The Full ICON Experience | Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Join us for the full ICON experience at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, from entering the queue, boarding the ride and leaving the station, this ICON experience video has it all.
    ICON is the brand new £16.25m roller coaster which opened to the public on Friday 25th May 2018.
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Комментарии • 717

  • @yourexperienceguide
    @yourexperienceguide  5 лет назад +15

    ICON FRONT SEAT ON-RIDE POV 2019 4K; ruclips.net/video/vWqD20PvCKA/видео.html

  • @escee1074
    @escee1074 6 лет назад +88

    I’m the type of guy just to stay sat there yelling in excitement before the drop but realistically I’m terrified 😂

  • @izjacko
    @izjacko 6 лет назад +135

    I went on icon(9 times in a row) there was no queue and it was just amazing

  • @robfagan6224
    @robfagan6224 6 лет назад +130

    It’s such a good ride when your sat in front seats

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +17

      Front row is amazing but back row is the best.

    • @themicrowavedave192
      @themicrowavedave192 6 лет назад +3

      @@yourexperienceguide I was sat in the back row waiting for the ride to exit the station but the operators removed me from the seat and put me on the front instead. There was then nobody in the back row for that train for the entire day. Do you know why that may be? Thanks

    • @sarax4186
      @sarax4186 5 лет назад

      Back row is amazing!

    • @sj460162
      @sj460162 5 лет назад

      I heard it was better at the back

    • @matthewsouthwell9653
      @matthewsouthwell9653 5 лет назад

      Back row is really rattly fsr

  • @lushvelvetcoasters
    @lushvelvetcoasters 6 лет назад +4

    This is one of the only rides I've seen where everyone has come off laughing, whether they were brave with rides or completely terrified, it just leaves you breathless and totally overwhelmed, what a powerful coaster!

  • @thomasneedham5711
    @thomasneedham5711 6 лет назад +97

    Went on icon for the first time today and I have to say, I didn’t think it would be as intense as it is. On the second part of the ride it feels like your doing weight lifting just putting your arms up. This combined with the awesome airtime just makes an amazing ride!

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +3

      Glad you enjoyed it, we love it :)

    • @hino1425
      @hino1425 6 лет назад +1

      I hate it. I passed out on it.

    • @hino1425
      @hino1425 6 лет назад +2

      Danielle Dewitt you can. Idiot.

    • @hino1425
      @hino1425 6 лет назад +2

      Danielle Dewitt I never said it was the rides fault.

    • @hino1425
      @hino1425 6 лет назад +1

      Danielle Dewitt shut up

  • @ThePandorads9
    @ThePandorads9 6 лет назад +17

    I got to ride today.
    I absolutely adored every second of it, I thought i would enjoy Icon but it's exceeded expectations. I couldn't think of anything wrong with this ride and enjoyed it from queue to shop. I think this will appeal to so many people and really heightens the profile of BPB, they've really smashed it this time.
    Thanks for keeping us update with the ride progress it's been a real treat and unless I've missed a few videos this is the first time in ages I've seen Becca, the hair looked great girl
    Keep up the great work everyone.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching and we are really glad you've enjoyed the updates, truth be told, we loved filming them and can't wait for the next big project now.
      Me and Becca have recently had a new born child, Becca wasn't really in many vlogs from October onwards because of not being able to do rides etc, but our little man is just short of six weeks old now and Becca will be some of the videos again.

    • @ThePandorads9
      @ThePandorads9 6 лет назад

      OMG I had no idea, so happy for you both I hope your all happy and healthy as can be.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      They're both doing great thank you :)

  • @charlotteemilyjones5080
    @charlotteemilyjones5080 6 лет назад +56

    Went on this ride yesterday, it’s honestly amazing! Ngl I’m so scared of rides but I faced my fears (I got dragged on it😂) and went on it. I thought the first drop wouldn’t be that bad but it’s breath taking😂 after that it’s amazing! It was a lot more intense than the video makes it out to be and it’s a lot more dramatic than I thought it would we but definitely worth it!

    • @kaworvv
      @kaworvv 5 лет назад +1

      I’ve never been on a big rollercoaster (or any really because I’m terrified of them) but at the end of the school term we’re going Blackpool again and my friends said I have to go on ICON with them...I said fine (didn’t really have an option😂😂) but I’m already getting scared by looking at the turns...is it fine for people who are no good with rollercoasters??

