rickydoodle Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I know some of the details were leaked last week, the park announced details of the new IP deal this morning. I guess the Ben 10 brand is nowhere near as well known (or timeless!) as Thomas but it's certainly a hot property.No exact details regards stats and layout - mainly just confirmation of the theme.Full press release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I guess the Ben 10 brand is nowhere near as well knownI would guess that many kids would disagree with you on that... I have no idea what it's about, but considering the amount of Ben 10 merch and stuff kids wear these days no doubt it will be relatively successful for the park... Obviously when compared to Thomas it's hard to beat, but still, it's a popular and well-known brand for the young people...Indeed, Drayton could have a decent plan here is focusing on the IP generation a lot more than the Merlin parks... Thomas Town was well recieved by many and playing something similar to that can only boost people's expectations...Of course, it is a 50/50 thing, it depends on the level of effort going into it, but hopefully with Thomas Town as a precursor, it should be pretty decent, even for us who don't have a clue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydoodle Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I've just put these photographs up - I wasn't expecting the site to be quite so big. It appears to be from infront of the Big Wheel all the way back to the lake near Flying Dutchman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peep Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 I have to admit I'm finding it hard to figure out the scale of the site. For a 'themed' coaster it looks like a small area. I'm intrigued by this coaster though as we all know so little about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Some concept art... Taken off Screamscape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 The track construction for the Ben10 Vekoma Junior Boomerang is now complete, unlike the usual Boomerang, this one does not have a second lift, instead just a 'bumpy' spike at the other end of the track, Drayton Manor have also confirmed that there will be a pre-show to the ride. Some images.>>Construction Photo's on here!<<Images from UKParkNews :rolleyes:EDIT:changed images to link. mbizzle, TP Daniel and JamesB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 It really does look snazzy...I think it will be a very good solid addition to the park, especially with the theme, and it looks like fun...Well done Drayton... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Double post... MEHI have pretty pictures to show you all! Luke_A and Fred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 It's good but it's no Storm Surge. mbizzle and Jord 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I actually find DMP's prospects quite exciting...Thomas Land has done wonders for their brand image across the Midlands itself, and with quite a lot of touch ups going on (G Force track repaint, Shock Wave train repaint and refurb, Storm Force refurb, Maelstrom repaint) together with the new Thomas Land ride and Ben 10, new staff recruitment procedures, and the alleged Thrill coaster for 2012... life is looking good for this park!And all 20 minutes drive from me.Yupppeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Shockwave's trains (or at least, the red train, blue was indoors) look absolutely awesome... Just so shiny and pretty...Seeing queues being repainted as well is a good thing too... I do like Drayton as a park, unlike many other enthusiasts, ok the coasters are crap but it has a nice atmosphere and some decent theming strewn around...Plus Maelstrom <3<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Ooh, pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Stop stealing my photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Stop stealing my photos! I blame Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Apart from Shockwave's track, Drayton is looking pretty clean and tidy. The food is still pretty dire but had a good day there. Just a tiny bit more TLC and it will be better.It's nice to see not only a new ride being built but also general TLC to the rest of the park at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 That is a strange looking drop for Ben10 if that is actually a drop. Went a couple of years ago and it wasn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Ben 10 had it's media day yesterday, and here's a POV of it.. It does look fun... Not OMFG amazing, but considering target audience and what not, it could well be a solid addition to Drayton's rather quirky line-up...The queue theming looks interesting as well, though I'm not a fan of the 'unfinished' look of the buildings... But meh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Looks pretty good, but the station theming is well...shocking to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Well thats nice to see. Total lack of anything ben10 related?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Looks a bit slow tbh on the backwards part, but it is a family coaster. Also those saying the themings a bit, crap. I don't think they've finished it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 The queueline theming appears to be excellent - the station has barely any, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Anyone got a link to any photo's of the queue line at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Ben 10 is the best coaster at Drayton...Excellent addition and actually a pretty decent (if exceptionally random) ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I'm going to Drayton Mannor on the 2nd of July, and I wanted to confirm with anyone who has been, that 'The Haunting' is a rotating room ride? like hex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 ^ Yes, it is.I'm having my first trip to DM in a couple of weeks, very excited tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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