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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • In the most unorthodox and expected way Pleasure Beach Resort confirmed a new attraction today that will replace the currently SBNO Grand Prix, but what is it?
    Amanda also confirmed that Ice Blast will be returning but with all the cables cut, signage for the ride removed and plans in place for its removal we question what actually will happen to this S&S shot tower during the 2024 season.
    Also, I REALLY like the latest reiteration of the logo. It's smart. It's a shame they're shunning Blackpool but the logo is MUCH better now!
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  • @LiftHillsandThrills
    @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +11

    Confirmation that one of the rumours is true as Grand Prix has closed permanently at Pleasure Beach Resort as announced today but what does this mean for the other rumours and most importantly, what do you think will replace Grand Prix? Comment below!

    • @TheLilyGraceLife
      @TheLilyGraceLife 6 месяцев назад +1

      I'm hoping for a pendulum ride but honestly, I have no clue what actually fits in that space 🤣.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@TheLilyGraceLife The space is HUGE you could fit an army of Pendulums in there, I'd love a Pendulum ride instead of Ice Blast at the front of the park, Viking themed, absolute top tier with wooden accents so it looks really old school

    • @JustinCoasters
      @JustinCoasters 6 месяцев назад +1

      A Wooden Wild Mouse? LOL

    • @kristianwade6927
      @kristianwade6927 6 месяцев назад +1

      Also Amanda said something to us this morning before the park opened I don't know what she said but it musted be something important she reminds me of my auntie alittle bit 😂

    • @Hamdizz
      @Hamdizz 6 месяцев назад +1

      Hopefully the even bigger one that got abandoned years ago that was meant to go out over the sea

  • @ThemeParkHaven
    @ThemeParkHaven 6 месяцев назад +11

    Amanda must of gone into that job not knowing us enthusiasts exist to make rumours haha. RIP Grand Prix though, Great video as always Sean! 😂

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      Rumours make the world go round but with how Ice Blast looks today that thing is gonna need either replacing entirely or the majority of parts replacing... it's in an absolute state. Signage all gone and the rest of it, saying it's coming back and then looking at it.... they must either be pumping some serious cash into it or just delaying the inevitable (it's closure)

  • @CatsnCoasters
    @CatsnCoasters 6 месяцев назад +14

    "Don't ask me anymore questions"....kinda sums up Pleasure Beach!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +7

      The same response I had when I requested an interview with her, I'd love to speak to her, she'd be an absolute joy and the interview would be incredible!

    • @CatsnCoasters
      @CatsnCoasters 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@LiftHillsandThrills I'd literally pay to see that interview....would be squeaky bum time!

    • @CoasterHypeTroy
      @CoasterHypeTroy 6 месяцев назад +4

      Seems Pleasure Beach are taking the direct opposite approach to say Thorpe Park who are proving that being open with the public/ pass holders is far more engaging and in the long term rewarding.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +3

      @@CoasterHypeTroy Agreed

    • @dougbriglmen716
      @dougbriglmen716 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills you’d be better off, interviewing Nick Thompson, to be honest.

  • @geordielad82uk
    @geordielad82uk 6 месяцев назад +8

    Of course Amanda is going to be protective of her park, however over the years their have been alot of bad choices & decisions that upset general public not just enthusiasts. 1. Its an amusement park, not a theme park or resort. 2. Non rider entry, i was in Blackpool twice last year & because most the family dont do rides & with nothing new BPB wasnt our choice because of cost. 3. Unannounced removal of Wild Mouse are just some things to note, hope this new attraction is something to be excited for, keep up the good work

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +4

      Couldn't agree with you more, I do feel sorry for her at times but the people around her don't seem to be making the right decisions. Just look at the barcode system... one day the park has been open and everyone is complaining about that absolute shitshow of an implementation that serves no purpose. They need to scale it back and go back to basics and realise there's a reason people are avoiding the park, address those issues, get people in THEN improve the park from there when you have footfall and sustainable income to make those changes

  • @TheLilyGraceLife
    @TheLilyGraceLife 6 месяцев назад +12

    I'm sorry but pleasure beach resort is an awful name. To me a pleasure beach and a resort are two different types of theme parks and whilst to us up north it is just "The Pleasure Beach" there are multiple pleasure beaches around britain.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +3

      People will still call it Blackpool Pleasure Beach just like Nemesis will never be called Nemesis Reborn

  • @leesmart2157
    @leesmart2157 6 месяцев назад +5

    They need a USP. They had that in having the uk tallest coaster. Id try to have a coaster that no one in the uk has. You can see where this is going an RMC if they can afford it would be ideal.
    Thry could even go for a 2 ride deal and have their moose coaster for where the wild mouse used to be

  • @themeparkthrills7105
    @themeparkthrills7105 6 месяцев назад +5

    A B&M dive coaster would fit in really well at pleasure beach, similar to Valkyria at Liseberg. It would definitely pull in the crowds imo.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      Didn’t they want a dive coaster at one point? 🤔

    • @launches.loops.and.lapbars
      @launches.loops.and.lapbars 6 месяцев назад +2

      A dive coaster would be such a simple way for Pleasure Beach to take back the UK height record (as a bonus they'd also get the world's tallest dive too). This is Pleasure Beach Resort though and I don't know if they'd want to spend the money to go as tall as that.