    • @kaworvv
      @kaworvv 5 лет назад

      NiftyZakPlayz wow my school are going a day before yours on the 16th July

    • @caitlindunning6541
      @caitlindunning6541 5 лет назад

      Charlotte Emily Jones I’m so scared to go on this

    • @chloejones9413
      @chloejones9413 5 лет назад

      My school is goin the 17th and im shit scared of rides

    • @specialk8505
      @specialk8505 5 лет назад

      Does this go upside down

  • @jacquelinesaxby3971
    @jacquelinesaxby3971 6 лет назад +3

    Went on this 3 times today... I chuffing love it, best ride ever! !! Well done blackpool x

  • @PhilCo365
    @PhilCo365 6 лет назад +4

    I went on it today...rode it 7 times. A very long amazing ride and a very fast turn around time due to having three sets of trains.....One loading/off loading, One parked & ready to launch, and the third active on the track. Every video ive seen is deceptive...because the ride gives you weightlessness, extreem acceleration, deep plunging drops that you majestically emerge out of. You get a super-smooth feeling of gliding... due to the wheels being on the outside of the track. You almost forget there is a track at all! And get off feeling totally euphoric....it lifts your soul. 😎

    • @cammy_No1
      @cammy_No1 6 лет назад

      Can you use the normal wristbands on the ride or do you have to get a separate ticket for it

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      ICON is included on the wristband.

    • @cammy_No1
      @cammy_No1 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience thanks for the reply already been a couple of months ago wanted to go on icon but it wasn't open might come back next month as it looks pretty good

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Cameron Definitely head back and give it a go :)

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 6 лет назад

      what a lovely description - can't wait to go on it in August

  • @mollylox1399
    @mollylox1399 5 лет назад +17

    At my school we go on a yearly trip to the pleasure beach and icon opened the day AFTER we went but we are going again next week and I am super excited great video

    • @briisiliconee1004
      @briisiliconee1004 5 лет назад

      Molly Lochrie samee we go every year im going on the 22nd this month

    • @urstruly4993
      @urstruly4993 5 лет назад

      Rihanna Brown / same

  • @Ankeshed
    @Ankeshed 6 лет назад +33

    Good job! Went to Pleasure Beach on Sat and we had plenty of rides on Icon... what can I say? Definitely the highest quality coaster in the UK, and also the best.
    It's so clever - a lot of people seem to be saying it looks slow, but it's just the right speed that allows you to properly appreciate the forces of every element. I mean, what's the point of a zero-G roll or an Immelmann if it's over before you felt it? Icon is fast where it needs to be, and there is plenty of airtime throughout. Ain't nobody saying it's 'too slow' or 'boring' in the exit area!
    BPB has taken a leap forward for the UK, I hope other parks will follow. I'm going back on Friday specifically to ride this all day!

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Brilliant review, thank you for posting! Would you be interested in a 30 minute ERT/private hire session on ICON? We have booked it along with Avalanche on Saturday 23rd June.

    • @Ankeshed
      @Ankeshed 6 лет назад

      Thanks! I'd definitely be interested.. how do I get involved with that?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      Marmalade Soup Pleasure Beach Experience presents Mackpool, our June event taking place on Saturday 23rd June, celebrating the new coaster ICON and the 30th anniversary of Avalanche. Our event includes;
      30 Minute "three train" ERT on ICON, Pleasure Beach have guaranteed that ICON will run on a 3 train service for our morning ERT on it. We will be the first coaster club to have an ICON ERT.
      1 Hour ERT on Avalanche, timing to be confirmed. Avalanche will mark its 30th anniversary at the Pleasure Beach on the weekend of this event.
      Pricing:
      Season Pass Holders: £35 per person
      Non-Pass Holders: £56 per person (includes park wristband for the day)
      Payment:
      Bookings can be made onto this trip by sending payment via PayPal to pbexperience@hotmail.co.uk, if you would prefer to pay by bank transfer please let us know.
      Thanks
      Scott

    • @everlastinggaming6507
      @everlastinggaming6507 6 лет назад

      Marmalade Soup disagree with that one stealth is far better than icon and much faster.

    • @MrMallorcaboy
      @MrMallorcaboy 4 года назад

      its fast enough to give a 4.3 g force at one point. if it was faster it could be d angerous.

  • @oliviabullock2148
    @oliviabullock2148 6 лет назад +7

    I have a Pleasure Beach pass and I went on Sunday (June 24th) and I went on Icon 5 times in a row a it was that good. Going to see what the queue is like on July 7 for late night riding too.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      It'll have a long queue but if running on three trains it will be a fast moving queue.

