PEEP! PEEP! THOMAS ARRIVES AT HIS NEW HOME IN THOMAS LAND
The popular children’s character Thomas the Tank Engine™ has arrived at his new home within Thomas Land™ at the award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Thomas and his trusty friends are currently moving into Drayton Manor Theme Park’s specially created Thomas Land™, a £5m attraction, which is set to open on Saturday 15th March along with the rest of the theme park in time for the Easter holiday.
The first Thomas Land™ was launched in 1998 in Japan in the Fujikyu Park, which attracts over 1.7 million visitors each year. Thomas Land™ at Drayton Manor is the first in Europe and features 12 themed rides based on the popular Thomas & Friends™ series and books.
A special Thomas train ride will take fans of all ages on an enchanting journey around the entire three-acre attraction, which has been carefully created in partnership with HIT Entertainment, the producers and rights owners of Thomas & Friends™. No detail has been overlooked in the effort to authentically replicate Sodor at Drayton Manor Theme Park.
Colin Bryan, Managing Director of Drayton Manor Theme Park, said: “Thomas’ arrival is a major milestone in the creation of Thomas Land. We are very close to completing this attraction, which will provide immense fun and entertainment for the young and young at heart.”
Bruce Steinberg, CEO of HIT Entertainment, added: “We are delighted to be working with Drayton Manor Theme Park, one of the UK’s leading theme parks, to create Europe’s first Thomas Land™. Thomas Land is a unique visitor attraction and offers Thomas fans of all ages with a new way to interact with their favourite characters.”
Other rides within Thomas Land™ are based on loveable and well-known characters, including Harold the Helicopter, Cranky the Crane, Bertie Bus, as well as the rascals of the railway, The Troublesome Trucks. For a true family experience, parents will be able to go on many of the rides with their children.
But that’s not all. Thomas Land™ will also have a wonderful indoor play area, café and a huge shop where fans can choose from a massive range of Thomas & Friends™ goodies.
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