    • @themeparkthrills7105
      @themeparkthrills7105 6 месяцев назад +1

      I just think a Dive coaster ticks a lot of boxes. They could take back the height record as mentioned, they could have a double drop like Shirkra at Busch gardens. The GP would love it as would enthusiasts if they did it right...but this is pleasure beach we're talking about!

    • @similarart1074
      @similarart1074 6 месяцев назад

      Take that record off Thorpe after a couple of operating seasons for Hyperia, would be a world class move, and maybe start a UK coaster war 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @katashworth41
      @katashworth41 6 месяцев назад +1

      They’re also capacity machines, which along with Icon is going to help.

  • @RobDavison
    @RobDavison 6 месяцев назад +2

    That tweet reminds me a bit of those Facebook posts that go "nuffin but snakes round ere its just me and me kids from now on" 😅

  • @milkmilklemonaderoundtheco130
    @milkmilklemonaderoundtheco130 6 месяцев назад +3

    Lmao that tweet 😂 with that PR approach, Amanda is the Wendy's of the theme park industry 😂

  • @joecandish3923
    @joecandish3923 6 месяцев назад +4

    Been to Pleasure Beach for years and I have been today the park feels very run down today, here is the list of ride closures:
    Big One Down
    Infusion Down
    Grand National Down most of the day
    Avalanche stalled and it went down most of the day
    Revolution had issues and went Down after lunch
    Icon had issues in the morning and was late to open
    Steeplechase had some downtime
    Nicklodeon Streak also went down
    River caves and Ghost Train also went down throughout the day.
    Ice Blast SBNO
    Grand Prix SBNO
    The two most reliable rides of the day were Big DIpper and Valhalla.
    I know rides have downtime but sheesh thats a lot, the park also feels very rundown with very little care, look at Grand National paintwork rotting in the station and coaster itself, River Caves had an anamitronic snake all mechanics exposed underneath, operations were also slow. Its so disappointing when we all know it could be so much better, I all for Parques Reunidos to take over Pleasure Beach as they own Kennywood so have experience with historic park.

  • @robwarner9371
    @robwarner9371 6 месяцев назад +4

    I hate hearing them say stuff without the definite article. “We’re looking forward to welcoming people back to Pleasure Beach this Saturday” just sounds wrong. Really not impressed with the language used in that announcement either. I just don’t get why TPTB@BPB/PBR/… can’t be a bit more open (and friendly?) about plans for the park. Why not simply announce that Ice Blast will be SBNO for the first half of the season so that people know what to expect? They could’ve done that in one of those Instagram Winter Updates very easily. More frustrating is the way that the closure of historic rides isn’t made public until it’s too late for those who love the ride to get a last circuit in. I’ve never forgotten the way Cyclone was made unrideable the day they announced the closure of Southport Pleasureland. I guess the risk of last-minute applications for listed status are seen as too much of a risk, but wouldn’t it have been nicer for future owners of the site to have had the option of a classic coaster?

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah... it's a real shame how they just take stuff out of the line-up without any real heads up, look at the uproar around Wild Mouse. This won't have the same impact obviously but for those who appreciate / have attachments and memories to the rides it would be nice to have had a last ride on it or at the very least a track walk or behind the scenes tour to give it a send off to those who wish to do so!

  • @Aphisics
    @Aphisics 6 месяцев назад +1

    I don’t see why companies think that ‘resort’ adds a significant amount of marketing value to their brand? If it’s not a true resort then it just feel disappointing. Also Amanda’s tweets are a slap in the back of the head! 😬

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hmmm

    • @Aphisics
      @Aphisics 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills A hmmm of agreement or a hmmm of question?

  • @rips7162
    @rips7162 6 месяцев назад +2

    I can see something like a vekoma boomerang being added, plenty of room for it and good for all thrill types, plus their relatively cheap so that should be a plus for Amanda Thomson oh wait sorry Amanda Thomson OBE 😂

  • @danielcarr1608
    @danielcarr1608 6 месяцев назад +2

    That was such an aggressive tweet 😂 they know people haven't been happy with the park, so they then choose to put out a tweet like that 😂 10/10 good management right there 😂 I joke though, it was a funny and bizarre tweet 😂 I really don't like everything they're currently doing with the rebranding, and it doesn't seem like it's getting better... hopefully I'm wrong and it does improve in the future 😄

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed!

