Drayton Manor Vlog March 2024

Join us for the first day of the 2024 season at Drayton Manor! In this vlog we check out the new Frontier Falls themed area, including the latest updates on their new roller coaster opening later this year. Over winter Shockwave has been transformed into The Wave and in this vlog we take a first look at thew new train and theming upgrades. We also get back on all of our favourite rides at Drayton Manor and step back inside Thomas Land for the first time this year!
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[@chrisogrady28]

2:38 it's said "while-eee-coyote" by the way haha. Willy Coyote was so funny

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I have no idea 😂

[@antwhite3899]

"Ooooooh dat wabbit!"

[@duffyellie]

You're not old enough to remember the cartoon lol - it's while eeeee​@ThemeParkWorldwide

[@Thetourturedcoastersdepartment]

Drayton manor was the first theme park I went to and shockwave was my first thrill coaster !!! Can proudly say ive got over my fear and now I go on rollercoasters as im older now. My first thrill coaster was shockwave and it breaks my heart that its closed It wont be the same !!!Love you guys ❤❤❤

[@Doomslayer27818]

Go to alton towers and ride nemesis reborn

[@chrisogrady28]

You certainly don't sound very old

[@jrfings7852]

Shockwave hasn’t closed down.

[@Thetourturedcoastersdepartment]

@@Doomslayer27818ive been to Alton towers a few years ago , when nemesis was closed unfortunately but im going very soon and cant wait to ride it!!!

[@Thetourturedcoastersdepartment]

@@jrfings7852but its not the same as it used to be 😢

[@ZarkYouTube]

2:07, no way is that Devilman ? 😆 Wuuuuunsen

[@MikeyTheMachineGaming]

It is 😂😂

[@roneames96]

Nahhhh 🤣😭

[@stevenmcguinness4751]

He lives in Tamworth

[@djmastergroove946]

I've got fond memories of Drayton Manor back in early 90's.. The pirate adventure ☠️ river. I think it's gone now. Another one I use to go to in the 90's was American Adventure. Did you ever get to see that theme park?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was such a great ride and we used to love the American adventure!

[@starlite2525]

Hi Shawn and Charlotte. Thank you both for having your picture taken with my son yesterday, we've been watching your channel for ages so it was nice to finally meet you both. It was lovely seeing you again afterwards too as you got on the polperro express 😂 you are a lovely couple and we wish you all the best with your channel and in general. Great vlog. Maybe we'll meet again soon. Bye for now 🎢

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was great to see you!

[@commandercody8511]

Absolutely love this channel, before moving to Australia I used to live in Tamworth and was so close to both Drayton and Alton. Such happy memories at both parks, I hope to come back soon and maybe even meet ThemeParkWorldwide!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@topherwolf1113]

Great blog as always! I would LOVE to see the return of an updated Pirate Adventure dark ride! That ride was my absolute favourite when I was young.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It would be great to see!

[@MikeyTheMachineGaming]

2:08 is that Devilman? 🤣🤣🤣

[@ZINXPHASMA1]

Ngl it looks like the best park on opening day in the country

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was a fantastic opening day!

[@mousecharger]

Hi Sean and Charlotte just watching this at 50 years old we are visiting Drayton Manor tomorrow so went straight to your vlog for tips 👍

[@danielward4868]

It must be at least 15 years since I last went as a kid because Thomas Land was new. The old Buffalo was quite exhilarating for little me back in the day

[@user-gq8fq8ji8o]

who else thinks ' minecart madness ' would be a good name for the new coaster? it is such an exciting time at drayton manor with the new coaster and starting to see more theming around the park which is amazing to see!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

So much happening across the park at the moment which is great to see!

[@ThemeParkOgre]

That's the name of the new Donkey Kong coaster!

[@Mrsbehemoth666]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide I think the new Drayton coaster will be called ‘my hat’

[@markymark-r]

Drayton are really smashing it recently! Vikings was a great addition. Wave is a great decision, Frontier Falls and new coaster looks epic! Can’t wait to get back there this year.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

So much investment!

[@eviemh]

It's honestly so nice to see my local park being looked after :)

[@24hrstulip]

I was with the guy who screamed hi at the camera 😂 and were behind u on accelerator. I cant believe i saw u haha

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great to see you!

[@Ali-uy3sl]

New roller coaster looks fab x

[@Anthony_Fogarty_Aviation]

Pirate Adventure Returns - YES PLEASE!

