gunmonkey
Roller Poster
Paultons have announced their new (old) ride for 2014 https://paultonspark.co.uk/post/572?mobi=1
Paultons go retro 2014
- Thread starter gunmonkey
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Best carousel ever installed!
There aren't many of these about, did this one come from Alton originally (they used to have a double decker one many years ago). I think it moved to somewhere like Camelot (probably Camelot), but maybe another smaller park.
There aren't many of these about, did this one come from Alton originally (they used to have a double decker one many years ago). I think it moved to somewhere like Camelot (probably Camelot), but maybe another smaller park.
I can't remember when the one vanished from Alton, I think it was around 2004? It was next to the vintage cars, how long have they been gone from Cloud Cuckoo Land and does it tie in with the time it arrived at Camelot?
Though it's almost guaranteed to be Camelot's, let's face it
Though it's almost guaranteed to be Camelot's, let's face it
Mark
Strata Poster
There was also a double-decker Carousel at Thorpe Park too, it was in one of the arcade buildings. Possibly the one next to KFC?? In fact... is that still actually in there? I haven't been in that half of the building in years!
I guess this will suit Paultons and its demographic perfectly. Not enough to get me down there anytime soon but i'm intrigued by the one of four bit...
I guess this will suit Paultons and its demographic perfectly. Not enough to get me down there anytime soon but i'm intrigued by the one of four bit...
ATTACKHAMMER
Strata Poster
That looks pretty impressive!
caffeine_demon
Strata Poster
wouldn't it be nice if the other 3 were a GCI woodie, a zierer drop coaster (a la polar explorer) and a mega lite?
I think a few of you might have misread the Paultons page linked in the opening post. I'll quote and highlight the text.
The other additions are a new film for the 4D Cinema, new entrance plaza and restaurant. After three years of big ride investment, I think the 2014 additions will be more infrastructure based rather than "big" rides.
But yes, this will be the best carousel in the world.
Additions. Not "attractions".
The other additions are a new film for the 4D Cinema, new entrance plaza and restaurant. After three years of big ride investment, I think the 2014 additions will be more infrastructure based rather than "big" rides.
But yes, this will be the best carousel in the world.
insanecoastervids
Hyper Poster
Looks like fun
^ I was informed by park management several years ago that they have reached their coaster capacity. Conditions might have changed since then but I don't think they have any plans to build another big coaster. Their target market is under 10's (perhaps lower than that), so I doubt they'd go for anything too intense if they did.
Mysterious Sue
Strata Poster
I remember going on the Thorpe one as a kid and being in awe of it (if was all twinkly inside its tent/shed) and rather scared at how high up the second row was. It had balloons at the top and you could sit in the baskets (assuming my 5 year old memory is still good). I think they rocked. Maybe that helps identify if this is the same one.
