Thorpe Park: Exploring the 2020s
19:12
12 сағат бұрын
Montu on-ride POV - Busch Gardens
3:05
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Thorpe Park: Exploring the 2010s
35:48
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Thorpe Park: Exploring the 2000s
33:33
Thorpe Park: Exploring the 1990s
18:59
Thorpe Park: Exploring the 1980s
14:54
Did Hyperia open too soon?
8:46
Will it live up to the Hype-ria?
9:50
Hollywood Studios must-know tips
6:25
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@Tony-ob1pr
@Tony-ob1pr 2 сағат бұрын
Brainless, it amazes me how some of these so called company executives retain their positions, when in doubt put the price up… the chairman’s happy the banks happy. Alton Towers are even happier…. Greed has overtaken need in the corporate world, it looks like another creaking gate. It wouldn’t surprise me if there’s a VC involved or has been.😢.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 сағат бұрын
😔
@patriciaduffy3501
@patriciaduffy3501 2 сағат бұрын
Loved the 'Grommit' hug!
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 сағат бұрын
Ha ha. He wouldn’t let me go 😂
@berrec88
@berrec88 4 сағат бұрын
I guess I got lucky, did Red Force 7 times (without express pass). By the end of the day, when you got out off the ride you could just run back to the queue and be back on Red Force is a few minutes. There really is nothing like a front row night ride on Red Force.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 4 сағат бұрын
Aw amazing. Sounds like you had a great time 😀
@screwdriver5181
@screwdriver5181 4 сағат бұрын
I went a few weeks ago for a day out and was going to have a walk round the pleasure beech. It was after lunch and they were closing at 5. For £50 there was no way I was going in. Very disappointing.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 4 сағат бұрын
It’s sad hearing all these stories 😔
@limpethead
@limpethead 5 сағат бұрын
Blackpool should be the Las Vegas of Britain. And look at the state of it.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 5 сағат бұрын
🙈
@fizzelopeguss
@fizzelopeguss 6 сағат бұрын
Blackpool was a family destination when I was a kid, now it's mostly piss ups and debauchery.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 6 сағат бұрын
😔
@user-ql9wd6uh6u
@user-ql9wd6uh6u 7 сағат бұрын
Curious to know your thoughts about what happens to harry potter world in watford if universal build in bedford. Assume they would do a same build as other parks inc hogwarts castle. I thought the brand was on lease to leavsden studios? As its not run by universal?
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 7 сағат бұрын
It’s a good question. I’ve seen some predict that they would try different IPs here like Paddington, 007 etc. But I suspect they’ll use tried and tested IPs so as you say that does put the Harry Potter experience in a weird place. 🤷‍♂️
@PaulLancaster-hj3kx
@PaulLancaster-hj3kx 7 сағат бұрын
Blackpool is a horrid place, even the sea stinks.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 7 сағат бұрын
🙈
@hayleyfaragher9729
@hayleyfaragher9729 18 сағат бұрын
We came from the Isle of Man with our 5 year old, paid 35 pounds each then about 30 for our son, was told to book online as it's cheaper the night before. I asked specifically would the blue flyer be open, only real ride my son can go on, yes, next day, board says unavailable all day. They offered to refund us but we can't just go back the day after. Bit yes I paid full price to go on children's rides with my son, my husband went on the good rides!! 😂
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 16 сағат бұрын
🙈
@cliffcook3993
@cliffcook3993 23 сағат бұрын
I was talking with a guy who runs another buisness in the town and knows his stuff, told me the real reason the free entry was stopped.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 16 сағат бұрын
I assume because of trouble?
@MrMauricio192
@MrMauricio192 23 сағат бұрын
I can't believe Steeplechase in Blackpool is not mentioned more. Man that ride was so rough it gave me some bruises on the hips 😅
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 16 сағат бұрын
Yeah those brakes are brutal!
