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_dad2 сағат бұрын
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@patriciaduffy35012 сағат бұрын
Loved the 'Grommit' hug!
@coaster_dad2 сағат бұрын
Ha ha. He wouldn’t let me go 😂
@berrec884 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_dad4 сағат бұрын
Aw amazing. Sounds like you had a great time 😀
@screwdriver51814 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_dad4 сағат бұрын
It’s sad hearing all these stories 😔
@limpethead5 сағат бұрын
Blackpool should be the Las Vegas of Britain. And look at the state of it.
@coaster_dad5 сағат бұрын
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@fizzelopeguss6 сағат бұрын
Blackpool was a family destination when I was a kid, now it's mostly piss ups and debauchery.
@coaster_dad6 сағат бұрын
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@user-ql9wd6uh6u7 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_dad7 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-hj3kx7 сағат бұрын
Blackpool is a horrid place, even the sea stinks.
@coaster_dad7 сағат бұрын
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@hayleyfaragher972918 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_dad16 сағат бұрын
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@cliffcook399323 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_dad16 сағат бұрын
I assume because of trouble?
@MrMauricio19223 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_dad16 сағат бұрын
Yeah those brakes are brutal!
@cliffcook399323 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_dad16 сағат бұрын
Possibly
@iambingojesusКүн 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_dad16 сағат бұрын
There’s a lot of people agree with you on this one
@walkazКүн 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_dadКүн бұрын
😔
@BlauBlueTVКүн бұрын
I saw you recording at Drayton manor!!! When is the video or is the is the video?
@coaster_dadКүн бұрын
I’m editing them now. Should be out next week or possibly the week after. (I filmed 9 vids on my trip 🙈)
@BlauBlueTVКүн бұрын
@@coaster_dad nice!
@BorisJohnson3996Күн бұрын
Did u go on viking voyage or the rotator there?
@coaster_dadКүн 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_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_dadКүн бұрын
Interesting. You wouldn’t think that would be in the way 🤔
@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.
@yogihaughton7646Күн бұрын
They need to bring back the moose for starters. Best wee roller ever!
@coaster_dadКүн бұрын
Aye it’s sadly missed
@user-pg2kj7ps7oКүн 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_dadКүн бұрын
Yeah it’s very different now for sure!
@CavHDeuКүн бұрын
Best at night ❤️🔥
@coaster_dadКүн бұрын
Indeed it is.
@Mackenzie_ArcherКүн бұрын
i sat infront of you in drayton manor and i was too nervous to ask for a photo
@coaster_dadКүн бұрын
Aw you should have said hi. Hope you had a great trip 😀
@Mackenzie_ArcherКүн бұрын
@@coaster_dad thank you
@samexahr3326Күн 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_dadКүн бұрын
Rattlesnake is probably the roughest coaster in the UK that thing is painful 🙈
@clareriley2 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_dadКүн 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
@clareriley2 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_dadКүн бұрын
Yeah it was a let down but it was a risk I was aware of before I went
@dianneketler71282 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_dad2 күн бұрын
Thank you. And I hope I get on it soon too 😂
@bobrobin12 күн бұрын
Great vlog nice to see your opinion
@coaster_dad2 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@mousecharger2 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_dad2 күн бұрын
Yup great ride. Just needs some work on operations
@ImtootiredforthisXD2 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_dad2 күн бұрын
Funny you say that. I’m there on the 13th on July for a social event 😀
@diannepilkington19372 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_dad2 күн бұрын
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@TedJones-ud4hk2 күн бұрын
well its overpriced for rides also its a dump pay at the gate naw not going there again
@coaster_dad2 күн бұрын
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@TWD_fan-lz8gw2 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_dad2 күн бұрын
So you enter at the side of big dipper. You go down stairs and round the back.
@kathleech80443 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_dad3 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
@iancampbell22953 күн бұрын
Old , creaking , boring and £40 if you just walk about. Why on earth isn't it booming ?
@coaster_dad3 күн бұрын
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@doinitin20103 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_dad3 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-lq7ml3 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_dad3 күн бұрын
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@paddy47993 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_dad3 күн бұрын
It’s sad to hear all these stories of people who are priced out of enjoying themselves 😔
@user-dk2oy3es1e3 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_dad3 күн бұрын
😔
@irfanahmed3723 күн бұрын
Sick 8n flamingo land is better
@coaster_dad3 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 🙈