    • @kofi4759
      @kofi4759 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience Im also going on July 7th, will you be there?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      7th July is mine and Becca's wedding anniversary so it'll be a theme park free weekend (for a change).

  • @Demon-POT
    @Demon-POT 4 года назад +11

    I love how you lot r just sat there like ur on the bus or somat, everyone else on the train is like screaming with there hands and u lot r just like NOPE! jkjk

  • @sadphan3479
    @sadphan3479 6 лет назад +5

    I can’t wait to go on this because it’s my first rollercoaster!

  • @lufc76
    @lufc76 6 лет назад +1

    This is SOME coaster!! Absolutely unreal, that Immelmann turn after the second launch is a special element to me, 4 times we did this ride today

  • @anafairlee4425
    @anafairlee4425 6 лет назад +2

    There faces were so casual 😂😂😂 I would be screaming my head off

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Ana Fairlee We’ve been on 100’s of coasters, plus we were wary of the camera’s position, read the comments for our replies to similar comments 😵

  • @PrinceFluffy
    @PrinceFluffy 6 лет назад +76

    Is it no longer cool to have your hands up ?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +7

      Prince Fluffy I was wary of getting my hands in the way of our reactions, it was my 3rd go and Becca’s first.

    • @grahamd5418
      @grahamd5418 6 лет назад +11

      Hands in the air is so USA.

    • @darthmong7196
      @darthmong7196 6 лет назад

      Dude, that's never been cool.

    • @abbienicksonx4919
      @abbienicksonx4919 6 лет назад +4

      I always do that but usually other people dont and its sad and i akwardly put them down

    • @christyy9374
      @christyy9374 6 лет назад

      You're not allowed to put your hands in the air because of all the tight spaces when twirling.

  • @YeomansFamily
    @YeomansFamily 5 лет назад

    Excellent video, what's the seats like for the larger person, enough room?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  5 лет назад

      Ben Yeomans They have “big boy” seats on the back row 😀

  • @eib8412
    @eib8412 6 лет назад +19

    Great video. Went on Icon several times last week and all I can say is that it is WAY more thrilling that it appears in any video. It was so much fun, we loved it. Closest things we have ridden are Universal's Hulk or Oakwood's Speed, both great and maybe taller and faster rides, but I enjoyed Icon much more. It is now definitely Blackpool's best (and smoothest!) ride. Front row is best :)

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      It is fair to say videos of ICON do it no justice at all, really happy you enjoyed it :)

    • @keishaturnbull1042
      @keishaturnbull1042 6 лет назад

      E I B on the twisty parts does it make you feel sick? I’m going on Tuesday but I don’t like rides that will make you feel sick

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Keisha Turnbull You’ll not feel sick after riding Icon.

    • @keishaturnbull1042
      @keishaturnbull1042 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience thankyou for this you were right I went on it and it’s now my favourite ride on the park ! 😃

  • @equigirl78jill64
    @equigirl78jill64 6 лет назад

    Hi guys, will be down between the 27-30th of July, what seats do you recommend on Icon, the front or the back, many thanks, Jill from Glasgow, and will you also be around on those dates? 😊

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Hey, we'll be there on the 28th July we think, not 100% sure yet. Front row and back row are both amazing on ICON, have a great time.

  • @hamzy57
    @hamzy57 5 лет назад +1

    the launch feels so pully and smooth I love it!

  • @littlemissdivaable
    @littlemissdivaable 6 лет назад +2

    Went on Sunday managed to get on it 4 times , first time I was so scared with it only being a lap bar but honestly pleasure beach has done such a good job with this ride I love it! Best ride since valhalah! Queue went down fast there was a minor technical fault which didn’t take them long to fix as well and it definitely secures you in tight enough

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, we love the restraint system, safe but spacious.

  • @Couch_potato123-w5g
    @Couch_potato123-w5g Год назад

    I first rode it in April 2019 and since then it has been my favourite coaster at Blackpool

  • @leoniejosette5145
    @leoniejosette5145 6 лет назад

    What are those Cameras on the front of each 2 seats are they what the ride has and does it take Photos and Videos? Can you Pay for Videos to be done aswell is that including into the DigiPass? Or are they GoPros that people took on and attached cause I heard you aren't allowed GoPro's?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      LeonieJosette Hi, this video was filmed during ICON’s media day and the cameras were set up especially for that purpose.

    • @leoniejosette5145
      @leoniejosette5145 6 лет назад

      Aw, that's such a shame, would have loved to have a Video on there!