    • @danielcarr1608
      @danielcarr1608 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills So, I'm doing research into the pleasure beach for my blog post, and I'm confused 😅 in your video you've said they're rebranding it from 'Blackpool Pleasure Beach' to 'Pleasure Beach', yet from what I can find on the history, it seems like it was always called 'Pleasure Beach'? Have I misunderstood something? 😅

  • @carlrobinson4843
    @carlrobinson4843 6 месяцев назад +3

    I didn’t renew our passes this year , a £30 increase on last year for nothing extra . As a family of 3 I just got sick of crap rides .
    I bet you would love to interview her 😂😂😂

  • @jamiescott-gobin3376
    @jamiescott-gobin3376 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m done with Blackpool until a new ride opens. The only pull has been icon. Constant rides down and the disappointment of Valhalla last year tipped me over the edge.

  • @dougbriglmen716
    @dougbriglmen716 6 месяцев назад +1

    I wouldn’t call Grand Prix a heritage ride personally, there are plenty of rides of pleasure beach thigh would give that name to, but Grand Prix wasn’t one of them IMO.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      It’s one of Walt’s inspirations at the park, I’d say that’s heritage to me as they nabbed a few of his ideas aha

  • @Crankflame8
    @Crankflame8 6 месяцев назад +4

    they could try and take back the height record, i could see that happening.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      They need something to keep them relevant so this would be a good shout although fitting something of THAT size in there may be tricky!

    • @Crankflame8
      @Crankflame8 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills if they do it right, its definitely possible!

    • @iliketrains3546
      @iliketrains3546 6 месяцев назад +1

      The only way they could do that is with a dive or an Intamin launch. They won’t fit another hyper in there

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@iliketrains3546 Flat flat flat

  • @jorisbonson386
    @jorisbonson386 6 месяцев назад +2

    I have inside information they are replacing it with Grand Prix 2.0 - tell everyone you know

  • @Stubwood_on_YT
    @Stubwood_on_YT 6 месяцев назад +3

    Yikes, that is not a great way to build excitement for a new ride tho, sending a tweet like that. Like I get it but you kinda feed into the hate instead of addressing it properly with responses like that. Regardless, I am still excited for the future of the pleasure beach

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      I hope the ride more than makes up for how it was rather abruptly announced to shut people up...

  • @shanepetyko8004
    @shanepetyko8004 6 месяцев назад +1

    That is the head of a amusement park?! She needs pr desperately and I would never step foot in there after that statement. She should be happy anyone even talks about her dump to begin with. I’m going to ask her a question every day for fun.

  • @BenandHolliesTPA
    @BenandHolliesTPA 6 месяцев назад +1

    Coaster Conversations with Mandy T is a must! Make it happen man 🤣

  • @dougbriglmen716
    @dougbriglmen716 6 месяцев назад +2

    I know, I’ve already said this in the comments of one of your previous videos, but it’s Time Amanda some of her management team need to go, and fast!
    It’s clear now more than ever that after everything that’s happened over the last 20 years since she first took over in June 2004, so many rides have been removed and not replaced, some of which being major historical ones, hardly ever open in the dark nowadays, which was another thing that made the place very special, and even when they are, the rides, aren’t as illuminated anywhere near they once were.
    Boring bland colours I’m not just a lot of the rides but the general aesthetics of the park which, for a seaside amusement park. Even one that tries to modernise is just not good.
    if pleasure beach is to really get back to its glory days, then it needs to return much closer to its roots Not just in the business model but so many of how they did things back then.

  • @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer
    @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 6 месяцев назад +4

    Wow Ms Thompson sounds rather up herself.. no wonder the parks in slight decline 😅

  • @flaw3dgenius222
    @flaw3dgenius222 6 месяцев назад +1

    Feels like Pleasure Beach never get new rides these days.

  • @dougbriglmen716
    @dougbriglmen716 6 месяцев назад +1

    Not relying on the heritage side of it, if that means doing a way or not even trying to keep the mix of old rides and new rides, then I’m sorry it’s time for them to either change the management or sell up!
    That is the one thing left, that still makes pleasure, be different from so many other parks and all of the other parks in the UK, take that away and it’s just another amusement park like any other and therefore why bother even operating at all!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Sadly I can’t see them selling up anytime soon

    • @dougbriglmen716
      @dougbriglmen716 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills judging by Amanda‘s tweets and her attitude I get the feeling that she’s getting fed up of running the park anyway, so we might be getting a change in management anyway🤞🙏

  • @xsm5525
    @xsm5525 6 месяцев назад

    thank you for still calling it BLACKPOOL pleasure beach! I'm gonna keep calling it that too!
    while I don't mind the new logo, I feel the missing out of 'blackpool' is a big mistake! ohwellll...

