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Drayton Manor Park
Oh you tease! Cue “they’re reopening Pirates!!!!” hysteria!
In other news, the urbexer in me would LOVE to get in that site for a wander!
DistortAMG
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I mean. The lights and door have been open many times over the past years. It means nothing in reality.
Locked may have been moved elsewhere. I wouldn't jump to conclusions and say they could be clearing the area based on those two things alone. But you never know.
Locked may have been moved elsewhere. I wouldn't jump to conclusions and say they could be clearing the area based on those two things alone. But you never know.
Themeparksandy1981
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I know but they have been clearing the building as the red shockwave train has been removed from the building with the restraints put into skips.I mean. The lights and door have been open many times over the past years. It means nothing in reality.
Locked may have been moved elsewhere. I wouldn't jump to conclusions and say they could be clearing the area based on those two things alone. But you never know.
It won’t be the pirate adventure but I’m sure they got ideas for the building and what to do inside.
When I go next I will walk to the end of that corridor as the last time I went down there it was a dumping ground for old soft play equipment
DistortAMG
TS Member
I know but they have been clearing the building as the red shockwave train has been removed from the building with the restraints put into skips.
It won’t be the pirate adventure but I’m sure they got ideas for the building and what to do inside.
When I go next I will walk to the end of that corridor as the last time I went down there it was a dumping ground for old soft play equipment
That is a good point. Maybe they do have plans, whatever they may be? Obviously clearing the building for a reason.
TheMilanTooner
TS Member
QTXAdsy
TS Member
The new Thomas looks rotten! I miss the days of railway realism from the original books when Thomas was a Brighton built E2 tank engine rather than some squishy blue plastic thingy that now bounces.

TheMilanTooner
TS Member
Its a younger-age series so I can let it pass; not too bad of a show, honestly! Admittedly surprised it took me this long to figure it out as this ep's been out for well over a year.The new Thomas looks rotten! I miss the days of railway realism from the original books when Thomas was a Brighton built E2 tank engine rather than some squishy blue plastic thingy that now bounces.![]()
So what do you all reckon this might be? Given Zamperla is their usual provider, my bet's on a flume or a Water Fight model.
Wilko
TS Member
I can't see them having a Water Fight considering there is already a Watermania. I'm guessing it will be something like the Kiddle Flume but sat in little submarine boats. Hoping it would be a bigger model than that though, something similar to River Rafts at Chessington maybe.
immelmanloop
TS Member
Does anybody have an idea of the dimensions of the site? That would rule out some options. Also, I hope it isn't a watermania, the Mack version at Alton Towers has low ridership for a reason....
Themeparksandy1981
TS Member
Why would they built another water mania ride at the park.Does anybody have an idea of the dimensions of the site? That would rule out some options. Also, I hope it isn't a watermania, the Mack version at Alton Towers has low ridership for a reason....
After it’s been pointed out as a Thomas and friends attraction I really hope it isn’t this.
KIDDIE FLUME | Minimum Height 90 cm unaccompanied
The Kiddie Flume is the ideal water ride for any kiddie area, loved by children for its chute ramp.Highlights:An entertaining boating ride activity with a chute ramp, delivering fun for the entire family Each boat features two seats, for an instant capacity of 12 riders Suitable for both indoor...
I asked staff and they said it should be open for the start of the main season on the 1st April which is just over 5 weeks away.
Went to the park today. Over the fence by James’ balloons, I think you can see the flume ride on site (only got a few glimpses as my kid span the balloon around) - definitely a lot of equipment piled up ready to go. It’s the fence between the balloon ride and the Sodor airport cafe you need to peek over.
Also the roof was going back on the carousel today.
Also the roof was going back on the carousel today.
Trooper Looper
TS Member
I'm thrilled that we're getting another water ride in this country, especially a good old traditional Log Flume! I'll be curious if the theme will still blend in with the existing Thomas land Theme, which is already based on the model era and the 3D era.Went to the park today. Over the fence by James’ balloons, I think you can see the flume ride on site (only got a few glimpses as my kid span the balloon around) - definitely a lot of equipment piled up ready to go. It’s the fence between the balloon ride and the Sodor airport cafe you need to peek over.
Also the roof was going back on the carousel today.
QTXAdsy
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Come to think of it, when was the last time we got a traditional log flume in this country? Loudoun Castle had one installed in 2003 but then again that was second hand, anyone else know better?I'm thrilled that we're getting another water ride in this country, especially a good old traditional Log Flume! I'll be curious if the theme will still blend in with the existing Thomas land Theme, which is already based on the model era and the 3D era.
Trooper Looper
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2020, Chessington. I'm still really grateful we're getting a nice and simple log flume ride.Come to think of it, when was the last time we got a traditional log flume in this country? Loudoun Castle had one installed in 2003 but then again that was second hand, anyone else know better?
Squiggs
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A very quick web search says that Twinlakes opened their log flume in either 2010 or 2011.Come to think of it, when was the last time we got a traditional log flume in this country? Loudoun Castle had one installed in 2003 but then again that was second hand, anyone else know better?
But we're not expecting a traditional log flume at Drayton are we? At best this is surely one of those junior flumes that seem to be everywhere these days, right?
Skyscraper
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Yeah It'll most likely be a similar size to River Rafts at Chessington I'd expect.A very quick web search says that Twinlakes opened their log flume in either 2010 or 2011.
But we're not expecting a traditional log flume at Drayton are we? At best this is surely one of those junior flumes that seem to be everywhere these days, right?
TheMilanTooner
TS Member
Pardon the ease in my endless Thomas ref corner. XDWent to the park today. Over the fence by James’ balloons, I think you can see the flume ride on site (only got a few glimpses as my kid span the balloon around) - definitely a lot of equipment piled up ready to go. It’s the fence between the balloon ride and the Sodor airport cafe you need to peek over.
Also the roof was going back on the carousel today.

Fantastic to hear the ride is almost ready to go! Any glimpses at what kind of parts are at the construction site?
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