The History of Air and Galactica - Secret Weapon 5 | Expedition Alton Towers

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  • @Bexx500
    @Bexx500 5 років тому +780

    i remember when i was like 13 i was on my like 3rd ride through single rider and got grouped with probably a bunch of stoners and the guy next to me just kept shouting 'I'M A PIGEON I'M A PIGEON' and it has remained one of my most vived and fond memories of this ride hahahah

    • @azazelwolfcry
      @azazelwolfcry 4 роки тому +17

      Oh my 😂😂😂

    • @AlexandreSantos-yv2tj
      @AlexandreSantos-yv2tj 4 роки тому +22

      I hope he stays away from Red Force if that's the case

    • @TheMahano
      @TheMahano 4 роки тому +37

      holy shit, I have a feeling that might have been me and a couple of my mates. I cant remember properly, but we got stoned and went on air like 5 times over, me and my friends had a thing where we would say random shit while flying. Im a pigeon, or "im a fucking pigeon" was one of the things we said. What year/month was this do you remember ?

    • @Bexx500
      @Bexx500 4 роки тому +17

      @@TheMahano oh lord, i'm going to take a stab and say it was at least 9/10 years ago? around summer time (July/August). There were 3 people and I was there as a single rider. Don't think I was 10 I must have been like 13/14 cause I was in high school hahaha
      I'm pretty sure I have the on-ride photo in my family's storage but GOD knows where it is!

    • @Callumss17
      @Callumss17 4 роки тому

      Alexandre Santos quality that 😂

  • @TheNobod3
    @TheNobod3 4 роки тому +119

    "Hmm, what can we do in our commercials to sell this coaster as serene and non-threatening?"
    "How about an unsettling muted color palate and creepy whispering?"
    "Perfect!"

  • @laurencebois5119
    @laurencebois5119 5 років тому +419

    You need to do a feature on john wardley, the guy is a legend

    • @exiledrabbit
      @exiledrabbit 4 роки тому +4

      Shame he lied about the concept as if it was his original idea even though there was already the Flying Dutchman model with the exact same concept that was well established.

    • @sammclaren6021
      @sammclaren6021 4 роки тому +19

      It was his idea originally (he thought of it in 1994, as stated in the video) just Vekoma beat him to it.

    • @tkb4026
      @tkb4026 4 роки тому +12

      @@exiledrabbit It was the first B&M Flying Coaster. Like would you rather ride a B&M Flying or a Flying Dutchman Coaster. I would have to say a B&M Flying.

    • @cpfcfl5392
      @cpfcfl5392 3 роки тому

      YES

  • @carys9094
    @carys9094 5 років тому +524

    they really should’ve just kept the air theming, it wasn’t much but the idea of it being a relaxing flying coaster is just so intriguing. galactica isn’t up to par, especially when the theming only really works with the vr which has now been removed anyway

    • @CH-1060forEel
      @CH-1060forEel 5 років тому +8

      Did you mean 'Air lack of theming'?

    • @C.Woodford
      @C.Woodford 5 років тому +35

      @@CH-1060forEel it makes more sense than a space centre? You fly through the AIR like superman and I liked the old theming, I would have enjoyed galactica if it was done properly. The vr was disunited, unclear and it fell off mid ride because they didn't fit properly even when the operator adjusted it for me. If it was executed well it could have been a success. Now they've gotten rid of the vr they should change it back to air like it originally was.

    • @CH-1060forEel
      @CH-1060forEel 5 років тому +1

      @@C.Woodford and just throw the portal, theme tune, shop retheme to roller coaster restaurant and more in the trash?

    • @C.Woodford
      @C.Woodford 5 років тому +9

      @@CH-1060forEel I never really liked the theame tune, portal is never on, and the rollercoaster restaurant isn't part of galactica

    • @CH-1060forEel
      @CH-1060forEel 5 років тому

      @@C.Woodford they still spent a lot of money on the retheme and it'd be a waste to go back to air. and you're right, the roller coaster restaurant isn't part of galactica, but it was part of the retheme and to bring air back they'd have to bring the restaurant back to the air shop which is just a lot of wasted money

  • @MegaRayland
    @MegaRayland 5 років тому +1245

    One thing is clear: Alton Towers’ commercials are consistently weird.

