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Drayton Manor Park
Themeparkplanet
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testing of the new train
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siralgenon
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I wonder if they still hold the lap bars down with a rope 
Themeparksandy1981
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I think it must be true about the birds as Loki wasn’t working in the video. Also I see the whole of the theming hasn’t been added on the train yet.
Has anyone heard any information about the exclusive area ride time for Annual passes holders for Vikings?
Has anyone heard any information about the exclusive area ride time for Annual passes holders for Vikings?
RustyShackleford
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has anyone heard anything more about the exclusive thing for annual pass holders that was mentioned in the launch email?
Bert2theSpark
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Has anyone heard any information about the exclusive area ride time for Annual passes holders for Vikings?
I think you each just answered each others questions...has anyone heard anything more about the exclusive thing for annual pass holders that was mentioned in the launch email?
Themeparkplanet
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nope its fakeMost young birds fledge within two weeks and leave the nest completely empty.
If that happens by Saturday, the ride will be able to open.
Skyscraper
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nope its fake
Maybe the birds have already gone? I just don't see why a Drayton spokesperson would talk about that if it's not true. Plus Staffordshire Live/Reach is a very reliable outlet, as @jon81uk said.
I messaged my mate earlier (who's a ride op at Drayton and is actually trained on Loki) and asked if it's true, but am still awaiting a reply.
RustyShackleford
TS Member
That's what happens when you take a call between typing and posting!!I think you each just answered each others questions...
either that or I'm Sandy's echo.
venny
TS Member
Wonder why there’s no zero car on the Jormungandr for testing?
That first island of theming looks a bit bare too, I’d have put the only Excalibur boat on there maybe. Wonder where that’s gone?
That island and the planting in general are pretty sparse. I spot a few very small trees, but it feels like there needs to be a slightly richer tapestry of landscaping.
Perhaps it’s just the angle, but a few more plants might add a little something.
Skyscraper
TS Member
Remember that plants take a while to grow. It'll look better eventually!That island and the planting in general are pretty sparse. I spot a few very small trees, but it feels like there needs to be a slightly richer tapestry of landscaping.
Perhaps it’s just the angle, but a few more plants might add a little something.
Wilko
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has anyone heard anything more about the exclusive thing for annual pass holders that was mentioned in the launch email?
It appears there are people there today. I wonder if those are annual pass holders. I didn't receive anything about it though.
Themeparkplanet
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BigShadowtinytree
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It’ll always be the buffalo coaster to me, I can’t even pronounce the new name. But she is looking fantastic. Are they new trains or just a new facia?
Themeparkplanet
TS Member
Drayton has confirmed its pronounced Your Mon GanderIt’ll always be the buffalo coaster to me, I can’t even pronounce the new name. But she is looking fantastic. Are they new trains or just a new facia?
Shaggy_Dog_
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How busy does the park normally get at half term? I’m considering visiting next week (my first trip to DM) but I’m wondering if it’s likely to be very busy given that it’s half term and the Vikings is opening this weekend.
Themeparksandy1981
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I can see it been very busy now the new area is open.
Themeparkplanet
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It’s not open till tomorrow it’s a soft opening for certain people only todayI can see it been very busy now the new area is open.