Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Saying goodbye to iconic rides? 

Bring Back THE WILD MOUSE

@purplesunflower8242 if only we knew it was going we’d all have ridden it more 😔

Yeah think that had to go for maintenance costs etc. and it’s such a small footprint not much would fit there so they’re a bit stuck. The hub just feels odd.

A Bam Divecoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2028 Opening date.

@Ishaq-qj3bv that would be an interesting addition 😀

I reckon a new coaster will eventually replace it, but it will be on the site across from it on what is currently the arcade building.

Was my favourite ride!

Ah that’s good to hear about Avalanche 😀

Id agree. Those are the two I’d miss the least too 🙂

Yeah if ice blast does return I’ll be amazed and if it does it won’t last long!

It’s had a rich history over the years. 😀

Given the parks comments about moving away from heritage and modernising the park I doubt they’ll bring anything similar to the past back. But you never know with Blackpool 🤷‍♂️

Yeah I’d rather it was ice blast too! 🙂

@@coaster_dad they could just run it like flamingo land does, then I would want it to stay lol

@Livinthecoasterlife 😂

It used to be much better than it is today. It feels too weak now compared to 10 years ago

🙈 it was a rather odd thing to say publicly

Although it came across as though the owner was having a go at all us season pass holders, I don't think that was the case, I think it's those who are picking fault with the slightest things constantly and thinking they can run the park better etc... Of course us fans, or superfans as it is in my case, are going to give feedback and sometimes also give constructive criticism, it's not to have a dig at the owner, but rather because we care and want the park we love dearly to do well, and continue to evolve and have a bright future ahead for another 100+ years. Last year, I messaged Amanda on X (formerly Twitter) and said it'd be nice to see the Slimer on the ghost train back working again as he'd not worked for many years, and he adds authenticity to the ride, so I was absolutely chuffed to bits when I saw him working again this season, It felt like the park I love so dearly had listened to me and took my feedback onboard, and that meant the world to me. I personally think Amanda and her team at BPB all do a Great Job👌☺️

I missed out on that one 😔

Yeah definitely a couple of these won’t be missed 🙂

Yeah I agree. I was there last week and I don’t believe Amanda saying Ice Blast (or PlayStation? 😂) will return 🙈

@@coaster_dad The state that Ice Blast is in just now doesn't look like it's simply waiting on some spare parts. If it is intended to reopen again, it could be left in a better state with some signage. It's like the replacement for Grand Prix. I wouldn't hold my breath. Another huge hole in the park. It used to be amazing how they fitted so many rides into a relatively small acreage but now they have loads of space, sadly.

The Grand Prix I don’t get. They’re gonna open it for one more day, why not just open it UNTIL that closing day 🤷‍♂️ although it was far from reliable so I guess that’s the reason it’s disappearing.

Ha ha. That would be interesting 😂

Yeah I hear you. And was just thinking they only just moved the entry to the queue and added a new sign this season (maybe last).

Love Avalanche. Was my daughters first ride on a big coaster (about 5 or 6 years ago when she was about 5 or 6) so would be sad to see it go. Grand prix has a heritage factor but not been on it in years. Ice Blast I do like but if its replaced with something else good I'd be fine with that. Maybe a gauntlet styled around Thors hammer next to valhalla. Skyforce us rubbish I agree. I've tried 3 time with different techniques and can never spin it either. Happy to see that go.

It will be interesting to see what happens 😁

I did hear that parts are now no longer available & need to be custom made which sounds expensive

@markhall3140 yikes. I still enjoy the ride (when the queue isn’t mental) so I’m hoping it’s still got a few years in it yet 🤞

I would have rather they kept the log flume too! I guess now we know Grand Prix is definitely going and although Amanda says Ice Blast will return this season it certainly doesn’t look like it 🙈

Yeah some definitely are protected. I guess we’ll see what happens 🙂

Yeah it certainly looked like that whole area was going to change. As you said fingers crossed. We’re always looking for what’s next

That would be interesting. I don’t know if I ever experienced the old one and if I did I was too young to remember. 🙂

When it doesn’t have a queue I’d do the same.

Fingers crossed it’s still there when you get over to visit! 🙂

It’ll be interesting to see what they do in the next year or two. 😁

Good to know 😀

I wouldn’t miss it to be honest.

Yeah I’m sure I heard they only had a licence for a certain period with the red arrows so if that’s true it would be a retheme or removal at some point. Will be interesting to see what they do.

Yeah sadly. And they said a new attraction coming. So guess we wait to see what

Yeah whilst it would physically fit I’m with you. It would probably look out of place. Will be interesting to see what they do next year and if any of these do disappear

@@coaster_dad thankyou, it will be interesting what they put there

It’s a tricky one. It’s a huge space and great for the younger guests but as you say it’s rarely open so it’s definitely having issues or just not popular 🤷‍♂️

Once the Gran Prix (Turnpike) petrol cars were replaced, it became very naff...sadly

Ah I never got on that

@@coaster_dad it was an awesome ride me and my brother use to go it all the time. just wish Blackpool would invest in more rides like back in the day every two years we would get a new one

I believe it’s this one. how-to-freizeitpark.podigee.io/152-101-understanding-the-market-interview-with-amanda-thompson-ceo-blackpool-pleasure-beach-engl

Yeah I’ve heard it did on some occasions but it was rare. Will be interesting to see what happens in the next year or two. 🙂

Any ride in particular that you are referring to or any of the options discussed?

