My 4-year-old loved the ride. Cycle 2 was first, and my daughter said it's a bit fast. Zero tears. Cycle 1 after. My daughter said she thought she was going to fall out when it launched down the hill. Sitting Front row. No tears again. She can now go on a ride with her teenage sisters without them complaining about going on baby rides. Huge hit with my family. Making it 1m tall to ride is a huge win.
went on gold rush for the first time today. had 3 rides on it and its safe to say this is the best family roller coaster in the country. that launch on cycle 2 is honestly so snappy, especially in the back row. my friend and i just couldn't get enough of it. one of the ride staff told me that gold rush has never opened on time. the ride needs maintenance checks, operations checks, switch track checks, effects need to be checked and also the each cycle needs to be ran 3 times on each train without any problems. so it needs to do 12 different test runs before it opens to the public. its mental! but i absolutely love it and its the best investment the park has made since Thomas Land back in 2008.
It's amazing how far we've come in roller coaster engineering, to think 10 years ago switch tracks where relatively slow and cumbersome where as now they are insanely quick!
Several roller coasters have a spinning seat or backwards seat as an optional ride experience. But in terms of ride settings like this? This is a first but it’s going to be immediately followed by Jungle Rush from the same manufacturer(i believe) in Dreamworld Australia which has an inclined turntable.
Hey Shawn! I’ve been told there will be 3 cycles but they are just using 2 right now to settle in. Interesting to see how they would do 3?? Might not be true but a couple workers have told me.
I grew up in Birmingham for the first 16 years of my life up until 1994 then I moved to Devon. I lived 15 minutes away from Drayton Manor in Castle Bromwich. It was the theme park of my childhood. I returned there several years ago from Devon with my wife and step son. I wanted to take them to my place that I loved as a kid. At the time (2018/19) it still had the same charm but also some decent thrill rides. The Shokwave & G-Force roller coasters and the best ride of them all, Apocalypse. It was the first time I'd been on it then as it wasn't there during my younger years. What a ride. Sadly I won't ever return to Drayton manor now they're coming away from the adult thrill rides and going more family friendly. Getting rid of Apocalypse really surprised me. And to replace it with this very tame family friendly ride (Gold rush) is sad in my opinion. I totally get it that there has to be family friendly rides at theme parks but it doesn't mean you have to let go of the big thrill rides. Drayton Manor is big enough and I'm sure they have plenty of land to build one or two big, adult, super adrenaline coasters??? Shockwave is still decent. Although I hear they've either taken the stand up feature away or included a seated train??? That could be improved as a ride and made bigger maybe??? I've just returned from my 3rd year in a row visit to Thorpe Park where I had a blast on the new Hyperia. That park will be my go to now. Having not been to Alton Towers since 1992 I'm planning on a trip next year. The case against my angst at Drayton Manor could be that Thorpe park and Alton Towers exists for the thrill seekers and so Drayton Manor doesn't have to be like them and it would be a great case to make. But I think I'm just gutted that Drayton Manor, the place of my childhood is drifting away from the adult thrill rides 😞😞😞
Such a great family coaster, plus it’s been open longer than 1 day in a row without having to be shut down…. Go Intamin ❤ I do love Intamin though, so maybe I’m a bit biased 😂
What if gold rush enables the train to go backwards while traversing the route (starting at the top of the lift hill, towards the launch barn, and not including travelling down the lift hill)?
It seems like only a month ago we had no clue what this ride was going to be, and suddenly it’s open….??? Very much looks like a great little coaster though!
I'm going on this ride on the 14th of September. I'm going on it with my niece . My niece is 6 years old. I'm 13 years old. Would you recommend it for a 6 year old and a 13 year old?❤❤❤. Thank you so much. This really helped.❤❤❤
@@ThemeParkWorldwide yeah I know a video don’t do a coaster justice, I have to try it for myself. But compared to maybe Big Bear mountain in Dollywood, also a family ride, this looks like it crescent every hill just too slow
Jesus looks naff. Drayton Manor has purely focused on just being a little kiddy theme park now. Which is great for them but for anyone older than 11 its worthless. Bare in mind most kids from the age of 4 - 11 so 7 years of age group to worth coming here, then everyone else from ages 11 - lets say 60 wants bigger. So thats an age group of 49 years will go somewhere else for a theme park. Good call Drayton.... what a way to destroy your profits. And yes i'm aware people still go there in teens, school trips etc. But its a go there once, never again kinda thing.