  • @garethharris8450
    @garethharris8450 5 лет назад

    What's the different between riding at the front, middle and back, will ride for 1st time this weekend.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  5 лет назад

      Gareth Harris Best views at the front, back offers a more intense ride

  • @ChaR_OfTheK0Rn
    @ChaR_OfTheK0Rn 5 лет назад +2

    I went on this today I absolutely loved it the first drop and all the twists and turns it’s awesome

  • @sophiewood3218
    @sophiewood3218 3 года назад

    Love icon, such a thrilling ride. Went to pleasure beach today and it was walk on queues for everything it was fantastic! Rode icon 4 times and I loved it, favourite ride there by far.

  • @hloux6793
    @hloux6793 5 лет назад +1

    i went on this 2 times in the row today and it’s the best ride ever!!!

  • @Muswell
    @Muswell 6 лет назад

    Does it actually do anything apart from sway from side to side? Music seems a bit dramatic for a flat ride.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      Two inversions, two launches, air time, interact with other rides (15 times), smooth transitions and an overall great coaster.

    • @Muswell
      @Muswell 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience Ah ok ! Couldn't tell from the vid. Thanks.

  • @aminaakhtar6412
    @aminaakhtar6412 5 лет назад +1

    Going there on Monday and I’m so excited to go on the icon

  • @kryn1030
    @kryn1030 6 лет назад +2

    The only people saying this is a boring ride are people who haven't rode it and are also GP. No enthusiast would say this ride looks boring. The heartline roll is easily the best part, some amazing hang time there.

  • @aot_00
    @aot_00 5 лет назад +10

    I can’t believe I went on this😂😂

  • @Lucy-fl8tm
    @Lucy-fl8tm 6 лет назад

    I'm absolutely terrified of rollercoaster but I'm going pleasure beach soon, do you think this would be a good coaster to ride to help break my fear?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Yeah, give it a go! :)

    • @Lucy-fl8tm
      @Lucy-fl8tm 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience I'll keep your wise words in mind when I'm there, thanks for the advice!

    • @LoveLiveLoverGirlGRRR
      @LoveLiveLoverGirlGRRR 6 лет назад

      When are you going? Probably go on smaller rides, then build up to big ones.

    • @Lucy-fl8tm
      @Lucy-fl8tm 6 лет назад

      LoveLiveLoverGirl GRRR I'm going some time near the end of July with school, my friends aren't massive fans of roller coasters either so maybe they won't mind doing that with me, I can handle the coasters when they're actually going but it's just that initial getting on and waiting that really freaks me out ;-;

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 6 лет назад

      you're not nervous ... you're just excited that you will soon be able to share this experience with all of your friends ... that's what the butterflies in your tummy mean.

  • @abbieb4508
    @abbieb4508 6 лет назад

    This ride was absolutely amazing!! Much better than I was expecting, can’t wait to go back so I can ride again!!

  • @7llininthedream
    @7llininthedream 5 лет назад +15

    Being only 12, the G-forces made me feel like my face was coming off XD This was my 2nd favourite. The big one was the best because of the first drop

    • @iluvmeonly
      @iluvmeonly 5 лет назад +1

      @Suga Kitty it's amazing I'm 14 and I go with my mates all the time! Love the park so much were going again halloween day, and have also bought a year's pass for 2020. Amazing place you'll love it or if you have been hopefully you loved it!

    • @7llininthedream
      @7llininthedream 5 лет назад

      @@iluvmeonly I've been there about 12 or 13 times throughout the course of my life and the only thing I didn't go on last time was infusion because *no*

    • @iluvmeonly
      @iluvmeonly 5 лет назад

      @@7llininthedream infusion is amazing I absolutely love it! Honestly I feel people just make it sound like it's shit and awful, but I feel there just over dramatic

    • @7llininthedream
      @7llininthedream 4 года назад

      @@iluvmeonly !NEWS FLASH!
      1. Been on icon 7 times now and it's definitely my favourite. Been on the front row once (save that for summer, in the winter it's too goddamn cold) and the back four times, and I can tell you the back is the best seat.
      2. I finally went on infusion, after months of convincing. An tbh, it wasn't as bad as I expected. But those barrel rolls tho, damn that hurt.