    • @StringSun
      @StringSun 5 років тому +56

      MegaRayland I wouldn’t have it any other way 😍

    • @woodyfcb8789
      @woodyfcb8789 5 років тому +2

      Yes

    • @pickles3128
      @pickles3128 4 роки тому +39

      Every time he showed the air commercial and the coaster races through a flock of birds I always think, "Oh no, bird strike...!"

    • @AoiYukinoMisharu
      @AoiYukinoMisharu 4 роки тому +26

      And they seem to... REALLY LIKE "In the Hall of the Mountain King"

    • @spohrkss8054
      @spohrkss8054 4 роки тому

      MegaRayland ye they always have been

  • @blackbearish
    @blackbearish 4 роки тому +100

    they even had audio description of the visual affects on the vr for blind people. this was amazing to me, riding galactica, as i'm totally blind. while the vr was lost on me, the inclusion of the audio description track describing the visual affects was worth strapping the headset on for, though you had to get the speakers correctly aligned to hear it properly, something i only managed second time around, but even so, it was great to feel included.

    • @wpiyl
      @wpiyl 2 роки тому +1

      wait i really hope this isn’t offensive but how did you type this message

    • @blackbearish
      @blackbearish 2 роки тому +9

      @@wpiyl look up, "what is a screenreader?" or, "how do blind people use computers?"

    • @wpiyl
      @wpiyl 2 роки тому

      @@blackbearish i know i’m stupid sorry

    • @yesmysticeon
      @yesmysticeon 2 роки тому +1

      @@blackbearish that sounds so passive-aggressive lol

  • @RolyWestYT
    @RolyWestYT 5 років тому +195

    I don't mind that they took away the VR because I hate it and think it's not nice to wear! BUT seeming they have kept the theme they should paint the track and add more things around the track to make it fit better and make you feel a little immersed in space

    • @hollyhs3222
      @hollyhs3222 3 роки тому +13

      I agree, I really like the space portal the ride travels through but I wish they would add more! The concrete tunnel before the lift hill is desperate for some theming XD

    • @warriorseamonkey1693
      @warriorseamonkey1693 3 роки тому +4

      Obligitory "Wasnt expecting to see you here"

    • @amberr3662
      @amberr3662 3 роки тому +2

      Woah I did not expect to find one of my favourite LGBTQ+ icons on a roller-coaster video-

    • @RolyWestYT
      @RolyWestYT 3 роки тому +3

      @@amberr3662 Haha I am a theme park addict!

    • @yourmum569
      @yourmum569 3 роки тому +1

      @@RolyWestYT SAME! I had no idea a youtuber I look up to would be like me

  • @sulphuric_glue4468
    @sulphuric_glue4468 5 років тому +191

    "Now flyyy"
    Hearing that just made me sad. I miss the old Air so much.

    • @_mylo_xyloto_1816
      @_mylo_xyloto_1816 3 роки тому +5

      I sadly never got to go on the ride when it was branded as Air, but I'm sure I would've preferred it over Galactica

  • @truemetalsonic
    @truemetalsonic 5 років тому +124

    Air's advert is still one of my favourites. I'm glad you jabbed at the tunnel - it's so bare.

    • @soentrueman7944
      @soentrueman7944 5 років тому +15

      It's like they intended for something to go in there; mist effects or something, but they all got cut last minute. "Prepare to fly... through a concrete carpark!"

    • @Faulty720
      @Faulty720 5 років тому +1

      Apparently was meant to be Cadbury heroes themed or have smoke effects etc....

  • @X2tream_Arrow
    @X2tream_Arrow 2 роки тому +30

    Air is such a cool name it’s simplistic and the theme gives it meaning.

  • @sarahmichie4382
    @sarahmichie4382 5 років тому +90

    Just realised I 100% fell for the "gentle family ride" marketing - Air was my first rollercoaster. So glad I did!

  • @archive6094
    @archive6094 5 років тому +88

    Literally I've made it a tradition that whenever I see a video about Alton Towers (Especially Secret Weapons) I drop everything and watch the video the second it comes out!

  • @tom-ch5ii
    @tom-ch5ii 5 років тому +188

    I remember visiting during Scarefest 2015, the park was dead. All I could hear was Air's soundtrack mysteriously playing in the ride plaza, I've never felt more magic in that area ever since. It's weird, I know, because the Galactica soundtrack is awesome but it's just not Air...

