The Alton Towers Resort and Picsolve have launched a new online system enabling the download of a digital copy of onride photos purchased at the park. Visitors to the park just need to visit 24 hours after a visit and input the 12 digit code provided on your receipt.
Which Alton Towers rides have photos?
Ride Photos are available in the following locations: TH13TEEN, Galactica, Nemesis, Congo River Rapids, Duel, Runaway Mine Train, Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, Spinball Whizzer, Rita, Oblivion, The Smiler, Wicker Man, Postman Pat Parcel Post, and the Alton Towers Dungeons.
How do you use Photosolve?
Simply visit to view, download and share your digital photos. Enter your wristband barcode number here. From there you can save photos to your computer or mobile device. Please download your content as it will be permanently removed after 90 days starting from the day that it was captured.
Can you get Thorpe Park photos online?
If you purchase online today, simply take your email confirmation to any photo retail counter. The photo staff will then send you a link to your exclusive online photo gallery.
Why is Spinball Whizzer closed?
Sega’s sponsorship was set to end in 2013 as part of the three-year deal. At the end of 2013, the sponsorship was renewed, and continued until 2016. On 2 June 2015, the ride was temporarily closed, owing to an accident on The Smiler at Alton Towers. Sonic Spinball reopened on 15 June 2015.
What is Galactica?
Galactica (formerly known as Air) is a flying roller coaster located in the Forbidden Valley area of Alton Towers amusement park in Staffordshire, England and is the first flying coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard.
Why did Galactica get rid of VR?
Alton Towers Resort on Twitter: “@Ev_Jay Galactica no longer features VR due to guest feedback regarding their experience on the ride.
Is Galactica still at Alton Towers?
The roller coaster originally opened as Air on 16 March 2002. Following the close of the 2015 season, the ride underwent refurbishment and reopened as Galactica on 24 March 2016….Galactica (roller coaster)
| Galactica | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alton Towers |
| Park section | Forbidden Valley |
| Coordinates | 52.9859°N 1.88205°WCoordinates:52.9859°N 1.88205°W |
| Status | Operating |
How do I skip a queue at Thorpe Park?
Avoid going on special days, such as Halloween, as queues will be busier then. Buy an annual pass to get in early and avoid queues in the morning. Stay in the park for as long as you can as the queues start to get shorter later in the day.
How fast is the Galactica ride at Alton Towers?
At the time of opening, Galactica was the tallest ride at Alton Towers, standing 20 metres (66 feet) tall. The 840-metre-long (2,760-foot) ride reaches a top speed of 75 kilometres per hour (47 miles per hour). Riders can experience a g-force of up to 3.5g whilst on the ride.
Who designed Galactica at Alton Towers?
Galactica was designed by John Wardley, who has created some of the world’s wildest rides, including Nemesis and Oblivion. Originally built as Secret Weapon 5, our ‘Aerial Inversion Ride’ (AIR) was the first flying roller coaster at Alton Towers Resort.
What is the name of the first flying roller coaster at Alton Towers?
Originally built as Secret Weapon 5, our ‘Aerial Inversion Ride’ (AIR) was the first flying roller coaster at Alton Towers Resort. A reference to Galactica’s previous name can be found in the ride’s station – see if you can spot it!
Why did Alton Towers get rid of virtual reality?
On 17 March 2019, Alton Towers announced that the virtual reality headsets would be removed entirely due to guest feedback. Despite the removal of virtual reality, the ride has maintained its Galactica name and theme. At the time of opening, Galactica was the tallest ride at Alton Towers, standing 20 metres (66 feet) tall.
