Galactica's Future

[Islander]

In laymans terms:
How bad a state is it in?
Will it actually get refurbished?
How long will it last?

In layman’s terms:
No one outside the company will have any idea

 

[Kingfreddiepatto]

With all the major work going on in Forbidden Valley, and the rumours of a new HUSS Top Spin replacing Funk N Fly, I'd be surprised if nothing happens to Galactica for next year of the near future. The ride has been in a right state for years now, from the numerous logo peeling off, grease on the outside of the station, moss on the supports and track, paint peeling off the rock work, plants growing in the station, etc, etc...

Next year would be a perfect opportunity to do something with Galactica ever since they dropped the VR concept and it doesn't really make much sense in the area. So, what would you like to see happen to Galactica in the near future?

For me, I'd really like to see if they redid it back to air with the originally planned theming. What was proposed looked great and very original, and having a more heroic theme instead of a more villainous theme would be very welcomed.

I already LOVE Air‘s theming (even thought it is small) and both of its soundtracks. My question is what would they do with the portal? Sell I maybe or retheme it to fit it in as some sort of superpower that does something to the eye at Nemisis Reborn.

 

[BenTechy66]

I already LOVE Air‘s theming (even thought it is small) and both of its soundtracks. My question is what would they do with the portal? Sell I maybe or retheme it to fit it in as some sort of superpower that does something to the eye at Nemisis Reborn.

It's going straight to Sanbrooke's shed when it gets removed

 

[Kingfreddiepatto]

It's going straight to Sanbrooke's shed when it gets removed

Sandbrooke’s shed sounds like the shadow realm for Alton Towers props. If so then it will be interesting seeing them move the ginormous portal.

 

[MrCoaster]

Sandbrooke’s shed sounds like the shadow realm for Alton Towers props. If so then it will be interesting seeing them move the ginormous portal.

Where is this shed?

 

[Glowstone_King]

Where is this shed?

His garden (where sheds usually are…)

 

[MrCoaster]

His garden (where sheds usually are…)

Ah - I thought it wasn't a literal shed! Who is Sandbrooke?

 

[QTXAdsy]

Sandbrooke’s shed sounds like the shadow realm for Alton Towers props. If so then it will be interesting seeing them move the ginormous portal.

Shawn acquires a Towers prop and is like:

 

[Craig]

A couple of reminders…

This is for discussion about Galactica, not about Theme Park Worldwide. While I can appreciate things have been said in jest, they can quickly spiral into many off topic posts, as has been the case here.

If you’d like to talk about other creators or communities - especially when they are not on TowersStreet themselves, we recommend you use their comment sections. Thanks .

 

[flyingguitar]

I just noticed that galactica still has the 2d sign after the storm damage a couple of years ago, the ride isnt in the best State, surely it is needing some retheme or replacment

 

[Bert2theSpark]

Galactica almost always has issues at the end of the season, it’s one of the most unreliable coasters at the park and is staff-intensive (something they always struggle with at the end of the season).

We know there was a scrapped retheme to link in with Forbidden Valley, but has likely been cut due to internal issues within Merlin. It’s a decent ride can if looked after properly could have another possible 10-15 years left if refurbished to a good standard.

Although the spot could be used for a much newer flying coaster from Vekoma, I’d imagine that option wouldn’t be cheap at all. I definitely think there’s space for a flying coaster at Alton Towers, just that they paid the price for buying the first modern one. Would be a shame to lose the space to another sit-down coaster.

 

[flyingguitar]

Galactica almost always has issues at the end of the season, it’s one of the most unreliable coasters at the park and is staff-intensive (something they always struggle with at the end of the season).

Yeah I know, I was more referring to the theming, various screens not working, the projector screens etc