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Pirate Adventure

I do wonder if the Bryan’s after the success of Thomas land jumped the gun with the hotel like we did get the Ben 10 coaster and Air race built in the main park but also in the last 10 years of operation they lost with out been replaced still away
The Black Revolver 2010
Excalibur 2012
Pirate Adventure 2015
Drayton Queen 2016
Splash Canyon 2017 but SBNO to 2021
Chair Lift 2017
Big Wheel 2017
G Force 2018 but SBNO to 2020

That is quite a lot of stuff to be removed with just Air Race taking over the Black Revolver.

Now with the Pirate Adventure they didn’t have the money to bring it up to H&S standards and they only started to remove the scenes cause of the fire in Germany.
 
The front not changed but down the side there’s new wooden railway sleepers been installed, a new gate and the maintenance door was open.
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Well a lot of work is happening around the pirate adventure building
They finished the wall

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The Maintenance area looks empty now

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Also there was a lot of noise coming from the other side of the building so I went and had a look from the zoo side and they started to take the pirate adventure theming off the side of the building
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Also trees have been cut down
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Shawn TPWW while I was chatting to him did confirm that the next big project for the park was the Pirate adventure building and did confirm what I already knew that the building is currently been stripped and his promised a construction update some time over the summer months.
 
Themeparksandy1981 said:
Shawn TPWW while I was chatting to him did confirm that the next big project for the park was the Pirate adventure building and did confirm what I already knew that the building is currently been stripped and his promised a construction update some time over the summer months.
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Pirate Adventure is being stripped?? What would they do inside do you think? Like a pirate rollercoaster orrrr idk
 
DraytonEnthusiast said:
Pirate Adventure is being stripped?? What would they do inside do you think? Like a pirate rollercoaster orrrr idk
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Think it is just finishing off removing the scenes left after the 2019 season. If they can get the ride system restored and the boats repaired or replaced then they can have whatever theme they desire in that building but they be stupid not to stick with Pirates as the Bounty, Dodgems and Jolly Buccaneer all fit in that theme already and the Arcade and Burger bar to easily just the area.
 
DraytonEnthusiast said:
Pirate Adventure is being stripped?? What would they do inside do you think? Like a pirate rollercoaster orrrr idk
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It was partially stripped years ago for the auction as parts were sold on.
It would make sense to continue stripping down the building, especially if future development was at point of heavy consideration .

What I do know, is that the park are aware of how beloved Pirate Adventure is to guests.
 
I’ve heard rumours that work is going on inside the Pirate Adventure building to restore the ride to its former glory. I believe the work has begun now so the Ride can return next year. Last year Mack Rides boxes were seen outside of the building. As the ride has been SBNO for a decade the mechanics will need testing,the building brought up to Health,Safety and Fire regulations and finally any original scenes being kept wil need to be spruced up. All this work will take time. This work will be worth it though if Pirate Adventur returns next year.
 
Gotta a say being near the Pirates Adventure is creepy with a breeze through the building and smell of a galleon. Plus there was a light on inside
 
Joe said:
Gotta a say being near the Pirates Adventure is creepy with a breeze through the building and smell of a galleon. Plus there was a light on inside
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When do you think construction will start in it and when do u think it will open? Will it stay as pirate adventure
 
DraytonEnthusiast said:
When do you think construction will start in it and when do u think it will open? Will it stay as pirate adventure
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Hard to say if it will return or and I will say if its reopening next year than work will start later in the year but that's not guaranteed but the queue line is all in tact apparently
 
I think Drayton Manor will see visitor numbers accelerate next season (2025),if Pirate Adventure is returning. The ride is Englands version of the Pirates Of The Caribbean rides at the Disney Theme Parks. I’d certainly do my best to visit Drayton Manor if the rumours are true.

Personally I feel that these rumours are based on fact as multiple people have said the same rumour. If these rumours had been stated by one Person I wouldn’t trust them. The fact multiple unconnected sources have stated the rumours fills me with optimism. Furthermore Drayton Manor staff have hinted towards Pirate Adventure returning next season. I think if staff members are talking about the rides return there must be truth behind the rumours. In the past year the Boats that took guests around Pirate Adventure have been sent to Mack so they can be refreshed. Another note worthy point is that Mack Boxes have been seen behind the Pirate Adventure building. Furthermore people in high-visibility jackets have been spotted within the building. Moreover building work in preparation for the relaunch of Pirate Adventure has been seen and heard both the interior and exterior of Pirate Adventure.

