2022 Season

I doubt it has anything to do with back handers. Just because a proposal recieves a lot of backlash, that doesn't mean it can't be approved. It comes down to what the back lash is regarding, if the pros outweigh thr negatives, and if the complaints aren't really justified, then I guess it will go ahead.

Everything you've mentioned on here so far regarding this new McDonald's hasn't been worthy of rejecting the application.

It gives the local economy a little boost, helps employment and fills up some unused land.

Everything is as it was on season end except the drop tower was taken down a couple weeks ago. This forum and any pwh chat is a shadow of what it use to be, just reflects how it is... Meanwhile 10 mins north....Albert maybe removing the log flume yet at least they are getting another NEW ride.

Yeah removal of the log flume could be started before Christmas, rumours going around of a possible log flume ride going into the Thomas land at DD. nothing for us again

I'd be truly amazed if we had anything new...fantastic if we did.

Why's that? Because of a few comments on social media. People will always moan, they could add 5 new rides next year and there will still be tons of complaints.

Yeah Eggspress was closed, but Towers had 4 coasters closed at one point yesterday (which seems to be the case most days) and the coasters that were open at 90+ minute waits. So it's all relative really.

And that comment on Cannonball isn't true either, back seats were being loaded when I was there.

Yet there is more to do at towers on a set given day. Yes they had downtime issues Yet only wickerman is currently closed due to chain lift.

Found the cannonball comment odd too so maybe it was down to poor batching.

People will always complain yes yet the point is woody desperately needs stuff added to make more of the day and more value for punters- particularly locals who are the key to continued success.

I don’t expect any new rides especially with the prices to run the rides going up. I think there is a number of small improvements to be done for preparation for the 40th anniversary. the toilet block opposite the pirate ship could do with cladding up like they have done with the ones down the farm end of the park they could also do the same for the gift shop. Would be nice to also have a fresh up for the drop tower and the pad opposite wipeout filled in. let’s hope we can have all 4 coasters running the whole season next year that would be good

Yeah I remember seeing the plans for the bigger drop I had hoped they might have sent over the tower but I guess the reason there scraping it is due to the costs of maintaining such a ride like it is :(

Loopings don't do internal ride movements from what we've soon so far

This is standard practice for removing the train. Nothing to worry about at all. After realising that it won't be able to run, they've obviously decided to crack on with the yearly maintenance early.

The weather looks a little better this afternoon. Fingers crossed things will perk up soon. I'm sure more people will start arriving soon. Keep us posted on how your day goes!

Hopefully my shoes dry off 😂

We have cancelled our visit due to the weather. Still raining at 12.30 and with most of the park closing down from 16.00 it's not worth going plus 2 rides out too. Shame.

I've just seen a photo myself from the weekend, the horses in the picture haven't been repainted, so I wonder if they're being done in batches?

As they are of a friend and her children on the ride. Looks like she went yesterday

Definitely open and couldn’t see any repainted horses In the upper section. Will post some photos in my empty Chills thread 😂 soon.

Yeah yet could this spell the end of it again...it said working hard to ensure its open for 2023...

This is bad news for Halloween. Good news Canonball is back open though. And also good that they informed well before the start of the week.

I'm guessing it could be one of two things: they needed to start the winter maintenance early and just choose Eggspress, or they're needed to do more repairs to the track. If you remember when it was having all that work done, not all of the track was removed, hardly any was actually. So perhaps there are now other sections of track that need some attention.

Yeah, which is obviously the current issue. Mind you they may be able to pull the rabbit out of the hat.

We really can't afford for stuff to be out!.

i can’t see it opening now until next season thats at the earliest. There saving 2 staff wages not running it I guess. it needs repainting and a new fence when walking down but they haven’t done any of that. I recon it will be Spinballs last season at Towers next year never say never something like that could be a good fit for us at a good used price

Mate all the coasters are desperate for paint !!! Merlin and loopings for that matter.

Spinball is a interesting one, popular due to where it is, ideal ride for pwh yes yet it won't happen.

It was on just 3 cars fri and sat just gone, throughput was horrific.

I really haven't an issue with the McDonald's - we always stop at Beccles one on the way through for brekky so may just stop on the park's door step from now on. As Martyn said, no competition for the Harvester whatsoever. Yeah some people may pop out for lunch but those people also pop out to Tescos or bring a picnic so I feel the park won't suffer massively from it.

We always use to have a McDonald's breakfast on route to parks yet no longer do.

They are not nice anymore, so usually drop at a Premier inn restaurant for a unlimited buffet or a greggs.

Harvester breakfasts are also ok too.

We too used to have Maccies breakfast loads, but since removing the bagels and wraps we've hardly been. I like the muffins, but I preferred the items they removed.

No idea mate yet like I said its not ideal at all. Kids/family attraction that it maybe yet its another empty plot in a very vunerable spot.

No, because after the Halloween event work pretty much comes to a halt till after Christmas, PWH has always been like that, it's the reason nothing is ever ready or finished by Easter as it's all left till the new year.. so they're doing the Carousel before the staff go on holiday.

Yes. Always been odd that

Already told my pass holder family its £3 , they can't afford the £12 extra so will watch from dip farm for free.

Merlin charge more depending on pass yet I think for a small individual park like this it's a bit naughty yet at least its new for 2022... haha

the amount of people that manage to watch from the parks car park is ridiculous, they should be keeping on eye on that and charging people to watch from the car park instead of worrying about the season pass holders. Surely they can’t add an extra charge without it being in there policy before paying for the pass at the start of the season

You can't stop people from watching in a public car park ( dip farm ) or on the farmer fields. You just can't.

They use to stop you going in the leisure way entrance unless you were actually going into the park. Not sure if they still do..so if they do that should cut down on people in the actual park car park. Yet remember the park is surrounded by public footpaths.

Yet what about the pass holders who may actually go home before the fireworks...and they have to pay the £3 charge. This may have been introduced as maybe the last few years (2021 not included) many pass holders just turn up last thing to see the fireworks...

We have also had the bizzare administration fee of changing tickets this year too...

Yeah merlin do state extra fees will be needed for certain events, I don't know about loopings. It doesn't appear Drayton are charging for any of their firework displays.

There is certainly a mixed reaction on the official Facebook post...

Not good. Wonder if it will be back before season end.... I thought it had been out a while, so potentially nearly a month

I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see cannonball opening until next year, this may mean good things so we will have to keep an eye out on it for any potential work being done on it.

Sounds about right. Lol. Let's hope it does however