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Pirate Adventure

Knock it down, fill in most of the man-made Excalibur lake, build a whole new area for 2026 with a great new family-thrill coaster, dark ride, and a few flats.

Whatever the theme, I hope it’s not Pirates. With AC & Vikings, I think the nautical themes are covered. Would love to see a Jungle/Enchanted Forest/Prehistoeic themed area.
 
LT95 said:
Whatever the theme, I hope it’s not Pirates. With AC & Vikings, I think the nautical themes are covered. Would love to see a Jungle/Enchanted Forest/Prehistoeic themed area.
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That would be a major investment since most of the surrounding area is themed to pirates. Still it would be nice to see a different theme there.
 
I reckon it would stay as pirate

However I would love a fantasy forest / fairy / mystical magical theme....
 
The looping group has added a whole new theme to nearly every area of the park and with the building 80% stripped of its pirate theming it gives the group there 1st chance to install a major dark ride at 1 of there parks and if they moved away from the pirate theme they won’t be judged as many have to agree it is the most missed ride at the park.
 
People would definitely miss the pirate theme (especially those hoping for a grand return for PA) - However, if there was a new theme put in place instead, especially one which is a bit more unique for example, then I reckon it would be a positive move in the long run.

(I say "unique" as there are quite a few pirate themed dark rides - similar to how there is/was a lot of goldmine themed rides too)

I feel like its a great opportunity to try something new (But wouldn't be surprised if the pirates were to remain)
 
There is a lot that could be done with magical theme. But there is a danger that it becomes a "poor man's Potter" if not done well.

With the potential of NASA returning to the moon in the next few years there could be a real desire and demand for space themed things. You can imagine some of the existing rides being easily rethemed and I love the ideas of space meteor dodgems in the dark with big neon and UV effects.
 
RustyShackleford said:
With the potential of NASA returning to the moon in the next few years there could be a real desire and demand for space themed things. You can imagine some of the existing rides being easily rethemed and I love the ideas of space meteor dodgems in the dark with big neon and UV effects.
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Now that is a great idea. Not too niche but not too simple to the point where it’s overdone in other parks.

Jolly Buccaneer could have space ships rather than pirate boats. The Bounty could be some sort of planet themed ride.

I also love the idea of meteor dodgems, that would be really neat.
 
They need to get the theming right for the area and ensure the rides around it match. It would be great to see a themed area stretching from pirate adventure to where the fun foods is now to match whatever the irate adventure becomes. I would like to see the carousel become part of adventure cove. A new theme would be great. Water rides don't have to be thrilling. A magical theme. A cross between pirate adventure and a ride like its a small world would be great if it could be magical would be great for the family. Leave the thrills for Alton Towers and Thorpe park. Stick to family thrills.
 
Pete999films said:
They need to get the theming right for the area and ensure the rides around it match. It would be great to see a themed area stretching from pirate adventure to where the fun foods is now to match whatever the irate adventure becomes. I would like to see the carousel become part of adventure cove. A new theme would be great. Water rides don't have to be thrilling. A magical theme. A cross between pirate adventure and a ride like its a small world would be great if it could be magical would be great for the family. Leave the thrills for Alton Towers and Thorpe park. Stick to family thrills.
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Bonus points if they also give it a catchy song like Small World right?

RustyShackleford said:
There is a lot that could be done with magical theme. But there is a danger that it becomes a "poor man's Potter" if not done well.

With the potential of NASA returning to the moon in the next few years there could be a real desire and demand for space themed things. You can imagine some of the existing rides being easily rethemed and I love the ideas of space meteor dodgems in the dark with big neon and UV effects.
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Poor Mans Potter made me giggle there!

Space theme... now thats an idea!
 
I do think with wood and a new colour scheme it could be re themed into a medieval castle and then the castle of dreams could easily fit into the area.
Excalibur was an excellent idea but it was failed from the start been in a lake and mostly outside.
As you journey into the Magicial wonderland where you can meet all your magical creatures like dragons , wizards, fairies and trolls just to name a few.
The Jolly Buccaneer could be replaced with a bigger version of the magic bikes ride.
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The MAGIC BIKES – “Above us only sky” mini jet style ride is the latest in a long line of interactive family rides from Zamperla. This new family flat ride features six colorful, hang glider themed vehicles for a total capacity of 12/16/20 per cycle. Each car places riders on an elevated seat...
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The bumper cars could be themed to a training school
 
Also been thinking if they use the back of the ride as another attraction looking at this picture from above
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If they removed the top section and made it the same width as the bottom section they could easily fit a drop tower there.
Back to the pirate adventure topic the gate at the back was open yesterday
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That’s that building I seen been built back in October/November
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Now that could be a new maintenance or staff room so they can remove the building that was installed by the side of the pirate adventure building.
 
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I don't think the fact they are removing it means they have immediate plans to build something new.

The pirate facade is clearly rotton. They have not really got a choice but to remove it very soon. If that falls on someone, with the park now knowing it is rotton, they would be in alot of hot water.
 
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