[@darkride_enthusiast69420]

The Haunting is such an underrated ride, it gets over shadowed by hex all the time despite it being the original vekoma madhouse in the uk. Cant wait to experience it again this year with its darker story

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Great video again guys thank you. Remember our last trip to Drayton Manor back in 2008/9. Thomas Land never existed back then, but always will Remember Pirate Adventure. Good to see The Haunting, Stormforce 10, Doges and Maelstrom still there. Got to go back at some point this year both.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@user-xx6zw8to9t]

Awsome vlog and we managed to give you a wave whilst on the ride 👍. My daughter has loved watching this!

[@Diesel10guy-bw4dw]

hi guys i was the person with red headphones who asked for a photo in thomas land meeting you guys was the highlight of the day

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Great to see you!

[@CLC-1000]

Looking forward to seeing what the park has to offer in 2024. 👍

[@emersonfairlie-vx1jx]

It looks fantastic I am ready for the 🌊

[@RyanRaybone]

Ayyyy I waved at you at the front on the haunted mansion aha as you entred I was at the front in grey

[@chrisogrady28]

6:02 you would get yeeted to the moon if it ran over than hill at any speed! Fingers crossed haha

[@MinnieBB1997]

Idk if it’s just the camera that made it sound like this but what I heard was: “Who’s ready to dance like Rory?” 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗 “Everybody’s ready!!”

[@lizsavagar2860]

Great vlog, l LOVE Drayton Manor....had a final ride on Shockwave last year. Will be bringing my granddaughter here for the first time this year she is going to be blown away by it all! Lovely to see you both enjoying yourselves in the sunshine, definitely the best opening day, shows how it should be done😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing!

[@robwilcockson2511]

I think Drayton Manor has won your best opening day this year, great effort by everyone to get everything ready on time.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They did a fantastic job

[@Mrsbehemoth666]

I did something naughty there shawn. I threw my drink on the floor haha 😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Oh no!

[@kaywalker9549]

Great vlog Shawn and Charlotte. Loved my visit with my son last year (2023) to this beautiful family park. There's quite a lot to see and do and it's easy to get around so you can also fit loads of rides in. Shockwave and Accelerator were good, Loki was closed but Thor was fun. I enjoyed the Haunting and Thomas Land too. I was surprised to see a zoo there and reptile house, the animals and creatures seemed well looked after tho ❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@graemecassidy5647]

Great vlog, Shawn, the best of the UK opening days. I really like the traditional themes of this park, such as wild west and vikings, as well as other light themes like beach and coast. A modern version of Pirate Adventure could be fantastic, as well as bringing back an outdoor boat ride like Excalibur, with a jungle or dinosaur theme. The outdoor dinosaur animatronics have come on leaps and bounds.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@reganperella7134]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤hey thanks so much for your disney cruise vlogs it was phenomenal

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@reganperella7134]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide my honor

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

I knew that Drunken Barrels would be getting rethemed and Blasting Barrels is Cool and Sherrif Showdown is obviously a Wild West themed ride so it fits in with the area

[@I_am_a_skeleton898]

I will never get tired of 'Hello and welcome to theme park worldwide!'

[@lewtube3502]

enjoying these back to back videos daily! any chance we get to see a video from you all about merlin passes? cheers!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Very enjoyable vlog! DM is looking better and better

[@sharonellis8776]

The park is looking great. The theming is really good. Love the trucks coaster & Jormangandor ! xx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s looking great!

[@theta2170]

Their next investment has GOT to be Pirate Adventure. Get Sally to do it and make it a class leading dark ride.

[@KestlerTV]

46:24 I can’t get over the fact that 2015 was 9 years ago… it feels like yesterday really…

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

Thor is Awesome and Easily my favourite Zamperla Disco ride in the UK and Loki is Awesome too and it is the UK'S ONLY Nebulous ride too

[@chrisbaker9767]

Great video Shawn and Charlotte from Drayton Manor! On the channel, keep the good videos coming on the channel, Shawn and Charlotte. 😀😎👍👍

[@jonathanashbey1868]

Thanks for the snake warning , lol another great video 👍

[@Leftpeg8379]

The Wave: -Used to be a stand-up -Now has a surfing theme -Needed new trains... ...WHERE ARE THE B&M SURF TRAINS????????!!!!