    • @_mylo_xyloto_1816
      @_mylo_xyloto_1816 3 роки тому +7

      This! I ADORE the Galactica soundtrack, the vocals are off the charts. But it'll sadly never compare to the airy, oasis feeling of the Air soundtrack

  • @SpikePBB
    @SpikePBB 5 років тому +159

    Can't believe you left out the opening day fiasco where the metal beam that pushes the train into its flight position snapped in half. It was delayed for weeks. 😯

  • @kimzee59
    @kimzee59 5 років тому +20

    I'm glad there is someone who is talking about the British roller coasters. It seems that most people talk about just the American ones, but as someone who was born and raised in the UK, I've only ever really known UK rollercoasters

  • @TheEastieA
    @TheEastieA 5 років тому +155

    I always really resented the Galactica re-brand because I genuinley loved Air so much as a kid, I still really miss the "now flyyyy" bit before the coaster sets off.
    Also every time I went on Galactica the VR was always off or down for the day which just made me hate it more, I wonder if I'd been able to try the VR I'd have been more on board with the new theme

    • @joshwoodward9083
      @joshwoodward9083 5 років тому +9

      I agree. I miss Air.

    • @Lunar_Crescentfall
      @Lunar_Crescentfall 5 років тому +6

      I want my Air back, so many good memories linked with it :(

    • @joshwoodward9083
      @joshwoodward9083 5 років тому +2

      Laura likewise. Such amazing memories.

    • @jawsn4pp3r
      @jawsn4pp3r 4 роки тому +4

      The vr wasn't all that they hyped it up to be, and honestly made it less scary. Air was much better

    • @irishcoasterfan734
      @irishcoasterfan734 4 роки тому +2

      galactica has the better soundtrack. airs is ok but I much prefer galacticas

  • @yuxaredd
    @yuxaredd 5 років тому +395

    So now that it it doesn’t have VR, I just tend to refer to it as a combination of the two - Galacticair.
    Also, VR is weak to rain. AND YOU MAKE A VR COASTER IN THE UK. WHY?

    • @jeddarcheese7292
      @jeddarcheese7292 5 років тому +17

      If you look you see that the vr headsets are covered in some sort of sheet

    • @yuxaredd
      @yuxaredd 5 років тому +15

      Well change my theming and call me a new ride, THAT IS IMPRESSIVE!

    • @lordvampire3032
      @lordvampire3032 5 років тому

      YuxaRatt lul

    • @keyan1219
      @keyan1219 5 років тому +8

      YuxaRatt I wish they’d kept the VR
      I just don’t get it surely it’s no longer galactica
      The whole point of galactica was to be in space but now youre just on air

    • @k1zm3t
      @k1zm3t 5 років тому +1

      ayy I call it that too

  • @wolffuryanimates7227
    @wolffuryanimates7227 2 роки тому +36

    You've gotta admit, AIR and galactica's theme song are arguably the most relaxing in the park.

  • @LOC-Ness
    @LOC-Ness 5 років тому +94

    The entire Air logo and theme is so Y2K, I love it.

    • @dylan-ly1xu
      @dylan-ly1xu 4 роки тому +16

      the whole air theme reminds me of britney spear's "in the zone" album, especially considering both were released around 2002/3, have a premise of relaxation and peace and use a blue colour scheme. the music used for air could pass as instrumentals for that album, lmao.

    • @ma9c
      @ma9c 4 роки тому +8

      @@dylan-ly1xu Everything from the color scheme, the ride's name, the letter type, the design of the station and the air shop with the silver panels, the blue-green glass. It's all very early 2000s minimalism. Britney was following the same trend and vibe.

    • @potatogirlcultist19
      @potatogirlcultist19 6 місяців тому

      Should have called it 'Windows XP, the ride'

  • @xjc0640
    @xjc0640 5 років тому +300

    Will we get a history of wicker man?

    • @ExpeditionThemePark
      @ExpeditionThemePark  5 років тому +38

      Shrug!

    • @cluckbucketz
      @cluckbucketz 5 років тому +6

      @@ExpeditionThemePark Please I've never been there but if I ever do then that's the first thing I'm doing

    • @strawberrycheesecake7193
      @strawberrycheesecake7193 5 років тому +28

      Ain’t much of a history my love

    • @obamatraore2339
      @obamatraore2339 5 років тому +1

      esme no but there was that music at the end...........

