Barry Island Pleasure Park Vlog August 2022
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2022
- In this vlog we head to Barry Island Pleasure Park to check out AEROSPACE, a huge new ride that only arrived at the park a few weeks ago. Unfortunately as you'll find out in this vlog, not everything went to plan. We also check out the 2022 ride offering at Barry Island along with experiencing an awesome Top Scan!
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Have a nice time Shawn and Charlotte
I don’t agree of what you said about Barry island pleasure park I respect it that guy was rude he was a bit rude to me when I went I just don’t like what you say about the park every year
@@wilsonslegofunfair_ Thanks for your feedback. We'll always be honest in our videos and unfortunately how I was spoken to by the owner of the Matterhorn ride was completely unacceptable.
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Honesty is always the best policy even if it pulls a negative response from a few; I’d rather you tell it like it is rather than sugar coat it; hate to say it but Barry Island Pleasure Park just seemed soulless
Hi 👋
Henry has done an amazing job in just a few years with covid in between transforming it from a closed down rotting shell to something worth visiting again. Remember, they don't have the capital or the space of the big theme parks so are not trying to compete.
The place was fantastic in the 1980's with the log flume, Goldmine, Jungle ride, Galaxie coaster, fun house ,scream machine, Enterprise etc. But when Butlins and then Majestic holiday park closed it ripped the heart out of Barry Island by taking 5000 holiday makers a week out of the area and the park became run down.
Whilst I fully agree that there is never an excuse for rudeness and this must be addressed, I think you should see the park for what it is and what Henry has done and continues to do. Without him it would be a residential area now.
For the record, I've visited 3 times this year from Devon, the last time was August 5th. The sun was shining, about 95 per cent of the rides were running, no staff issues and my kids had a fantastic time. My son went on Aerospace twice and loved it. So a very different experience and I'm sorry yours was not a good one. Dudgies family vlog on RUclips is run by friends of mine and lovely people that live on the Island. You can see the improvements to the park over the years and discussions with Henry showing his passion for the place. We have lost so many seaside parks , let's hope this continues to improve.
(You can see film of the park in the late 70's early 80's in the Bloody New year film on here and the music video for "Let's go crazy" by Neil Innes).
But manners don't cost anything
@@ShaneRalph77 Absolutely Shane and I do say that in my comment.
@@ShaneRalph77 good point - although bad manners (in this case from ride operator) can harm the reputation, take sales away from the park and undo the good hard work by Henry and his team.
I'm guessing Shawn probably already knows all that.
Thanks for sharing. Let’s hope the park gets the investment to bring it up to the standard it once was!
Great Vlog! Barry Island is a great pleasure land park! Sadly that AEROSPACE didn't open, but at least you and Charlotte had fun!
It only takes one experience like that to put you off a place. Such a shame as Henry is putting his heart and soul into the place and is such a lovely man.
Unfortunately so. Let’s hope they make some big improvements!
By the sounds of it Henry wasn’t that friendly either when Shawn spoke to him
for those saying its just a permeant funfair, it is really not. Has some amazing rides which you no longer see in the UK.
Great work Henry Danter, looking forward to come down one day in the near future!
There’s some great rides here. Enjoyed the top scan!
I wish I could get down as well. Would like to get on the Trabant and Super Trooper.
9:12 That was pitch perfect, Shawn!
I took my family to Barry during the 6 week hols and they loved it especially the fair.
I’m glad that you had a good time!
Dealt with the rude operator in such a British way! 'Nah we're done with that' 😂 big love guys!
Thank you. It’s such a shame he had to be the way that he was!
I thought you might have been there yesterday afternoon, I waited by the ride entrance in case Shawn wanted a ride buddy! Airborne was operating all of yesterday doing many quite long cycles (leaving people up as they load), big fan of the channel wanted a chance to meet the heroes! There’s always next time :)
I can’t wait to experience it at some point!
Well done for keeping so calm during that altercation with that rude staff member! If you remember me I was part of the family you came to at Alton Towers in May - we were wearing TPWW t shirts! Love your content!
Thank you!
Love watching your video's keep up the great work it's a shame some rides wasn't working hopefully you both be back soon
Thank you! I’ll definitely be back to hopefully ride it!
It’s a rollercoaster as like nemesis full new at Alton Towers do you consider this to be a new a credit?
If like the big one at Blackpool pleasure beach of the rollercoaster has been only part of this has been done do you consider this to be the same credit?
I still class it as the same credit
I only live in Hull and it is having heavy rain over here. Nonetheless, love Wales! Has some amazing parks.
