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| Auntie Murial |
Drayton Manor Park's New Thomas LandI have come accross this picture update posted to the Drayton Manor Plus Website, just scroll down a little to see the construction photos.http://draytonmanorplus.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4 I think this is goping to be a great addition to the Park and can't wait to see it in all its glory. I especially like the way the veteran cars are to go through the Thomas gift shop. |
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| coaster-andy |
IMHO Drayton Manor needed this upgrade. From what I see there it looks like a great area for the kids to go. I may go back to Drayton next year to add a new coaster to the list and a new one for Thomas to ride as well. | ||
| Auntie Murial |
I always thought that the Robinsonland was very poor and felt like a bunch of childrens fairground rides dumped on a concrete car park, so i am excited to see some new landscaping, buildings and theming being added into the area. It will be great for your little lad aswell, especially as it shares his name. 
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| stealth fan |
Looking good now. A new coaster to tick
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| Bunnie |
I can't wait until this opens, have promised to take my sisters two children there. One loves rides and the other is not too sure so hopefully Thomas land will be a nice gentle introduction for her. | ||
| c anderson |
Ride takeover of the Thomas ride at Loopathon ?
Colin |
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| coastergraham |
Thaks for posting the link
I have to say that what Drayton is doing looks pretty special 
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| bluea61 |
It's nice to see the plans coming together very similar to the original plans. I wonder what the ride cars will look like. | ||
| nemesis scribe |
Ohhhhhhhh yesssssssss . . . i think it would be rather rude not to!!!!! TICK!!!!! AD
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| Magic |
Just in case any one is interested the official opening of this new area is on the 12th March, not sure if they're getting any "celebs" to open it this year.
Rides: Terrance's Driving School Harold Heli-tours Cranky Drop Tower Rockin' Bulstrode Swing Boat Crazy Berti Bus Thomas train ride Runaway Trucks Rollercoaster Diesels Locomotion Mayhem Lady's Carousel Sodor's Vintage Cars Jeremy Jet-plane Soft play centre: Emily's Play Area 
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| smiler |
Wow that went up quick. 12th of march hmmmm shame thats me day off  See you there.
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| Coaster Police |
Sounds like a good plan - if i'm free that day, i'll come along !!
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| Magic |
It would appear the park isn't actually open on the 12th, it doesn't open till the weekend. The 12th is a media show and tell event not open to the public. Darn it I was looking forward to another pop band splitting up 12 months after opening one of Drayton's rides. | ||
| marshall hill |
drayton manor
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| smiler |
Well was going to Alton on the 15th there opening day also but after seeing how long Splash battle is (Dont even cover half the lake its tiny) Then ill be going now to Drayton manors opening day New tick and looks all open to unlike some places. | ||
| Auntie Murial |
there are some new pictures of all the Zamperla rides that are installed in the new thomas land posted to the screamscape website, the link can be found here :
http://www.screamscape.com/html/drayton_manor.htm i love Cranky's Tower. I cant wait to see what the troublesome trucks trains will be like and thomas himself, if anyone knows of any pictures of these, it would be great to see them. |
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| bluea61 |
I guess the planning as been going on for a long time, but it seems the build has just rocketed along. | ||
| c anderson |
Has anybody seen the scary photo near the back of Draytons 2008 brochure ? It is El Prez of course | ||
| smiler |
Ive seen him Bless him hell be round all the park again this season lol.
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| Coaster Police |
Gonna go on the 15th now. Ordered my vocher from tesco clubcard, new scratch for only a 5.75 
See ya there if you're going |
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| smiler |
Due to myself and Jess doing the world record at Alton towers were now going to Drayton on the 16th instead. Being frist on a coaster or a world record grrrrr tough choosing | ||
| smiler |
Some photos taken by the pleasure beach gudie does look great cant wait to go there next week.
http://www.tbppbguideforums.info/...=0&postorder=asc&start=15 |
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| Big Stevie B |
Smiler i posted this for you. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CE045ZJjdDQ Can you really wait till Sunday now?
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| Goodwood |
Hey Rich, you still going next Sunday? Looks like we'll be as a treat to my 4 year old daughter for having a good report at parents evening...she only started in January...ideal treat as she loves rollercoasters asnd rides...it all looks good doesn't it!? Anyone else going? |
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| bluea61 |
Looks really good still, be nice to see the finished article.
We may well make it up this weekend aswell. |
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| nemesis scribe |
I may be up for this sunday also . . . tick . . . 
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| smiler |
Any one wishing to join us on this weekend is cool. Were at Alton for the saturday for the world record. The saturday night a fair in stoke with a coaster tick to (Crazy mouse) and then Drayton manor for the sunday 16th. Be great to see evryone and a great way to see the new land. O and that tick to
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| Bunnie |
What time you getting there Rich, definitely up for this one as I get my first wage on Friday
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| smiler |
The park opens at 9:30 and the rides open at 10:30 so anytime betwean then really at the entrance area of the park. | ||
| Magic |
I'll try and get a few photos up on Wednesday night so you know what to look forward to. Might be able to put a Troublseome Trucks POV on my site too as I may be doing some on ride filming for them. | ||
| Coaster Police |
I'm heading to DMP on Saturday (Sunday is dedicated to the first 2008 F1 Grand Prix).
Does anyone know if troublesome trucks opened OK on the 12th? I.E. Is it done and working now? Thanks |
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| marshall hill |
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| smiler |
Saw a article bout this in the birmighma mail its saying that a young boy called thomas land is opening it How strange. Was on the news as well last night and does look fantastic. Roll on sunday
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| Bunnie |
Booked my tickets online and got £5 discount
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| smiler |
Well all I can say bout this is wow. What a fantastic job they have done here. We spent at least 3 hours in this part alone it was great all rides working and adults can ride all rides to. The themeing is great down to the last detail bring the big kid in you. Fantastic coaster which was done many many times so smooth. Pictures and more info coming tomos. | ||
| Bunnie |
They have really done a fantastic job at themeing the area, it is amazing and takes me back to my childhood.
Lots of great photo opportunities!! The staff in Thomasland seemed friendlier than the rest of the park |
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| smiler |
Pictures can now be found on my website and my other website to. Enjoy
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| nemesis scribe |
Troublesome Trucks ROCKS!!!!!!! Best coaster in the park IMHO and far tooooooo good for kids hahaha. Very smooth and FUN!!!!!
Big thumbs up for DM and Thomas Land!!!!
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| stealth fan |
I Might get there on a day trip a bit later in the year. Would have liked to come along with u lot but could'nt really afford to as I spent my money on cheap ciggies so I dont stress at work. | ||
| bluea61 |
We finally got to ride Troublesome Trucks and have to agree with everyone. Its a great little ride and so smooth. The whole Thomas Land experience is a very good one, and I just hope they can maintain it. | ||
| smiler |
Lets hope we get this as are ERS for next years loopy
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| bluea61 |
I would imagine it would have to be 2hrs! The amount of people wanting to ride would be so high. |