I wonder if Pirate Adventure returns it’ll be part of an overall makeover of this area at Drayton Manor. If the entire area is being given TLC I can envisage The Flying Dutchman being relocated to the area from Frontier Falls. It’s been long speculated that The Flying Dutchman is being relocated within Drayton Manor. If a relocation is in the pipeline for The Flying Dutchman it would be logical for this to occur in tandem with the return of Pirate Adventure and overhaul of Pirate Cove. The Flying Dutchman is already themed to Pirates so a relocation wouldn’t need to include a retheme. There were rumours floating around about The Flying Dutchman being added to Vikings. With the heavily rum return of Pirate Adventure and the rides existing theme it would make thematical sense to add The Flying Dutchman to Pirate Cove. A relocation of The Flying Dutchman to Vickings would mean retheming the ride and unnecessary financial expense. if the return of Pirate Adventure is part of an overall overhaul of Pirate Cove adding The Flying Dutchman would widen the ride lineup of the area. Pirate Cove would definitely need further capacity than currently,because Pirate Adventure would rise the popularity of the area. When Splash Canyon reopened as The Adventure Cove Rapids the wider Adventure Cove area became hectic. This is evidence that reopening a fan favourite can be just as popular if not more than opening a brand new ride. The return of Pirate Adventure and refresh of Pirate Cove would make chronological senice. . Since being owned by The Looping Group every few years an area of Drayton Manor has been refreshed with the reopening or refresh of an existing ride. If The Flying Dutchman is relocated to Pirate Cove it could be renamed and marketed as a new ride. The relocation of The Flying Dutchman would free up space in Frontier Falls for a new ride. As the location has already held a ride little to no ground work would be needed. In theory this would allow a new ride to be added to Frontier Falls next year. Should this happen Drayton Manor could advertise the resurrection of Pirate Adventure,the overall overhaul of the surrounding area,the refurbished and relocated Flying Dutchman in addition to a brand new ride in Frontier Falls. This would provide Drayton Manor with the opportunity to promote a few additional attractions next year.

Ultimately if Pirate Adventure is returning next year do you think it’ll return under the same name,or receive a new name like Splash Canyon did when it reopened as The Adventure Cove Rapids?
 
The Hedgenator said:
I think Drayton Manor will see visitor numbers accelerate next season (2025),if Pirate Adventure is returning. The ride is Englands version of the Pirates Of The Caribbean rides at the Disney Theme Parks. I’d certainly do my best to visit Drayton Manor if the rumours are true.

Personally I feel that these rumours are based on fact as multiple people have said the same rumour. If these rumours had been stated by one Person I wouldn’t trust them. The fact multiple unconnected sources have stated the rumours fills me with optimism. Furthermore Drayton Manor staff have hinted towards Pirate Adventure returning next season. I think if staff members are talking about the rides return there must be truth behind the rumours. In the past year the Boats that took guests around Pirate Adventure have been sent to Mack so they can be refreshed. Another note worthy point is that Mack Boxes have been seen behind the Pirate Adventure building. Furthermore people in high-visibility jackets have been spotted within the building. Moreover building work in preparation for the relaunch of Pirate Adventure has been seen and heard both the interior and exterior of Pirate Adventure.

I wonder if Pirate Adventure returns it’ll be part of an overall makeover of this area at Drayton Manor. If the entire area is being given TLC I can envisage The Flying Dutchman being relocated to the area from Frontier Falls. It’s been long speculated that The Flying Dutchman is being relocated within Drayton Manor. If a relocation is in the pipeline for The Flying Dutchman it would be logical for this to occur in tandem with the return of Pirate Adventure and overhaul of Pirate Cove. The Flying Dutchman is already themed to Pirates so a relocation wouldn’t need to include a retheme. There were rumours floating around about The Flying Dutchman being added to Vikings. With the heavily rum return of Pirate Adventure and the rides existing theme it would make thematical sense to add The Flying Dutchman to Pirate Cove. A relocation of The Flying Dutchman to Vickings would mean retheming the ride and unnecessary financial expense. if the return of Pirate Adventure is part of an overall overhaul of Pirate Cove adding The Flying Dutchman would widen the ride lineup of the area. Pirate Cove would definitely need further capacity than currently,because Pirate Adventure would rise the popularity of the area. When Splash Canyon reopened as The Adventure Cove Rapids the wider Adventure Cove area became hectic. This is evidence that reopening a fan favourite can be just as popular if not more than opening a brand new ride. The return of Pirate Adventure and refresh of Pirate Cove would make chronological senice. . Since being owned by The Looping Group every few years an area of Drayton Manor has been refreshed with the reopening or refresh of an existing ride. If The Flying Dutchman is relocated to Pirate Cove it could be renamed and marketed as a new ride. The relocation of The Flying Dutchman would free up space in Frontier Falls for a new ride. As the location has already held a ride little to no ground work would be needed. In theory this would allow a new ride to be added to Frontier Falls next year. Should this happen Drayton Manor could advertise the resurrection of Pirate Adventure,the overall overhaul of the surrounding area,the refurbished and relocated Flying Dutchman in addition to a brand new ride in Frontier Falls. This would provide Drayton Manor with the opportunity to promote a few additional attractions next year.

Ultimately if Pirate Adventure is returning next year do you think it’ll return under the same name,or receive a new name like Splash Canyon did when it reopened as The Adventure Cove Rapids?
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Onw issue relocating Flying Dutchman to Pirates Cove ain't a whole lot of space where Pirates Cove is the area isn't officially known as Pirates Cove either but would be cool to see area made over as its right by the front entrance one of the first things you see a big abandoned Facade not a great lookk
 
The Hedgenator said:
I think Drayton Manor will see visitor numbers accelerate next season (2025),if Pirate Adventure is returning. The ride is Englands version of the Pirates Of The Caribbean rides at the Disney Theme Parks. I’d certainly do my best to visit Drayton Manor if the rumours are true.

