Coaster Conversations (Ep.9) Lawrence Mancey - Paultons Park RMC, Dark Rides and More!

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  • Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
  • I sit down with Lawrence Mancey for our latest episode of Coaster Conversations as we finally get an official statement regarding a Paultons Park RMC along with chat about theming, family business, dark rides, a very different future for the park and a whole lot more!
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  • @LiftHillsandThrills
    @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +14

    A big thanks to Lawrence for being our latest Coaster Conversations guest. Paultons Park has one hell of a future ahead of it!

  • @Coasterella
    @Coasterella 9 днів тому +4

    Paultons has been my absolute favourite UK park for almost 30 years now (not just because it's my home park!) I can't put into words how happy it makes me to watch them go from strength to strength 🥰 Was so lovely to see all the appreciation at the event a few weeks back... sooo well deserved!
    Lawrence has got to be one of the most well-balanced, engaging figureheads in the industry, his & Paulton's approach is super refreshing... Can't wait for what's next!
    Really enjoying the CC series - Top tier content 👏

  • @SebsAdventures
    @SebsAdventures 9 днів тому +6

    Now we are talking 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🗣️🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

  • @Tack_room_tales
    @Tack_room_tales 8 днів тому +3

    My home park and my favourite place! I cannot wait to see where this park goes. We followed the Splash Lagoon construction and we are now following Ghostly Manor. So exciting!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  8 днів тому

      I honestly can't put into words how excited I am for Ghostly Manor haha

    • @Tack_room_tales
      @Tack_room_tales 8 днів тому +1

      We pop in like weekly and we are always sticking a camera in any construction holes we can find 😂

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  8 днів тому

      @@Tack_room_tales haha I can't wait to see the Ghostly Manor developments!

  • @maxaaron5618
    @maxaaron5618 9 днів тому +4

    Brilliant interview! They will become the UK's best park in time for when Universal opens to the public. They certainly are the best at what they already do.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому

      They sure are! Only park that gives me hope in the UK just hope they’re slowly edging into a more thrill market 👀

  • @spikebmth
    @spikebmth 7 днів тому +1

    Great interview. Paultons is the kept park, may Merlin never own it!
    Lawrence is a great bloke! Looking forward to the new attractions in the next few years, spooky times ahead!

  • @MH_ZeR0
    @MH_ZeR0 9 днів тому +4

    Exciting times for Paultons!! I first went there back in 1990 when i was 3 and althoughi dont remember much of it my mum showed me some pics bot long ago and its a very different place now haha
    Took my son last year for his 3rd birthday and he loved it! Cant wait till my daighter is a little older so we can all come back and experience everything the park has to offer!
    Lawrence seems to be down to the ground and understand what rhe general public (and thoosies) want 😁

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +1

      100% I love the idea of having conflict in yourself between enthusiast and park operator haha if that was me I'd lean into my enthusiast desires haha probably best I don't run a park... haha

    • @MH_ZeR0
      @MH_ZeR0 9 днів тому

      Oh same!! The park would be full of all the kinds of rides I've always wanted from around the world 🤣

  • @user-px3ys4pl9t
    @user-px3ys4pl9t 6 днів тому +2

    I get how everybody wants to see thrilling coasters at Paultons but for me their aim should be to become the UK version of places like Efteling or Europa Park. I mean they might no be able to achieve the same scale but I’m talking about the tone and feel of the place. Yes they should have some more thrilling attractions but the theming and immersiveness is what makes it stand out in the UK. Any new attractions that fit in with that, I’m fully on board with! Fill it with dark rides! 😂

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 днів тому +1

      Well put! And more dark rides needed across all parks but at least Paulton will make an effort with theirs!

    • @user-px3ys4pl9t
      @user-px3ys4pl9t 6 днів тому

      @@LiftHillsandThrills it always makes me laugh with Uk enthusiasts - they only want coasters! 😂

  • @davidsthemeparkadventures
    @davidsthemeparkadventures 8 днів тому +3

    Or a GCI wooden coaster like Wickerman but Vicking themed would be awesome

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  8 днів тому

      Chessington are toying with a woodie

    • @davidsthemeparkadventures
      @davidsthemeparkadventures 8 днів тому

      @@LiftHillsandThrills​​⁠That would be a great fit for Chessington as a 1.2m family / thrill ride. Fingers crossed 🤞 Love a woodie.