Thank for sharing your thoughts. The park have definitely changed direction to be a fully family focused park, however it seems to be working great for them!
@@Beefy2203 well people are always jumping on the hype train when something new comes. Give it 6 months see how it is still going on amount of rides done compared to before. And how many people returned and i guarantee it will be massively less. So yeah i do know what i'm talking about.
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@@ThemeParkWorldwide I watched the rider cam
Absolutely amazing coaster Drayton Manor us such a great park expecially for kids 😊
Cycle 2 is superior
We completely agree 🙌
Definitely
yo digital Dan! Love your vids
Cycle 7 is clearly better
cycle 2 my beloved
My 4-year-old loved the ride. Cycle 2 was first, and my daughter said it's a bit fast. Zero tears. Cycle 1 after. My daughter said she thought she was going to fall out when it launched down the hill. Sitting Front row. No tears again. She can now go on a ride with her teenage sisters without them complaining about going on baby rides. Huge hit with my family. Making it 1m tall to ride is a huge win.
It’s such a great ride. Fantastic family coaster!
I was confused by the concept of this at first but it makes so much more sense now. What a great family coaster and addition to the park!
It’s a great ride!
Love the commentary on these POVs it sets them apart from others. 😂😂
Thank you!
@@ThemeParkWorldwidefantastic roller coaster
This makes me think of wicker man where the POV looks like it would be a boring ride but in reality its probably a really fun ride
It’s great fun!
went on gold rush for the first time today. had 3 rides on it and its safe to say this is the best family roller coaster in the country. that launch on cycle 2 is honestly so snappy, especially in the back row. my friend and i just couldn't get enough of it. one of the ride staff told me that gold rush has never opened on time. the ride needs maintenance checks, operations checks, switch track checks, effects need to be checked and also the each cycle needs to be ran 3 times on each train without any problems. so it needs to do 12 different test runs before it opens to the public. its mental! but i absolutely love it and its the best investment the park has made since Thomas Land back in 2008.
It’s so much fun!
It feels so much faster when you’re on it, I’m watching this 3 days after going on it and I can’t get over how slow it looks!
Cycle 2 is supreme, we love gold rush and it has really set the bar high for family coasters. What a brilliant addition to the park.
It’s a great ride!
amazing, i have been watching this channel for ages!
Thanks for your support
It's amazing how far we've come in roller coaster engineering, to think 10 years ago switch tracks where relatively slow and cumbersome where as now they are insanely quick!
Definitely. It’s amazing to see!
I'm going in the October half term and as a roller coaster enthusiast, I'm hyped!! Awesome POV by the way ✨✨
Wow great ride thank you for sharing Charlotte and Shawn look that view amazing .
Thanks for watching!
Great 4K POV’s Shawn and Charlotte, setting 2 looked more quick and snappy than setting 1
How cool would a full scale blitz coaster be that utilised a similar setup to this to allow for two or more layout configurations
That would be awesome!
Looks great! Great theming with the backwards barn part.
Really impressed with it!
Like the second one!
Looks like fun thanks for the pov 😀
Thanks for riding with us 🤠
Setting two is the best with some good forces for a family coaster!
Definitely!
Great pov Shawn and gang
Thank you!
are there any other rides which have multiple variations in the ride experience? I know hagrids has 2 drop tracks but that is for capacity.
Nope this is a world's first
This is definitely the first kind of ride like this!
Fury lets you vote forwards or backwards
Several roller coasters have a spinning seat or backwards seat as an optional ride experience. But in terms of ride settings like this? This is a first but it’s going to be immediately followed by Jungle Rush from the same manufacturer(i believe) in Dreamworld Australia which has an inclined turntable.
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Same ride system is going to be on Jungle Rush in Australia, but with an inclined turntable as well.
Hey Shawn! I’ve been told there will be 3 cycles but they are just using 2 right now to settle in. Interesting to see how they would do 3?? Might not be true but a couple workers have told me.
It’ll be interesting to see if so!
I was told by someone who worked there, that a 3rd setting is for maintenance only.
I grew up in Birmingham for the first 16 years of my life up until 1994 then I moved to Devon.
I lived 15 minutes away from Drayton Manor in Castle Bromwich. It was the theme park of my childhood.
I returned there several years ago from Devon with my wife and step son. I wanted to take them to my place that I loved as a kid. At the time (2018/19) it still had the same charm but also some decent thrill rides. The Shokwave & G-Force roller coasters and the best ride of them all, Apocalypse. It was the first time I'd been on it then as it wasn't there during my younger years. What a ride.
