Alton Towers Introduce Virtual Reality Rollercoaster

Alton Towers have unveiled Galactica, a rollercoaster which will utilise virtual reality technology to blast visitors into space.

The theme park are calling it the world's first rollercoaster dedicated to virtual reality and will open it to the public when they open for the 2016 season in April.

Prepare for a new flight with the launch of Galactica, opening April 2016

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The ride is a re-theme of the existing Air rollercoaster which was the world's first flying coaster when built in 2002.

The lightweight virtual reality headsets have been added as a part of a revamp. A new rollercoaster restaurant will be located next to it, with all food arriving via rails located on the ceiling.

You can get more information on the Alton Towers website.