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Blackpool Pleasure Beach: 2025 Discussion

Fab investment for the park! Im another one where Loki is my fav flat-ride ever, so very nice to see something of this size come to the UK at last!
 
James5696 said:
Fantastic news. Love the graphic. Nearly £9m though?! Is that the going rate for flats these days? I hope it’s good value for money o_O
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It'll be the total cost of the project, some of which will be for the ride. Legal fees, installation fees, marketing fees, design fees, any ground / preparation / construction costs, theming, etc, will all play a part too.
 
There’s speculation that this is themed to the snake from the Icon ‘story’, which apparently had something to do with the dagger. Apparently the Icon trains are meant to be snakeskin.

If this continues the Icon mythos, I wonder if it’s going to be based around the Ouroboros, with that also potentially being the name too!
 
Bert2theSpark said:
There’s speculation that this is themed to the snake from the Icon ‘story’, which apparently had something to do with the dagger. Apparently the Icon trains are meant to be snakeskin.

If this continues the Icon mythos, I wonder if it’s going to be based around the Ouroboros, with that also potentially being the name too!
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I had to google Ouroborus ! (Sometimes spelt Uroboros)

Looking at an image of it , I can see how it would tie in with how the ride gondola looks, but i hope they don't call it that, But if they do I think Uroboros is better.1000008037.jpg
 
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Amazing how many comments on Facebook saying “boring, it’s just a swing ride” from people presuming they’re getting something like a KMG Freak Out.
 
Received this afternoon on email:-

Inner Space: a journey through coasters & an exploration of Launch Pad​

Saturday 17th May 2025 at 5pm

An exclusive fan club event:
🚀 Kickoff Presentation: Director of Creative, Design and Experience reveals the secrets of the ride’s re-imaging at the iconic Launch Pad site – and then ride it
🎢 Guided Tour: Our Operations Director will take you on a guided tour before stopping for some space-themed treats
🌌 Themed Drinks & Snacks: Conclude the experience with space-inspired treats like Garlic Moon Bread and Pasta-nauts at Big Pizza Kitchen
📅 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey – book now.
 
Amazing investment but £8.7m? Are we buying that?

Surely these rides don't cost that much? I know they are massive but you can build 2/3 of a very good coaster for that amount.
 
IDB said:
Received this afternoon on email:-

Inner Space: a journey through coasters & an exploration of Launch Pad​

Saturday 17th May 2025 at 5pm

An exclusive fan club event:
🚀 Kickoff Presentation: Director of Creative, Design and Experience reveals the secrets of the ride’s re-imaging at the iconic Launch Pad site – and then ride it
🎢 Guided Tour: Our Operations Director will take you on a guided tour before stopping for some space-themed treats
🌌 Themed Drinks & Snacks: Conclude the experience with space-inspired treats like Garlic Moon Bread and Pasta-nauts at Big Pizza Kitchen
📅 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey – book now.
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I hope that doesn't mean it isnt open till the 17th of May. I am visiting with work mates the week before.
 
IDB said:
Received this afternoon on email:-

Inner Space: a journey through coasters & an exploration of Launch Pad​

Saturday 17th May 2025 at 5pm

An exclusive fan club event:
🚀 Kickoff Presentation: Director of Creative, Design and Experience reveals the secrets of the ride’s re-imaging at the iconic Launch Pad site – and then ride it
🎢 Guided Tour: Our Operations Director will take you on a guided tour before stopping for some space-themed treats
🌌 Themed Drinks & Snacks: Conclude the experience with space-inspired treats like Garlic Moon Bread and Pasta-nauts at Big Pizza Kitchen
📅 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey – book now.
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Will be interesting to see how many vloggers attend that event, given it's the same day as the Super Fans event and Ghostly Manor opening at Paulton's.
 
Delighted that it's actually happening, but I do question the timing. Why are they announcing their first proper brand new ride in a while ahich debuts next year now and not later in the season? That's a solid 11 to 14 months to wait.
 
Danny said:
Delighted that it's actually happening, but I do question the timing. Why are they announcing their first proper brand new ride in a while ahich debuts next year now and not later in the season? That's a solid 11 to 14 months to wait.
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Perhaps to demonstrate that they actually are investing, and not going the way of Oakwood, especially after they've announced that some attractions aren't opening at all this season. Announcing both together would have meant that the focus would have been on the closures, not what was coming. This announcement buries that bad news.
 
Danny said:
Delighted that it's actually happening, but I do question the timing. Why are they announcing their first proper brand new ride in a while ahich debuts next year now and not later in the season? That's a solid 11 to 14 months to wait.
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The park has come under a lot of criticism recently with closed rides and other cost cutting exercises.

They needed some positivity and I think it was the right time to announce something , given the situation.

Hopefully it is the start of an upturn for the park.

EDIT : Basically the same thing as that loose goose said. 😀
 
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