Drayton Manor The Wave FIRST RIDE & NEW Coaster Construction Update!

Join us as we head to Drayton Manor to ride The Wave! In this vlog we share our full review from the re-imagined Shockwave, with a brand new sit down train, enhanced theming and a reduced height restriction. We also check out the latest construction happening on the NEW roller coaster opening this year at Drayton Manor!
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[@Peteish1]

Lol, Helen Flanagan having a front row ride!

[@samanthawebber9748]

Thought that was her!

[@jenniferneill7505]

Yes thought that was her 2 and her daughter

[@whardyphotography]

Re opening a ride after a re brand- not bothering to clean the track... Classic British theme park xD

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully they can get it pressure washed soon!

[@AudreyMealiff]

Oh totally. It's a disappointment to go 80 or 90% of the way with presentation and just not bother with the last step of cleaning and painting the track. 😢

[@pugheadxsi]

@@AudreyMealiffyea, because painting the track would be a quick 5 min job 😂

[@AudreyMealiff]

@pugheadxsi They've had all winter, in fairness. 🤔🤔🤔 And a pressure wash could be done in a few hours or a few days, keeping rides clean is a pretty basic thing.

[@pugheadxsi]

@@AudreyMealiff see how much of colossus Thorpe managed to paint in a closed season. It’s not as easy as you think. Pressure wash maybe, but certainly not paint.

[@David-R-Hall]

Gosh, you two work hard and just don’t stop 👏🏻 I love what Drayton have done here and I like the new trains. I agree a surf board on the front with the new Logo printed on it would certainly finish the trains off nicely.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@blinard1]

When you say to Drayton Manor "hey, we are filming what is essentially a 25min advert for your park, can we film on ride?" What on earth is thier logic of saying no?!?

[@David-R-Hall]

Safety of everyone 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stephenelliott7071]

@@David-R-Hall having a camera strapped safely and securely to your body like Shawn does IS safe. Other parks around the world allow this!

[@gamingandcraftswithlogan8714]

If you don’t have secure equipment for recording that can be mounted on to your body (chest mount, head mount, wrist mount), they can’t let you do it because they would be liable for any injuries like you dropping the filming equipment onto someone walking below, or onto the tracks, which could risk derailing one of the trains. It’s pretty reasonable considering we know how much parks have to pay if a ride hurts people onboard, don’t we, smiler?

[@blinard1]

​@@David-R-Hall for general public holding loose iphones, yes. A professional youtuber with a secured GoPro is petfectly safe.

[@David-R-Hall]

@@stephenelliott7071 I don’t dispute that a chest mount is deemed secure in some parks, especially those in Europe. But the majority of parks in this country do not allow on ride filming for the safety of everyone and no doubt at the recommendation of their insurers. Shawn used the official POV which was completely acceptable and he sets a great example by following the park rules.

[@Harrythepot]

The updates to this ride are great but only having one train will be a massive problem on busy days in the summer. I remember when shockwave was new back in 1994 when it had the two trains running the queue wasn't too bad, having only one train will be a killer for this. Great video as always

[@dlanightfury]

I can understand why they changed it to a sit down coaster with the park leaning towards the family demographic, but personally I wish it had stayed a stand up, it was a big point of attraction to the park. And while it could be rough, I always felt like that contributed to the individual ride experience, even though it may not be generally beneficial. That’s probably me being biased towards it though because I always loved it as a standup

[@jakeedmonds6179]

They know alton towers coasters are too much for drayton

[@mrblack5599]

That's the sort of treatment all of the parks should give to you guys. Getting in to the rides without all the crowds. You guys deserve some recognition for the work you do advertising all the parks.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you, we had a great time experiencing it!

[@reganperellahouse3211]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide heeey great vlog

[@ThemeparkOL]

Another awesome video Charlotte and Shawn. You can tell how passionate you are about this stuff. It really helps the video experience

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@paulbrown7362]

OMG that was Helen Flanagan on the front row!

[@brittnaesimmons5170]

Helen

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It is!