  • @davidsthemeparkadventures
    @davidsthemeparkadventures 8 днів тому

    Fantastic interview as always. We visit Paultons Park every year and it the best presented park in the UK. Hoping to see something like Fonix at Farup Sommerland as an investment with the usual high level of Paultons theming.

  • @Judventures
    @Judventures 9 днів тому

    Great Interview again mate, love the genuine chat style interview rather than pushing for audio snippets that some folks would try.
    Lawrence seems like he's on the right path with some great sounding long term plans for the park.
    Did I hear wrong or did we get confirmation of both a Vikings ride and an area too?
    Exciting times ahead 👍🏻

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +1

      no need for snippets, just a nice casual chat, it's always worked for me! I won't put words into Lawrence's mouth but how I interpreted it was that there's a Vikings area with some rides within but that could be wrong

    • @Judventures
      @Judventures 9 днів тому +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills pretty much what I took from it too. Regardless of which it is I'm sure it will be belting 💪🏻
      Can't wait to see then next guest, loving these coaster covo's 👌🏻

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +1

      @@Judventures There's a certain name in Hollywood who is interested but getting him on is another task entirely aha

  • @chrisogrady28
    @chrisogrady28 9 днів тому +3

    Very disappointing if they are actually not planning a more extreme ride, I think at this point is is the best business decision they can make. No family from Scotland is going to decide to go to Paultons becuase they get another family friendly ride, but enthusiasts from around the world would come if you got just one world class extreme ride. Think about how many people visit plopsaland now and that's on a land mass with loads of amazing rides, the UK is quality devoid.
    Plus RMCs have shockingly low height minimums, this shouldn't just be a selfish enthusiast pipe dream, at this point it's a sound business move.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +1

      It’s confirmed Chris. No RMC here… it just wouldn’t work for me. Not at Paultons.

    • @chrisogrady28
      @chrisogrady28 9 днів тому

      @@LiftHillsandThrills 😭

  • @owenstreet7
    @owenstreet7 9 днів тому

    I believed as soon as the teaser came out that an RMC at Paultons Park was a crazy interpretation of the teaser! 😨 it was really unlikely to be an RMC.
    I believe it'll be some sort of multi launch coaster (Intamin I'd say?) along the lines of Taron, Gotham City Escape or Toutatis at the moment and will have at least one inversion. 😀

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +1

      I'm very intrigued but I have a feeling that the trailer is showing a land and not a specific ride. I reckon the next teasers (what Lawrence referred to in this chat) will tease the rides.

  • @madaboutcars7461
    @madaboutcars7461 9 днів тому +1

    Has project horizon been delayed?

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому

      It has it was scheduled to open next year but work hasn't even commenced on the site. The building that will be home to a scare maze this Scarefest will most likely house Horizon related stuff after Halloween with an estimated opening of 2026... MAYBE if all is still going ahead

  • @bobrobin1
    @bobrobin1 9 днів тому

    Great vid really interesting, I definitely think paultons are up there with thorpe park chessington and towers, wait! Maybe merlin will by them 🤔???

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  9 днів тому +2

      In terms of appearance, operations, food I’d say Paultons wipe the floor with them they just need more rides to compete with the big boys and a dark ride that will hopefully stand head and shoulders above the rest! Appreciate you watching

    • @LLLLLLLLLucas
      @LLLLLLLLLucas 9 днів тому +1

      Merlin tried to buy Paultons but Paultons weren't interested.

    • @CoastinWithMax
      @CoastinWithMax 9 днів тому +2

      Hope not

    • @bobrobin1
      @bobrobin1 9 днів тому

      I agree I think paultons is a great park with brite futer, it's interesting to see if they get the rmc I really hope paultons do well

  • @simoncurrie5520
    @simoncurrie5520 8 днів тому

    Watching for 1 min 10 secs. So far you've said touching base twice gone to get a btl of j. D. So I can take a swig everytime u say it I reckon I'll end up pissed...... 😂😂

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  8 днів тому +2

      You know when people have too much time on their hands. This is a prime example aha

    • @simoncurrie5520
      @simoncurrie5520 8 днів тому

      Good news. The J. D is still u opened and available as a potential Xmas pressie for someone. 😂
      Enjoyed the interview. Always nice listening to someone with passion for what there doing...😊

  • @TobysTrains
    @TobysTrains 9 днів тому

    GCI Titan Track? Gravity Group Woodie? Vekoma Wildcat?