    • @xjc0640
      @xjc0640 5 років тому +3

      Tuxedo Pug wicker man is amazing

  • @galacticgardevoir9496
    @galacticgardevoir9496 3 роки тому +25

    I can't get over that on-ride interview. I know he's probably ridden it a hundred times but he sounds so passive 😂

  • @Twicken17
    @Twicken17 4 роки тому +25

    Wow, how this guy just camly descriped the ride while being flung around in the air.
    Such a professionel.

    • @charlottestreet3301
      @charlottestreet3301 2 роки тому

      Also there was a young man who didn't have a shirt on not there is anything wrong with that but when you pull the restraints down it might hurt

  • @thoomish3556
    @thoomish3556 2 роки тому +15

    look, its not the craziest, fastest, scariest or meanest coaster at the park but it is one that I will always proudly say I absolutely adore. It was the first B&M of it's kind, and they got it right in my opinion. Just because this is a B&M coaster that rides under the track people wanted it to be nemesis again, but the park already has a nemesis, so try to appreciate this ride for what it is, a smooth flying-like terrain experience with a couple little inversions for fun

  • @snails5608
    @snails5608 5 років тому +43

    This will always be my favourite ride at Alton, I still have loads of merch from when it was Air.

    • @ExpeditionThemePark
      @ExpeditionThemePark  5 років тому +9

      Rare stuff that will be!

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 5 років тому

      Didn't they have an Air bar with a terrace where the Rollercoaster restaurant is now? Did they serve any Air themed drinks?

    • @oakley2214
      @oakley2214 3 роки тому +1

      @@visionist7 air themed drinks would be some lorax stuff lmao

  • @b1azecat71
    @b1azecat71 5 років тому +92

    its a shame that galactica has removed the vr entirely, i really enjoyed it! also i've eaten at the rollarcoaster restaurant, and its really expensive :/ the food was definitely good though

    • @ExpeditionThemePark
      @ExpeditionThemePark  5 років тому +14

      Same!

    • @higg873
      @higg873 5 років тому +1

      It looks the same as the rollercoaster restaurant that's in Europa Park (which u believe came first)

    • @thebaldconvict
      @thebaldconvict 5 років тому +3

      Yeah I ate there this time and like you say really expensive. I had to do it once though and it was cold so a £15 burger meal beat a hot dog on a cold corner :)

    • @queenbee8035
      @queenbee8035 4 роки тому +1

      The food was good for you!?
      When I went it was dry and over cooked!

    • @themeparkjaden
      @themeparkjaden 4 роки тому +3

      @@higg873 The one Alton towers opened before the europa Park one!,

  • @Chunks76
    @Chunks76 5 років тому +33

    Sam such a great job on this series. Thank you as always to teach me about parks outside the US.

  • @emcot5458
    @emcot5458 4 роки тому +41

    I once went on Air when I was about 18, and my top came down. I was just hanging there the entire ride with my very revealing bra out. The photo kiosk operator thought it was the funniest thing. I still have the photo somewhere 😂

    • @chickenjoebill2282
      @chickenjoebill2282 4 роки тому +3

      I’m going there for my 18th, hopefully nothing goes wrong 😂

    • @nesskeaton
      @nesskeaton 3 роки тому +1

      This happened to me on a ride in the states called Outlaw Run at a park in the Midwest called Silver Dollar City. I was wearing a tube dress and when I got some air time on a hill it pulled my dress down. I was so embarrassed I blazed past the photo area and never rode the ride again.

  • @esmeelizabethb
    @esmeelizabethb 5 років тому +20

    please never stop making alton towers videos, they are my fave!

  • @stevebrown1974
    @stevebrown1974 5 років тому +34

    The drabness of the tunnel could easily be fixed with some black LED star curtains like you see in theatres and TV studios. Hang them either side, paint the floor black, add some atmospheric smoke (not too much), play the soundtrack and it's pretty much sorted

    • @wpiyl
      @wpiyl 2 роки тому +2

      SMILE SMILE SMILE SMILE SMILE

  • @pooey
    @pooey 4 роки тому +19

    Instead of investing in vr and a space retheme, they shouldve used the budget to theme the ride how john wardley originally intended it to be. Waterfalls and all!

