Sorry not sure how I managed that .
I meant that most dates are advertising a 5pm finish, which isn't really feasible with fireworks so I assume they may change times closer to the date instead- no point having fireworks in the bright
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2025: General Discussion
- Thread starter Elise
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I meant that most dates are advertising a 5pm finish, which isn't really feasible with fireworks so I assume they may change times closer to the date instead- no point having fireworks in the bright
Pete999films
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I wonder if castle of dreams is where the walkthrough will be. The fireworks when not properly dark don't work so need to open till 7 ideally then 8 and at least 9.
Big announcement I suspect we won't be impressed. Bringing the rowing boats back as may be 2026 attractions
Big announcement I suspect we won't be impressed. Bringing the rowing boats back as may be 2026 attractions
deathvalleydemon
Member
The unnanounced event is spread over 3 days 24,25,26 surely it wont take 3 days to do that?
My son is convinced its a pirate adventure announcement
DraytonEnthusiast
Member
Maybe some pirate entertainment too? We would all love that announcement, especially for celebrating 75 years.The unnanounced event is spread over 3 days 24,25,26 surely it wont take 3 days to do that?
My son is convinced its a pirate adventure announcement
^ this may all be best under the Easter/75 thread - https://www.draytontalk.co.uk/threads/2025-event-celebrating-75-years-easter.538/
manwithstick
Member
Quite a bit of work gone on at the Vikings car park - with new fencing put out on the car park aisles. Maybe they’ve improved drainage work too?
Pete999films
Member
Not sure if this has been discussed, but opening hours for the fireworks days has been amended to 9pm on the opening times for the first saturday each month and 30 August. Better than it was. The park needs to open till later. Looking forward to being back on park once it is open properly. The current event, March weekends hasn't got much to offer given its Thomas land with couple of rides in main park but no coasters. Still think in the more summer months needs to be 10, but suspect this may not be allowed by Lichfield council.
The ride offering for February and march has been disappointing. Hence first visit may well be Easter this year, so probably longest not visiting the park since the COVID closures.
The ride offering for February and march has been disappointing. Hence first visit may well be Easter this year, so probably longest not visiting the park since the COVID closures.
Themeparksandy1981
Member
The park have listened to feedback and after the poor sound from the fireworks event they installed speakers all around the lake
They already sound 10 times better than the original system.
Also they building something back stage
They already sound 10 times better than the original system.
Also they building something back stage
Pete999films
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Pete999films
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So this is interesting for non-passholders - could this be the top secret event??
APRIL FOOLS!
But seriously… we ARE scrapping admission fees to celebrate our 75th anniversary!
The best part? All the details—including when you can jump in on this epic offer—are coming soon!
Stay tuned, because 2025 is going to be one unforgettable year at Drayton Manor!
themeparkplanet
Member
drayton has updated that when april fools day ended
themeparkplanet
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CoasterMomma
Member
I thought the same earlier, is the secret event this?So this is interesting for non-passholders - could this be the top secret event??
APRIL FOOLS!Or is it...
But seriously… we ARE scrapping admission fees to celebrate our 75th anniversary!
The best part? All the details—including when you can jump in on this epic offer—are coming soon!
Stay tuned, because 2025 is going to be one unforgettable year at Drayton Manor!