Dreamland, Margate: New rides for 2018

[Dar]

Is Mulan, the caterpillar ride (apparently, I had no idea it was called that ) from Great Yarmouth still there? It was closed last year and remember seeing somewhere that it had been sold. I wonder if Dreamland bought it and used some of the parts from both old rides to get one top notch ride out it?

 

[Peet]

Here is the plan submitted on the Thanet District Council's website for the planning application for the new tower and it also shows the locations of the other new rides. It looks good, and having another ride visible from the seafront will be really good advertising for the park.

 

[elephant58]

That name...
https://rcdb.com/16176.htm

 

[Lofty]

They also had the 'Counter Culture Caterpillar' cred, so that's really an improvement.

 

[SilverArrow]

The drop tower has been given the go-ahead.
https://theisleofthanetnews.com/permission-granted-for-dreamlands-39-metre-sky-tower-ride/ It will be a shot and drop tower.

I saw some photos somewhere of the wild mouse being constructed this week. It had quite a way to go but these things go up pretty quick.

 

[vaugc002]

Oh wow 39m is pretty decent!

 

[CrashCoaster]

Is it brand new from S&S?

 

[SilverArrow]

Is it brand new from S&S?

I believe it's from Zamperla as all the new rides seem to be coming in a deal from them. Probably this model as the height seems about right (Dreamland are putting a sign on top): https://www.zamperla.com/products/flash-tower/

 

[Lofty]

Yeah, it'll be a Zamperla. I am guessing that they've struck a sort of loan deal with the rides from Zamperla. A few parks have done it in the past with ride companies where they basically rent the rides to buy them out eventually, kind of like a loan offset against the ride.

 

[vaugc002]

Yeah, it'll be a Zamperla. I am guessing that they've struck a sort of loan deal with the rides from Zamperla. A few parks have done it in the past with ride companies where they basically rent the rides to buy them out eventually, kind of like a loan offset against the ride.

Do you know what these Zamperla towers ride like? I don't think I've been on one tbh

 

[SilverArrow]

Luna Park in NYC (owned by Zamperla) are currently installing a tower ride named "astro tower". Could be the same model.

 

[Lofty]

Do you know what these Zamperla towers ride like? I don't think I've been on one tbh

I haven't done one before, I've done one of the smaller bouncy ones which are fun? I was wishing they'd have gone with a Funtime one, because they're terrifying.

 

[vaugc002]

I haven't done one before, I've done one of the smaller bouncy ones which are fun? I was wishing they'd have gone with a Funtime one, because they're terrifying.

Ah that'd have been great. If this is 39m that's pretty decent. Hopefully Zamperla can get a decent experience from that sort of size.

 

[stuart]

"Dreamland Drop" testing, yesterday.

It has a good visual impact from the ground and surrounding area and a decent LED package and signage.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1013518296287797249

 

[Peet]

Looks like Pinball X has opened:
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/park-unveils-two-new-rides-185983/

It's also now listed as operating on rcdb, some pictures taken yesterday are up there too.
https://rcdb.com/16176.htm
Edit: one of the pictures from rcdb added:

 

[elephant58]

I kinda hope that this nine ride investment might be the start of turning Dreamland into a full fledged amusement park, because let's be honest, the UK needs a couple more of those.

 

[SilverArrow]

Just want the test of the new rides to open now so that it actually warrants a return visit.

(Won't be as good as the enterprise and the top spin though.)

 

[TommyAlex]

Dreamland? Opening another Spinning Wild Mouse?

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat? How random! Next you'll be telling me they've opened their third Big Apple in four seasons!

 

[Benenen]

Aw no, I'm going on Saturday so will probably just miss out!

Also Scenic Railway, was the new build after the fire identical? I've been on it around 2003 and was wondering if it's a new cred now or not?

 

[elephant58]

Aw no, I'm going on Saturday so will probably just miss out!

Also Scenic Railway, was the new build after the fire identical? I've been on it around 2003 and was wondering if it's a new cred now or not?

Yeah it's identical.