The Wave (formerly known as Shockwave)

[Themeparksandy1981]

Was Shockwave closed all day?

 

[Theme Park Vids]

Don't believe so but didn't see it this afternoon so assumed it was later on

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

Not even 3 months since the park reopened and the blue paint from before is showing underneath in places.

 

[Ciaran]

Was Shockwave closed all day?
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I’m guessing it would have been closed as the Rapids were testing. I’m not sure though.

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

I’m guessing it would have been closed as the Rapids were testing. I’m not sure though.

Think it most have been as it’s a very important part in Drayton getting a ride safety certificate for the rapids to be allowed to use with guests again.

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

I wonder if Shockwave will have a new entrance and sign.

 

[Theme Park Vids]

I wonder if Shockwave will have a new entrance and sign.

Id expect not but who knows - it looks alright to be honest

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

From the front it looks ok but doesn’t have that adventure Cove type signage and seeing the back of the sign makes it look cheap. I liked it when it was on the building

 

[Monkeynips]

Anybody know why they were only filling the first 2 rows on shortwave today? Is this a common thing now? They were announcing it over the tanoy that it was due to weather conditions really gained a cue for this reason today

 

[Charliie]

Anybody know why they were only filling the first 2 rows on shortwave today? Is this a common thing now? They were announcing it over the tanoy that it was due to weather conditions really gained a cue for this reason today

I don’t think it’s common as when we went last week to the park , they was loading a full train. Not sure why they would load just 2 rows though seems a little bizarre. Surely if it was down to the weather then the train shouldn’t have run.

 

[Monkeynips]

I don’t think it’s common as when we went last week to the park , they was loading a full train. Not sure why they would load just 2 rows though seems a little bizarre. Surely if it was down to the weather then the train shouldn’t have run.

Well this is what I was thinking, but the anouncments said diffrent. The ride wouldn't of had a cue if they was filling the train, was a little disappointing to say the least

 

[Haz]

Anybody know why they were only filling the first 2 rows on shortwave today? Is this a common thing now? They were announcing it over the tanoy that it was due to weather conditions really gained a cue for this reason today

They only load 2 rows if it was or is raining due to the drive tyres being too slippy to move the train properly.

 

[Monkeynips]

They only load 2 rows if it was or is raining due to the drive tyres being too slippy to move the train properly.

Arhh okay that makes sense, to much weight and the train won't leave the station.

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

It broke down on the lift hill on Sunday. They had to help each guest 1 at a time back into the station

 

[alfie8]

Picture from today on the Polperro Express (18/6)

 

[Themeparksandy1981]

Taken from the picnic area of Vikings

 

[alfie8]

Watched this video yesterday and thought it was great if you want to learn about the history of Shockwave.

 

[Elise]

Shockwave has recieved a fun rename makeover for Summer Nights!

Who's ready to ShockRAVE?

 

[TommyELO]

Watched this video yesterday and thought it was great if you want to learn about the history of Shockwave.

He's also done a great video on the history of G-Force. It's a brilliant channel in general for theme park history.

 

[Charliie]

Shockwave has recieved a fun rename makeover for Summer Nights!

Who's ready to ShockRAVE?

That’s brilliant