Sadly I won't ever return to Drayton manor now they're coming away from the adult thrill rides and going more family friendly.
Getting rid of Apocalypse really surprised me. And to replace it with this very tame family friendly ride (Gold rush) is sad in my opinion.
I totally get it that there has to be family friendly rides at theme parks but it doesn't mean you have to let go of the big thrill rides.
Drayton Manor is big enough and I'm sure they have plenty of land to build one or two big, adult, super adrenaline coasters???
Shockwave is still decent. Although I hear they've either taken the stand up feature away or included a seated train???
That could be improved as a ride and made bigger maybe???
I've just returned from my 3rd year in a row visit to Thorpe Park where I had a blast on the new Hyperia. That park will be my go to now.
Having not been to Alton Towers since 1992 I'm planning on a trip next year.
The case against my angst at Drayton Manor could be that Thorpe park and Alton Towers exists for the thrill seekers and so Drayton Manor doesn't have to be like them and it would be a great case to make. But I think I'm just gutted that Drayton Manor, the place of my childhood is drifting away from the adult thrill rides 😞😞😞
Thanks for sharing!
Looks such good fun. 👍
A fantastic family coaster!
This looks like king of the fanily coasters my youngesr is buzzing
They have done a great job!
This looks good fun tbh
It’s a great ride. So much fun!
I love this ride
I’m going tomorrow morning and I can’t wait to ride gold rush
Back row on that 1st cycle you did is my favourite. Get the best view of park when you reverse back up the hill, and there seemed to be more airtime.
The view is fantastic looking out over the park!
seen u their on Sunday nice meeting you definitely a good investment from Drayton manor
Hope you had a great day. It’s a fantastic investment by the park!
Excluding family thrill coasters like wickerman. This is the best family coaster in the uk by far
Definitely. It’s a brilliant addition to Drayton Manor!
Excellent all around
Sure is!
This is a Nutty Jake’s Goldmine of the future.
Such a fun ride!
Such a complex design for basically a kidscoaster, amazing. You could enter that 3-4 times in a row and not be bored i reckon.
It’s so re-rideable!
This ride so scary!! Luckily i go drayton manor every year in the summer holidays!!!! I go on every ride
Looks really fun and well paced but I do wish there was some audio on the lift hill, would really add to the immersion.
That would be great!
Looks like a cool little family coaster. Cycle two looks to be the better one. Does the ride just alternate cycles?
It runs completely at random at the moment!
Looks amzing love it
Great ride POV 👍👍😃😃
Thank you!
I miss apocalypse:(
Didn't do any research before going on this and thought it brone when it stopped then started rolling backwards. Never been so scared 😂
Nice to have another multi launch in the uk as well. Looks like a fun, pretty long ride
It is indeed. A fantastic addition to the park!
That is very interesting for a roller coaster as you never know which way you're going to go
It’s very unique!
Is there any way to predict which cycle it does or is it purely potluck?
It changes after 2pm now usually
@@ThemeParkWorldwide oh great, thank you!
when is the vlog coming out?
Our vlog will be on the way layer today!
Theme park worldwide I like it is really good
Great ride!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide what’s the next amusement park
It is good 👍🏻
My favourite is the wave
Is there a way you can choose your cycle?
Not at the moment, it’s completely random!
Such a great family coaster, plus it’s been open longer than 1 day in a row without having to be shut down…. Go Intamin ❤
I do love Intamin though, so maybe I’m a bit biased 😂
Intamin are my favourite manufacturer. Fantastic ride!
Super innovative ride it’s a great idea for theme parks. Pay one price for two different ride experiences
Definitely
The new intamin track is beautiful
It sure is!
How do multiple trains run? Is there a train in the station until the one on the track comes back, or are there multiple trains on the track?
2 trains, train in the station is sent when the other hits the brakes
There’s 2 trains with 24 riders each. One train cycles and when it returns to the brake run the other train can dispatch!
@crashcoaster3852 thank you so much for letting me know
@@ThemeParkWorldwide thank you so much for letting me know
So, is the cycle setting totally random or is it like someone else did mention: In the morning one cycle type and in the afternoon the other?
It’s completely random now
Shawn, do both settings each use all parts of the track?
Yes!
It was only running setting 1 today so i had to know what setting 2 was like. Yeah setting 1s probably better
How do you tell which setting you want to go on?