@cliffcook3993
@cliffcook3993 23 сағат бұрын
I thnk the reason they dont have more late opening, is the residents living near the park complained about the noise so the park ageed to only limited night opening to keep them happy.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 16 сағат бұрын
Possibly
@iambingojesus
@iambingojesus Күн бұрын
The notion that you have to pay to walk round a seaside funfair is nuts. Granted, not every one who does go in will buy ride tickets, food or drink, or gifts and souvenirs. But it's guaranteed that 100% of the people who *don't* enter will not be spending a single penny inside. They might be able to count the gate receipts from ticket buyers, but they will never know how many people walked up, saw the prices - and just turned away. They are literally shutting themselves off from casual passing trade. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Go to Luna Park at Coney Island in New York, or Dreamland in Margate - iconic attractions that you don't have to pay a cent to walk into. Consequently people do walk in, in their thousands, and spend money, even if they don't ride.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 16 сағат бұрын
There’s a lot of people agree with you on this one
@walkaz
@walkaz Күн бұрын
There really isn’t much there for your average person on a day out Nobody but the enthusiasts want to rid those god awful dinosaur woodies. Really what has it got, 1 top class coaster and 1 top class dark ride that’s it
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
😔
@BlauBlueTV
@BlauBlueTV Күн бұрын
I saw you recording at Drayton manor!!! When is the video or is the is the video?
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
I’m editing them now. Should be out next week or possibly the week after. (I filmed 9 vids on my trip 🙈)
@BlauBlueTV
@BlauBlueTV Күн бұрын
@@coaster_dad nice!
@BorisJohnson3996
@BorisJohnson3996 Күн бұрын
Did u go on viking voyage or the rotator there?
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
I did the rotator which was ok but I didn’t get on the Viking voyage because the queue was massive. I’m there again in September so I’m hoping to get on it then 🙂
@CraigSparks_
@CraigSparks_ Күн бұрын
Lived here for 50+ years & it's been on a downward spiral for all that time. Interesting fact...the Fun House was in the way of the Big One being built. The Fun House mysteriously burned down then the Big One went up 🤔
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Interesting. You wouldn’t think that would be in the way 🤔
@CraigSparks_
@CraigSparks_ Күн бұрын
@@coaster_dad one of the large support columns for the ride had to go where the Fun House was. A real shame because the FH was my favourite place in the park. Many hours spent there as a kid.
@yogihaughton7646
@yogihaughton7646 Күн бұрын
They need to bring back the moose for starters. Best wee roller ever!
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Aye it’s sadly missed
@user-pg2kj7ps7o
@user-pg2kj7ps7o Күн бұрын
My 70s childhood resolved around a trip to the PB being the highlight of the year. The sounds, the smells, the utter excitement. I loved that place and had a shot of every ride, height permitting. My favourite was the rockets, you always thought it was going to fly off! Changed days now with the charging for entry, I remember the first time you had to walk through the entry gate instead of just wandering in, I could sense big changes coming.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Yeah it’s very different now for sure!
@CavHDeu
@CavHDeu Күн бұрын
Best at night ❤️‍🔥
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Indeed it is.
@Mackenzie_Archer
@Mackenzie_Archer Күн бұрын
i sat infront of you in drayton manor and i was too nervous to ask for a photo
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Aw you should have said hi. Hope you had a great trip 😀
@Mackenzie_Archer
@Mackenzie_Archer Күн бұрын
@@coaster_dad thank you
@samexahr3326
@samexahr3326 Күн бұрын
With Minifigure Speedway, I would say there is a difference between the two sides intensity. I did two rides on 'team all stars', among the first to ride. My second visit i got to try 'team legends', found it a more smooth layout going back. Then did 'all stars' directly after. I think all stars is more jolty on the corners, giving more of a thrill factor. I've ridden Minifigure multiple times since. You can get a choice in team if you ask on a quieter day. When I first went on Minifigure, I had a limited number of coaters that I had been on. Mostly from Legoland, the Dragon is a favourite. I had been to Chessington once but I only did Rattlesnake as Vampire scared me and runaway train was closed that year. Rattlesnake also scared me but I somehow found myself on it. Saw Hyperia day before it opened, more into family thrill rides so in no rush to ride it.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Rattlesnake is probably the roughest coaster in the UK that thing is painful 🙈
@clareriley
@clareriley 2 күн бұрын
Chris, a question my son wants to ask. What's your top uk coaster and why. Do top 3 if you want because he will only ask me what's your second and third best. X
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Ohhh good question. I mean it probably should be Hyperia but as you know I haven’t been on it. Love Nemmy, love Icon and love Swarm
@clareriley
@clareriley 2 күн бұрын
I'm so unbelievably gutted you didn't get on Hyperia after all your planning and travelling. Hope you had a good time though. Can't wait till your back at bpb to give us an update on the removal of GP x
