This week Lift Hills and Thrills went to space as part of Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort latest stunt where they became the first theme park to ever broadcast from space.
A balloon was sent up 110,000 feet into the air complete with a special screen featuring video messages pre-loaded from earth.
Launching from a specialist facility in Sheffield the hydrogen balloon reached its max height and -65 degrees Celsius as Pleasure Beach achieved their mission of being the first theme park to transmit from space and we became one of the very few vlogging sites to have broadcast a message from space!
The heartwarming video included messages to those who are no longer with us, declarations for those who really needed to hear it, and even some big questions.
Nine-year-old Nathaniel Currey and his brother Xander, seven, shared a message to their grandpa who has passed away, explaining “we feel close to you in space because you’re like a diamond in the sky.”
Sharon Woodward, 55, wanted her husband, Dave, to know that she loved him “to the moon and back”, despite a “really really tough year.”
There were even proposals. Danielle Manning, 32, proposed to partner, Scott Taylor, while Deana Cotter, also 32, recorded a proposal message for Scott Cardwell – and received backing from 12-year-old Mary Cardwell.
Overall, Pleasure Beach received more than 150 submissions from all over the world, including as far away as South Africa. As many messages as possible were included in the three-minute broadcast from the upper stratosphere.
We were proud to be amongst the names chosen!
CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, Amanda Thompson OBE, said:
“No theme park has ever attempted a broadcast from space before, but Pleasure Beach has always been about pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable moments. To see our guests’ messages transmitted high above the earth was truly extraordinary.
“We’re famous for taking thrills to new heights… and now we’ve sent our guests’ voices into space. It’s a world-first for a theme park, and a moment we’ll never forget.”
Of the launch, Dr Chris Rose, head of projects at Sent Into Space said:
“We’ve pulled off some incredible feats in space, but this collaboration with Pleasure Beach Resort is something special. As a beloved British institution known for pushing limits, it’s brilliant to see them inviting the public to take part in a world-first moment.
“The journey this screen will take is as extreme as any white-knuckle ride, and we’re proud to help make it happen!”
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool is Europe’s most ride intensive theme park, popular with thrillseekers and families.
Tickets start at £35 online, and guests can currently take advantage of a two tickets for £50 or four for £99 offer on Fridays and Sundays, available at www.pleasurebeachresort.com