[@coastingalong]

very expensive for this park aswell as the fact they are going down the family route. so it would be stupid to have an even higher height requirement than before. the new trains have a lower height requirement which is awesome for a family park

[@coastingalong]

now if this ride was at like thorpe then surf trains would’ve been AWESOME

[@LukasKG12]

Frontier falls looks brilliant!🤩

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great new land

[@scratchoftheday2023]

Keep up your UK vlogs. You are the best out there! and the first vlogger to start over 10 years ago! you have gained thousands of subscribers since the UK vlogs x

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@keiranhyre750]

Fantastic vlog

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@tobythetramengine0732]

When Thomas Land opened in 2008, Terence’s Driving School was placed next door and where Jeremy Jet did used to be. In 2011, Terence’s Driving School did move to Farmer McColl’s Farm and near Discover Thomas & Friends Exhibition the same time Blue Mountain Engines took its original space. It was next door to Jeremy Jet. Then in 2015 both Blue Mountain Engines and Jeremy Jet did move for the Expansion. Terence’s Driving School did operate near Discover Thomas & Friends Exhibition most of its time, then in 2023, the Exhibit was being moved to the exit of Winston’s Whistle-Stop Tours, late 2023 it opened. Also in late 2023, Terence’s Driving School was being relocated back into its original space and construction was going on, then in 2024, it did reopen for the Dinosaur Breakout event.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Good to see them move it back!

[@mrfox9967]

Nice to see my local park doing so well lol

[@GUNNER-14]

I think Drayton might be the smaller version of parc asterix. Overall good theming and a very positive future.

[@chrisogrady28]

Let's not get carried away here

[@StevieScotty19]

Remember coming down to Thomas land here when my son was only 1 or 2,He’s 14 now,How time flies,Fantastic vlog guys👍👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@jakeclarke3617]

Wild west area looks awsome but Accelorator sticks out like a saw thumb. Im hoping to get to the park later this year to experiemce The Wave as well as the brand new coaster. Aiming for a trip maybe in August, September or October.

[@jamesabbott5242]

Awesome Video Guys 😄😄

[@maisieeee874]

love drayton!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great family park

[@uhmeee649]

Grate video ❤

[@jakeclarke3617]

The advertising board for The Wave looks cool since it been installed a few days ago and the theming on the entrance looks great too just really hope they give the track a jet wash before it opens as it looks really dirty!

[@scratchoftheday2023]

Fantastic vlog, thanks, guys. Will you be doing a food vlog next time you visit? Would love your views on taste, price, and quality 😊. Are you also doing the roller coaster restaurant in AT and golf. I am so looking forward to it xxxx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more vlogs on the way!

[@Sborticus]

If they were to redo the pirates area I think it would be better to get rid of pirates adventure and put something new in its place some thing big

[@michaelayliffe1413]

Hi guys, another great vid, Accelerator could be painted to fit the new colour theme and renamed Blazing Bronco 👍👍👍👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you. Now that would be great!

[@attractionshubno1]

Great first Vlog of the 2024 season at Drayton Manor Shawn and Charlotte

[@SeeDoReview]

We've never been to Drayton Manor before but we plan on making our first visit later this year when the new coaster opens!

[@liambloxsome3098]

You guys are great. I watch your videos and then book these places based on your recommendations. Went to Cadbury world after your Cadbury video and have booked for Drayton Manor

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@decadentdevil]

Another amazing video 🎢💫🌟💫🎢💫🌟

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@suiiiii841]

17:54 “SKIBIDI TOILET!!” 😂😂

[@cg_plays]

Nah 💀

[@ronaldhobblesteincool]

So glad someone else noticed that 😂

[@cg_plays]

Time for the looping group to give pleasurewood hills some love. Instead of giving all their new investments to drayton

[@justinchavez9530]

Yeah, I agree. I think that Pleasurewood Hills needs some much-needed investment (i.e. new coasters, flat rides, themed areas, etc.)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Pleasurewood Hills really needs a new ride

[@liamrankin1976]

great video both 😁

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@JustinParksandRides]

Can’t wait to see this, if it looks good might go tomorrow

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a really good day!

[@universalstudioseurope3756]

Very cool

[@vikkibrimicombe9115]

I’m watching now , it’s me birthday and I’m feeling rotten with flu , you guys are really cheering me up xxx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great birthday!

[@vikkibrimicombe9115]

Aw Thankyou so much xx

[@kylahislop6212]

Wow. I remember a few years ago, things were looking so sad for Drayton Manor. But with the Vikings area, and now Frontier Falls, the park is looking amazing. Normally I opt for thrill parks, but I think I might have to check this out myself!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s looking good!

[@Backwardly]

Those barrels look aged already, could they be from Pirate Adventure?

[@kkrispy2009P]

Very nice vlog and updates if you said you was hoping to go back a lot did you get a looping annual pass if so how much to buy or renew and can you still get in other looping parks free

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We do indeed!

[@ramsfananddan2660]

i hope the wave will still be as enjoyable with the ride been build with elements to enchance the standing up aspect worried that a standard sit down train may not be as exciting when the track isnt built for that kind of train

[@DiveCoaster85]

Great VLOG, as ever! Do you have a best-guess for the opening of the new coaster? Booking for mid-July and hoping It'll be open by then!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! I’m expecting it to be a few months away!