@@coaster_dad any of the 4 rides mentioned if one of them goes as the Pleasure Beach has got rid of too many rides and basically NOT replaced them. Avalanche is unique to the park so hope that doesn't go but if either of the 4 mentioned go, chances are they probably WONT get replaced.

@@stephenduncan3605 yeah I hear you, I wouldn't mind if the red arrows one goes, or ice blast to be honest, but you've got a point, if they don't replace them then we're just getting a more watered down park 😕

I went on walk the woodie last year and they were very clear steeplechase is not going. It’s the last of its kind and they want to preserve it 🤷‍♂️

Yeah I’ll finally get on an RMC in a few weeks (iron Gwazi) and I hear you. A proper one would be preferable 😉

I'm curious to see what they have in the pipeline, as you said last year was not great, so fingers crossed things pick up for them!

I’m always up for a new extreme ride 😁

Yeah despite being a small space they are great at finding space so they could fit something big in there if they have the budget. 🤞

I think a lot of people go to Blackpool pleasure beach because of the big one but this won't be the biggest in the uk so they will go to Thorpe park and go on hyperia ??@@coaster_dad

I’ll take both of those please 😂

That ride is very safe. I don’t think they’ll ever get rid of that. They’ve done some more work to it this closed season and they have a behind the scenes tour in March. And since it’s the first ghost train in the world they’ll want to keep that as long as possible 😀

Thanks mate do you think they are adding any new stuff inside ghost 👻 train 🚆

@hayleycross3520 I’m 99% sure they are. Some of the winter maintenance videos had some props which looked like they were for the ghost train and definitely new. Plus with the event in March I think they want to show off what they’ve added 😀

Thanks have you got any videos of new probs

@hayleycross3520 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CGdTJxiJD60.html

Good to know definitely a rare site last year 🙂

That would definitely not be missed. Bring back the flume 😉

Don’t see that leaving. Maybe getting a wee refresh though 😀

Now there’s an idea 😁

@coaster_dad not been to many parks in Europe but its brilliant 👏 👌 hyperion was excellent but good luck getting that in!!

@royalrecordings4307 ha ha yeah that would be a squeeze 😂

ooohhh yes that would be great i love lech

If it goes I’ll also be glad to see the back of it. I never go on it. And like you I’d like bling back 😀

​@@coaster_dad Sorry but BPB, although not in its best period, does not need awful fairground rides like bling, awful name, awful ride, strictly for funfairs.

I have a video about some changes to Alton Towers coming out tomorrow so look out for that one 🙂

I hate gyro swings they are so ugly and it would make that area of park look horrible,

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In my opinion, The only ride that could possibly replace Ice blast and should be what replaces it, is a modern shot or drop tower, S&S as well as making the space shot model still, they now also do newer double shot models now, they are, the Turbo Drop tower, The combo Tower, the double shot tower, the Rotating tower, and the Spin shot tower, And Intamin does quite a few interesting drop tower models too. A ride like Tower of Terror, wouldn't go into the space that ice blast occupies, although it'd be so cool to have one of them types of rides here in the UK, as none exist here, and the elevator (Lift) tower ride such as TOT, provides an incredible thrill, being both pulled down the shaft as well as pulled up. I don't think a Gyro swing would fit where Ice blast is because of the close proximity of The Flying machines, there just wouldn't be enough clearance for it to swing, as you've Loki's at one end and the flying machines at the other end, and they couldn't have it the other way as due to lack of clearance with Valhalla.

Oh I’d be happy to see the back of that!

@@coaster_dad and replace it with a B&M invert and turn national into an RMC

Yikes. It was an odd statement to make on that podcast but I also can’t imagine the challenges of running the park 🤷‍♂️

Mmm that’s a tricky one. It’s a very compact ride. If it went there aren’t many rides that would fit in that space 🤷‍♂️

Problem is it’s a very compact ride so if they did get rid of it, it doesn’t open up much space for a replacement 🤷‍♂️

@@coaster_dad Yes, i agree with you there. But if the Cars and Avalanche were to go, plus the Revolution then they would have more space to put another medium sized Coaster of some sort.

They need to start replacing rides they have to remove. There’s been a net reduction in rides for decades now. Even if it means getting some travelling rides in for a season (put a spinning mouse where the Wild Mouse was) or some temporary flats like Alton Towers do.

I don't know, the queue goes down fast on this. Takes up minimal space. Always tends to be running well. I would leave it for now.

Gyro Swings are so ugly looking