Trooper Looper
Member
I'd still not want screens/projections in a Pirate Adventure 2.0 situation. Look at Piraten in Batavia for example. Sure it had a couple of screens and projections, but the scenes without them are just stellar!
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Pirate Adventure
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Agreed, practical effects and animatronics are what I would prefer. Never a huge fan of too many screens/ projections as it takes away from the experience for me.
Themeparksandy1981
Member
Right let’s say the building been passed off to reused with guests but the ride system and adding more fire exits/places to stop the boats in an emergency is not cost efficient.
How about this new system?
It could be themed to a pirate ship and with it been low to the ground make it look like it’s on water with the use of projectors and you have a mixture of screens and set pieces.
How about this new system?
Trooper Looper
Member
As cool as that ride system looks, I personally think you just can't beat a boat ride system when it comes to pirate themed attractions. I mean, if Drayton are willing to take down some of the zoo for a dark ride with that ride system based on touring a jungle, count me in!
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alfie8
Member
Reminds me a bit of the old cable cars. Personally I think this is a good idea but boats would just overall be much better.
James no5
Member
The boat's were great on the ride and if they ever re opened it it would be boats
Themeparksandy1981
Member
I did say if the original ride system couldn’t be reused and was cheaper to use a new ride system.
James no5
Member
I agree
The building has had work. Very different from the ride having work.
If they were planning on re opening the ride, given the size and scale, work would be well underway. There would be lots of evidence of this around the back, in general door ways etc, lots of construction vans and whatnot, of which there is non.
It is not coming back for next year, I can tell you with certainty. You not need to believe me, just wait and see.
Themeparksandy1981
Member
That wall not been seen by the public since 2007 as the Thomas land toilets were built in front of them.
The Hedgenator
Member
James no5 I know you’re quick to dismiss the possibility of Pirate Adventure returning next year but you shouldn’t be. Last year Alton Towers reopened Duel as Alton Manor. This redevelopment was done swiftly and relatively discreetly. All the maintenance being carried out point me to believe a surprise reopening is happening next year. No matter what I feel Pirates Cove is included in the Rollercoaster projetct. If Pirate Adventure doesn’t return next year I think it will in 2025. Pirate Adventure could return as phase 2 of the Pirate Cove refresh. I definitely think the new Rollercoaster and surrounding area will be integrated with Pirates Cove.
The Hedgenator
Member
This wall being rediscovered is another sign that Pirate Adventure is coming back.
James no5
Member
It's only because the building is badly damaged and the carts are rusty but I guess it could come back but it's a rare possibility
Where was it mentioned about Pirate cove being included in the roller coaster project ? I don’t remember reading anything about this.
The Hedgenator
Member
Charliie t return of Pirate Adventure hasn’t been mentioned anywhere else. It’s purely speculation and thoughts from users of this forum. I actually think Pirate Adventure will return. Drayton is Alton Tower’s competitor. As you know Alton opened a new Dark Ride this year. It only makes sense that Drayton will open a new Dark Ride I.E Pirate Adventure. I feel like Pirates Cove as well as the plot formally occupied by Apocalypse and Pandamonium will be part of next year’s new area. The Looping Group have proved they can reopen an SBNO Dark Ride within months. There was less than a year between the announcement of the Rapids return and them returning. Arguably the Rapids would’ve entailed more cost and labour to reopen than Pirate Adventure woud.
James no5
Member
If owt it would be wild West themed
The Hedgenator
Member
James no5 do you think there’s a chance Pirates Adventure could relaunch next year with a Wild West theme? I think the ride system could accommodate a Wild West themed ride.
James no5
Member
Please stop asking me about pirates adventure it could happen and it couldn't
alfie8
Member
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I certainly wouldn’t say Drayton Manor is a competitor of one of the biggest parks in the country. I think they probably compete with the likes of Paulton’s Park. However, I think considering Drayton are getting constant investment each year, in a few years they may be competing with bigger parks.