    • @iluvmeonly
      @iluvmeonly 4 года назад +1

      @@7llininthedream amazing! I've been on icon atleast 300+ times 😂

  • @kalyanavatasundhararajan8145
    @kalyanavatasundhararajan8145 5 лет назад +1

    It says that you have to be 132cm to sit at front and 150 max to sit at back can anyone explain

  • @liamharvey4595
    @liamharvey4595 6 лет назад +1

    Just wow, got on this 10 times yesterday (surprising for a bank holiday saturday) and ride it in the majority of rows (think i missed out 5) and I have to say it’s absolutely outstanding. It is easily the top coaster in the u.k. and definitely a contender for top 10 in Europe. The airtime is outstanding and it has some really good intense parts for a mack. It’s my number 2 behind Shambhala and i’m just so happy that the UK now has another world class ride experience!

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your review Liam, delighted you enjoyed it :)

    • @johnmantal8913
      @johnmantal8913 6 лет назад

      liam harvey bollocks its shit

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      John Mantal No it’s not

    • @kofi4759
      @kofi4759 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience To be fully honest, it is tame and boring. I went yesterday and rid it.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      ItzzzDemon I’ve done it at least 15 times, it’s by no means tame, slow or boring.

  • @k4spbrakl0ver
    @k4spbrakl0ver 3 года назад +1

    Is icon based on height or age?

  • @arabellaanderson9765
    @arabellaanderson9765 6 лет назад

    Is there a loop on this?

  • @sophiezorn4336
    @sophiezorn4336 6 лет назад +1

    I've rode this ride and I loved it

  • @kateatwood6511
    @kateatwood6511 3 года назад

    What’s the restraints like I’m scared of falling out or something

  • @kofi4759
    @kofi4759 6 лет назад +3

    it is actually a fantastic ride

  • @annamahmad3950
    @annamahmad3950 5 лет назад +2

    Is that Lisa from Ablisa from X factor?

  • @jamesych1
    @jamesych1 6 лет назад

    This ride is deadass amazing. Too good.

  • @RuthieRufus32
    @RuthieRufus32 5 лет назад

    I went on icon for the first time about 2:weeks ago, omg it was bloody brilliant, can’t wait to go on it again in the future, was definitely the highlight of my trip this year, 😁👍

  • @laurenshawxo4123
    @laurenshawxo4123 4 года назад

    Does anyone have any advice I’m scared to go on icon but it looks really fun

    • @MahouKat
      @MahouKat 4 года назад

      Go with someone, and tell them to drag you on it before you go to the park, no matter how much you say no when you're there. That's how I got the courage to go on the medium coasters when I was younger.

  • @ajjohnstone7063
    @ajjohnstone7063 4 года назад

    My daughter and I went on this 10X’s in a row yesterday. An amazing rollercoaster! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @captainchainsaw8856
    @captainchainsaw8856 5 лет назад

    Went on this last week,amazing & despite the queue being huge it doesn't take long too go down.

  • @legitsnipz2274
    @legitsnipz2274 4 года назад

    Love this ride go on it every time I visit the pleasure beach I remember when it first opened 🔥

  • @izaakz12
    @izaakz12 2 года назад +1

    I love this ride 👍

  • @lottie6920
    @lottie6920 5 лет назад +1

    Anyone scared of going on this, don’t be. It’s so fun and would 100% recommend! Such an adrenaline rush, my new favourite ride at the pleasure beach, and usually the queues are quite short.

    • @DiRtYLaWs2007
      @DiRtYLaWs2007 Год назад +1

      This would be a perfect first coaster (with an inversion) for somebody who is unsure about rollercoasters. I don’t think it’s too intense, in fact it feels more like a family thrill coaster for me, but it’s still fantastic! 🙂

  • @janettelivara3172
    @janettelivara3172 3 года назад

    Just tried it yesterday! BEST RIDE OUT THERE!

  • @alrightsherlock8683
    @alrightsherlock8683 4 года назад

    I'm watching this a week before going to Blackpool and its pleasure beach

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  4 года назад

      Keira Davidson Be sure to check out our latest BPB videos too 😀

  • @rollercoastermad1238
    @rollercoastermad1238 4 года назад

    Looks fab Haven’t been to pleasure beach for ages favourite ride the big one!

  • @steveothehulk
    @steveothehulk 5 лет назад

    Do you get that horrible weightless feeling in your stomach?

    • @user-li2li8uy6n
      @user-li2li8uy6n 5 лет назад

      You do especially on that on but where it goes up and you range upside down for a minute. Best ride there in my opinion though!

  • @macey7226
    @macey7226 4 года назад +7

    I thought the queue would be ages it actually goes fast

  • @gypsymuffinABZ
    @gypsymuffinABZ 6 лет назад

    Is that rider POV cam a thing for the media event only, or is it a permanent thing?