  • @Boom12
    @Boom12 5 років тому +10

    Air is such an amazing ride. Finally, I'm thrilled to see a video on Air!
    I adore the soundtrack and the ad for it as well. If only Alton Towers would just rid of all the Galactica theming :/

  • @Persephone01
    @Persephone01 3 роки тому +4

    Air terrified me as a kid and I'm glad my mum pushed me to go on it (I went a year before smiler opened as it was being constructed) It was a truly exhilarating experience, I love the design of it. It makes me sad that Air is not restored to its former glory as it's pretty much my favourite Alton ride and needs care, also the Air soundtrack was my favourite.
    Watching John Wardley go on rides and his passion for them is really nice to see.

  • @woulfman9693
    @woulfman9693 5 років тому +10

    You're putting out these insane quality videos at such a rapid pace! Awesome job, and looking forward to the next one :D

  • @jadeyxboox
    @jadeyxboox 5 років тому +4

    It will always be Air to me. I'm glad I'm close enough to experience it often, it's unlike anything I've ever been on before. Always fun.

  • @tomreevo
    @tomreevo 5 років тому +11

    Thank you! I've been waiting for a video on this ride for ages.

  • @lunarlimes2805
    @lunarlimes2805 4 роки тому +24

    I swear they cleaned the vr headsets with KFC lemon wipes.

  • @Chris173972
    @Chris173972 5 років тому +4

    I met John Wardley at the Nemesis 25 event. Such a nice guy and now have that ticked off my bucket list along with a signed photo 😊

  • @Nightfall064
    @Nightfall064 5 років тому +141

    I never knew they’d gotten rid of the VR. How disappointing. I thought it was awesome.

    • @yuxaredd
      @yuxaredd 5 років тому +38

      Look at it this way... vr is weak to rain, galactica is in the UK.

    • @adamkehoe7405
      @adamkehoe7405 5 років тому +22

      the VR was a terrible add-on.

    • @miwwow
      @miwwow 5 років тому +8

      same thing happened with kraken unleashed, it raises wait times and maintenance

    • @Uniqetz
      @Uniqetz 5 років тому +5

      Nightfall I hated the VR! Haha.

    • @Hatska2wolf
      @Hatska2wolf 5 років тому +4

      Yeah the VR was good the first and sometimes the second time round. After that it became shaky and incredibly faulty, especially the longer it had been installed. I’m glad they changed it back

  • @vikkimoore6207
    @vikkimoore6207 4 роки тому +6

    Binge watching your videos has made me realise how much I love seeing daytime TV presenters doing pieces on rollercoasters 🤣

  • @jalley6042
    @jalley6042 5 років тому +124

    me and my friend tom love watching your videos together
    no homo tho

  • @김영길-o3o
    @김영길-o3o 5 років тому +24

    I like Galactica! Thank you so much for making this video :D

  • @SmallSinger5901
    @SmallSinger5901 Рік тому +2

    I went to Alton Towers yesterday! Even though there aren’t any VR headsets anymore, the ‘portals’ with the mist really add to the ride experience. Other than that, i imagine it feels very similar to air- still calming, comfortable and a little thrilling. Great ride!

  • @TheSideswipe4983
    @TheSideswipe4983 5 років тому +1

    Talk about long queue times..you kept us waiting a week between videos..your probably busy with life but my nerves can't take it..absolutely brilliant..

    • @ExpeditionThemePark
      @ExpeditionThemePark  5 років тому

      Haha I'm sorry my sister just got married and we are having a family vacation so I am trying to do as many as I can! Things should be back to normal next month

  • @joannegallacher5129
    @joannegallacher5129 5 років тому +65

    Alton Towers RipSaw please I never. Got to go on it

    • @ExpeditionThemePark
      @ExpeditionThemePark  5 років тому +12

      At some point

    • @matthewrobertson95
      @matthewrobertson95 5 років тому +2

      @@ExpeditionThemePark A video on Submission would be nice too.

    • @susie4284
      @susie4284 5 років тому +1

      Hazel LoveGood what? What's rip saw?

    • @themeparksilas5872
      @themeparksilas5872 5 років тому +2

      Susie Studios an old ride at Alton Towers

    • @matthewrobertson95
      @matthewrobertson95 5 років тому +2

      @@susie4284 Ripsaw was a Huss Top Spin located in Forbidden Valley that was removed in 2015.