[@RikFTK]

Thats the most bare bones new coaster train I've ever seen. Hopefully they can add some theming to it in the future.

[@MH_ZeR0]

Mentioned it on Facebook when you posted but I was at the park Friday for my sons 4th birthday and got to have a ride on The Wave. Bloody loved it!! The seats are so comfortable!! The ride op did push the restraint down a bit tight on me but not so tight that it was painful. Being only 1.2m height restriction means that if my son had been a little taller (he's 1.1m at the mo) he would have been able to go on which is crazy to me!! He's a little young for it I think but he did have multiple rides on Accelerator which he loved =D Gonna have to pop back later this year or next year to get on that new coaster! it looks like so much fun!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They have done a great job!

[@hookster999]

I remember as a kid watching lots of VHS rollercoaster and theme park videos, and there was one called “Wolds Greatest Roller Coaster Thrills in 3D” and Shockwave was one of the coasters featured, oh this brings back memories

[@steveb5346]

Went on this yesterday for the first time. Superb coaster and a great introduction to inversions for my 10 year old. Smooth ride, comfortable seat and restraint and friendly staff. Being able to watch these vlogs beforehand allows me to chose rides for my daughter carefully without scaring her and putting her off them for life. Great work!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Hoping to visit Drayton later on in the year, never been and I'll be in the area so thought might as well since i have a ton of sprare time when i arrive. I noticed this ride had a name change do i was curious what if anything was different about it. Great to see they've brightened up a lot of the park to help showcase it as more of a family friendly resort. To be honest quite pleased as i only want to visit for a few hours so it's helpful to know this ride is smoother and more comfortable.

[@FoolishMortalLife]

I used to go to Drayton every year growing up, back when Robinsons fruit shoot land was a thing! I haven’t been since 2017 and this year I’m going back with some friends for my birthday next week! I can’t wait to ride the retheme of shockwave! It looks like the seats are gforce inspired with the lap bar. Only ever rode Shockwave twice in my life because it was so painful but the wave looks great! Thanks for the review, always a great vid from you

[@Gav_Loves_Alton_Towers]

Awesome vid guys

[@MarmotManK]

I went on holiday so have not watched your videos for a while i am so happy that there is so much more to watch I am gonna watch all your new videos 😁 hope you enjoyed your self's

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Welcome back! So much for you to enjoy on the channel 🤩

[@attractionshubno1]

Great video as always Shawn and Charlotte, you 2 are absolute legends and I'm honoured and proud to have met you both at Chessington back in 2017

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@attractionshubno1]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide you are welcome

[@GeometrySmash321]

Love you guys! You are the actual best!!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@joshl9328]

Hilarious that its themed to surfing but you now sit down? 👏🤣

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Surfing is simply riding a wave on a board, there's no specific method for how a person should situate themselves in the board. Standing is simply the most common/popular method, but methods such as paddling on your chest is still a type of surfing.

[@mitchellgillum]

That track for The Wave needs a really good power wash or clean, it looks so dirty.

[@Jsarahrose]

Absolutely. I wish they could repaint it, it'll look so much better

[@flaffstar_99]

I was quite disappointed with that as well. They open a "new" Attraction without the track even getting a repaint?

[@kkrispy2009P]

So quick back from Europe road trip to drayton manor looping group hit nail on head lovely investment and new coaster 2 bet u can't wait 4 USA road trip

[@gamingwithowen5170]

Nice vlog can't wait to do it when I next go

[@madaboutcars7461]

The Train looks like a gerstlauer infinity train

[@Rollercoastermadness24]

It just looks like one

[@johnmiller7917]

We absolutely loved it last weekend when it opened for the passholder preview. Managed to get front row twice, including the 1st ride of the day. Unfortunately operations were really slow, with lots of teething problems including an unused back row and it seemed to close for the day shortly after. Went again yesterday and it still seemed really slow getting it out of the station each time, coupled with being a busy bank holiday weekend the queue was all the way down the stairs and outside. We gave it a miss but I'd hate to think how long it would have taken. Really hope they can sort things out soon as its so nicer to ride now.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully they can get these operational issues sorted soon

[@frasercottrell2184]

enjoyed watching your awesome KZbin video today.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks!