  • @purplesunflower8242
    @purplesunflower8242 6 лет назад

    Blackpool pleasure beach taken any rides out to build ICON....?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Purple Sunflower Go Karts underneath Steeplechase, that was all.

  • @DIDCOTTWIST
    @DIDCOTTWIST 4 года назад

    Went on it twice in September first time front seat and enjoyed it but second time sat towards the back and though it was quite rough

  • @SakiDG
    @SakiDG 6 лет назад +1

    Got some good forces on it - most notably the top hat, along with the final helix. The latter really gets you good, haha.
    It just doesn't compare to wickerman though - I think this is the second best in the UK. The ride staff on icon also completely tighten the restraint as much as possible - leading to a rather uncomfortable ride sometimes. I was also asked to move a few times to the back because I have big thighs - despite having rode earlier on the front just fine.
    Wickerman has amazing theming, airtime, speed - everything you want on a great woodie. Unfortunately this ride definitely suffers from pacing issues. It just feels slow after the first few elements following each launch. It barely scrapes through the immelmann at times. I wish they went with intamin for this. More forceful launch, mainly.
    However it's still very good - my fav steel coaster I've rode by far, wickerman just offers a more thrilling, fast paced ride.
    (Valhalla was better than this, imo!)

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Thanks for your review! :)
      Personally, we prefer ICON to the Wicker Man but we absolutely love the Wicker Man too, both excellent coasters and great additions to a fairly lacklustre UK lineup.

    • @SakiDG
      @SakiDG 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience right! I had a great time at bpb though. Icon is one of the best steels in the UK for sure

  • @gho5trider728
    @gho5trider728 5 лет назад

    This is late, but i went on it two times and it was much faster than it seems here. The first time I was sat in the middle and I really enjoyed it but the second time I was at the very back and wow! The back of the car is a lot more intense and I loved it!

  • @LukeskAIwalker
    @LukeskAIwalker 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing rollercoaster. For something relatively small it carries a lot of attitude.

  • @AL4N777
    @AL4N777 6 лет назад

    *WHAT A BRILLIANT VIDEO*
    Perfectly put together, im guessing u had gopros attached their? Beautifully smooth, i cant tell you enuf how good your videos are, 100% the best on youtube!
    Forget the rest, this channels the best! Well done guys

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      AL4N 777 Thanks Alan, the on ride stuff was filmed with BPB’s GoPro’s during the media day.

  • @stazuk18
    @stazuk18 4 года назад

    Does it not feel like you gonna fall out with being no over the shoulder bars? 🤨

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  4 года назад +1

      Not really but gives the riders more of an exposed feeling. Coasters without shoulder restraints are much better.

  • @Demon-POT
    @Demon-POT 4 года назад

    Can u put out a version with just the riddr cam pls???

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  4 года назад

      Crazy Coasters International We’ll film a new one once BPB is back up and running, this one is outdated and neither of us like it particularly

  • @rosiestevenson2420
    @rosiestevenson2420 6 лет назад

    The seats are so comfy and the rides so smooth 100/10 I recommend this ride to enyone !

  • @safapatel9817
    @safapatel9817 6 лет назад

    Not even gonna lie I was holding on for dear LIFE and had my eyes closed prettty much the whole time 🤦‍♀️😂

  • @mojeed875
    @mojeed875 3 года назад

    I'm going next week but it looks like they are gonna fall out their seats so I'm deciding if i should go on this

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  3 года назад

      Nobody can fall out, nobody will

    • @saikinay7005
      @saikinay7005 3 года назад

      Don't be a weakling my friend
      Go on it HAHAH
      also what day are u going because I'm also going next week

    • @mojeed875
      @mojeed875 3 года назад

      Bro i went already

    • @Yt_Mxchael
      @Yt_Mxchael 3 года назад

      @@mojeed875 did u go on it

  • @MagicKillerClub
    @MagicKillerClub 6 лет назад +3

    Can't wait to get on this, I'm recovering from reconstructive ACL surgery atm but this is giving me some seriously incentive to get on with the physio. Great vid as always Scott mate :)

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      Andy Wright Thanks Andy, I’ve had surgery four times (2015-2016) because of cancer and had to watch others enjoying rides so I feel your pain, get well soon mate.

    • @MannaSpicy
      @MannaSpicy 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience jheeze all the best mate

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 6 лет назад

      Have you ridden Icon?