[@nataliebrinkley8182]

Hate that Tram!! 😂

[@iLoveCamdy]

My first time seeing you at Drayton Manor 🎢

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Enjoy the vlog 🤩

[@suerichardson4381]

Theming is cool, could put cacti 🌵 instead of the antenna 3:53

[@history_leisure]

While a Buffalo Homage for Accelerator or the new ride would be nice, I think it would make more sense to go there own way. I thought for Accelerator to make it like a train or some prototype machine that goes out of control. This means they can keep some of the essence of the queue as it is, but it is now a professor's workshop/house

[@Oshawottr]

Drayton Manor has been going from strength to strength! I love how vibrant it is ❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s great to see!

[@24hrstulip]

Stop i was there yesterday and i saw you!!

[@carmenparker1880]

Cool ❤

[@alimatt9685]

All I read was Draynor Manor. Plaese tell me you've played Runescape lol

[@stevenlimb9076]

Another grate vlog you 2 butt have you heard the news about voltron it's opening 26th April.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We can’t wait!

[@stevenlimb9076]

@ThemeParkWorldwide nether can I. I am visiting europa Park for the first ever time 15th and 16th of May getting super giddy

[@matt64allison]

I would have made the centre of the park into a jungle area with accelerator as a safari truck ride with a 'big bear mountain' train and flying dutchman as tropical birds but with accelerator clearly they have other ideas. The first thing that comes to mind for me is Silver Dollar City's Power Keg for Accelerator As for Pirate Adventure, since 2021 they've had an updated water ride, new flat rides, new roller coaster, the next logical step is to focus on a dark ride for 2026

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Would love to see that!

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

Accelerator is a great ride at Drayton Manor and I would like it if it was fitting in with the Western area

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

I don't like Air race it makes me feel dizzy but the Wave Swinger is Awesome though

[@SweetChiliBros]

Is it just me or is Sherrif Showdown missing some music? It just seems to be missing something. Some sand like flooring too mabey.

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

I don't know about you Shawn but I think that Loki and Thor are the best rides in the Vikings area

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They are really good fun!

[@rossnolan2883]

Super 😅😊😊😊

[@leighwilliams6509]

Which is best value for money on the Drayton manor annual passes-gold or platinum? I saw something about friends and family vouchers for the gold pass only, how do they work? Thanks any tips would be great for a first timer with passes :)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Usually the gold passes are best

[@loulove321]

I'm really happy to see Drayton Manor getting a revival after being purchased by Looping Group. I used to go every year to Drayton Manor with either school or my friends and it ended up getting a bit boring overtime, especially with the lack of theming that they had. It's nice to see them revamp certain areas/rides and also introduce new areas and rides. I will always have nostalgia for 2000's Drayton Manor, but it's nice to see the park being given a new life and not being closed down, which is a worry that was had around 5 years ago when they weren't doing so well.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s very positive to see!

[@KittyLovesFerries]

17:47 - SKIBBDI TOILET...

[@darrenpearsall1738]

just thought u guys would be interested in this as i dont think u have ever covered it on ur channel, its called funderworld and its at durdham downs bristol

[@chrisjohnsonadventures]

Looks quite good now Drayton manor need go visit only 30 mins away

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great family park

[@antwhite3899]

Hi guys. Never visited this park. It seems quite small. Are you aware if they have Any more land the could expand into or maybe purchase? Great vlog as always

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They do have quite a few areas where they can expand!

[@antwhite3899]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide thanks for the reply. Interesting if they could go up another level

[@user-kl4vx2zh3o]

I'm going there on Sunday

[@jacobramage8647]

Any ideas what happened to lightwater valleys thrill rides? Also love drayton

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They removed them and sold them sadly. The Ultimate was destroyed!

[@suerichardson4381]

Maybe a big surfboard 36:47

[@history_leisure]

I'd assume they'll see if they can get The Wave signed off in the next week or two and then open The Wave and Storm Force 10 the same weekend, then the brand new one in July

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Looking forward to it!

[@andyhanson7963]

Staff have informed me that after they finished with the new area/coaster and the wave they gonna start removing all the old theming off the sides of the pirate adventure building as it’s all rotten and unsafe. I think they may move away from the pirate theme as they could include the castle of dreams within the area.

[@stemzuk]

What happened to the drayton queen boat haven't seen that in age's

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was removed quite a few years ago now

[@stemzuk]

​@ThemeParkWorldwide it would be good if they could've kept it painted it and freshen it up