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Paultons Park: General Discussion
I don't know Valhalla, StormForce 10, Tidal Wave, Pirate Falls are all great water rides
If you’ve traveled the world a basic water coaster is probably nothing too fancy to you. But if you’re a more casual theme park goer, or even a UK only enthusiast, it’s quite an attractive proposition! I think Paulton’s are very savvy in terms of how they’re looking to grow, and exactly what audience they want.
TedShatner10
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Paultons ever since Cobra has been playing it fairly safe and conservative with standardised thrill rides, with the Serpent's Curse fitting in with their strategy of keeping within budget, but still advance (with no unique thrill coaster just yet, if ever).
Dave
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Like any ride as wet as you design it to be.
What I would say is the rollercoaster bit on water roller coasters tends to be a bit naff. Very much a gimmick, though I haven’t done the newer Intamin ones.
Skyscraper
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Yeah that's why part of me is hoping that it won't be a clone of Skaoeen, as the coaster section is tiny.
Benjsh
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I dont think the coaster section is the huge pull though. Thats why they have invested in Drakon.
They clearly wanted a major water ride and log flumes are very much a thing of the past and rapids rides are hugely expensive to both build and run.
A small water coaster makes so much sense. There isnt one here in the UK either so thats a huge bonus.
They clearly wanted a major water ride and log flumes are very much a thing of the past and rapids rides are hugely expensive to both build and run.
A small water coaster makes so much sense. There isnt one here in the UK either so thats a huge bonus.
Matt N
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I’ve admittedly only done two of the older Mack ones, but I’ve always felt that water coasters are perhaps better in concept than in practice.
Neither Journey to Atlantis (the Orlando version) nor Poseidon has a particularly brilliant coaster section. And even on the newer ones, you very rarely hear people praise their coaster credentials.
I’m still sceptical that this necessarily will be a water coaster, though. I’m not saying it won’t be, but I think we should consider that it might be something else.
Neither Journey to Atlantis (the Orlando version) nor Poseidon has a particularly brilliant coaster section. And even on the newer ones, you very rarely hear people praise their coaster credentials.
I’m still sceptical that this necessarily will be a water coaster, though. I’m not saying it won’t be, but I think we should consider that it might be something else.
East Coast Mariner
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Not sure, but the good thing about the Mack ones is that you can have an adjustable splash, so it can be completely different depending on what time of year it is. As long as you don't get too wet, I think a Water Coaster would definitely be the UK's best water ride... to my taste, anyway.
Quite. Although I don't mind classic log flumes, there are several valid reasons why they're a thing of the past, in my opinion. To me, a Water Coaster (or SuperSplash) is just what you'd build if you wanted a water ride nowadays. If it's what it seems to be, I think it's a good choice.
Matt N
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While it would be good for children, I hope Paultons aren’t installing a Splash Battle.
More so than any other water ride, they really seem to lack appeal aside from the very hottest of days, which I don’t think suits a UK audience. I’ve been visiting Alton Towers annually for 17 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen Battle Galleons have a meaningful queue in that time period!
I’ve also never ridden Battle Galleons in that time period, but that’s another matter entirely…
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Bowser
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The only good water coaster I’ve seen (and been on) is The Flying Dutchman at Efteling.
That’s because it’s also a dark ride. So optimistically I’d love them to include something like that but i don’t think that’s realistic.
I suppose more of a comparison would be Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park. The actual “ride” part is nothing but a drop and that’s the appeal combined with the splash (and also the visual spectacle).
Water coasters seem to be a means to an end in achieving that rather than delivering a coaster experience.
Benzin
TS Member
Chiapas is clearly the answer to any modern log flume esque ride.
Water Coaster would be fine. Again, Paultons are taking their time. And a simple "big" water attraction that won't require an army of staff for "safety" is the easiest solution.
Make it a 1m height restriction and it'd be a success. Though quick check shows Krampus is 1.1m so that'd do.
Water Coaster would be fine. Again, Paultons are taking their time. And a simple "big" water attraction that won't require an army of staff for "safety" is the easiest solution.
Make it a 1m height restriction and it'd be a success. Though quick check shows Krampus is 1.1m so that'd do.
Skyscraper
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Here they are;
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They're the same style as the ones on Flying Fish at Thorpe and quite a few of Europa's Mack coasters. I don't think the original ones have proper grab handles, so that's nice to see! They're currently only on the back car of one train for now, but the rest will be changed at some point.
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