  • @Acd1984
    @Acd1984 6 месяцев назад +1

    Pleasure beach does a good job of fitting many rides in a small space but moving the flat rises around would create more workable space in my opinion.
    Also I'd get rid of that horrid pizza place at nick land and maybe reimplement an indoor coaster

  • @timduncan9745
    @timduncan9745 6 месяцев назад +2

    I rode grand prix as a young boy..sad to see it go only for that reason...big one announcement this morning when everybody already turned up and bought tickets..got to love there cheek😂...final words..imagine been amanda thompsons husband.😊

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      Very much a cheek! People paid, had a competition dangled infront of their faces and then it never opened 😂

  • @HarryYT22
    @HarryYT22 6 месяцев назад

    Shame the grand Prix is going my mum and dad said to me that's been there for many years! I have been on it but was never keen.
    It would be cool if a dark ride or a family coaster could replace it? :)

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      I'd imagine a coaster but it'll be a couple of years until we see something I reckon

  • @Neggies
    @Neggies 6 месяцев назад +3

    pleasure beach need PR consultants sometimes lol

  • @nikki827827
    @nikki827827 6 месяцев назад +1

    So just to add to my rant can I reword Amanda’s tweet
    “Unfortunately the beloved Grand Prix will not open this year but fear not we are planning a new exciting addition to the park just watch this space !
    The PlayStation/iceblast whichever you prefer to call our favourite shot tower is just getting some TLC and will be back up and running despite the rumours , I promise I will let you know once we are up and ready to fire you into space once more . Let’s get this season started , let’s get memories made and to everyone who visits ENJOY Blackpool Pleasure Beach ❤

  • @Lisapugh46
    @Lisapugh46 6 месяцев назад +3

    I feel abit sorry for her on occasions as running a park trying to cater for everyone must be a mare, but i dont think she helps herself neither by saying remarks like that. Maybe if she was more open about the park may make a difference abit like Bianca at AT who is very open and honest. Maybe Sean you need to interview Amanda 😂 x

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      I’d love to, I’ve suggested it, I was shot down rather abruptly and offered an alternative interview with someone which I politely declined. I don’t want a pre approved marketing interview, I want an honest chat!

    • @Lisapugh46
      @Lisapugh46 6 месяцев назад

      @LiftHillsandThrills I think personally that's her down fall, we all know it's her business and she will run it as she wants, but let people in be more open and social about the park, it may have a positive effect for her business, otherwise I think she may ruin BPB

  • @Greengrapes11
    @Greengrapes11 6 месяцев назад +1

    What I see happening is a flat ride being installed in place of where Grand Prix's station and starting helixes (i dont know what else to call them 😂) are initially, with a coaster or more major attraction installed once Avalanche dies. Grand Prix takes up a big space but a lot of the ride runs under Avalanche so if Avalanche is indeed rumoured to close within the next 5 years and get removed, that's an Icon-sized plot for a hefty investment.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      I'm thinking it most likely will be a very tall flat BECAUSE Avalanche isn't going anywhere soon, sadly.

  • @Leftpeg8379
    @Leftpeg8379 6 месяцев назад +3

    C'mon I really hope they get something that could compete with all the new additions that are coming to UK parks, even LIGHTWATER VALLEY is getting a coaster! Something like an RMC Raptor would be brilliant there!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      I'd love a raptor in that space although someone posted once that RMC can't actually build a coaster in the UK yet due to some restriction, the more I tried to dig deeper the more confused I got so as far as that info goes, I have no clue!

    • @geordielad82uk
      @geordielad82uk 6 месяцев назад +2

      That word again rumour haha, Lightwater Valley is the Zyclon ride from Camel Creek which has been SBNO, so nothing fantastic

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@geordielad82uk Is it really? Anywhere we can find that out or is this just word of mouth or? We all knew it wasn’t going to be anything TOO exciting though didn’t we haha

    • @geordielad82uk
      @geordielad82uk 6 месяцев назад +1

      @LiftHillsandThrills unfortunately it was just rumour I had seen. Their post about the new ride is Rocket Rollercoaster so kinda fits the bill, & being a kids park now like you say won't be anything exciting, just another park that is full of bad decisions

    • @launches.loops.and.lapbars
      @launches.loops.and.lapbars 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills That's equally interesting and unfortunate if it's true. Where did you originally hear about this rumoured restriction?

