Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Drayton Manor invited guests back after a rough opening weekend… so naturally, I had to return and see whether things had actually improved.

Last time around, operations were chaotic, rides were struggling, and the whole day felt far from ready. This visit though? A very different story… mostly.

Joined by Jonathan (formerly Coaster Guy JMI), we take on:
🎢 Gold Rush (both cycles!)
🌪️ Maelstrom
👻 The Haunting
🚂 The Wave
💦 Stormforce 10
🛶 River Rapids
⚡ Accelerator
🌀 Loki
…and more.

There are definitely signs of improvement, but there are still a few operational issues holding the park back. So the big question is…

Has Drayton Manor redeemed itself after opening weekend?

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