COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks! That's where I was thinking but wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 ^I know there was some rumors saying it'd be 2018 now, but there's really nothing that shows it's been delayed with that whole area cleared already and the bridge gone. I'd probably still say 2017 with what was said in the original interview revealing the project. Mandy's tweeted that there's no new ride next year but she has said that a new ride would interact with the new bridge over the the lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 ^I know she said that in one tweet, but Nick did say it in an interview and the bridge removal seems to tie into 2017. Any is possible really, but more evidence points to 2017. At least i really hope it's for that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedazza Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 ^I know there was some rumors saying it'd be 2018 now, but there's really nothing that shows it's been delayed with that whole area cleared already and the bridge gone. I'd probably still say 2017 with what was said in the original interview revealing the project. Mandy's tweeted that there's no new ride next year but she has said that a new ride would interact with the new bridge over the the lake! Nick said in the interview that construction work had begun and would take 18 months, that would mean the beginning of 2017 season. And Amanda posted a tweet about how nice the weather was in Blackpool and that she didn't need to wear wellies and a Mack. Which I think wasn't a typo but a big hint as to who the manufacturer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris brown Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 So there's been a few updates since this thread was last looked at! Firstly Amanda Thompson (park owner) took part in an Interview with a local paper which can be found here http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/amanda-we-have-an-amazing-story-to-tell-1-7876786 Quote from the article; Amanda’s own plans include a multi-million pound new ride, although details are still under wraps, which will launch in 2018. Also screamscape have had the below information... According to the latest rumors sent to Screamscape, the project is a Mack made launched coaster that could feature two launch sections along the route, one needed to shoot the train up and over a large "top hat" element. Other rumored elements include inclined loops, interlocking corkscrews and high speed helix spins. More as we find out. www.screamscape.com/html/blackpo ... _beach.htm A few renderings and images of the ride can be found if you delve deep enough or ask the right people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAngel94 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Nobody talks about this? From screamscape: " The coaster will launch from the left side of the image to the right, towards The Big One where it looks like it will shoot up over the Top Hat element, up and over the lift hill of The Big One. On the other side it will drop down into an inclined loop, a "Banked Double-Up" and a series of twisted turns before it comes back and returns over (or through) The Big One in a Zero-G-Roll maneuver. From here it will hit the second launch right up and into an Immelman, more twists, turns, a high speed helix and an "airtime hump", "off axis airtime hill" and ending with a "high dive" before hitting the brakes." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynehalem Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I went to BPB the first time this past fall and I'm really excited about this edition for the park. I don't know when I'll get a chance to get back there to ride it, but it really looks like a great way to give new life to this part of the Park and I love the Mack launch coasters after riding both Helix and Blue Fire. When I was visiting it felt like the park was definitely in transition from gritty and random to more cohesive and modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAngel94 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 This is the 2018 project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 That looks amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 This is the 2018 project But is it certain already? It definitely looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAngel94 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Yes, Amanda Thompson (head of blackpool) in an interview said "Amanda's own plans include a multi-million pound new ride, Although details are still under wraps, Which will launch in 2018." According to the British investigators the drawing (Which i poster yesterday) corresponds to the marker points made this year on construction site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temleh Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 The excitement is building... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 ^Thanks for those photos, very happy to see that they've started work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_g Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Reports that some kids broke in and operated Blue Flyer for half an hour in the middle of the night before being caught: http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/teens-4am-joyride-on-blackpool-pleasure-beach-rollercoaster-1-7975556#ixzz4CHknq6AD I'm surprising they got it working at all. Edited June 23, 2016 by matt_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Blackpool and Alton Towers both getting coasters in 2018 when I'm going in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Reports that some kids broke in and operated Blue Flyer for half an hour in the middle of the night before being caught: http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/teens-4am-joyride-on-blackpool-pleasure-beach-rollercoaster-1-7975556#ixzz4CHknq6AD I'm surprising they got it working at all. This is honestly a pretty unbelievable story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 It also highlights that BPB aren't locking down and shutting off at least some of their rides at night. The fact they were able to even switch it on is a little alarming. I know Blue Flyer is a fairly low-tech ride, with it's manual braking system, but you would've hoped that the power and the lift controls were able to be locked off to prevent anything like this happening. If one of these kids had have been injured or even killed it would've been a very bad situation for BPB, regardless of whether or not the kid's should've been there or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoflake15 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Must have got some tips from the 70s film Death of Ocean View Park.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hahaha that's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dro Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Hello folks, first post on this forum. I am going to Blackpool soon and I am a bit of a coaster chicken. Can anyone recommend what to ride first, then work my way up to the more intense rides? If I get to them! Many thanks. Dro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindis Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi and welcome! If you dont mind being shaken about a bit, I think I would start with the two old woodies. Grand National and Big Dipper. Be ready for a rough ride on both, but there are no inversions for you to worry about. If you dont fancy those first, then start with one of the scenic rides like The River Caves or Wallace and Gromitt Have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dro Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Much obliged for the reply. I will try the old wooden ones first. Thanks again! Dro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Avalanche & Steeplechase is also great rides for you to start with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Do not go on the SLC, Infusion! For any reason! Not even for money! The physical pain will stay with you for the rest of your visit. Based on past experience. 2010 - Me and Miles hold onto our physical health, for dear life. I think I was lookingfor the Emergency STOP THIS THING! Button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Park World tweeted this picture today. "New for 2018 Mack Rides double launch coaster will feature 15 interactions with other Blackpool Pleasure Beach coasters. Here's one of 'em..." Pleasure Beach tweeted "We have a HUGE announcement to make, all will be revealed tomorrow including a video! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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