  • @Deltic55-mw4bo
    @Deltic55-mw4bo 6 месяцев назад +1

    As much as I'd love Grand Prix's replacement to be a major rollercoaster, I feel like there should be something for younger children too, to keep the balance. Maybe a flat ride, and a family coaster.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      I like the thinking although I do feel most younger children stuff is all focused within Nickelodeon Land so maybe a family thrill might be a good option although with the rides Pleasure Beach has the investment would need to bring in footfall so if that was me, I'd want something top tier thrill level to draw the crowds in. No point spending all that money if it's not going to market the park.

  • @kristianwade6927
    @kristianwade6927 6 месяцев назад +1

    I went to Blackpool pleasure beach today and i noticed that the grand prixs was closed all day when i walked passed and also ice blasted seats as now gone on the attraction also big one was closed all day 😊

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      Grand Prize is closed forever

    • @kristianwade6927
      @kristianwade6927 6 месяцев назад

      I know I enjoyed riding the grand prize such a shame to see it go 🥺

  • @ashleyjohnfleming
    @ashleyjohnfleming 6 месяцев назад +1

    Surely they will need to remove Avalanche if they are planning a new roller coaster as most of the track for Grand Prix is around Avalanche. Would they have the space to build a new coaster if Avalanche stays? Would love to see an RMC as a replacement.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Depends on the timescales but yes they’d probably need to remove Avalanche too so I’ll stick with a big flat ride until we know otherwise

  • @blaynetree5136
    @blaynetree5136 5 месяцев назад +1

    Blackpool was in its prime in 2005

  • @staceywarner4910
    @staceywarner4910 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thoosies can be a bit much, i get that.
    But. Imagine having a product (the park/resort) that people are so passionate about they talk about it even when the product isn’t available for months and responding with: stop talking about it. Its just mind blowing. How many marketing teams would kill for that kind of engagement?!
    Also. While thoosies do tend to overestimate their proportion of a parks audience, for a park thats strapped for cash, its a really bold move to alienate any proportion.
    It's just utterly utterly baffling and makes me quite sad for a real piece of our heritage.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Throw away free marketing yet their marketing team are missing 99% of the year

    • @staceywarner4910
      @staceywarner4910 6 месяцев назад

      @LiftHillsandThrills Yep! Mind you I feel sorry for their marketing team. Imagine working as hard as they probably do and then having their bosses boss repeatedly try to blow up their reputation 😅😅

  • @trexy_vxr
    @trexy_vxr 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ngl mate I worked on cliff hanger in 2018, that ride bearly works half the time. Or it did when I worked there, they mainly got parts from s&s themselves or they could be fabricated in the maintenance house. Also to note not a lot of the engineers there are theme park engineer qualified, I saw so many times the rides being bodge jobbed. It was unbelievable. It’s the reason why a lot of theme park rides there don’t last 15 years+

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Eek… don’t like the idea of anything being ‘bodge jobbed’

    • @trexy_vxr
      @trexy_vxr 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills issue is no manufacturers/the sector offers training role, it’s all done in house, which completely knackers it like, reasons why a lot rides don’t last long, not trying to be a bad person about it. Just speaking from experience, also mechanic qualification as well. So I know a couple of things about the sector on fixing things. It’s just a big car really

  • @COPPERCATZ
    @COPPERCATZ 6 месяцев назад +2

    They really pushed up the prices a couple of years ago and you carnt even take a sandwich there now lol half the rides are back breakers I love pleasure beach and they need more people through the doors but need to change there ways imo

  • @olliexx
    @olliexx 6 месяцев назад +4

    God she is sassy

  • @martincampbell6956
    @martincampbell6956 6 месяцев назад +2

    Bring back free walk around

  • @djtintin
    @djtintin 6 месяцев назад +1

    reading on Blackpool Gazette Pleasure beach have said " CEO Amanda Thompson OBE made the announcement in a speech on the theme park’s opening day today.
    The Pleasure Beach says the addition of a new ride comes following a strategic ride review and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the resort.
    What can we expect from the new ride?
    While the details remain shrouded in secrecy for now, the theme park has confirmed the ride will replace the current Grand Prix ride and promises to take guest experience to unprecedented heights."
    Unprecedented New Heights? Could this mean something taller than Hyperia so the resort keeps its title?

