Everything hasn't already been said.No, I would argue that now isn’t a good time to start that debate again because:
- Everything has already been said, making it therefore a pointless discussion, and all the more frustrating to discuss for those who want the free entry back, since it’s very unlikely to happen
- As many have already pointed out, Amanda has a very clear idea of the direction she wants the park to go in, the fact that some consider her to be wrong is irrelevant
- And finally, having this debate won’t change anything. If BPB are going to do it, they will want to know what the public want, not a small number of people in a forum. Enthusiasts often forget that the community makes up less than 1% of the park’s visitors (except on opening day and last day of season obvs)
I for one don’t want free entry back, unless a wristband is offered. If there’s a wristband, then maybe.
Here are a fresh few.
We are entering a (probably lengthy) recession, coupled with a massive cost of living rise.
Some pubs, breweries, restaurants, and leisure companies will go to the wall, soon.
If the Beach gets close to tits up, who is to say they won't bring back cheap pay per ride, as they head into the last chance saloon.
The park have been close to the edge in the past, and the days of early season 50p rides dragged in the crowds in their thousands.
The park has been failing under the new direction, numbers on the park have reduced significantly this year, there have been very few days that have been "summer busy".
This debate won't change anything, but it is the right topic, in the right forum, on a coaster site...if you don't want to take part in the debate, then look elsewhere, or do something less boring instead.
Free entry is extremely unlikely, but paid entry and tickets is likely to return, because POP is not bringing in enough punters for the park to continue in the current circumstances, the credit crunch is about to kick in hard.
Go back to shakeys post again...95% of Blackpool visitors do not do the Beach anymore.
Back "in the day", probably 50% of Blackpool visitors spent at least some time on the Beach, in the shops, bars, cafes, arcades, shows and stalls.
One in ten was proud of "Not giving the Thompsons a penny", but the other nine in ten did.
The current operating style is badly flawed, and the parks managers are well aware.
Things will have to change from the current system, or the park will quickly go bust.