[@chrisbaker9767]

very good video Shawn and Charlotte, from Drayton Manor to ride The Wave! Keep the good videos coming on the channel, Shawn and Charlotte. 😀😀👍👍

[@adamanonymous6885]

I'm actually really excited for this ride - Shockwave, for all it's flaws, was the coaster that got me into coasters as an enthusiast (the combination of a short layout and a very tame first drop made it strangely approachable to me, despite the four inversions) and I am really keen to ride it under just a lap bar!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They have done a great job with this. A very smooth ride experience!

[@Billyboy571]

Can’t wait to give this a try! I can remember being at the original opening in 1994, ERT on a club trip with the original cast of the “Gladiators” (Lightning, Saracen etc) might require a quick google😂 We were even given permission to ride stand up facing backwards for those who were up for it👌 I’m guessing health and safety wouldn’t allow it these days but it was awesome fun😉🎢All the best guy’s and keep up the outstanding vlogs!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing!

[@user-bl8is9gd3c]

Always find your vlogs so helpful to plan our next family adventures 😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@dereckmason4788]

I have nominated you for 'best content creator ' for uk theme park awards 2024 ,hope you get the gold award this year as you are by far in my opinion the best ,keep up the great videos shaun and Charlotte and good luck at the awards later in year

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@ItsSiebay]

From a US fan who’s ridden B&M standup coasters, I wonder if they ever considered calling B&M for sit down trains. Though I’m sure these are much more comfortable.

[@Hans_Eriksson94]

Great vlog Shawn and Charlotte 👍😊

[@Coaster_Crazy]

I went to Drayton Manor yesterday (bank holiday Monday) and had an awesome time, it’s such an underrated park and even tho it was busy most of the rides were walk on, however……..The Wave was on a 90min wait all day due to it being really popular and only having one train and I can safely say that it’s now one of the best coasters in the UK, it’s really really good and more thrilling most other UK coasters, it’s AWESOME

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They have done a great job with The Wave. We really enjoyed it and it was super smooth and comfortable!

[@CoasterPro817]

Thanks for the video! Personally I really like the new and improved shockwave.

[@reganperella7134]

and many asia trip videos very entertaining and congratulations

[@FeedYourGreed]

Gosh, as far as a retrofit, they did a great job. They have to be thrilled with how comfortable and smooth the ride experience seems to be with the new trains.

[@justinchavez9530]

Yeah, Drayton Manor did an amazing job at re-imagining this ride and it’s much more enjoyable now.

[@RogEdwardsTV]

I do find the surf board theming a little odd because people tend to stand up on surf board - so it would have fitted better with the old stand up trains…😂

[@sharonellis8776]

The Wave ride looks good. Can't wait 4 the other new coaster to open ! xx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Can’t wait for it!

[@AudreyMealiff]

The new trains look great, except for the ugly yellow bar on the front. They will hopefully theme that to dusguise it a bit, and also clean the track and supports to present the ride properly.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I hope so!

[@Hans_Eriksson94]

I love watching your videos ❤️

[@SeeDoReview]

Living down south we've not yet visited Drayton Manor, cant wait for the new coaster to open and we'll be there!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully you can visit soon!

[@Mat_548_88]

This is such a great coaster, as i see on video... I hope I'll try it as soon as possible

[@alisonparsons1479]

Do you ever have a day at home with your feet up? Love the videos

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We do!

[@blank-dr2kx]

The Big one at Blackpool was horrendous so rough this weekend dunno what’s happening there

[@jakeclarke3617]

I hope we see the brand mew roller coaster open soon at the park! Surley they will want to open it before the big summer holiday bussy period to ease it in!