They change it in the afternoon now
What if gold rush enables the train to go backwards while traversing the route (starting at the top of the lift hill, towards the launch barn, and not including travelling down the lift hill)?
do u get to experience both settings in 1 ride or 2 seperate rides
It’s 2 separate rides
@@ThemeParkWorldwide ok thanks and also can u please send me a gaming laptop so i can play competitve fortnite
please reply with an answer
We're waiting to go on it today still queing up lol
Have a great ride!
I feel like as the years go on they'll introduce new cycles, because there are so many possibilities
Possibly so!
It's unfortunate I get so sick driving backwards, looks like a lot of fun!
It’s a great fun ride!
Smooth.....
Very smooth!
This is a great coaster..who makes it👀👀but I like the 2nd version better..it should be like that regularly 🔥🔥🔥
So much fun!
What is the difference between cycle 1 and 2??????
It does the layout in a different order
@@ThemeParkWorldwideOMGGG THANKSSS
Was at Drayton Manor yesterday hoping to try this but arrived to find the ride had got stuck with people on it for nearly 2 hours. Poor sods.
It seems like only a month ago we had no clue what this ride was going to be, and suddenly it’s open….???
Very much looks like a great little coaster though!
It’s a fantastic ride, really nice family addition to the park!
This rides takes so long to ride but It seems very fun for me
It’s so much fun!
riding it tomorrow getting my pass so first thing im doing there is this
Very odd and interesting ride. Looks very good
We really enjoyed it!
Your not aloud cameras on the gold rush
We filmed this video with permission from the park
@@ThemeParkWorldwideoh ok
I did the one where it goes forwards.
Awesome 🤩
It’s an amazing ride. Looking forward to go on it. But Apocalypse and Pandamonium was more worth it.
I'm going on this ride on the 14th of September. I'm going on it with my niece . My niece is 6 years old. I'm 13 years old. Would you recommend it for a 6 year old and a 13 year old?❤❤❤. Thank you so much. This really helped.❤❤❤
i thought it might have been called dynamite but gold rush is good
i want to ride this to be honest but i haven’t been to drayton in years
It’s definitely worth a visit to get on this!
I like cycle 5 :)
😂
Setting 2 looks better fro some reason.
So much fun!
Hey Shawn, remember when KFC ran out of chicken?
We do 😂
I love it but today someone hurt there self on it while we was queuing
Oh no! Hopefully they were ok!
Hello
G O T A R G R
This is what Six Flags NE should be making & not there current project.
So I have to questions ( please answer ) 1. How do you afford this? And, 2. How do you travel there l?
We run both of our channels full time and usually travel by car
Frontier Falls
Beautiful area
Cycle 2 looks longer then cycle 1
Maybe a bit quicker?
Cycle two is far superior
👍
It looks like small intestines
Three rides at different times of the day. Cycle 2 every time 🤦🏻♀️
Hopefully you’ll get cycle 1 soon!
I know it’s a family coaster but it looks so sluggish…
We felt it had good pacing for a family coaster! Our review is now on the channel!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide yeah I know a video don’t do a coaster justice, I have to try it for myself. But compared to maybe Big Bear mountain in Dollywood, also a family ride, this looks like it crescent every hill just too slow
First 😊
Thanks for watching!
looks so expensive
This looks very boring, happy to be proved wrong, G-Force was better and I loved Apocalypse
We really enjoy this!
Jesus looks naff. Drayton Manor has purely focused on just being a little kiddy theme park now. Which is great for them but for anyone older than 11 its worthless. Bare in mind most kids from the age of 4 - 11 so 7 years of age group to worth coming here, then everyone else from ages 11 - lets say 60 wants bigger. So thats an age group of 49 years will go somewhere else for a theme park.
Good call Drayton.... what a way to destroy your profits.
And yes i'm aware people still go there in teens, school trips etc. But its a go there once, never again kinda thing.
Thank for sharing your thoughts. The park have definitely changed direction to be a fully family focused park, however it seems to be working great for them!
Well I'm 55 now and I really, really like good family coasters.
The amount of positive reviews tell me you haven’t got a clue
@@Jay_Richardson I’ve heard of it before
@@Beefy2203 well people are always jumping on the hype train when something new comes. Give it 6 months see how it is still going on amount of rides done compared to before. And how many people returned and i guarantee it will be massively less. So yeah i do know what i'm talking about.