James and Ola Jordan, Hayley Tammadon and Rebecca Adlington were amongst the famous faces spotted at Drayton Manor Resort this weekend.
The VIP line-up visited the resort to celebrate the launch of Thomas & Percy’s Submarine Splash – a brand-new baby flume, featuring two mini drops, that recently opened in Thomas Land.
Visitors had a whale of a time as they boarded at Brendam Docks to help Thomas and Percy deliver the submarine to Vicarstown Museum.
Thomas Land has seen more than 10 million visitors since opening in 2008 with rides such as Cranky’s Drop Tower where riders are dropped into action, as well as Thomas, Rosie and Percy Engine Tours which have travelled a total distance of 4,350 miles.
Victoria Lynn, Managing Director at Drayton Manor Resort, added: “The arrival of Thomas & Percy’s Submarine Splash ride is an exciting milestone for Thomas Land as it celebrates its 15th Anniversary. We’re certain that Thomas fans across the Midlands and beyond will want to enter the immersive world of Thomas Land themselves.
“Thomas & Percy’s Submarine Splash ride will provide the opportunity for families to experience a thrilling flume together, featuring two mini drops on an exciting journey through the Island of Sodor. Guests are sure to feel part of the Thomas & Friends team while working together to help transport the submarine to its final destination.”
This new ride is another example of Drayton Manor Resort’s high level of investment into the resort which has seen two new areas, Adventure Cove and Vikings, open in the last two years.
For anyone wishing to extend the fun overnight, guests can choo-choo-choose one of the resort’s exclusive Thomas & Friends™ rooms in the onsite four-star hotel. The rooms are decked out with all things Thomas, from character-themed beds through to rail track carpets, visitors can immerse themselves in the magical surroundings for the evening – before waking up and refuelling for another day of fun and adventure in the resort.
