Blackpool Pleasure Beach: 2025 Discussion

[Bert2theSpark]

I didn’t realise it was going to be so close to the pathway! That’s going to be a great vantage point to watch the ride!!

If they’ve cleared the car park behind it, I wonder if they’ve left that space open for another expansion in the future. I’m sure the space opposite Infusion’s entrance could be for another attraction, perhaps something that also shares the ‘stylisation’ of Aviktas.

 

[PG Ricey]

Not too sure what to make of this but seems like Aviktas has now been taken down. Possibly due to the weather predicted over the next few days?

Credit : @the_tandem_explorers TT


From: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdoHyKAd/

 

[Poisson]

Apparently it is back up now with even more attached. I assume they saw something they didn't like so took it down to check.

 

[Benjsh]

They don't take that long to erect do they, really? Can imagine it will all be in place within the next 5-7 days.

Might even go for a ride to see it if the weather warms up a bit. It's certainly going to be different seeing that on the skyline.

 

[Plastic Person]

It would have been a top gag for the first new major ride in eight years to arrive at BPB, then suddenly disappear entirely after six hours.

 

[Benjsh]

It would have been a top gag for the first new major ride in eight years to arrive at BPB, then suddenly disappear entirely after six hours.

Don't know why but I immediately thought of flat pack furniture from IKEA where you get two pole A's instead of A & B. Hahaha!

 

[Dipper_Dave]

I assume they saw something they didn't like so took it down to check.

Not enough grey paint?

 

[rob666]

So what is it going to take to get dippy on this thing then...
Big free kebab supper???

 

[Poisson]

So what is it going to take to get dippy on this thing then...
Big free kebab supper???

Is the kebab as sketchy as it sounds?

 

[John_P]

From: https://youtu.be/V0qqBuqjnaM?si=iUkpBOvfVlqdMuyX


Nice Aviktas update video from the park themselves.

 

[Skyscraper]

From: https://youtu.be/V0qqBuqjnaM?si=iUkpBOvfVlqdMuyX


Nice Aviktas update video from the park themselves.

According to Coastertog, it'll reach its maximum height in just three swings. That will be mental if correct!

 

[Zeock]

According to Coastertog, it'll reach its maximum height in just three swings. That will be mental if correct!

I'm not sure whether this will be a benefit for the ride, as the buildup itself can often add to the experience of these sorts of rides.

 

[Bert2theSpark]

According to Coastertog, it'll reach its maximum height in just three swings. That will be mental if correct!

Loke at Liseberg takes longer than that to get to the maximum height, and looking back at a POV it’s about 5 swings to get to maximum height. No need to change the sequence as it’s just about enough with Loke’s sequence, anymore and they’ll risk nausea from riders.

On another note, I didn’t realise how close Aviktas is going to be to the River Caves midway. There’s space for another attraction behind it, assuming they don’t keep any of the remaining car park in use. Would be nice to have a follow-up attraction after Aviktas, as it’s going to take more than a gyroswing to reinvigorate Pleasure Beach.

 

[Hid]

From: https://youtu.be/V0qqBuqjnaM?si=iUkpBOvfVlqdMuyX


Nice Aviktas update video from the park themselves.

Exciting to see this finally go up looks excellent can't wait to ride.

Interesting view of the Dome as well always wondered if the centrifuge flat ride is still standing inside the dome

 

[John_P]

The centrifuge left that long ago it operated at Southport Pleasureland before the Thompson Family shut the place down.

Just had arcades in it before it was completely closed without any warning about 7 years ago.

 

[b2311e]

A lot of arcade machines are still in it, they can be seen from Big One when the sun points on the glass in the right direction. Another incredibly bizarre decision

 

[rob666]

There is a considerable amount of asbestos in the dome allegedly.
Million quid quote to pull the thing down safely, so it is still standing.
Probably for a while.

 

[IDB]

According to Coastertog, it'll reach its maximum height in just three swings. That will be mental if correct!

and that’ll probably be the end of the ride cycle then

 

[b2311e]

After three swings, it'll stop, and an operator will ask you for £15 to make it spin

 

[DiogoJ42]

After three swings, it'll stop, and an operator will ask you for £15 to make it spin

I choose to read that as "it takes three swings to reach the top.... then gets stuck up there."