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Hey! I thought I would post some photo's of Blackpool Pleasure Beach so far in 2008, quite a few changes and things happening, and the new attraction is Adventure Golf outside the park. First up Wild Mouse has been closed since November 07 and is having lots of work done, dure to open sometime in May hopefully. The scaffolding has been gradually coming of since February and there is now only bits left. It's re-paint looks good, the track especially looks brighter. Rollercoaster is having it's train replaced, so you now wont be able to ride restraint free anymore. The new train is an ex Big Dipper train, with shared lapbars, refurbished and re-painted and should be on soon, it's been sat on the station transfer track for quite some time, since last September in fact, starting with just the shell of a car, and it now looks like this.... Avalanche has been closed on some days these past couple of months as it is having a much needed re-paint, here is a pic of the mucky track... And a re-painted section... The lift hill and other bits have also now been done. The classic Whip ride which is underneath Revolution looks like it is finnaly being taken apart, it closed a few years ago and has been stood idle since. And a few photo's of the park this year to finish off... The 'new for 2007' standard SLC, Infusion (Traumatizer from Southport in Blue and mostly over water), some of us like to call it 'Intrusion'. Pepsi Max Big One. And a few general park photos... All photos Copyright Martynlc 2008. Thats about all, except the odd little updates and some other rides, all photo's taken from BPB Guide. http://www.tbppbguideforums.info/bpb/portal.php Thanks for looking!

Yeah that's were they came from.

Rollercoaster Construction Gallery updated, and over 100 new photos added to the site today! Check it out now and join the discussion - www.newpleasurelandforums.co.uk

Coaster Construction Updates will be coming up on New Pleasureland Forums tommorow! For discussion about the park, more coaster pics, original Pleasureland and much more visit the first ever forums to the park - www.newpleasurelandforums.co.uk

Don't know if this has been posted or not but the new coaster at Pleasurewood Hills called 'Wipeout' has opened, very nice looking Vekoma Boomerang from the recently closed American Adventure Theme Park. I think it looks very nice. More info and pics here - http://www.ukrides.info/nphwipeout.htm Thanks.

Thanks! The Fun House is back open, with new gags, a few originals remain but stuff like Bouncy Castles and things have been added.

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Going to be the best looking Pinifari ever! Update 16 August Photos Copyright to me and New Pleasureland Forums.

It's cheap though £2 each for the big rides!

The Gauntlet is being painted the exact same colours as the Traumatizer was. I don't expect then to call it that though, must admit it is certainly eye catching! I will have pics soon.

Mine would be Space Invader 2 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Here is an update from 06 August Gauntlet construction is continuing, the foundations have been laid and more track has arrived And some other ride photos - The Haunted Inn (one of the original rides from old Pleasureland) has been refurbed' and is back open Thanks for looking! Photos Copyright to me and New Pleasureland Forums.

Update Construction of the new Looping Coaster is set to begin as soon as the second load arrives The Megaspin has left temporarily whilst it is attending an event, a inflatable is now on its site but the Megaspin will be back by next week. Also the Haunted Inn (one of the original rides from old Pleasureland) is being extensively refurbished and will be open to the public soon. Things are really looking good for Southport

Ah i think you will be a bit to early Aparently its coming in 2 loads and only one has arrived they are waiting for the other. The weather was lovely. I guess it will be up and running in under a month i cant see it taking longer. Theres lots of other rides anyway so you will have fun P.s. i think it was a good spot on the Gauntlet track as its hidden away at the top of the car park lol im nosey

Update 02 August. Lots of spaces have now been filled with new rides since my last update including a Megaspin, Metiorite, Dodgems, Ferris Wheel, and lots of new Kiddie rides. The Fun House is back open with all new gags! It wont be as good as before but its something. I didnt go inside but will do soon. Also track pieces for the parks looping rollercoaster have arrived in the car park. It is the former Gauntlet from Camelot which is a Pinifari looper my guess is it will go on the Traumatizer site. Overall the place is looking brilliant! Hardly any derelict spots left apart from the Traumatizer site which is to be filled. Its was busier than opening day and had a great atmosphere! It was lovely weather to! Gauntlet track and supports are in the car park - Will keep you updated best i can thanks for looking Photos copyright to me and New Pleasureland Forums.

