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Paultons Park: General Discussion

It's looking likely to be Mack water coaster with a pretty basic layout, based on rumours and the footers already in place.

I'm sure they'll theme it up nicely like the rest of the area. I'm not expecting anything special from the coaster portion itself.
 
If you’ve traveled the world a basic water coaster is probably nothing too fancy to you. But if you’re a more casual theme park goer, or even a UK only enthusiast, it’s quite an attractive proposition! I think Paulton’s are very savvy in terms of how they’re looking to grow, and exactly what audience they want.
 
Paultons ever since Cobra has been playing it fairly safe and conservative with standardised thrill rides, with the Serpent's Curse fitting in with their strategy of keeping within budget, but still advance (with no unique thrill coaster just yet, if ever).
 
Quantum said:
Storm force 10 is a very good water ride when working, absolute soaker though. No idea how a water coaster stacks up, how wet do you get?
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Like any ride as wet as you design it to be.

What I would say is the rollercoaster bit on water roller coasters tends to be a bit naff. Very much a gimmick, though I haven’t done the newer Intamin ones.
 
Dave said:
What I would say is the rollercoaster bit on water roller coasters tends to be a bit naff. Very much a gimmick, though I haven’t done the newer Intamin ones.
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Yeah that's why part of me is hoping that it won't be a clone of Skaoeen, as the coaster section is tiny.
 
I dont think the coaster section is the huge pull though. Thats why they have invested in Drakon.

They clearly wanted a major water ride and log flumes are very much a thing of the past and rapids rides are hugely expensive to both build and run.

A small water coaster makes so much sense. There isnt one here in the UK either so thats a huge bonus.
 
I’ve admittedly only done two of the older Mack ones, but I’ve always felt that water coasters are perhaps better in concept than in practice.

Neither Journey to Atlantis (the Orlando version) nor Poseidon has a particularly brilliant coaster section. And even on the newer ones, you very rarely hear people praise their coaster credentials.

I’m still sceptical that this necessarily will be a water coaster, though. I’m not saying it won’t be, but I think we should consider that it might be something else.
 
Quantum said:
Storm force 10 is a very good water ride when working, absolute soaker though. No idea how a water coaster stacks up, how wet do you get?
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Not sure, but the good thing about the Mack ones is that you can have an adjustable splash, so it can be completely different depending on what time of year it is. As long as you don't get too wet, I think a Water Coaster would definitely be the UK's best water ride... to my taste, anyway.

Benjsh said:
I dont think the coaster section is the huge pull though. Thats why they have invested in Drakon.

They clearly wanted a major water ride and log flumes are very much a thing of the past and rapids rides are hugely expensive to both build and run.
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Quite. Although I don't mind classic log flumes, there are several valid reasons why they're a thing of the past, in my opinion. To me, a Water Coaster (or SuperSplash) is just what you'd build if you wanted a water ride nowadays. If it's what it seems to be, I think it's a good choice.
 
Hid said:
Surprised Paulton's hasn't got a Mack Splash Battle that seems perfect for target audience
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While it would be good for children, I hope Paultons aren’t installing a Splash Battle.

More so than any other water ride, they really seem to lack appeal aside from the very hottest of days, which I don’t think suits a UK audience. I’ve been visiting Alton Towers annually for 17 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen Battle Galleons have a meaningful queue in that time period!

I’ve also never ridden Battle Galleons in that time period, but that’s another matter entirely…
 
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