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"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...

Is it confirmed how tall this is going to be? How much taller will it be than the current record holder?

Might be big spenders, but if they are paying half the general ticket price isn't exactly quids in for the Park

Is Valhalla the only UK ride / Park recognised in this?

Still, it has taken 5 years to go from 'masterplan' consultation to 'smaller project' consultation. My expectations are even lower now.

This is exactly the same 'consultation' and artwork from circa 2017? Nothing came of it then, I doubt anything will come of it now. I hope something good happens, but I doubt it.

Yeh, I'd much rather see a glossy Merlin advert for a sh*t 'world's first' re-themed porta cabin.

Also selling their high ropes course (although that is less of a worry). Unfortunately, I do not see this as any more than asset stripping and then focussing purely on the cheaper family market rides.

It amazes me that they would choose a Magma (Paultons) replica. It isn't thrilling, doesn't actually 'drop' and the throughput is dreadful. I know this is supposed to be a family ride but still a cheap choice.

Yes, heard both rumours. Assume the sale has put all plans on ice for now. Can't imagine either of them leaving if at all possible. The cost to remove would be huge and doubt there is much resale value. Fingers crossed fire is not too bad. Drayton Manor have had rotten luck this year.

It was brilliant!! The alien breathing in your ear when it was pitch black was so effective. I loved it, but certainly wasnt very 'disney'

I can't think of any benefit in understating how much has been spent on new attractions. As said previously, they do seem to get extraordinary value for money. I am sure the 12million spent will see a much better return on investment than 20million on one coaster.

If Flamingoland spend 20million then they have been well and truly shafted. Paultons always seem to get value for money (8million for Lost Kingdom?) It always amazes me how Paultons get things so right and Merlin so wrong!

A new company was also registered on the 30th July... https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/12780482

Offered without comment. Very sad if true... https://digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/308/reader/reader.html?#!preferred/0/package/308/pub/308/page/97/article/67887

What spare rides do Mellors have knocking about?? :-)

Towers Street have picked up that some kind of deal has surfaced between Drayton and Mellors. New details on companies house. No idea what it means but appears that a new company 'Drayton Manor Operations' has been created https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/12735919

So, why haven't the Govt come out and dictated this? Isnt the half-price vouchers to help the consumer, but it is optional whether a company accepts them? Surely this scheme is to encourage spending. The VAT cut has very much been announced as being up to the company.

Although they continue to heavily push 'pre-booking essential' thus getting people to book online. Considering parks have haemorrhaged money the last few months and are now limited with their capacity, I wouldn't blame them at all to keep the 15%. If they are struggling to get customers into...

I can't envisage the Parks passing the 15% saving on, especially whilst they are working to limited capacities. Can you also imagine 6 months time when the GP have forgotten why there was a price decrease and suddenly entry goes up 15% overnight! If they pass the saving on, it might show...