[@andycurrall6861]

I went on Sunday for the summer nights event, was one of the worst times to go to ride The Wave.. with only one train running and the queue coming out of the entrance and then only getting what seemed was one train every 3-5 minutes out I think it’ll be a good ride and I really like the improvements but if you’re going on a busy day you won’t be riding the way unless you wait a few hours.. can’t wait for there new coaster that looks amazing with a way higher throughput

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully they can speed up the operations soon!

[@kaywalker9549]

Enjoyed watching the vlog Shawn and Charlotte. The Wave sit down train looks good, I'm liking the bright yellow and black seats also the improved boarding going up to the ride. I agree the front of the train needs some theming, it looks too bare and I can't believe they didn't power wash the track 😬 We had a sneaky peak at the new ride. It's coming along really well isn't it

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Can’t wait for the new coaster!

[@Hans_Eriksson94]

I can’t wait to see your vlogs of the USA theme parks. I will definitely join you then ❤️🎢

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We can’t wait!

[@robertgray1756]

Looks like they've done a great job there. Rode the stand up version a few times and never really liked it much. I'm all for smoothness now.

[@djgtxgeorgetumosas3246]

Brilliant vlog love theam all

[@chloewhitmore-gl7dv]

amazing video x❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@Gav_Loves_Alton_Towers]

Awesome

[@jamesabbott5242]

Awesome Video Guys 😄😄

[@reganperella7134]

welcome back to the uk theme park worldwide fantastic usa rhode trip very excited to invite you to the great escape will you do a vlog there???

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We can’t wait and would love to visit at some point in the future!

[@gavinsadventuresinterests.]

This is a nice upgrade from Shockwave to The Wave. The last time i went on this ride as Shockwave (Stand Up) was about 25 years ago. It was also the last time i visited Drayton Manor Theme Park in general. I have been going to Alton Towers ever since. Alton Towers Resort is a much better theme park in my opinion anyway. But still The Wave looks nice now and it's an OK ride.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing!

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Brave The Wave

[@iLoveCamdy]

Your everywhere AF Jesus Christ can someone just stop being everywhere

[@michaelpratt9993]

Shame they didn’t repaint the track and supports.

[@Vrckyy]

Hey! I was wondering where you got your camera and go-pro from? And for what price?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We usually purchase our cameras from John Lewis or Argos for the best deals!

[@Tylers_BMX]

I’m going tomorrow I’m so exited the wave will be my biggest ride so far

[@joecandish3923]

To me now Frontier Falls Open, Adventure Cove complete there is but one area I can see being redeveloped next and that is of course Pirate's Adventure and Excalibur two huge plots of land perfect for redevelopment hopefully that will be next

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully that’s next!

[@joecandish3923]

The Lift & Launch coaster looks awesome probably going to be a sneaky great ride might be top 10 worthy in the UK if the theming and ride experienc is excellent.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Can’t wait for it!

[@SleepExports]

Great video, as always !

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@reiva690]

Im going there today!

[@alfiemunday8215]

Hey there Shawn and Charlotte can you please us a construction update for Drayton manor please thank you and it’s good to see Charlotte feeling so much better Shawn I love you Shawn and Charlotte best KZbinrs ever best wishes Alfie xxxxxx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks Alfie!

[@DanielKing-dk5nr]

Charlotte, what is your favorite color rollercoaster??????? hi guys.

[@seasidegalaxystreet]

Oh please give me back the original 1994 7UP ShockWave back. Please. And that cranky Klondike rollercoaster 🙏

[@Topcat634]

Yes, it really needs a good wipe at 18:45.

[@olliexx]

Shawn, what’s your opinion with the mascots retheme, Rory and Lory?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They look awesome!

[@Andrewoll68]

Great vlog as always. 👌

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@ThemeParkLife]

I don't recall seeing many roller coasters which have their logo on the front of the train... But Voltron looks PHENOMENAL with their logo (really big too) displayed on the trains, so I completely agree with your suggestion. Let's hope it's a trend that catches on.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It would look great on this!

