ste193 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I find apocalypse terrifying and detonator couldn't hold a candle it's just a filler, run of the mill traveling carnival ride for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 size doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that counts. Stokesyboy and jom222 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 If they do build a roller coaster next year, I pray to god that their next coaster actually breaks the 2000ft length barrier, because I don't think any do at the moment.... please be a woodie, please be a woodie... ste193 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 size doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that counts. That's never been my moto and it won't be starting now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 is it not supposed to be a launch coaster (mack) over some of the lake... I heard rumours that they were eyeing up blue fire at europa park, and then stronger rumours they were actually getting a new launch coaster for 2013 but was pushed back to 2014 due to the smiler. to be perfectly honest, I can't see it being anything like blue fire, doubt it will even have any inversion, and probably a bland layout ste193 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 is it not supposed to be a launch coaster (mack) over some of the lake... I heard rumours that they were eyeing up blue fire at europa park, and then stronger rumours they were actually getting a new launch coaster for 2013 but was pushed back to 2014 due to the smiler. to be perfectly honest, I can't see it being anything like blue fire, doubt it will even have any inversion, and probably a bland layout I did hear something similair only with the ghastly notion of a dueling launched coaster of hot wheels IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 with the ghastly notion of a dueling launched coaster of hot wheels IP That sounds amazing tbh. Tom and Topsyturvy15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 If the toy tracks are anything to go by it sounds pretty good!!!!!!! OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 do plans submitted have to be made public... I'm hoping we something soon otherwise I doubt we will see anything for thrill seekers next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I do think they do, just incase a person, wants to protest against it, if its not to their liking or infringes their human rights ( like the Ropers GRRRR). Every Merlin ride plan submitted has been made public so I would say yes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Can depend on things like general development orders, where projects of a certain size in a certain location do not need individual permissions. Not sure if Drayton are covered by any of these, but it would be unlikely to cover something of a size that we'd consider a major ride anyway, and Drayton do have noise pollution issues they would need to cover, so we should see plans if a worthwhile coaster is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 surely something would have been submitted by now if they were planning to have a new coaster for next year... has anyone noticed there is a reasonably large area of space by apocalypse, the buffalo coaster & the lake? would that be the location for a new coaster? something I would love to see at drayton, would be to see the buffalo coaster replaced by a more up to date family coaster, with a slightly longer layout and possibly a bit more height; would also think that an Intamin ZacSpin (small design) coaster would fit perfectly at drayton manor, as it's unique to the UK, and has a pretty small footprint which is also ideal for them. If this were to be situated in the area I mentioned above, there should still be space for another family/thrilling flat or two for in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 If Drayton does have a General Development Order on certain areas, we could see some form of major ride. Unless I'm mistaken, Smiler's site was covered by a GDO and hence all they actually needed to apply for was the buildings and theming, and the highest points of the ride. Would've thought by now there'd be some form of work visible for a major coaster, unless they're planning not to open at the begin of the season? I guess time will tell..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 After a surprisingly quiet visit to drayton manor... a few observations, the vekoma mad house ride section of the haunting wasn't working properly and spent most of the ride stationary, g force now has a capital fm sponsorship and is playing their radio station in the queue line (while it doesn't add to the atmosphere makes the wait less boring) and never realised it only ran on one train, I really want to know why the drunken barrels ride doesn't tilt up in the air anymore, half the targets don't work and the guns reset on the golden nugget ride, pirate adventure as good as it is theme wise it is just such a boring ride and has so much more potential. And the whole park in general needs a bit of a cleanup, and is a lot more feasible as it's such a small park - there is so much graffiti and dust inside g force, apocalypse just looks a state, the flooring of the queue line of storm force 10 is really uneven and not even intentionally... I know they're not going to be as good as alton towers and merlin with the small park and lack of rides in comparison, but things like effects not working and places looking in such a state for a small park seems such a bigger problem and would be a lot easier to put right than a big park, shame to see such little upkeep of the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Do you guys think that this next new coaster they are supposed have is going to be the launched one originally thought or like a mini woodie like this which people have been heard rumours about or just wanting (not sure which) for next year (if they do actually have a coaster next year) OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I think a woodie would suit Drayton Ma or very well, even if its just a small scale one. I only hope they have enough ground space for one and that it can be achieved where it doesn't create to much noise pollution, I think the next uk wooden coaster (hopefully we'll get another soon) I reckon will be from a non Merlin park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Does anyone know that's happening with Drayton's launch coaster that is supposed to be coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 According to some, nothing's going to happen coaster wise until 2015, mainly due to the park focusing on paying back on the hotel... Since that's done we should see the park begin to invest back in... So more Thomas Land! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Some sad news from Drayton Manor today: Today is a very sad day here at Drayton Manor. Our park’s founder and owner, Mr George Bryan OBE, passed away peacefully this morning at home.Mr Bryan, aged 92, inspired all he met with his passion and dedication to the tourism industry and the park wouldn’t be what it is today without him and his wife, Vera.The park will continue to be family owned and run by his children and grandchildren. Please can we ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this sad time. Source: Drayton Manor Facebook page. EC! and Liam T 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Some sad news from Drayton Manor today: Source: Drayton Manor Facebook page. Thanks for the heads-up Luke; indeed a sad day, and what an inspiration from the Bryans to create such a great park, and what a legacy to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 A bit more on the man, who I have to admit I'd never heard of. Had clearly done a lot for the industry and the area, we still need people like him taking risks and developing sites to try and bring some strong independent parks. Luke_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Well it looks rather certain that the rumours could have been true from this video, though I highly doubt the coaster will be next year, looking a mack launched hot wheels IP coaster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknlfg2W9NQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think they need another big coaster considering they built Ben 10 not so long ago. But regardless it looks like a decent addition otherwise, especially as they could be choosing Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 we have to understand the market drayton manor are now going for, and I find it unlikely that we'll see a big thrill ride - if we get a big investment it will aimed at families, like a relatively small & fun wooden coaster etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 we have to understand the market drayton manor are now going for, and I find it unlikely that we'll see a big thrill ride - if we get a big investment it will aimed at families, like a relatively small & fun wooden coaster etc. I'm all for a small woodie OldFarmerDean and ste193 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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