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It was anything but forceless, it was absolutely insane; especially towards the end of the day. This has to be a Photoshop, surely.

Curious change on the Thorpe Park app; "opens 24th May" has been changed to "opens from 24th May."

I had a look through Pleasure Beach's TripAdvisor for April 24, and it struck me that so many people are complaining about the same thing; e-ticket scanning on the rides. We all know that Pleasure Beach ignores enthusiasts, but I find it absolutely baffling that they also refuse to listen to...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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/

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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Big One stalled today with guests on, due to high winds. Curiously, this happened on the new section of track.

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!

Pleasure Beach have released a short promo video; I wonder if the audio is a preview of the new soundtrack?

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?

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

New soundtrack seems to be coming along well.

I mean in fairness; it will still be “The Big One.” Thorpe’s proposed new hyper might be a foot taller, but The Big One is still a much bigger coaster. It’s much longer than Thorpe's proposal and spans a much greater area of its respective park. I’m sure that BPB could concoct some marketing...