Forbidden Valley · Roller coaster
Galactica
Flying coaster suspends riders face-down through dives and sweeping turns.
Roller coaster
High thrill
56"
min height
Before you ride
Face-down flying position may feel restrictive.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Look down over the valley as your seat rolls into the flying position.
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Galactica stats
Galactica is a 66-foot roller coaster at Alton Towers that reaches 47 mph, drops 66 feet and turns riders upside down 2 times. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard, opened in 2002 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 56 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Flying Coaster
- Opened
- 2002
- Track length
- 2,756 ft
- Top speed
- 47 mph
- Height
- 66 ft
- Drop
- 66 ft
- Inversions
- 2
- Duration
- 1 min 40 sec
- Height requirement
- 56 in
💡 Fun facts
- Originally opened as Air
- Official minimum height 140 cm
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