I do think Drayton need more rides like this, it’s the sort of thing that is rapidly disappearing from parka and it’s a shame. They’re good family rides too when you’ve had enough of being spun round.
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Drayton Queen
- Thread starter Harry
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Theme Park Musician
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I remember going on this ride when I was 4 and I loved it because it had great views of Stormforce 10 and the whole park so I was gutted when it left and was abandoned!!
shockwave2019
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i think the main reason for it going may have been the fact that the member of staff with the insurance and license to drive the boat left/retired or maybe the boat was just too costly to maintain
Themeparksandy1981
Member
The cover started to come of the boat
Ollie
Member
Where was this?
Themeparksandy1981
Member
Storage area by the hotel expansion car park where the track and supports are currently
Ollie
Member
I hope one day it comes back.
James no5
Member
Why did they stop the ride anyway?
Themeparksandy1981
Member
Costs to repair think it was last used in 2016.
James no5
Member
Is all this the same area where the PA boats and roller coaster track is?
Themeparksandy1981
Member
It’s in an area at the back of the site as they been clearing a lot backstage u can’t miss it if u want to go and view the track pieces.
Thats a surprise to see. I didn't know this was still on the park.
It was always nice to see on the park but I don't think it would really appeal as much nowerdays unfortunately
However, personally, I would like to see it back out. Was a nice relaxing attraction and one of the perfect after lunch sit down options.
I don't think it will return though
James no5
Member
Even as a display peace would be goodThats a surprise to see. I didn't know this was still on the park.
It was always nice to see on the park but I don't think it would really appeal as much nowerdays unfortunately
However, personally, I would like to see it back out. Was a nice relaxing attraction and one of the perfect after lunch sit down options.
I don't think it will return though
Times have definitely changed and I agree that the ride would probably not be that popular today unfortunately. I imagine most of the people on it would just be doing so due to nostalgia and old memories as a pose to actually enjoying the ride.mThats a surprise to see. I didn't know this was still on the park.
It was always nice to see on the park but I don't think it would really appeal as much nowerdays unfortunately
However, personally, I would like to see it back out. Was a nice relaxing attraction and one of the perfect after lunch sit down options.
I don't think it will return though
Unfortunately I believe that would be the case
Boats like this and swan boats / other pedal boats don't seem as popular anymore.
I feel like there's probably also some sort of licence/ environmental related thing to consider too (but not sure, I like to stay on dry land haha)
Themeparksandy1981
Member
Looping group staffing problems last year getting 3 staff members hired who can steer a boat would cost a lot more than they pay the ride ops/hosts.
Themeparksandy1981
Member
For something that’s not been used for 8 years it’s still looking good.
To be honest with you looking in comparison to an earlier image in this sub forum it looks like it has been cleaned up a little bit
Themeparksandy1981
Member
I wouldn’t take much notice of that as the pirate adventure and Excalibur boats are also back there.