Paultons Park: General Discussion

[Hid]

The difference in quality of built environment is really stark compared to all Merlin’s recent additions. Materials, landscaping, finishes, colour palette, fencing, theming elements, architecture all far ahead.

The difference between a family run park to corporate parka.

That is why family run parks are superior.

Though Merlin tend to build larger eyecatching centre pieces

 

[Skyscraper]

New video from the park, with a time lapse of Vild Swing's construction;


From: https://youtu.be/khPVlSj0bfc?si=Rd7BSq1rCIBDs6_W

And what is possibly a sneak peak at the soundtrack as well

 

[Skyscraper]

The Drakon vehicles have arrived!


From: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1725633588818175?locale=en_GB

From: https://youtu.be/y9M9Wu56oTE?si=qcK_MLkJmUjN_zkt

 

[Lewis232]

Train reveal. They'll fit in very well with the theming in the area


From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlJyIsIqV4M

 

[Skyscraper]

Train reveal. They'll fit in very well with the theming in the area


From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlJyIsIqV4M

They look stunning! Nice to see that the restraints are different to the ones on Saw, Rage and Smiler. Has anyone ridden a coaster with those?

 

[Hid]

Can't wait to ride Raven and Draken get the interaction moments off both rides.

Do we think Draken will have a rolling pre show on the ride ti get the story started

 

[Poisson]

Looks like Vindfald and Defiance are the only two with them prior to this.

 

[Skyscraper]

Looks like Vindfald and Defiance are the only two with them prior to this.

They're also found on Dragon Racer's Rally at Epic Universe (minus the handles).

 

[VHSGnome]

I must say I really love this new area and really enjoy and like the detailing of the theme about it. Drakon and Raven look excellently themed, especially the latter formerly Cobra. Valgard is another big winner for Paultons Park!!

 

[Zeock]

Train reveal. They'll fit in very well with the theming in the area


From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlJyIsIqV4M

The restraints on these do look a lot less restrictive than on many other Eurofighters, which may help people for whom this will be their first 'big' ride.

 

[Bowser]

Drakon is testing already!


From: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYcDmBDHQx

 

[Poisson]

Defiance has had extra padding added to the restraints. I would temper the expectations om how good they are.

 

[Skyscraper]

This just looks mental

 

[Benjsh]

This just looks mental

Awful place to get stuck tbf.

 

[JamesA]

Really hope the fire pit in the concept art is directly underneath the stall. What a great visual that would be.

 

[pluk]

I know we all knew it was there from the plans, but that hang time at the end is absolutely mental for a coaster that's supposed to be kiddies first inversions step up.

I have higher hopes for (eurofighter comparitive) comfort now, not because I expect the train or restraints to be any better, but because the layout doesn't seem to have any of the really snappy transitions that cause the worst of the problems. Fingers crossed.

 

[Bowser]

I know we all knew it was there from the plans, but that hang time at the end is absolutely mental for a coaster that's supposed to be kiddies first inversions step up.

I have higher hopes for (eurofighter comparitive) comfort now, not because I expect the train or restraints to be any better, but because the layout doesn't seem to have any of the really snappy transitions that cause the worst of the problems. Fingers crossed.

It does “look” very smooth going round compared to the existing UK models.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

It does “look” very smooth going round compared to the existing UK models.

You'd hope so, considering its brand new and the last most recent UK model was built 17 years ago.

 

[Benzin]

It does “look” very smooth going round compared to the existing UK models.

Damning with faint praise that considering what Saw does.

 

[AstroDan]

The overhype on this thing.

It's a basic, short Eurofighter.

It'll be fine.