Whilst not confirmed, the logo did deliberately turn 180 and finish upside-down... so either a coaster with inversions or a flat that goes over surely?
Considering Paultons do zero discounts or '2for1' and their season ticket price is high, i would suggest to still achieve 1million annually makes them a major player... especially considering their location.
If merlin knocked out every discount and pushed their annual pass prices to what...
This!!!! I honestly think us enthusiasts forget that Parks don't build rides for us... they build them for the 99% of visitors who are actually non-enthusiasts.
For those guests who maybe don't go to many Parks, a custom coaster means nothing. Paultons could build a powered mine train ride...
Having been to opening day... i think this thread needs bumping to the top. Shockingly bad. So many rides closed, breaking, being evac'd.
Awful! Awful! Awful!
I dared to say this on another forum. There seems to be an almost over-excitment for this coaster. I hope it is great, but worry it is just sooo gimmicky with lots of switch tracks and clever bits that it never actually gets going. Little bit of speed, few twists and then it stops to change...
It's a mini log flume... what are you expecting?
I will happily however bet my house on it being better themed than Draytons one. Simply because it is Paultons and they do things well.
Now this is interesting! Considering this thread started with surveying in the area and now this information... I look forward to hearing what's in store!
Also, looks like the cinema is gone. Hopefully the space will be used for an indoor ride; but more likely back of house. I believe that...
"The Vintage Caterpillar was also removed not long before the Air Race, however this was due to unsatisfactory work being done by Littleboys Vintage Restorations when they “restored” the ride and meant that it wasn’t viable to operate. It’s currently in storage along with the Brooklands Speedway...
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