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    WTF BPB?

    I think the issue with Amanda's comments on season passholders is that the majority of issues with BPB are directly caused by the way the business is run. So many times this year, Blackpool was heaving with holidaymakers yet BPB was quiet. Having the latest opening time during the...
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    Megafobia Retracked.

    Huge update from Oakwood: https://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/blog/park-update-2/lets-get-rail/ This is looking incredible, with two additional airtime moments to the original layout. I'm also very happy to see confirmation that it will keep the same trains, as I'm not a fan of Timberliners.
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    Lightwater Valley - Future?

    I think it often comes down to personal preference, personally the Grand National and Big Dipper are two of my favourite coasters ever, because of how much I enjoy them; the history and rarity adds to that, but even without that, I'd still rate them just as highly. Absolutely love the Roller...
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    Lightwater Valley - Future?

    Totally disagree, fair enough if you find them uncomfortable but they're maintained and looked after very well. These rides are 80, 90, 100 years old, I'd be disappointed if they were glass smooth! Most people - non enthusiasts - come off the PB wooden coasters grinning from ear to ear.
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    Lightwater Valley - Future?

    I agree, it was cool to see an enthusiast on BBC promoting the industry and hobby. I'm only raising that there is already a huge problem with the way that the media misreport routine stoppages as being "unsafe" and brand older rides as "unsafe." This damages parks massively, that's a hard...
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    Lightwater Valley - Future?

    Difficult to say as I don't think I'd do it. Hypothetically though if I was given the opportunity to talk about classic rides on the news I'd be saying how brilliant and well looked after they are.
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    Lightwater Valley - Future?

    It's very disappointing that you had the opportunity to promote and talk about the industry on national news, and instead said that The Ultimate and BPB's classic wooden coasters feel unsafe. I'm sure your intentions weren't bad, but that does so much damage to the way non-enthusiasts perceive...
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    Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to be refurbished for 2023

    There is a new promo image for Valhalla in the Visit Blackpool 2023 guide. In the politest way possible, I don't know what to make of this. Guide: https://www.visitblackpool.com/latest-news/destination-guide-2023-is-here/
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    Serious Incident at Oakwood Theme Park

    Many older coasters can dispatch with restraints open, it's very common. I'm concerned about the safety of the park's other rides; on my last visit back in September, Speed was making horrendous crunching and groaning noises on the lift-hill, as well as literally crashing into the chain as it...
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    Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to be refurbished for 2023

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    Big One Re-Tracking @Pleasure Beach

    Big One stalled today with guests on, due to high winds. Curiously, this happened on the new section of track.
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    Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to be refurbished for 2023

    New theming and plans for Valhalla from https://www.facebook.com/blackpoolpleasurebeach I'm intrigued as to what the plan in that last picture is for!
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    Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to be refurbished for 2023

    Pleasure Beach have released a short promo video; I wonder if the audio is a preview of the new soundtrack?
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    Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to be refurbished for 2023

    In relation to the fire, I'm only guessing here, but would you not think that in 22 years progression of technology, there would be cheaper ways to run similar effects? For example, more "gas-efficient" tech that produces a similar effect but uses far less resources?
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    Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to be refurbished for 2023

    New promotional picture. Still no re-opening date, "summer 2022" is the official line at the moment.
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