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      Probably gonna be a very tall flat ride now isn’t it 😂

    • @djtintin
      @djtintin 6 месяцев назад

      Most likely, still got hopes for a new coaster

  • @iliketrains3546
    @iliketrains3546 6 месяцев назад +1

    Amanda’s tone just doesn’t scream ‘come visit my park’ to me. It’s more along the lines of ‘you are all wrong and I’m the most important’

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      We weren’t wrong about Grand Prix and I’m sure as hell sure that Ice Blast is on its last legs otherwise you wouldn’t be putting construction markings down and removing all the ride signage unless they’re replacing it with a whole new model or rebranding it

  • @ianmakohon5341
    @ianmakohon5341 5 месяцев назад

    A launch rollercoaster like stealth at Thorpe Park would be good but over 300ft so it would be the UKs only giga coaster.

  • @VelocicoasterFanboy
    @VelocicoasterFanboy 6 месяцев назад +4

    New ride?

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +3

      Grand Prix is leaving the resort paving the way for a new attraction as confirmed by Amanda Thompson this morning

  • @karlsaxton6384
    @karlsaxton6384 6 месяцев назад +2

    Amanda needs to chill…passive aggressive is a bad look when doing PR. I can understand she probably gets annoyed by leaks from the park but that happens everywhere

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Sure does. If you don’t want leaks then don’t tell all your staff everything or make them sign legal NDA’s

  • @Joel_corry_fan_page
    @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад +1

    And whats your favourite ride at pleasure Beach mine is icon and my 2nd favourite is avalanche (for now im going on valhalla in April so my 2nd favourite ride might become valhalla)

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      I do love ICON but the Ghost Train holds a special place for me!

    • @Joel_corry_fan_page
      @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад +1

      @LiftHillsandThrills valhalla looks really good I also really love the new soundtrack

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@Joel_corry_fan_page It’s great when all the effects are working!

    • @Joel_corry_fan_page
      @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills yeah

  • @kylea9022
    @kylea9022 6 месяцев назад +2

    How does she get away with talking to customers/loyal fans like that ? Ive never been but certainly wouldn't go after the way she treats enthusiasts

  • @MrShowbizguy
    @MrShowbizguy 6 месяцев назад +2

    She's a real treat isn't she

  • @garethpearcehobbies9682
    @garethpearcehobbies9682 6 месяцев назад +1

    Would love to see a rmc raptor and see Blackpool try to beat the height record again

  • @allairtime
    @allairtime 6 месяцев назад +2

    Pleasure Beach makes me laugh sometimes 😂

  • @nikki827827
    @nikki827827 6 месяцев назад +2

    So you know me I never have a rant I’m quite a chilled person BUT , that tweet ( or whatever you call it on X ) has really made me quite sad 😢
    I spent my childhood years with my beautiful mum and made many memories at BPPB , I even took my family to Blackpool just read a poem there on the 20th anniversary of her passing away …… I digress ,
    How the hell does someone who is keeping the memories alive for many people and making new memories for the next generation get away with talking like that !
    I appreciate the honesty but wow 😮 that should be saved for talking to people on the board not for the general public that are paying for these memories!
    She comes across as cold and disingenuous, I hated her on the documentaries and I hate her more now !
    I don’t think I want to see the opening day speech if that’s how she addresses the people that pay money to visit “her” establishment!
    It might not seem like much to some people but this really struck a chord with me 😢
    Anyway I’ll still visit to fill my children with the same love I have for the park but I will never feel the same way I once did now I know how she feels towards us !
    The rename is bullshit , the price is extortionate and I hope she sells it to someone that gives a shit !
    Ps Mr E you look lush in that jumper 😅😂

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      I’ll just read the final sentence and say… thank you 😉

    • @nikki827827
      @nikki827827 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills hahaha probably best Iv just rambled on 🤣🤣 it’s just BPPB is such a big part of my childhood, she’s proper pissed me off 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@nikki827827 😔

  • @DisneyMarkUK
    @DisneyMarkUK 6 месяцев назад +1

    That’s a lovely jumper Sean.

  • @jackdr20roblox29
    @jackdr20roblox29 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m sad to see Grand Prix go although I much prefer autopia at Disneyland Paris I still really enjoyed Grand Prix. Unfortunately when I went last year the ride was closed so I didn’t get to ride it for the last time but I did ride it when i went in 2022.