  • @FamilyDayTrippersUk
    @FamilyDayTrippersUk 6 лет назад

    Best compilation of Icon footage yet. Great job guys 👍🏻

  • @seokvlt9985
    @seokvlt9985 6 лет назад

    I'm super excited I'm going on Thursday with my friends x

  • @derekconwaygd
    @derekconwaygd 4 года назад

    loved this ride

  • @keiralouisebowtell9232
    @keiralouisebowtell9232 5 лет назад

    Is it not scary going sort of upside down and not having a restraint over your shoulders?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  5 лет назад

      Keira 101 No, over the head restraints are uncomfortable and ruin the ride experience, lap bars are the future.

    • @keiralouisebowtell9232
      @keiralouisebowtell9232 5 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience okay thanks. I go Blackpool every year and have been for ages but couldn’t last year due to my sisters wedding so I missed out on icon. So excited for it though!!

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  5 лет назад +1

      Keira 101 Have a great time on your next visit

    • @keiralouisebowtell9232
      @keiralouisebowtell9232 5 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience Thank you, I go on Saturday!!

  • @uklogamer7714
    @uklogamer7714 4 года назад

    Anyone else find when they watch these type of videos you just constantly find yourself turning your head?

  • @samcappo91
    @samcappo91 6 лет назад

    Went on Icon yesterday, and after 11 rides for me it's by far the best ride in the UK, and one of the best in Europe. It's borderline perfection. Launches, inversions, airtime, long, well themed, amazing throughput and what I enjoyed the most is the fact everyone absolutely loves it. Enthusiasts and GP all riding with their arms up and having a great time. Such a dynamic rollercoaster which rides excellent in every seat. Never experienced ejector on the front row of a rollercoaster before. Still gobsmacked about how good it was. Congrats!

    • @gamesmaster1060
      @gamesmaster1060 5 лет назад

      I love it when general practitioners have their arms up

  • @alexius_1
    @alexius_1 9 месяцев назад

    Icon Is Sick!

  • @leestones9620
    @leestones9620 6 лет назад

    Just been on the ride today the que was full but we got on the ride in about 20 mins!!the ride it's self isn't that bad at all it's fast there's plenty of going upside down if thats your thing!!!and also the seating is very comfortable!the cold spray of water was nice too during the ride as it was a hot day🎢🌞🌞😎😎

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      Alan bird The staff are excellent at getting the trains out and the queue moving, glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @Rulesly69
    @Rulesly69 6 лет назад

    thankyou awesome and best and only lauch coaster in the uk thankyou blackpool awesome ride best coaster in the uk imo :) carnt wait to ride again

    • @katie_kenobi5124
      @katie_kenobi5124 5 лет назад

      Rita at Alton Towers in the UK is a launch coaster, Stealth at Thorpe Park is a launch coaster also in the UK

  • @sarahbee27
    @sarahbee27 6 лет назад

    Looks fab, love launch coasters. Going in a month or two

  • @jimmybobs1802
    @jimmybobs1802 6 лет назад

    Went today, fantastic ride, very intense but also very inviting, the queue was when full about 15 mins

    • @SakiDG
      @SakiDG 6 лет назад

      Jimmybobs I went yesterday too. Got absolutely drenched on Valhalla, given the gift of neck pain on the grand national and the big one, and rode icon five times. :)

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      The queue is amazingly quick, the ride operators are fantastic.

  • @hashminarahman8291
    @hashminarahman8291 6 лет назад

    Going on Monday, cannot wait to ride this!!! 🙌🏻

  • @MrMallorcaboy
    @MrMallorcaboy 4 года назад

    been on once, its a crazy ride, 4.3 g force max, it twists and turns and your not sure which way up you are at times.

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  4 года назад

      the liar king I’ve gotten used to it and know the layout very well now, but for the first few times it’s hard to work out which corner is coming next

    • @MrMallorcaboy
      @MrMallorcaboy 4 года назад

      @@yourexperienceguide i just kept my eyes shut the whole way, maybe next time i will open them. the initial acceleration is great but not intimidating, the scary part is the unpredictable twists.

  • @Kettyvw
    @Kettyvw 6 лет назад

    Going to the Pleasure Beach tomorrow (: can’t wait to go on icon!!

  • @katdevona6127
    @katdevona6127 6 лет назад

    This ride is unbelievable never been on a ride so amazing

  • @oldold8775
    @oldold8775 6 лет назад

    When my school went to the pleasure beach in blackpool ( I've never been on a roller coaster or blackpool ) this is the first thing we went on and I had no experience with roller coasters so I was screaming at the top of my lungs 😂

  • @wowftw120
    @wowftw120 5 лет назад +1

    I just hope it isn't too smooth like the Swarm at Thorpe park, I like intense rides...