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad Күн бұрын
Yeah it was a let down but it was a risk I was aware of before I went
@dianneketler7128
@dianneketler7128 2 күн бұрын
I am from the U.S. (my home park is Cedar Point), but my family and I just got back from 2 weeks in the UK. We were lucky enough to get on Hyperia and you are right to be excited for that stall! Better even than the stall on ArieForce One - and I really loved that one! The Hyperia stall goes on foreverrrrrrr and the view is spectacular. Hope you can get on it soon! Love the channel by the way.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
Thank you. And I hope I get on it soon too 😂
@bobrobin1
@bobrobin1 2 күн бұрын
Great vlog nice to see your opinion
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@mousecharger
@mousecharger 2 күн бұрын
Great vlog btw! 👍 I went on Wave in March but never went on shock wave. First rude of morning we waited bout 10 minutes. Went straight back on n took 3/4 of hour. Went back later on and it broke down, no communication, went again n took hour n half. Staff had to check restraints (quite rightly)each time but I think this took too much time. Other than that ride was brilliant
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
Yup great ride. Just needs some work on operations
@ImtootiredforthisXD
@ImtootiredforthisXD 2 күн бұрын
As usual, a fantastic video.i am just wondering when you are going to Gullivers World in Warrington . I haven't been in a while and it would be nice to have a checkup. 😊
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
Funny you say that. I’m there on the 13th on July for a social event 😀
@diannepilkington1937
@diannepilkington1937 2 күн бұрын
MYy wife and i used to take the whole family ,every year we all went and i paid for tickets for everyone, drinks, hot dogs,burgers and my wife and myself just walked around and watched the grand children a great day out was had by all ,the year after we all went as normal and you had to pay for everyone at the gate wether you were going on the rides or not decided not to bother walked along the front and spent our money elsewhere,fish and chips sea food and an odd pint,none of us have been since,there are plenty of places to spend our money and i can say for future years none of it will be spent on Blackpool pleasure beach.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
😔
@TedJones-ud4hk
@TedJones-ud4hk 2 күн бұрын
well its overpriced for rides also its a dump pay at the gate naw not going there again
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
🙈
@TWD_fan-lz8gw
@TWD_fan-lz8gw 2 күн бұрын
Hey guys what queue do you go in for enso? I agree it's quite pricy but as I've never been before I wanna try it !
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 2 күн бұрын
So you enter at the side of big dipper. You go down stairs and round the back.
@kathleech8044
@kathleech8044 3 күн бұрын
I went a couple of weeks ago on a Friday, virtually no queues- Steeplechase is my favourite ride, have loved it since I was a kid in the 1980’s
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
It’s a weird one. On a selfish level quiet is great. On a long term future of the park level it’s worrying
@iancampbell2295
@iancampbell2295 3 күн бұрын
Old , creaking , boring and £40 if you just walk about. Why on earth isn't it booming ?
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
🙈
@doinitin2010
@doinitin2010 3 күн бұрын
15 quid to ride icon.... Jesus!!!! I think the last time I was there a fiver was the most expensive. Sounds like the demise of the pleasure beach resort, sadly.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
To be clear “Icon” is included in the entry. But the back two seats on one of the trains spin and is known as “Enso”. That’s what’s £15 🙂
@LeeAllen-lq7ml
@LeeAllen-lq7ml 3 күн бұрын
One of the issues with low numbers , is for years they allowed coaches to park on the carpark for many many years and during illumination weekends the coach park/car park was full , People were getting off our coaches using the loos grabbing food and drink went in the park for free then decided to do some rides......Thats all gone now and have noticed how empty the car park is now .......
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
😔
@paddy4799
@paddy4799 3 күн бұрын
This is all building up to closing the place after they have milked every pound and selling off the land. We were coming that way in our motorhome later in the year. I’m 73 and love all the rides. My wife is 70 and would get giddy just looking at the prices. I’m not paying £100 for us to get in and I ride while she watches. We will not be coming now after seeing your report. Thank you.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
It’s sad to hear all these stories of people who are priced out of enjoying themselves 😔
@user-dk2oy3es1e
@user-dk2oy3es1e 3 күн бұрын
I'm afraid since Geoffrey passed away the park has shunned thousands of loyal visitors that returned year in year out by its admission policies. Parents and grandparents have long memories of how things used to be and this is why the PB is now being punished by it's low foot fall.
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
😔
@irfanahmed372
@irfanahmed372 3 күн бұрын
Sick 8n flamingo land is better
@coaster_dad
@coaster_dad 3 күн бұрын
Interesting. I do like Sik. But prefer icon. And I’m guessing Hyperia wins this argument now but I still haven’t got on it 🙈