If I can’t go to Blackpool Pleasure Beach then the pleasure beach can come to me! With all the UK theme parks now closed the urge to jump on board a ride or soak in the theme park atmosphere grows with every passing day. I couldn’t wait any longer so I logged onto the Blackpool…
So the news has finally arrived today and it’s the news we were all expected. Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach will remain standing but not operating for the 2020 season. Back in November Managing Director Amanda Thompson said the ride would not be torn down amidst rumours of its demolition. She did state however that…
I’ll happily admit that I am a gigantic nerd. I run a movie site, I collect movie props, I will happily binge watch Big Bang Theory until I know every word by heart. I have no shame in that. One thing I never thought I would collect thou is roller coaster parts. Blackpool Pleasure Beach…
The newly launched Blackpool Pleasure Beach online shop has arrived. Packed full of bundles of theme park memorabilia which would make for some perfect Christmas presents. For the enthusiast in your life why not get them a Valhalla Sign, a Big One jumper or an ICON mug? But this is where Blackpool Pleasure Beach step…
Valhalla at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is here to stay confirms Managing Director Amanda Thompson. Rumours have been circulating that Valhalla may be closing for good or standing and not operating for the 2020 season. The dark ride that opened in 2000 is easily the best water ride in the country. So to hear this news…
After witnessing the hilarious on-board POV of Ryan-Mark and Lewis on Saw: The Ride at Thorpe Park I went on a search. A search for more hilarious roller coaster moments from 2019. Roll back the clock a few months to March and I found a clip of Chris Hughes and Kem Cetinay of Love Island…
As Blackpool Pleasure Beach closes its gates until the 2020 season work is underway on the Big One retrack. Work has begun on replacing section of the Big One’s track as part of the annual maintenance programme. The ride is certainly showing its age in some places. Work is undergoing on retracking the ride on…
Journey to Hell: Freak Nights is the first time Blackpool Pleasure Beach has done a park orientated horror night. With reports of a disastrous opening night, we were hopeful that issues would be ironed out for the second night. Many people complained of just waiting around for other groups, certain attractions being skipped as they…