  • @johnthorogood6601
    @johnthorogood6601 3 роки тому +2

    Air was and still is one of may favourite roller coasters!

  • @riley.48
    @riley.48 5 років тому +7

    I've been waiting for this for ages now
    Edit:I'm shocked that you liked and commented this has never ever happened to me!

  • @azucarspacehead442
    @azucarspacehead442 4 роки тому +7

    Air’s vibe was soooo early 2000’s lmao

  • @adamkehoe7405
    @adamkehoe7405 5 років тому +13

    Air is my favourite coaster too, but I wish they would revert the name back, as 'Galatica' doesn't fit well with it.

  • @badmoonrising7795
    @badmoonrising7795 5 років тому +9

    Shame about the VR removal, I’m just glad I got to experience it, I personally thought it was amazing, although I did have to hold it firmly on my face for the full effect. Even though space is a vacuum with no actual air, the cool wind on your face seriously felt like you was gliding through far afield planets. I never felt air was really big or long enough to work as a coaster and gallactica gave it that little something different. I seriously think we’d have some of the greatest coasters on earth right now if the tree top limit was lifted.

  • @lauracoles5595
    @lauracoles5595 4 роки тому +2

    Air will always be one of my favourite rollercoasters!

  • @jessjenkinsonnn8817
    @jessjenkinsonnn8817 3 роки тому +7

    I honestly don’t know what I prefer! The Galactica or Air theming! I feel like air was so fun for the nature of Alton Towers, the “You can fly” concept. I think air worked because it’s not a particularly “thrilling” ride, whereas Galactica has a more thrilling feel to it, however the track never even changed.
    With Galactica,
    I really love the space theme, they could’ve made far better efforts with it after removing VR aside from the station and the portal. It feels just like air. The space theme could’ve been executed far better than it truly was.

  • @Oliver_T_03
    @Oliver_T_03 5 років тому +3

    Easily the most underappreciated ride in the UK. Not enough people talk about it as a British favourite

  • @Stuntman707
    @Stuntman707 Рік тому +2

    I miss the Air theme with the music blasting out. I have fond memories of riding Air. VR on Galactica was out of sync and made me feel sick. I only did it once and never bothered wearing the headsets after. Alton Towers is a special park with so many pioneering rides in the UK. I hope the UK continues to build innovative attractions and coasters with original themes.

  • @rileygidman6283
    @rileygidman6283 5 років тому +5

    Love you videos. I love learning about the roller coasters and their history

  • @MattFromWiiSportsResort
    @MattFromWiiSportsResort 5 років тому +24

    You’ve gotta say though...
    *dat new galactica music is dope*

  • @ma9c
    @ma9c 4 роки тому +1

    Everything from the color scheme, the ride's name, the letter type, the design of the station and the air shop with the silver panels, the blue-green glass. It's all very early 2000s minimalism.

  • @conorboylescotland
    @conorboylescotland 5 років тому +22

    Been watching this channel for so long so it’s weird when a clip I uploaded is used 😂 cheers for the credit

  • @SmilingAdvocate
    @SmilingAdvocate 5 років тому +8

    Went in the Galactica store on October 12 2019...sells vr headsets despite it not being a vr ride anymore (I didn’t get one though. I got a Nemesis monster keychain)

    • @thebaldconvict
      @thebaldconvict 5 років тому +3

      I was going to say the same thing, was surprised to see so much VR gear being pushed in the shop when it has nothing to do with VR anymore.

  • @OceanbornAngel
    @OceanbornAngel 4 роки тому +2

    Alton Towers seems like a fun place to visit, and maybe cheaper than Disney World. If I ever go to Great Britain this is the place I'd visit.
    Seriously...if they really want to have people on a flying coaster that makes it seem like you're flying through space, they really should make a dark ride type coaster that has a combination of large wall mounted monitors and the tubes painted to look like star fields.

  • @Josh_For
    @Josh_For 5 років тому +1

    I will always whisper assume the position in the ear of whoever I’m riding with before going onto the ride :’D It is also a favourite of mine and one of the first rides that I fell in love with as a teen. Keep up the great videos.