  • @kriss_b
    @kriss_b 6 месяцев назад +2

    Grand prix was a horrible ride to work on back in 05 cant imagine it was much fun or easy to work on now. To me its good riddance. To me there are to many rides being removed without any replacement let alone a decent replacement.
    Maybe its time for the Thompson family to finally let go of their reigns of the park and sell to a owner that actually cares about the park and making memories for generations of guests to come

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Hmm… the thoughts of many

    • @kriss_b
      @kriss_b 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills I look back at the park that I was proud to work at 20 years ago and well I don't want to visit anymore. They have had a entire off season to get ice blast back working. The lack of investment, the vast open spaces, it just makes me sad

  • @Rollercoastermadness24
    @Rollercoastermadness24 6 месяцев назад

    They are rumouring a 240ft roller coaster possibly

  • @86wellacre
    @86wellacre 6 месяцев назад

    I don’t think the pleasure beach is a resort. It’s a one day park to be honest, sometimes two if you’re there for a night maybe.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Debatable isn’t it because overnight facilities / attraction constitute a ‘resort’ just needs a water park (Sandcastle doesn’t count)

  • @liamcollinson5695
    @liamcollinson5695 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hopefully the new ride will be a rmc hybrid coaster black pool pleasure beach have classic wooden and steel coasters so a hybrid would make sense plus it would be the first of its type in the uk

  • @MH_ZeR0
    @MH_ZeR0 6 месяцев назад +3

    Jesus why is Amanda Thompson so out of touch these days? She's so Aggy in every single thing she does and says! 😂
    Never been on Grand Prix anyway.. i always go on off peak days and they dont seem to run it on them 🤷‍♂️

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      Someone who’s not happy with how things are going it seems either that or she’s just fed up of people online. Feel sorry for her at times but other times she just needs someone to read things before she posts them, she’s a very influential figure..

    • @MH_ZeR0
      @MH_ZeR0 6 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah I think she needs a PR person to go over her public interactions before they go out.
      Same as you, I do feel sorry for her. It's a big responsibility running such a well loved place but at the same time I don't want her to stop being so blunt in her messages 🤣

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@MH_ZeR0 You just can’t keep your eyes off it, I really wish she’d have accepted our interview we got passed along to interview other people instead. I’m not interested, I wanted her and her honesty, it would have been beautiful!

  • @simonlloyd5435
    @simonlloyd5435 6 месяцев назад

    Sorry where does Amanda confirm in her tweet that Grand Prix will never open again. No wonder she gets fed up of rumours!!!!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Twitter, the tweet in this very video states that Grand Prix is NOT opening to make way for a new attraction. Lancashire Live have also posted the same news!!!

    • @simonlloyd5435
      @simonlloyd5435 6 месяцев назад

      It actually says, "... will not operate this year as we are planning a new attraction..." so why have you stated it will never open again. She hasn't said the Grand Prix will make way for a new attraction.

  • @Lee-gx9bx
    @Lee-gx9bx 6 месяцев назад

    Is the museum getting a web site
    Would Blackpool get one

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      Museum (if you’re on about our museum) has a website!

  • @blaynetree5136
    @blaynetree5136 5 месяцев назад

    I be upset if my rides kept breaking and making the newspapers

  • @danielward4868
    @danielward4868 6 месяцев назад +2

    Being honest here I have never heard of grand prix!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      haha it's the car ride that takes guests on a rail (like Autopia at Disney) it takes up a VERY large footprint at the resort

  • @owenjohn1192
    @owenjohn1192 6 месяцев назад

    While Grand prix does seem to take up a lot of space Avalanche also occupies the same area! To utilize that space I think both would need to go!

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      To fully maximise that space, I agree

    • @Crankflame8
      @Crankflame8 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills yeah but avalanche is really popular which may sway them away from that, seen its popularity first hand

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@Crankflame8 Avalanche has a shelf life and if the rumours are true (one has already come true already) then it has 5-years max left... Mack wouldn't want to retrack it and I'm pretty sure Taziker don't manufacture or could manufacturer track like it so... we shall see

  • @Corks-ti4vz
    @Corks-ti4vz 6 месяцев назад +1

    🤣🤣🤣 you’re a legend for turning this into a video £££ 👏🏼

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +2

      I always try and make a positive out of a bad situation 😉

    • @Corks-ti4vz
      @Corks-ti4vz 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills Got to appreciate the hustle haha. Video watched and liked 👍🏼😉

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@Corks-ti4vz Much appreciated!

  • @matty_________
    @matty_________ 6 месяцев назад

    I’m convinced Amanda Thompson is trying to be as unlikeable as possible 😂

  • @OffTheTracks
    @OffTheTracks 6 месяцев назад

    I thought you was coming tomorrow, didn’t see you. 😂

  • @Coaster_Crazy
    @Coaster_Crazy 6 месяцев назад +1

    RMC

  • @catherineclark4484
    @catherineclark4484 6 месяцев назад +1

    I don't blame Amanda, theirs too many predicting things and saying what should and shouldn't be there, it aggravates me, Amanda knows people like the old rides and nostalgia as well as the new, so I just wish influencers would let them get on with it, they know how much money they have to do it, they know exactly what they are doing, things have changed security wise since the documentary in 97, so its obvious theirs not going to be as many on, but when we have been there it's always been packed, love pb