    • @XJokermanX
      @XJokermanX 5 лет назад

      It's really comfortable

  • @myadoesart9772
    @myadoesart9772 6 лет назад

    I love icon but it’s so scary I was holding on for dear life. I had my eyes closed and was screaming at my loudest. It was the most scariest ride I’ve been on in my life but it’s incredible.

  • @AL4N777
    @AL4N777 5 лет назад

    Brilliant brilliant video
    I would go as far as saying the highlight video of 2018

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  5 лет назад

      AL4N 777 It’s not one of my favourites, I wish we’d done the rider cam differently but never mind.

  • @jamieleighryan12atgemailel63
    @jamieleighryan12atgemailel63 6 лет назад

    Ive been on that its well good its the best ride in all the pleasure beach its just so cool

  • @bowserjunior8593
    @bowserjunior8593 5 лет назад

    A few weeks ago I went here for the 3rd time In my life! I’m going tomorrow for a school trip EEK CANT WAIT!

    • @troysmalley4690
      @troysmalley4690 5 лет назад

      eyy, i was there yesterday too XD, but i'm in college ahaha, going again in 9 days, and can't wait to go on Icon again, 6 times yesetrday xD

    • @bowserjunior8593
      @bowserjunior8593 5 лет назад

      Troy Smalley front seat is awsome you should try it

    • @troysmalley4690
      @troysmalley4690 5 лет назад

      @@bowserjunior8593 I was going too, i first went on the back, but on my 5th time i hardly had time left to go on it and i would have waited like 4-5 turns to be at the front, whereas the seats behind the front was 1st turn, so i went for them. Overall this ride is really good and pretty smooth, and not rackity at all.

  • @grapeatron
    @grapeatron 6 лет назад +1

    Yessss I just went in this a few weeks ago (in the poring rain)(and at the very back seat) it was sooooo scary

  • @nicolepellow1246
    @nicolepellow1246 6 лет назад +2

    went on icon yesterday, it was so fun but I was sick after it lol x

  • @visionist7
    @visionist7 6 лет назад

    Just noticed the launches are parallel. Can they duel?

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      On three trains yes.

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 6 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience it's their sneaky way of getting us to go on weekeends ;-)

    • @liveatmikesbarcarlisle7718
      @liveatmikesbarcarlisle7718 6 лет назад

      How??? They launch in different directions

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 6 лет назад

      LiveatMikesBar Carlisle wouldn't that provide a near-miss effect? Sounds good

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      LiveatMikesBar Carlisle They can launch in opposite directions at the same time

  • @suppeople123aj2
    @suppeople123aj2 6 лет назад

    I wish there was scenery on this ride. Would of made it a much better experience but it was still an amazing ride

  • @E69apeTheMatrix420
    @E69apeTheMatrix420 4 года назад

    Smooth, slow, comfortable ride for beginners. With no loop the loop, or vertical drop it spends most the time doing left right checanes. The Big One is WAY better! I think Blackpool over spent on this attraction. The gift shop is more exiting than the ride.

  • @LXX292
    @LXX292 3 года назад +1

    Love this ride :D

  • @amandaastley9648
    @amandaastley9648 6 лет назад

    It looks amazing

  • @Rafeh78642
    @Rafeh78642 6 лет назад +1

    What time did u go

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      rafeh Amin Weve been to the Pleasure Beach a lot since it opened. All this footage was filmed in mid to late May.

    • @Rafeh78642
      @Rafeh78642 6 лет назад +1

      Pleasure Beach Experience oh thanks I was juat wondering when there would be no queue thats all

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад +1

      Most of this footage was filmed during the ICON press day.

    • @Rafeh78642
      @Rafeh78642 6 лет назад +1

      Pleasure Beach Experience oh ok

    • @Rafeh78642
      @Rafeh78642 6 лет назад +1

      Pleasure Beach Experience im going with my school on Monday and hopefully I'll go on all of the rides

  • @xalexflanaganx
    @xalexflanaganx 6 лет назад

    How were they not even screaming I was screaming me head off on this😂😂😂

    • @yourexperienceguide
      @yourexperienceguide  6 лет назад

      We don't scare easily on coasters ;)

    • @terri9318
      @terri9318 5 лет назад

      Pleasure Beach Experience unless there tall?