DRAYTON MANOR United Kingdom
Park News - (5/15/12) Drayton Manor reminds us that they will make their Guinness World Record attempt at having the most people in one place wearing MorphSuits this Saturday, May 19th. They will need at least 250 people to show up, and anyone who arrives in a Red, Yellow or Blue suit will get into the park for free, all other colors will only have to pay £5. I can’t wait to see the pictures from this… so if you’ve got a MorphSuit, be sure to head to the park and send in pictures of the day’s events. (3/23/12) Drayton Manor is at it again with the MorphSuits… this time hoping to set the first in the series of Guiness World Record attempts by the park. On Saturday, May 19th, the park needs at least 250 people to show up in MorphSuits (head to toe spandex bodysuits) to break the record. Anyone who shows up wearing a Red, Yellow or Blue Morphsuit will get into the park for free, all other colored suits will pay just £5. Click here for more information on the event and on how to register. (2/3/12) The latest word from Drayon Mannor is that the park will be open for “a week of half-term fun, laughter and adventure” from Feb. 10 – 20th. During this time period the park will open a limited section of attractions which will include Thomas Land, the 15 acre zoo, Ben 10: Ultimate Mission and the 4D Cinema. The park is also taking bookings for Valentine’s Day dining at The Grill Inn where the chefs will offer a special four-course dinner meal for £35 per person. Look for details here. (1/30/12) Drayton Manor has let us know that the park will be open in limited fashion on select weekends in February and March ahead of the main season opening. Thomas Land and the 15 acre zoo will be open on Feb 3-6, Feb 24-27, Mar. 2-5 and Mar. 9-12. As an extra incentive the park will also offer 2-for-1 admission offers from it’s website during these special weekends.
2012 - The Little Prince 4D - (3/28/12) Theme Park Tourist has posted a report on Drayton Manor’s new 4D Theater attraction, “The Little Prince 4D” along with a trailer for the new film. This has replaced the old Marvin the Martian in the 3rd Dimension attraction.
2013 - New Coaster - Rumor - (5/18/09) We’ve heard a rumor that Drayton Manor may be looking at adding another launched coaster experience to the park soon. If the rumors are true, park management is said to be keeping a careful eye on Mack’s new launched coaster, Blue Fire at Europa Park. Anyone know more?
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