[@Hans_Eriksson94]

I am a big fan of your channel ❤️

[@ellisjames8517]

I remember first going on shockwave back in 1997 I was just 1.4 meters it’s scared the life out of me at 12 years old 😂😂😂

[@emmagottfreund8142]

Shawn you suit being a pirate 😂😂

[@liamrankin1976]

looks great for my lad he should be tall enough next spring 😃

[@michaelsalt5464]

I am surprised that this was an Intamin. The track is classic Bolliger and Mabillard with its box spine.

[@CoastersThrillsAndAirtimeHills]

The new coaster is looking pretty cool. I also heard that the new trains on ‘the wave’ are so much better than the shockwave trains.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They are much more comfortable

[@lazarboysyt3323]

I was at drayton manor today and the wave kept breaking down and it took 2 hours to get on but it was worth it in the end as its silky smooth

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it becomes more reliable soon!

[@jakeclarke3617]

Im hoping for the new coaster to open in August so i can get down for my first ever opening day!

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

Back in the day it was called Shockwave and now it is called the Wave

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was indeed

[@86Rikki]

Helen Flanagan !

[@jakeclarke3617]

The surfing theme for The Wave is okay but surley this would have been a better theme for when it was a stand up coasster rather than what it is now, a sit down as you stand up on a surf board not sit down but maybe im just looking far too into it!

[@paulnash2115]

My thoughts exactly or am I missing something?

[@history_leisure]

19:53 is this Dreamfinder?

[@Rabbitzz]

Apparently it's having bad operational issues leading to 10-15 minute dispatches did you notice any of this on your visit?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It took around 3-4 minutes to load up the train when we visited

[@Andrewoll68]

Think they should make The Big One a stand up. Imagine. 😜😜😜

[@bl_174]

The new height restriction makes me nervous 😂. My 6 year old is now 1.2m much to his delight been able to go on wickerman (which he did god knows how many time in one day 😂) but with this coaster i think id be terrified to let him on with it going upside down. Weird how they increased the runaway mine train at alton towers to 1.1m yet they can go on a coaster like this at 1.2m. I know restraints are different. Think we'll be visiting drayton soon haha. Great vlog guys ❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The restraints are nice and comfortable so I’m sure he would be fine!

[@SPEEDSAW1997]

Brilliant video.! I do hope Energylandia should work with Mack Rides. In future as they could a Mack Rides Hyper Coaster. That be amazing to have.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great suggestions!

[@iLoveCamdy]

I keep accidentally calling it shockwave😅

[@CM-1723]

The new wave indoor signs remind of the fallout series ha

[@ossiekiller]

Sean, you need to get yourself some of the Ray Ban Meta glasses, that way you can film front row rides !!!

[@adamknight7041]

Personally I'd have preferred them to knock down Shockwave entirely and replace it with a bigger and smoother Stand-Up like Riddlers Revenge at SFMM. B&M stand-up's ride much better, it's a real shame the stand-up has gone from Drayton Manor though as it was the only one in the UK and I cannot think of too many others in Europe. Not many have been built anywhere since the late 90's although I suppose you have to count the recent "Surf-Coasters" like that one which opened at Seaworld.

[@CraftyTan]

Hey!!!! This used to be the stand up coaster! Shockwave!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It did!

[@Chi1O821e]

It went from 54in to ride to 48 or 46in to ride. Wow

[@Edsthemeparks]

Was that Helen Flanagan pov ?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It is!

[@kyematthews816]

Can see why they did it but crazy they got rid of the only stand up coaster in uk

[@ELTHRILLADVENTURES565]

I agree with the zero g roll it was a head banger on shockwave that was the only bad thing about shockwave

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s much more comfortable now

[@viewtoathrill]

I think DM has definitely got themselves a unique family friendly thrill ride ! Take note Merlin !

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They have done a great job with this!

[@RERTOxCRAFT]

Does it still feel like your going to slip out the harness on the zero g roll? The old harnesses I would hand on for dear life or slip out

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It takes the element with some speed still

[@Grim_Dev2004]

next thing they shoude do is give that track an nice powerwash and new fresh paint

[@amywebb344]

❤❤❤ my favourite ppl