Poisson
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It couldn't make it any more boring no matter if it was an empty shed.
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Drayton Manor Park
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Themeparksandy1981
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Drayton Manor releasing another teaser tomorrow at midday
From: https://youtu.be/Onsnco88xlg?si=3vD9UN29EJr-3rfX
From: https://youtu.be/Onsnco88xlg?si=3vD9UN29EJr-3rfX
GooseOnTheLoose
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The description says "and discover the new rides already waiting for you in the land of the Wild West", so I wouldn't put too much faith in it. Possibly another trailer for the new "land". We might get a coaster name, but I'm not expecting much more. This is Drayton Manor Park and Zoo, remember. It's even premiering at the time Brummies clock off for the pub.
GooseOnTheLoose
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Oh Drayton Manor Park and Zoo, you really didn't let me down today did you?
Feast your eyes on this golden nugget, which for my money makes a great modern day replacement for the Samuel Beckett classic, "Waiting for Godot" (a play in which nothing happens, twice).
From: https://youtu.be/Onsnco88xlg?si=8PUexyLw_b0sTdpd
Edit: Typo.
Feast your eyes on this golden nugget, which for my money makes a great modern day replacement for the Samuel Beckett classic, "Waiting for Godot" (a play in which nothing happens, twice).
From: https://youtu.be/Onsnco88xlg?si=8PUexyLw_b0sTdpd
Edit: Typo.
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Shaggy_Dog_
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Jeez, they are really drawing this out. Just go ahead and announce the name of the new coaster and get it out there, the park should be building up excitement with their marketing, not killing it stone dead like this.
Themeparksandy1981
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That video looks like he got so bored waitng for this coaster to open that he decided to make his way over to the Wave and stuck gold there instead.
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Themeparksandy1981
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The 2nd train is now in the maintenance area and landscaping has started.
I'm the only one in my friend & family group that enjoys theme parks last visit to Drayton in 2018 and before that 2011. So visits are few and far apart. I tried getting my niece interested but my efforts fell a little flat. Shame lol.
Last year I went out of my comfort zone and went to Blackpool on a solo trip and surprised myself and I had a really good day.
Today I did another solo trip but this time to my local park - Drayton.
Was a bit of a nostalgia trip along with being my first chance to see the changes over the past few years and to really be my own boss. Get to go on what I wanted etc.
I was disappointed The Wave wasn't operational today but I suppose it is what it is.
I booked time off some time ago, which at the time hoped the new ride it would be open come the time I'd visit. As I got closer to the date I knew it wasn't happening but it was nice to see how the construction is getting on. Some roofing work going on today at one of the buildings and towards the end of my day I did see one of the trains on the lift hill - no actual testing.
I loved the new Vikings area and the rides within, with exception of Buffalo (for me that will always be its name)... I felt the single run through is a let down. I understand the park wants a faster turn around - I just really missed that 2nd lap.
Not too bad crowd wise - there was a few school trips on site but really overall the park was quiet most rides walk on. Overall a good day!
Last year I went out of my comfort zone and went to Blackpool on a solo trip and surprised myself and I had a really good day.
Today I did another solo trip but this time to my local park - Drayton.
Was a bit of a nostalgia trip along with being my first chance to see the changes over the past few years and to really be my own boss. Get to go on what I wanted etc.
I was disappointed The Wave wasn't operational today but I suppose it is what it is.
I booked time off some time ago, which at the time hoped the new ride it would be open come the time I'd visit. As I got closer to the date I knew it wasn't happening but it was nice to see how the construction is getting on. Some roofing work going on today at one of the buildings and towards the end of my day I did see one of the trains on the lift hill - no actual testing.
I loved the new Vikings area and the rides within, with exception of Buffalo (for me that will always be its name)... I felt the single run through is a let down. I understand the park wants a faster turn around - I just really missed that 2nd lap.
Not too bad crowd wise - there was a few school trips on site but really overall the park was quiet most rides walk on. Overall a good day!
Jb85
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Cost cutting maybe ….. probably….
Are Drayton really that short staffed as has been made out
Jb85
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That does make sense to be fair
immelmanloop
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- Apocalypse (R.I.P)
There has been an ongoing sream of improvements to the restraints since opening day, on my last visit, they could fully close the restraint, adn the ride did not fault if you pulled your own restraint down, and eliminated the weird 2 part closure, but it would sometimes require it to go another click when already fully shut to clear, which could get quite tight, and lead to restraints sticking shut, so it is probably to try to eliminate that.
Themeparksandy1981
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Drayton Manors account for the 2023 season is available to view
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
They still made a profit but much less than they made in 2022.
DRAYTON MANOR RESORT LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK
DRAYTON MANOR RESORT LIMITED - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
GooseOnTheLoose
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Interesting possible wiggle room in there:Drayton Manors account for the 2023 season is available to view
They still made a profit but much less than they made in 2022.DRAYTON MANOR RESORT LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK
DRAYTON MANOR RESORT LIMITED - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity
I'm aware that we are already in the next financial year, to which this document refers, but theoretically it gives them until the end of March 2025 to "launch" it.