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      Speculation is all part of this entire hobby… it promotes the park too when there’s chatter about it. I don’t see the issue whatsoever and most of those ‘predictions’ come true, there’s no smoke without fire

  • @Joel_corry_fan_page
    @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад +1

    Quick question have you met theme park worldwide if you have your well lucky i want to meet them but I usually don't go on the same day as them so my luck is really shit 😂😂😂😂

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      haha yes I've met them many times, a lovely couple :)

    • @Joel_corry_fan_page
      @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад +1

      @LiftHillsandThrills your lucky my luck must be really shit lol

    • @Joel_corry_fan_page
      @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад

      I'm actually watching their newest video now 😁

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@Joel_corry_fan_page Hopefully you’ll spot them on park one day soon!

    • @Joel_corry_fan_page
      @Joel_corry_fan_page 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills hopefully

  • @JasonPeace2072
    @JasonPeace2072 6 месяцев назад +1

    A great dive coster

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      Imagine! Not sure where the $$ would come from unless the council are footing the bill, they're certainly splashing the cash on the regeneration project at the moment so why not

    • @JasonPeace2072
      @JasonPeace2072 6 месяцев назад +1

      @LiftHillsandThrills definitely putting Millions into it

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      @@JasonPeace2072 The new IMAX cinema near north pier looks phenomenal!

  • @DWT102
    @DWT102 6 месяцев назад +1

    its a shame pleasure beach resort is to expensive otherwise i would go

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      I'm paying £35 to ride a ghost train and river caves... I must be mad

    • @DWT102
      @DWT102 6 месяцев назад

      @@LiftHillsandThrills its that expensive? wow

  • @steven5577
    @steven5577 6 месяцев назад +1

    bring bling back that was defiantly the best flat ride they had.

  • @Judventures
    @Judventures 6 месяцев назад +1

    Jesus…what a statement 😂 between this and the podcast/radio show she did it comes across really really bad. Granted, I know for a fact I couldn’t do what she does, it’s a dam hard job, but I think there’s definitely a need for a PR person to take what she says and re-frame it for a better delivery.
    Antagonistic statements like this will just rile the fans up even more, they’ll respond in kind and it will just barrel roll, pleasure beaches reputation will continue to fall and with it footfall.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад +1

      I’m grateful for the easy content

    • @Judventures
      @Judventures 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills well shes the gift that keeps on giving in that respect 😁

  • @InversionAndImmersion
    @InversionAndImmersion 6 месяцев назад +1

    In my opinion Amanda Thompson needs to step down get someone in there with passion for the people and park, look at Bianca at Alton towers and what she is doing there loves the park and listens, Mandy just a angry women ha

  • @seany84uk
    @seany84uk 6 месяцев назад

    I bet this will be a 2026 addition to rival project horizon

  • @blaynetree5136
    @blaynetree5136 5 месяцев назад

    They just lost there tittle for the big one so my bet she's so get ready for a 700 foot 200mph that will open 2 days a year because if the wind

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  5 месяцев назад

      Haha I don’t even think they’ll go for height. It needs to stand out… a real crowd pleaser

  • @johnsade872
    @johnsade872 5 месяцев назад

    Maybe it would be idea for Amanda to take a break go visit a few European theme parks, and give the PR to a profressional to post future informative updates ontime.
    (to Amanda )
    Amanda, you come across as a very stressed and frustrated Director, take some advice,
    it's not cool treating your customers and loyal base group like an extra annoyance.
    We really are there for you if only you will listen.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  5 месяцев назад

      She means well but if all you see on social media is idiots ripping into you and you’re a strong character… it’s very easy to snap back… a PR person is most definitely a good idea aha

  • @royalrecordings4307
    @royalrecordings4307 6 месяцев назад

    Wait for avalanche to be removed then bang lech in from legendia ( clone)

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      It’s most likely going to be a very tall flat knowing BPB 🤣

    • @royalrecordings4307
      @royalrecordings4307 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@LiftHillsandThrills it better be a coaster or pleasure beach will soon be flat!!

  • @iMizzy777
    @iMizzy777 2 месяца назад

    👍

  • @sitcorocket
    @sitcorocket 6 месяцев назад

    Look .dont ask questions or speculate..just give me your money and smile

  • @Papa7589-n2n
    @Papa7589-n2n 6 месяцев назад

    Been 2 pb twice in the 90's. Thought it was crap. Hence y I ain't been bck since. Can't understand all the hype about it.

    • @LiftHillsandThrills
      @LiftHillsandThrills  6 месяцев назад

      They have some decent rides but sadly it’s getting harder to defend over the years

  • @iitzfizz
    @iitzfizz 6 месяцев назад

    I always call it the Playstation lol