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How have Drayton Manor been allowed to show the new Star Wars film? I would have thought they might have payed money to whoever owns it now? Is it Disney?
This is what I'm not sure about. It's honestly worth looking for though, it's one of the best ride soundtracks I've ever heard for a theme park ride. They got rid of it in 2012 but brought it back last week.Do you know if it is an actual track and not composed specifically for the park? If its not specific to the ride, I might be able to find it.
I worked out g-force had a throughput of less than 350 people per hour earlier as well. I wouldn't have bothered if it wasn't the only ride in the park I hasn't done that I wanted to (well, apart from apocalypse... Guess where I am now)
If they are doing the Zoo up and adding new additions, thats great the thing is though, will they maintain it to a Chester Zoo or West Midlands Safari Park standard?A member of Towers Times has posted some artist's impressions of some changes to the zoo they're making next year. I know there's something new in the zoo most years, but this looks more substantial than some of them. It seems to show a new penguin habitat and possibly a new enclosure for some kind of big cat.
http://forum.towerstimes.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=40859&start=3080
I think it's sensible for them to invest in the zoo, which has become somewhat dated. Whilst it's hard to judge too much from an artist's impression, it doesn't look like there'll be anything spectacular in terms of theming, but it definitely looks like a modernisation from what was there before. Compared to Chessington it still feels like they're holding back on the zoo. Nonetheless, there was talk at one stage of them phasing out the zoo, but that doesn't appear to be on the cards at the moment.
To me it looks a bit like they're doing what they need to, but not going all out with it. On one hand that holds back money for rides. On the other hand it's always good to see an attraction really go to town on something. But all in all it's definitely a positive development.
A member of Towers Times has posted some artist's impressions of some changes to the zoo they're making next year. I know there's something new in the zoo most years, but this looks more substantial than some of them. It seems to show a new penguin habitat and possibly a new enclosure for some kind of big cat.
http://forum.towerstimes.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=40859&start=3080
I think it's sensible for them to invest in the zoo, which has become somewhat dated. Whilst it's hard to judge too much from an artist's impression, it doesn't look like there'll be anything spectacular in terms of theming, but it definitely looks like a modernisation from what was there before. Compared to Chessington it still feels like they're holding back on the zoo. Nonetheless, there was talk at one stage of them phasing out the zoo, but that doesn't appear to be on the cards at the moment.
To me it looks a bit like they're doing what they need to, but not going all out with it. On one hand that holds back money for rides. On the other hand it's always good to see an attraction really go to town on something. But all in all it's definitely a positive development.
From this picture, I highly doubt Pandemonium and Flying Dutchman will return because the queuelines were removed and the whole area has been striped naked.
i think the Flying Dutchman's photo-covered fence is an indication that it will be reopening, because why would put a fence covered in photos of itself if it was going to be removed?My photos of flying dutchman from saturday:
Is it just me who finds it strange that they've blocked the view of the site with a fence covered in photos of the ride? actually, seems like a very merlin thing to do, "no, you can't go on it, but here's a photo to look at instead so you can see what your missing"
Pandemonium in one piece still though. wouldn't be suprised if it was moved. Personally, I hope it reopens. its horrible, but it was my first inverting ride.
Because it's a key family ride In a family park?...How much has it cost to take it all down and carry out matinence then put it up again? Hardly worth it imo. Heard Drayton have had a rough year aswell.
Because it's a key family ride In a family park?...
where are you hearing this stuff? The ONLY people who will know whether the park has had a bad year or not will be management. Going by the amount of investment they putting into the place they can't be doing that bad.
Alton also said ripsaw wasn't going anywhere...Thomas land is for children, this ride is one everyone can enjoy and either way the park have stated it isn't going anywhere so this whole conversation is pointless.
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Difference being Ripsaw didn't have boards all around it with the actual ride all over them...Alton also said ripsaw wasn't going anywhere...
Difference being Ripsaw didn't have boards all around it with the actual ride all over them...Alton also said ripsaw wasn't going anywhere...
yes, unfortunately- it needs a part replacing, but the manufacturer cant/won't replace it, so the park are closing it .Is it absolutely certain that pirates is going? That was a really nice, disney-esque ride
yes, unfortunately- it needs a part replacing, but the manufacturer cant/won't replace it, so the park are closing it .