Personally I feel that these rumours are based on fact as multiple people have said the same rumour. If these rumours had been stated by one Person I wouldn’t trust them. The fact multiple unconnected sources have stated the rumours fills me with optimism. Furthermore Drayton Manor staff have hinted towards Pirate Adventure returning next season. I think if staff members are talking about the rides return there must be truth behind the rumours. In the past year the Boats that took guests around Pirate Adventure have been sent to Mack so they can be refreshed. Another note worthy point is that Mack Boxes have been seen behind the Pirate Adventure building. Furthermore people in high-visibility jackets have been spotted within the building. Moreover building work in preparation for the relaunch of Pirate Adventure has been seen and heard both the interior and exterior of Pirate Adventure.

I wonder if Pirate Adventure returns it’ll be part of an overall makeover of this area at Drayton Manor. If the entire area is being given TLC I can envisage The Flying Dutchman being relocated to the area from Frontier Falls. It’s been long speculated that The Flying Dutchman is being relocated within Drayton Manor. If a relocation is in the pipeline for The Flying Dutchman it would be logical for this to occur in tandem with the return of Pirate Adventure and overhaul of Pirate Cove. The Flying Dutchman is already themed to Pirates so a relocation wouldn’t need to include a retheme. There were rumours floating around about The Flying Dutchman being added to Vikings. With the heavily rum return of Pirate Adventure and the rides existing theme it would make thematical sense to add The Flying Dutchman to Pirate Cove. A relocation of The Flying Dutchman to Vickings would mean retheming the ride and unnecessary financial expense. if the return of Pirate Adventure is part of an overall overhaul of Pirate Cove adding The Flying Dutchman would widen the ride lineup of the area. Pirate Cove would definitely need further capacity than currently,because Pirate Adventure would rise the popularity of the area. When Splash Canyon reopened as The Adventure Cove Rapids the wider Adventure Cove area became hectic. This is evidence that reopening a fan favourite can be just as popular if not more than opening a brand new ride. The return of Pirate Adventure and refresh of Pirate Cove would make chronological senice. . Since being owned by The Looping Group every few years an area of Drayton Manor has been refreshed with the reopening or refresh of an existing ride. If The Flying Dutchman is relocated to Pirate Cove it could be renamed and marketed as a new ride. The relocation of The Flying Dutchman would free up space in Frontier Falls for a new ride. As the location has already held a ride little to no ground work would be needed. In theory this would allow a new ride to be added to Frontier Falls next year. Should this happen Drayton Manor could advertise the resurrection of Pirate Adventure,the overall overhaul of the surrounding area,the refurbished and relocated Flying Dutchman in addition to a brand new ride in Frontier Falls. This would provide Drayton Manor with the opportunity to promote a few additional attractions next year.

Ultimately if Pirate Adventure is returning next year do you think it’ll return under the same name,or receive a new name like Splash Canyon did when it reopened as The Adventure Cove Rapids?
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You have made some very good points. Until now the 5 year plan has been spot on, but to plan 5 years into the future is a big step and you need to adapt to the times.

The park has in the past few years invested heavily over the last few years with no new rides this year, but there has been investment in some of the existing rides. I noticed three rides particularly has seen vast improvements in their appearance. Jolly buccaneer, Storm force 10 and the wave. The improvements to these help to create a park that people want to come back to.

I think the relocation of the flying dutchman this year was something we wanted to see but to leave an empty space would leave a mess, so probably best to wait. The improvements around the pirate cove area over the past couple of years has seen some subtle improvements over the last few years. Looping have looked at the rides for inspiration to the themed areas in Adventure cove and frontier falls. I would like to see carousel incorporated into adventure cove and the fact that we have dodgems ahoy, bounty and jolly buccaneer. This does seem to suggest that maybe a pirate themed area. I personally think that re-opening pirate adventure as the ride that it was would be a mistake given that the props have largely gone. Maybe a new story or theme to it whilst having the link to the past. I know a lot simpler but drunken barrels was transformed into blasting barrels. So maybe instead of this theme, a story where the ride sees pirates trying to escape in a family themed way but not cheesy. I think if it is done well and the ride is reliable it will draw more people to the park with a strong line up of family thrill.

There has been attempts over the last few years to preserve the building. It would be a wasted opportunity if they did not finish this area of the park as it is the only area not rethemed by looping group.

It was a great ride and could be again.
 
deathvalleydemon said:
I personally think flying dutchman needs to be retired.
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Personally, I disagree. Unless something catastrophic happens, such as damage to the structural integrity of the central column, or a total failure of the hydraulic pump that lifts it, I can't see any reason to remove a ride which contributes throughput to the park. I can't imagine it being too hard or costly to maintain and it's always been a reliable ride. It's also nice to preserve the history of the park as it's one of the oldest rides there now.
 
Question was Pirates Adventure much of a soaker like StormForce 10 level or River Rapids level, could be in-between
 
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