Thanks for watching!
perfect video Shawn and Charlotte, from Barry Island Pleasure Park, cant write to see the next video from somewhere in the UK, on the channel. 😀
Thank you!
great video shawn and charlotte, and I have to say the barry island theme park sounds epic and amazing.
Thank you. It’s not the best unfortunately!
Porthcawl/ Coney Island is better in almost every respected.
Such a shame. We were considering Barry for our summer holiday but decided to go elsewhere. Glad I did. Congrats for staying positive when nothing goes your way.
We always try to stay positive however it was very hard in this situation! Thanks for watching!
We was going to Pay Barry Island a visit as well, but due to the rudeness of their staff, i have decided to go elsewhere .
Haven't been to Barry since I was at St Athan in '93. Bloody hell has it changed for the better. Other than the atitude of certain people!
What a horrible old man that was. You did well not to be rude back well done. Not the most friendly of places definitely give it a miss. Another great video. Thank you. 😆😁😁😃😃😄😁😁
Unfortunately so. Thanks for watching!
I was there last week for a Lasertag tournament. The Aerospace was running, as was the big wheel. The other rollercoaster and the log flume didn't appear to be operating.
Hope you had a great time!
Brilliant vedio I love Barry Island thanks for sharing Shawn and challott enjoyed your selfs 💜💜💜
Thanks for watching!
i miss Butlins as it was great just crossing the road to the Barry island pleasure park when a kid great days
Shame the trip ended the way it did, especially as it was the part you were looking forward to the most. From looking at the comments it seems like Barry Island isn't all that great but what I saw from other vlogs it seemed alright. I suppose experiences just vary. Good on ya for handling mr grumpy professionally and grown up, he could take a leaf out of your book.
Thank you. I can’t wait to ride it at some point!
Another great Vlog we want to try the speed 32 looks so huge and epic a shame you didn’t get to ride it 😌
I can’t wait to give it a go at some point!
would love to of visited that park when the Scenic Railway (identical to Great Yarmouth) was still there. I didnt realise they have removed the log flume which was built from remnants of that beautiful coaster.
I’d love to have experienced that back in the day!
Shame that aerospace didn’t open, it looks huge! 👍🏻
It looks massive! Can’t wait to give it a try at some point!
Great video and memories Shawn. Hope You and Charlotte had a lovely hoilday in Wales
Thank you! We had a good trip!
I like the fact that you have no fear for any ride that's thrown at you 😃
I’ll give anything a go!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide that’s what I’m like I’ve done all of these rids I was like I’m going to fall out on the one u did super tropper 🎤🎤🎤.
Awesome vlog as always! So odd question for ya, with such a famous song in the background, how do you not get copyright strikes? Other channels I watch (like Techmoan) just refuse to play any music while looking at retro music players for that reason.
Happens on my channel a lot, film any rides with music and we can a strike aswell
I usually try and talk over the music or use short clips!
Hi Shawn, firstly I love your videos and fully support your opinions with parks. Its unfortunate to see you had a poor experience at Barry island but please let me reassure you that Barry is one of the best places I have ever visited. Me and a friend visited during a time where the weather was terrible and the park was dead. Most of the operators of the park had left for the day due to this however the owner of the park (im unable to remember his name) did his upmost to ensure we enjoyed our day to the best of his ability. I struggle to understand the stance you take in regards to there not being help points as there was when I was there. Barry island still remains one of my favourite parks due to the friendliness of the staff. Please give Barry Island another go! they have worked super hard to bring it back up to nearly the standard that it used to be. Hope you read this and take what I have said in and hopefully reconsidered your opinions in future visits :)
Thanks for sharing tour feedback and I’m glad that you had a good time. I’ll be back to ride Aerospace at some point in the future!
I went on top scan last week and I nearly passed out while on the ride cause I didn't think it would get that intense going backwards btw love the vlogs
It’s such a great ride!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide it was but my body wasn't ready for it
Did you know that the top scan there is the old one from lightwater valley which was called whirlwind ?
Listen darling if someone can be rude with you they can be rude with anyone like you said it makes you wonder if that's why it's quiet I really had my fingers and all crossed for you for the ride it's such a shame my love it's people like you guys that keep these places going see you on your next one x
That was a very generous review considering the treatment you were given, I hope the park improves from your feedback!
Thank you. Let’s hope so!
