owenstreet7
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Blackpool isn't a park where Free Entry like Adventure Island would work as well anymore as the latter.It's a shame they can't or won't go back to the old model of free entry and tickets/wristbands for rides as it's so much more suitable for the park.
The system still works for Adventure Island in Southend. I understand the downsides but that vibe and atmosphere of a hustling and bustling seaside amusement park is what makes them. I wonder if it would be worth trialling some kind of middle ground like Winter Wonderland where there's a nominal entry fee for all then up-charges for attractions.
When did they change? The last time i went must have been mid 2000s, i was there for work so a group of us popped in and went on a few rides, that's what it's all about.
It is too big and with the points raised could cause a lot of issues as raised in this thread. It could and should consider getting rid of queue line scanning.
I think the solution to this issue is not necessarily a non-rider pass but a concession pass instead. Something for over 60s or 65s who may be coming to accompany their families and not ride as many rides as other members of their families.
Looking at their website, it seems to only appears to be adult and junior tickets rather than a concession ticket.
It gives them the flexibility to ride as many rides as they desire but still not pay full price which may be more desirable if they don't ride as much as a full price ticket holder may.
In my opinion, it seems a lot of people who desire those tickets back want to be able to simply accompany their families to the park.
There might be some element of desire for things to go back to the past but it can't happen at Blackpool so the best they could do would be a concession pass or ticket for older guests.