coaster-inc Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 ok, update time... a rather low level car park today and some cranes... ah, thats why the car park level is lowering... where is it going...? maby to the site... well no track here... see bling testing and... OMG, WHATS THAT BLUE STUFF!!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 My God, it's an update that has something besides footers and dirt! Good to see the track going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighton Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 The colour of the track looks much better than I thought it would, against the support colours. Although, Its still an SLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ched Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 WoW that is quick work. The ride construction team only arrived last Sunday, and they seem to have really cracked on. I am just going to the PB in a few mins to see what has changed and hopefully get some photos. Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster-inc Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 first day back on the park, misserable day but i bring joy of some pics... today is (its cold, shivering a little, lol....) and how many rides are closed today? answer 5 and ya wrong... theve just not put all the rides up... so its that plus: river caves, monorail, roller coaster, pleasure beach express, beaver bumpers spin doctor(removed), infusion(building site), whip(pile-o-rust)... ok ok, maybe cant count those but for £15 wristbands only today, not the best start to the season... so rides that are closed... steeple chases horses are lined up... becasue of, station work flying machine still scafolded up say what you see and win a prize gand prix roof with wind damage with the cars in the monorail station pile-o-rust large empty footer left from spin doctor italian jobs new paint job, looks nice now... again, say what you see... beaver bumbers has no roof new map up, can you spot the things wrong with it, might be hard to see on this though... so, what rides were open i here you cry... blings big queue with 2 arms shut... big ones queue with only run train open then another on track but closed... opened up later though. and then we go to big dipper, and infusion... where a lot has gone on since yesterday... they have now got the half loops entry, the loop and half corkscrew connecting to the overbank, so the next lot of shots are just all around the site... so... thats ya lot... hope you all enjoy, and more to come when ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Coming along nicely, I REALLY love the colors! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_roll06 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 yeah the pics look great....i think though it looks a bit cramped and out-of-place there. But still...great additions for BPB and keep those updates coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Time to unstick this. If you haven't seen the update yet, check it out here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/bpb2007/blackpool1.htm --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Heretic Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 yeah the pics look great....i think though it looks a bit cramped and out-of-place there. But still...great additions for BPB and keep those updates coming I actually like the cramped thing. Its what Pleasure Beach is all about. lol. I was hoping for some near-misses and footchoppers with the other nearby structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ched Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Great Photos. I like the one from Bling really good view. Any idea where people will get on the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Nice pics! I like the colors on Infusion alot! I would love to get to Blackpool before I croak. Thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ched Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I took a couple of other photos. Looks like they have had to create a temp raised island for the crane. Low level from Big Dipper exit. I am guessing that the waterfall is going on the left in front of the Big Dipper glass wall. Looks like this is the pump house for the water features! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I have a question: is there a particular reason why they open Big Dipper now and they don't open it in November for the end of the season? Nice photos. Can't wait to see more. It looks good even if it's just an SLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ched Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I think that in November it was closed as they had started work on the Tramatizer/Infusion and they had to remove some of the Big Dipper track to create the foundations for the new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Good pics. I love the color blue is my absolute favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 ^^ I might be wrong but I remember that the only thing they had removed was the B in the "big dipper" sign. I thought it was a weather problem but I think that the weather now is just like the weather in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster-inc Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 first roll and dive into half loop is now up, and work stops for sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I actually like the cramped thing. I totally agree with you in several ways 1. You dont have to walk as far 2. Its cool the way rides go over each other etc. 3. Looks cool Now I understand why big dippers turn was removed and its cool how infusion goes over it but shouldnt they paint it white again EDIT: Just seen the update, thanks for the frequent pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybearbarker Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I can't wait to ride it now - loved it at southport and reckon making it more tight and compact in there will be fantastic - espec if you have a really sunny day and the sky is reflected in the water underneath - which direction will your brain think you are facing? reminds me of one of the reasons why nemesis is so good - its tight, enclosed and slightly "oh my god we are going to hit the wall" goodness. hugs to all tony p.s. anyone know when it opens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ched Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Its supposed to open at Easter, but I doubt it. Although they really have been cracking on with the actual ride placement now the foundations seem to be complete. I think they will have quite a lot of work to be done in creating the tunnel and water theme to finish it. I havent worked out how people will actually get to the station. Does anyone have any ideas. Come to think of it they did remove a stall opposite Burger King to the left of Bling. They repainted and opened a chocolate shop opposite Burger King and there is space next to that. I wonder if they will make a sort of bridge going from next to the Chocolate shop over the railway under the Big Dipper and the Pepsi max to the station???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybearbarker Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 will prob visit sometime in march - just joined the Bpb club so am going to ue my discounts !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I agree with heretic, I think the "cramped thing" is part of the charm of places like this. Reminds me of Morey's Piers and how all the tracked rides have to weave in and out of each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Wow, they are really squeezing that baby in. ...and I'm really liking the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Infusion is so close to BD which looks lovely in it's White n Red coat of fresh paint. I wonder how many times BD has been painted since being open in the 30's. Has BD been painted all the way around or just the 1st few hills..? Shame the "Whip" is getting eaten by the Irish Sea's salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster-inc Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 sorta a bit of both with the paint... and meet a new worker from the park, had to go there for my college course so working with the slot machines... and that also means i was able to get these today, and wow, they are working good... ouside the park, which will look cool with the three level coaster tracks... the drop is now up so is the rest mangled closeness will be getting some great fly by filmin from here and if you were wondering wht kind of things will be in a class room for someone that needs to go work on slots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now