14:28 Spotted that exact one at a local funfair near me. I live in a small market town called Garstang (north of Preston, south of Lancaster and east of Blackpool). Every year (typically May) there is a small funfair here called Cubbins Fair that lasts 4 or 5 days. Last May I spotted the exact one from Adventure Island at the local fair, I know this because it still had the signage that said "Adventure Island" on and everything. It's an okay little fair, definitely one to keep your eyes peeled for next May.
The dragon coaster is the one that used to be at towers
Airborne had the same issues in it's opening year by the way. It was more SBNO then operating. They needed a year with KMG to resolve the issues
Hopefully they can get the issues resolved soon!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide KMG is easier to reach from The Netherlands then from the U.K.
That top scan looked epic! Now I regret not going on when I was in Barry in April! I mistakenly thought "we've got one at Thorpe; I don't need to go on..."
It was great fun!
you have to laugh at it now so funny even two years later 😂😂😂😂
Hi shawn, was wondering if you've seen the saw live action escape maze they're doing in London in October this year? Will you be going?
It sounds really good!
Absolutely no need for rudeness! You were very calm in dealing with him-good for you! You and Charlotte come across as such nice people.He did himself out of any ride money by being unpleasant 🤷🏻♀
Thank you. It’s such a shame and really spoilt our visit unfortunately!
I’m sure-that kind of encounter is really horrible.
Regularly down Barry island as it’s only a short 20 minute train trip from Cardiff Areo Space was closed when I was down there last week they were refuelling it but they had it running in couple hours as for the Communication I’ve never had a problem with the the staff.
I’m sure I’ll get on it at some point!
God knows what that guys issue was, two of the nicest people you'll ever meet!
Thank you. It’s such a shame that he had a major issue with us filming a vlog and promoting the park!
Good to see you both at Barry Island there Shawn shame AEROSPACE was not running for you but it sure looks a great tride 👍
Hopefully I’ll get on it soon!
Such a shame the booster wasn't open, looked a right beast of a ride as well, as for the ignorant and rude operator, his loss at the end of the day and handled very well shawn when he approach you both " Nah were done with that " good on ya .
Can’t wait to try it at some point! Thank you!
That one at Southend is still there? I was there 2 weeks ago
Hi Shawn and Charlotte, love all of your vlogs and content !!! Such a shame that he was rude to you, when all you was doing was talking about a ride poster and it ended up spoiling your day there. Keep up the good work as always, and I look forward to watching many more vlogs :)
Unfortunately so! Thanks for watching!
You handled that brilliantly sean barry looks awsome
Thank you
Such a shame! I’m sure Henry Danter would not be happy with the way the hell raiser operate was with you and the lack off communication, he has so much passion for that park. I would definitely recommend writing to him but I wouldn’t be surprised if someone sees this and tells him anyway! Hope you have a better visit next time
We actually spoke with Henry later in the day during our visit. Not the best impression after that unfortunately!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide What did Henry Danter say?
The park is great trust me if you had a issue should of asked for Henry he would of sorted things out it's not right to put park down maybe stick to your 3 hours queueing at Alton towers 😂there is a ticket office if you looked
No problem at all, we respect that everyone is entitled to their own opinion!
Great to see an honest and open vlog and I hope that the bad experience doesn't put you off your upcoming trips too much. I thought that the ride op was coming back wearing that ski mask at 25:54 in the video.
Thank you. We’ve got so much coming up that we can’t wait for!
Hi I love watching you both. My 3 year old is in flamingo land until this Saturday. She always watches your channel for the flamingo land vlogs. Never been to Wales before looks lovely 😍 👌 👍
Thank you for watching!
Wow - I was thinking of heading here next weekend but seeing this Vlog and reading the comments here, I’ll give it a miss.
Let’s hope they can make some vast improvements!
If you are looking for good mini golf, the Dino one outside the trafford center is amazing.
It’s epic! We definitely need to do that one again!
last time i went i spent more time in the rum bar than the fair
The last time IN went to Barry Island park was in the 1980s and they had one drop log flume, a whacy gold mine ride, enterprise, jets, tri star. big wheel. a jungle boat ride, a really fast ghost train, twister, waltzer, swing a round, big fun house, dodgems and a good fast coaster.
Thanks for sharing!
lol... did he say can we have a chat lol.. well done for saying what you think love you reviews on the parks
Thank you. We’ll always be honest in our vlogs!
Think their customer service skills are very lacking indeed!! Don’t see how they could ever be rude to you n Charlotte because both of you seem like nice, friendly approachable people. I remember a ride operator in Rhyl when I was a kid being rude to me when I politely asked a question. He looked grumpy like your guy too. Glad u enjoyed the other parks in wales :)
Thank you. The customer service was very poor unfortunately!