  • @insanelewis21
    @insanelewis21 5 років тому +8

    I was so so disspointed to learn the VR was going to be removed completely. Agree it was a pain when the VR wasn't working. But it's gone from one of the best ride experiences I have ever had, to now (for me) being to dull and boring to warrant my time. Get a good headset with loud audio and it was an incredible experience. Now it's just a weired force less family coaster

  • @ItsMeTJC
    @ItsMeTJC 5 років тому +9

    This is honestly my favourite ride at Towers.
    Glad I never went on when it had VR, I heard it was trash and I could believe it!

  • @djhworld_
    @djhworld_ 7 місяців тому +1

    Honestly didn't even know about the rebrand/retheme to Galactica with the VR thing, the last time I was at Alton Towers was in 2002 and I remember going on Air.

  • @mattprimmer6042
    @mattprimmer6042 4 роки тому +1

    I remember going the year it opened and not having a clue they had built it, so going on the monorail through Forbidden Valley and seeing it I was like WOW WHAT IS THAT. I enjoy it but it just doing what Nemesis, The Smiler and Obilivion do for me now. Another great video Sam, recently subscribed so going through them all now.

  • @ChaseIsDaAce
    @ChaseIsDaAce 5 років тому +2

    Air’s logo/branding looks gorgeous

  • @TheStokie69
    @TheStokie69 3 роки тому +4

    Have you got a video on the Kraken at Seaworld Orlando? Love your videos. These should genuinely be a Netflix series and I would binge it in a day 😁 keep up the great work

  • @HypnoNik
    @HypnoNik Рік тому +1

    I really wish they kept the air theme song, its just so relaxing and so much better

  • @donaldgrogan380
    @donaldgrogan380 4 роки тому

    A message to expedition: Ive replayed this video and all your videos over again like alton teaming up with heroes. My favourite is air tbh

  • @bennickss
    @bennickss 2 роки тому +3

    “Roller coasters are changing forever”
    *removes the VR 3 years later*

  • @user-nw8vn7rn2q
    @user-nw8vn7rn2q 3 роки тому +1

    Been some years since I've been to alton towers. But air was my favourite hands down

  • @camturner86
    @camturner86 5 років тому +7

    Great video miss the theme of air like the sound track something very special about it #prepareforair

    • @soentrueman7944
      @soentrueman7944 5 років тому +2

      I had a copy of the air soundtrack somewhere back in the day. There's actually a guy who used to write quite of lot of themes for rollercoasters and themeparks. Managed to track him down one day.

  • @Emietty
    @Emietty 5 років тому +1

    Air was my first ever rollercoaster I’ve ever been on. (Just recently)
    I remember begging my friend to not go on it and began walking away from the entrance of the ride.
    Long story short,when i was climbing up the lift hill i was suddenly so happy.

  • @joshbostock_2040
    @joshbostock_2040 5 років тому +1

    A very underrated ride. Great video!

  • @baenanas6638
    @baenanas6638 5 років тому +1

    This was my first real rollercoaster ever and I did it with VR. It definitely helped me get over a fear and I’ll always thank it for that. Sad the VR is gone but I’m excited to go back to England to ride it one day

  • @angel67lver
    @angel67lver 5 років тому +1

    The first time I even saw a flying coaster and got to ride was in Universal Studios Japan on the pterodactyl coaster. To date- best experience ever

  • @koobynacks
    @koobynacks 5 років тому +2

    ive said it once and i will say it again, alton towers is genius with their theming

  • @shellie7559
    @shellie7559 5 років тому +1

    I’m visiting Alton Towers next week for a staff day out with work, I’ve been binging your videos to help with my fear!😅

  • @miriamchristmas2771
    @miriamchristmas2771 4 роки тому +2

    I rode air and loved it, i didn't get to try it after it changed but the original was awesome :)

  • @joeygassmann5595
    @joeygassmann5595 5 років тому

    Great video! I loved getting the history behind this incredible coaster design. My favorite flying coaster is Tatsu. In fact, it's my favorite of the 96 coasters to date that I have ridden. The intense sensation of flying over the park, the dives, rolls and the intense pretzel loop, finishing with a tight sweep over the main plaza of the park is truly phenomenal. Flying Dinosaur is a bucket list coaster for me because I hear it is even better than Tatsu. One day I hope to be the judge of that.

