Paultons Park: General Discussion

[MrTowers]

I could be wrong but looking at the visual, there doesn't seem to be any reason why Edge can't remain which does make you wonder why they aren't including it as part of Valgard. There seems to be a connecting path to the park included in the plan giving direct access for guests staying in the accommodation.

 

[Matt N]

I could be wrong but looking at the visual, there doesn't seem to be any reason why Edge can't remain which does make you wonder why they aren't including it as part of Valgard. There seems to be a connecting path to the park included in the plan giving direct access for guests staying in the accommodation.

The long-term plan may be to get rid of Edge regardless. By Paultons standards, it’s an older ride now, and it may not fit their modern vision.

I also happen to think it’s absolutely rubbish, like the other Disk’O I rode at Drayton Manor, but I’ll leave my personal opinions out of it…

 

[Poisson]

It's the rubbish layout Disko. The ones without the pointless lump in the middle are alright, the ones like Edge are not.

 

[Matt N]

It's the rubbish layout Disko. The ones without the pointless lump in the middle are alright, the ones like Edge are not.

I don’t even think it’s the layout for me. It’s the fact that I find the seating position and restraint style hideously uncomfortable.

Granted, though, I haven’t done a Disk’O without the hump to compare, so I’m not 100% sure if a different layout would influence my view.

 

[Skyscraper]

Personally I prefer the humped version as they're a bit less dizzy than the one without, but I do agree that they're uncomfortable and that Paulton's could replace Edge with a better ride.

 

[Hid]

Edge was definitely the weakest of the larhe Zamperla Disko's in the UK due to lack of theming and landscaping Kobra had theming either end which was cool and Thor is well landscaped and has a nice location beside the lake, Edge was just plonked down in a field

 

[Themepark-newbie]

I actually like the ride type as do my kids. It offers a different kind of 'thrill' experience.

Think there's two schools of thought on it's future:
1) they'll remove it next year. If the park is trying to become more thrilling then to the GP why remove one and replace with Drakon. It isn't in the way so do it in 2027 when the (alleged) water coaster arrives.

2) from talking to staff at superfans I get the impression they actually don't know. It wouldn't take much to re-theme but it is old and probably costs a fortune in maintenance and electricity to run. It's location means it is probably also missed by a lot of visitors. We know that next year the area will see a lot more people head that way so it might become far more popular. If so then I can see it staying. The 'hump' part would also make a great entrance portal for the accommodation area.

 

[Hid]

After all these developments at Paulton's are complete where is the next area to redevelop one of 4 in my mind.
Critter Creek
Pirate Ship & Tea Cups Area
Raging River Log Flume Area
Main Entrance Way

One of those 4 need redevelopment at some point