Great vlog keep up the good work
Thank you!
Do you think these showgrounds more extreme than ones in a theme park?
Fairground rides can definitely be more extreme with longer cycles!
It's official - I'm going to Europe this January! I sent you guys a message with the dates I'll be there, just in case you guys might want to meet up or do a collab. I'm especially looking forward to checking out Efteling and DLP during my trip. I hope you enjoy your upcoming Florida trip - I'm looking forward to seeing those videos. Have a great time!
That’s awesome! I hope you have a great time!
3:14 I've Know This Roller Coaster. The Dragon Rollercoaster Is Appears In The Season 1 Episode Of Rosie And Jim The Original Series In 1990. Thanks Theme Park Worldwide Mate. X
Thanks for sharing!
That guy clearly realised he'd messed up. You could see him panicking just before he approached you. Well done for standing your ground, it was funny seeing you act in more stern way than we usually see you, but sometimes you just have to. You have spent years promoting the industry, and you are always very fair with your praise and criticism's. I guess they will regret being rude and unpleasant, when hundreds of thousands of potential customers watch this vlog. Good luck with the future guys both business wise and with each other. Cheers
Thank you. It’s such a shame at how he decided to act!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide what did you do for him to kick off
@@IWTBF what the video, Shawn explains
Shawn in my opinion is extremely positive in situations I would lose my cool, so this guy must have been a right cranky sod for Shawn to highlight it.
Unfortunately that is Barry for you.
Woooooaaaaaah G O T A K O R A S 😢 looked like a beast
It’s unfortunate that you experienced attitude like you did but sadly not a surprise. I was in Barry a few weeks back and the whole park and the main arcade is all looking exceptionally tired. The ‘moon surface’ ground the park is placed on needed resurfacing a decade ago and the operators really do leave a lot to be desired. I’m sorry for the bad experience you both had but hopefully you’ll make up for it in Orlando next month, and as me and mine are also there in September I could well bump into the two of you! Thanks again for the great vlogs!
Thanks for sharing. That’s sad to hear! Make sure you say hello if you see us!
Already On the final vlog form the wales trip :(.
Would you be going to Disneyland over Christmas? I was going to go but I am now working over Christmas as Santa’s elf (I’m 15), and yes other people would blog it but your vlogs for some reason are 10x better
Thanks for watching! I do love Disneyland Paris at Christmas so possibly so!
Top work as always guys
Thanks!
That ride had me dizzy for ages after going on that today 🤣
Going to Portcawl this weekend for a week, shame we missed you but loving the vlogs of what we can while down there. Not sure about Aerospace though haha
Have a great time!
Porthcawl is a dump
I was like you Shawn loved the Quazar ha ha 👍👍👍
The Gravitron started in Barry island years ago
Local coach company has just announced a day trip to Barry Island next April. Very tempting. Still never been on a Booster; so be nice to start on a big one
Anyone wondering there is a new pay box ordered from Italy
I saw a Transport For Wales class 150 train at 8:39.
This would be a nice trip to go to the Barry island pleasure park as there are lots of rides.
Shawn = legend. Just having a normal conversation, without skipping a beat, about upcoming trips while going full tilt on a spin 'n' puke.
I do love a good top scan!
Thoroughly enjoy the blogs that show the true colours of places. Shame about the service but glad you show the raw footage!
Thank you!
Hey just wanna say I'm Welsh and followed the channel for like 7 years now, huge fan, I do feel like both times you have been to Barry Island you have been unlucky, never seen many people have issues there before, do assure you that man isn't a reflection on us Welsh a really friendly bunch, look forward to your future vlogs now, keep doing an amazing job both 🏴
Thank you, don’t worry, we love wales and have met so many lovely people there over the years!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide awww that's great thought would be the case, no need for people like that though, should be happy your their trying to promote the place, keep up the great work 👏🏻
Crikey Shawn, you handled that really well. The way he just came over. Jesus. Hope he realises you're paying his wages 😅🤣
Ps been watching you for years now. Keep up the great work 👍
Thank you. It’s such a shame and hopefully our next visit will be better!
Hey Shawn.... I run a youtube channel (breaking trails) I recently filmed a vlog here at Barry island pleasure park too. I was fortunate enough to ride Aerospace but with the matterhorn I had the same experience too. I rode it and it didn't really impress me, so being honest to my subscribers I said what I thought.........followed by messages asking me to remove the vlog and/or parts where I rode the matterhorn and my honest opinions. Such a shame.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Glad that you enjoyed Aerospace!
all that way to get your day spooled
Unfortunately so, luckily the top scan was great!