Il have a dig at the Gauntlet at Camelot which is a crappy Pinifari looper. It is now awaiting its re-build at Southport. It was the parks major coaster for like 2 years. Rough as all hell and horrible all over! Corkscrew at Alton is another very very bad coaster. Extremely rough and boring. Remove this pile of poo!

Well a good thing is is was advertised on Preston's local radio station Rock.fm the other day which was brilliant! Well i would love a piece of Cyclone wood and boy have i had a good luck round there for some but there isnt any. Rob was so lucky when he went and all that wood was there lol. And i would love one of those Traumatizer bins for my kitchen to! Il have a look next time as that part is closed of around the old TT station awaiting more rides.

Well the Funhouse is undergoing refurbishment as are a lot of other buildings but there is a long way to go yet and a load more rides expected to arrive. There is such a great atmoshphere in the place though. Some rides aparently due are: Chadwick's Rock & Roll (parked outside park at the moment): Perrin Matthew's Tango: John Collin's Superbowl: John Noyce's Buzzin': Those are aparently due, who knows, thats only what ain't going to any major events before October. All photos courtosy of UKRides.info Pleasure Beach went on a complete wrecking spree when they left, smashing the foundations of were Traumatizer used to be. Even smashing up sinks and removing taps from toilets. It's such a 'if i cant have it no one can' attitude. Im disgusted at them Unsure about the Gauntlet but the may be getting a coaster from M&D's in Scotland which is due to leave soon. (thanks to Adam for the info) Anyway i will keep you updated with pics as much as i can. ps: Here is the mini site for the park - http://www.newpleasureland.co.uk/ Again i wish them all the best with it!

Dreamstorm have purchased the former Pleasureland Southport site and plan to invest 100's milions of pounds in it. They have organized a summer fair for the next two seasons whilst they plan what to do with the site. Rumours are abound that they could build a new impoved super park (or so called Euro-park! lol) I visited on Saturday 21st July for the official opening of New Pleasureland which is the traveling fair. Lots of buildings are still intact after the terrible wrecking spree Pleasure Beach went on when they left and these are being refurbished. Some top European traveling rides are being brought in and many rides were on site during opening day and a major new ride is scheduled to arrive this week and also a Looping rollercoaster soon! I went on 1 ride which was the Frisbee and i will be visting a lot in the coming weeks to check how things are going I loved the original Pleasureland to bits and i can only wish Dreamstorm and Norman Wallis the best of luck and praise him for resurecting a fun fair in Southport! Pictures - Entrance still looking very nice Renovation work Space for another ride Step outside its dead Curse this bad weather! Not a soul about its usually so crowded in the Summer. Weather was rubbish as you can see which was why it was so quiet. Really enjoyed my time there though, it was brilliant Cant wait untill its full with rides and renovation is all finished, will be brilliant Thanks for looking.

The thing s begging for its own theme music which it drastically needs. Oh and its not smooth at all. Well only the wheels on the tops of the train the (big ones) are touching the track, the bottom and inside ones are not spinning at all which means it shakes and bangs you about like hell! Hang an bangs!!

G-force at Drayton Manor. Hate the bloomin thing it nearly suffocated me. Horrible restraints!!

Hey was you there Sunday then? Shame i didnt spot you lol, although i dont know you Anyway those pics are great. The track colour looks a diferent shade of blue to mine though. Going again Monday will get loads of updates i hope.

Yeah its still brutal as ever but in a fun kind of way. Love that ride, i should do it more often. Ksm at Southport its sister Mouse was the roughest one though.

The Bounty at Drayton Manor!

Yeah i think it was i will use stuff like 'tbh' and 'imo' but apart from that i will try and spell correctly.

Hey im 16 and am experienced at posting on forums and tbh if i see bad grammer or a typo in my posts il edit it. Because i like my posts to be neat if you know what i meen.