Iconic Drayton Manor ride 'transformed' - and younger kids will get a go for first time
05.03.2024 - 14:31
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An iconic rollercoaster at Drayton Manor theme park has been given a major makeover with new look and name - and younger visitors will get to ride it for the first time. The iconic Shockwave ride will become "The Wave" when it opens for the first time this Spring.
Bosses say the new attraction maintains many of Shockwave’s original features, while adding a new double corkscrew and "unique zero gravity roll". When it reopens as The Wave it will also have a lower height limit, meaning children as young as 5 or 6 may be able to ride depending on height.
The Wave will race at up to its highest speeds of 53 mph, experiencing up to level 4 G-Force at 12 feet high. The reimagined attraction includes four inversions, unique zero-gravity roll and a double corkscrew structure to get pulses racing.
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With a brand new train featuring lap restraints designed to secure you in, the ride is now accessible to more ‘young thrill seekers’ than ever before thanks to its reduced 1.2M height restriction.
An exact date for the opening has not yet been confirmed other than "Spring 2024" at the Staffordshire theme park which is around a two hour drive from Manchester.
Guided by the legendary reps of Saltwater Soul Travel Co, visitors can also enjoy the adrenaline-pumping world of surfing through the new experience, combining the most thrilling waves from around the world.
Victoria Lynn, Managing Director at Drayton Manor Resort says:"Shockwave has always been such a big part of Drayton Manor since opening nearly two decades ago and we’re so excited to see The Wave preserve all the iconic thrills and fun for more families and future generations to come.
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