Shawn on a Topspin is a jolly Shawn.
I loved it!
Just out of curiosity, what IS your favorite uk theme park?
Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are our favourites!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide ooh good choices
The Netherlands in the house! ^^
Thanks for watching!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide Always, my pleasure ! :) cheers for all the good content !
Ahh finally you came to my Hometown, I worked at this fair in 1994
Looks like I made 2 good decisions about Barry Island. To visit on the way to Pembrokeshire and not to ride the Matterhorn - for the latter my decision was based on it running at not much more than walking pace! I got the coaster (tick), the log flume (potentially dangerous operation!) and the big booster which, although an excellent ride, didn't seem quite as good as the one at WW. Also the rest of BI was heaving but the park was pretty quite all day - the big booster was operating with mostly with a couple of riders per cycle so perhaps don't expect it to be there all that long!
Thanks for sharing, such a shame to hear about how this park is currently running for many people on their visits!
What a numpty that ride operator was!! Just shot himself in the foot big time.....Quasar bought back some memories of childhood, not many of those around anymore. So gutted that you couldn't get on, nothing worse than not getting on a ride you specifically travelled for. I won't be travelling to Barry Island anytime soon.
Unfortunately so, it left a sour taste in our mouth unfortunately. However Aerospace looks great and I look forward to riding it at some point!
Came into wales today only going to Oakwood though looking forward to 1st visit
Have a great time!
Well done Shaun for not going on that ride and you proper told him where to go without actually telling him!!!!
It’s such a shame that it happened the way it did
I think those KMG Speed 32 lack a bit of force and speed compared to a Fabbri Booster MaxXx. Also the KMG Speed 32 shocks a bit more which makes the ride a bit oncomfortable for my taste. I only have ridden Airborne. I hope this one rides better
Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to give this a go at some point!
How funny you were talking about that man and he came up behind you 😂😂😂
Such a shame this situation even happened unfortunately
Well if you are told no recording then it's no recording no ifs no buts.
Hey shawn love the chanle but I have a question what Is your favourite flat at Thorpe park mine is detenter or samarie
Thank you! It’s definitely Detonator for me!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide yea last time I went I tried detenter for the first time and it was so intense I loved it and the ride OP was so nice I had just got of tidal wave and my top was soaking so I took it of and gave it to my parents cas they didn't want to come on and I didn't know that you need a top on to ride so he didn't start the ride and let me go through the exit so I didn't have to question again and I got on the Same car
haha im sure some one was rude last time you was there too haha well dealt with. onto the next ride lol
We’ve certainly not had great experiences at this park unfortunately!
I know you visited barry island a while ago but what is your take on the rides balancing on wooden planks and house bricks? does not scream safety first IMO
Many temporary rides are set up like this, however the flooring definitely needs work here
Love the videos
Thank you!
Barry’s also my dad’s name. LOL.
Shame you had a bad experience. I've heard lots of people who have had Great experiences there. There's a second ghost train coming (which is currently being constructed). Hopefully you have a great experience next time you visit. I would like to go down as there's a few rides I would like to get on, though I live in Scotland so chances of that are slim.
Let’s hope that improvements are made!
I recognise that guy from our trip about 6 months ago, there were two that were really rude to me for no reason, the one who shouted at me to get down the steps on the gravitron even though he said to come up and the other guy who said pretty much the same on the coaster. Shocked that they still haven't been spoken to about how they speak to paying customers. If I already wouldn't be going back due to the lack of decent rides, the lack of basic manners from some of the staff members would have put me off returning.
Sorry to hear that. This park needs to make some serious changes!
@@ThemeParkWorldwide 100%. Hopefully someone in management might see your video and have a word with the staff, of course nobody wants anyone to lose their jobs especially these days but like you said. Changes need to be made. Shame because its a beautiful area and will the right TLC and a little investment. It could be a great little park!
rumours have it he didn’t want to be filmed. So fair enough to be fair. Seen lots of reviews about this childish behaviour of a blog watched coaster crazy blog much better review about the park and there is a reception at Barry island pleasure park in the centre of the park next to the ghost train to complain too if you have anything to complain about. :)
Wow they have better flat rides than cedar point !
Great vlog!😃
Thanks!
In the years worth of videos I've watched from this channel, I've not seen anything quite like that. Again, shocking!
It’s such a shame. We always try to stay positive however it was very hard too on this occasion unfortunately!
Slagharen was pretty bad in 2018
Brilliant vlog mate
Thanks!