Drayton Manor teases opening of their new rollercoaster and says 'soon'

Drayton Manor has teased the opening of their new rollercoaster coming later this year. The theme park shared a sneak peek on social media on Thursday for the new family coaster.

Simply posting 'And so it begins' - thrillseekers could click through to Drayton Manor's website which reads 'soon' and sign up for updates on the new coaster.

The family coaster, which is yet to be named, is set to open in the new Frontier Falls area of the theme park. Earlier this year Drayton Manor bosses announced they would be introducing a brand new rollercoaster to the park for 2024.

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A statement read: "The new Intamin family lift and launch coaster will open in 2024 as part of a multimillion-pound investment plan, and will be an exhilarating rollercoaster experience for even the younger adventurers."

After sharing the update about the new rollercoaster on Instagram, followers were quick to respond with excitement. One said: "This is looking really good."

Another posted: "Cannot wait!" And a third added: "Looking great! The front train is really cool too."

Frontier Falls boasts a Wild West street with a jail, the sheriff's office, a 4D cinema, a barrels ride and action shoot-outs. The 4D cinema features an iconic Looney Tunes show with favourite characters including Wile E Coyote and Road Runner.