Drayton Manor Park

[Bowser]

I love the theme of the western area and they done an excellent job on the former 50s theme building and the video they released on Wednesday was ok but yesterdays was laughable when you compare the teaser videos they did for Adventure Cove and the Vikings. Like unless you are on a theme park forum or follow Drayton Manor on social media you wouldn’t even know they had even got new trains on shockwave with a new name let alone a whole new area with the park’s biggest ride in 30 years.

The video is specifically advertising the new themed area, which opens next week, as opposed to the 2 rollercoasters which won’t be open. If they showed them then there would be an expectation that the rides will be open. I think this is probably intended to be a bit more low key and aimed at the very demographics you mention who want to go and have a look at things before a subsequent visit.

I don’t understand the point of opening a new area before the rides are open but from what people in here have said it sounds like the location means their hand was somewhat forced.

 

[Benzin]

Seen far worse.

Looks cute, might visit this year once new coaster opens.

 

[BooMT]

We have a name for the new Drayton area (at least I think it's the area and not a ride name - they've not been all that clear )

Spoiler: Spoiler

 

[tayspru]

We have a name for the new Drayton area (at least I think it's the area and not a ride name - they've not been all that clear )

Spoiler: Spoiler

Weird choice for an area with no water attractions ?

 

[BooMT]

Weird choice for an area with no water attractions ?

You're right! Unless there's some kind of water feature within the new coaster? Not all that familiar with Drayton so thought I may be missing something!

 

[Dobba]

Weird choice for an area with no water attractions ?

Beat me to it. Maybe there will be a waterfall or two within the coaster area?

 

[John_P]

Wonder what they'll call Accelerator in the area, maybe Thunder Striker!

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

Weird choice for an area with no water attractions ?

And out of the three they've got, they only really ever operate two.

 

[Themeparkplanet]

Weird choice for an area with no water attractions ?

yes thats the name with the ride names being Blasting Barrel's Sheriff's Showdown,Falls Theatre that be playing Looney Tunes

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

Blasting Barrel's Sheriff's Showdown,Falls Theatre that be playing Looney Tunes

That's a very long ride name.

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

I don’t understand the point of opening a new area before the rides are open but from what people in here have said it sounds like the location means their hand was somewhat forced.

Well originally they wanted to have the coaster open for the Easter holidays but they fell behind with the coaster construction and they were 2 months behind not sure if they catch up.

 

[James Watkins]

The Wave's new entrance!

Stuart Thomas on Drayton Talk

 

[benpicko]

I like it! Surprised they haven't given it a wash, though.

 

[Bowser]

I like it! Surprised they haven't given it a wash, though.

Still time before it opens hopefully.

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

I wonder what’s gonna get installed to the right of the entrance?

 

[Skyscraper]

I wonder what’s gonna get installed to the right of the entrance?

Test seat maybe?

 

[Excalibur]

The Wave's new entrance!

Stuart Thomas on Drayton Talk

They’re going to have to assume people aren’t going to climb on this.

The thought process in some people may think it’s an actual climbing frame.

 

[siralgenon]

They’re going to have to assume people aren’t going to climb on this.

The thought process in some people may think it’s an actual climbing frame.

I'm sure it'll end up with a fence around it

 

[Benzin]

I'm sure it'll end up with a fence around it

Sad indictment of today's society really.

 

[BigShadowtinytree]

It’s going to take a while for me to not read that sign as “The Walls”. Looks good though.