  • @magicalhikari5859
    @magicalhikari5859 2 роки тому +1

    The only rollercoaster to gain two ‘world’s-firsts’ in the space of 14 years

  • @hayleyhughes40
    @hayleyhughes40 4 роки тому +1

    I went on Air once. It was amazing. My favourite all-time ride!

  • @LozzyPanda
    @LozzyPanda 5 років тому +6

    I love air but they really need to add more themeing around the track! Also I think they should have kept the last few seats with VR so people had the option. But ah well.

  • @blackbearish
    @blackbearish 4 роки тому +1

    i love air as a ride. it's really something to be able to fly on a coaster.

  • @Komicklepto
    @Komicklepto 4 роки тому +2

    My last visit to Alton Towers was in 2014 so I unfortunately never got to ride Galactica with the VR, the closest I have got was riding Crazy Bats at Phantasialand last year which actually worked quite well as a VR experience as it was sit-down and enclosed. Also I hated the name "Air" for a rollercoaster and think Galactica suits it much better.

  • @kagaminecave
    @kagaminecave 9 місяців тому

    I love your videos! They’re actually really interesting and I’ve been watching for hours XD

  • @nightlord531
    @nightlord531 4 роки тому +11

    Loved the vr, but instead of fully removing it, I wish they made it for one back row only. Treat it like the front rider queue: if you want vr you can have it, but will have to accept queuing longer. Not only would reliability improve with less units to check and maintain, but dispatch times could have been reduced. Plus all the people that felt nauseous, hated the long queue times or just wanted to ride the old Air would have been satisfied. Always seemed weird that they just completely gave up on it.

  • @MrSolidBlakeGaming
    @MrSolidBlakeGaming 2 місяці тому +1

    9:49 no more
    Only one operates

  • @TechTomson
    @TechTomson 5 років тому

    You’re fast becoming one of my favourite UA-camrs
    Keep it up

  • @manrajkaur_xo
    @manrajkaur_xo 4 роки тому

    This one is probably one of the best ones for me I think it’s suitable for everyone and it’s so fun ! :]

  • @RobCartwright
    @RobCartwright 5 років тому +1

    Manta at Sea World Orlando is incredible. That (not sure what you'd call it) inverted pretzel loop was such an unexpected feeling the first time I rode it.

  • @sani6537
    @sani6537 4 роки тому +2

    Air was the first roller coaster I ever went on... I miss the old theme so much :(

  • @iitzfizz
    @iitzfizz 2 роки тому

    I'm back and went yesterday and it seemed to be riding great these days, felt much more intense than usual. had me giggling all the way!

  • @jameswhee
    @jameswhee 2 роки тому +7

    I used the headset once and thought it was rubbish. Kinda low-res. Should have stayed as "air"

  • @pigeon1873
    @pigeon1873 5 років тому +1

    Your videos are amazing!

  • @EdwardMason9000
    @EdwardMason9000 4 роки тому +5

    I went on Galactica during the 2018 season, but chose not to use the VR due to its poor reputation. If I'd have known it was about to be removed entirely I probably would've tried it.

  • @fazbearking87
    @fazbearking87 4 роки тому +2

    1:57 here comes Alton Towers' commercial theme

  • @cooperboy64
    @cooperboy64 5 років тому

    Man your final thoughts on it at the end are the exact same for me and every word was getting me wetter. You really know how to turn an Air fan on.

  • @ejcmoorhouse
    @ejcmoorhouse 5 років тому +4

    My lasting memory is riding it thinking my shoe feels rather lose and it might fall off.

  • @madonemt
    @madonemt 3 роки тому +1

    100% my favourite coaster. I only ever rode air as for various reasons I haven't been able to ride 'galactica'

  • @alpha__
    @alpha__ 5 років тому +13

    Now I regret not riding galactica the only time I went Alton Towers as now I can’t ride in VR

    • @matamanthemaster
      @matamanthemaster 5 років тому +2

      Don't worry you are not missing too much. They show you going through the gates they built and it goes to space among other places. I don't remember much but reminds me of those space motion simulators you find in random places like birkenhead spaceport or arcades.
      Edit: Pretty much all the visuals in the HMD was shown in marketing as shown in the video from memory, just out of order.

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 5 років тому

      Trust me you didn't miss much. I avoid VR from now on as I'd rather get another non VR ride on any coaster. Batman at Parque Warner Madrid is one example