Adventure Island Vlog July 2022

[@canvey100]

This is my local park and its a real shame to see how poorly Over the hill 2 has aged. I remember when Over the Hill 1 opened in 2008 and it actually was quite a good addition. Although nothing will ever come close to the original Beelzee Bob's Trail, that soundtrack bring back so many childhood memories

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Hopefully they’ll re-do it again!

[@kabband]

Completely agree!

[@chloeann2024]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide I've been to this ride Axis was the best I would totally agree with you .

[@Rachael8989]

Beelzee Bob’s Trail was amazing. My childhood! I was obsessed with that ride and would go on it again and again and sketch the layout when I should’ve been doing homework! It was so fun and unique!

[@christianhood1690]

It used to be scary for me when I was ten now it for the young ones

[@Wickerlad_2002]

The staff look amazing at this park, they look like they really engage the riders in all the different rides and do a great job.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The park is great and the staff are absolutely wonderful!

[@mrrandomguy69000]

👍

[@PatrickStaal]

The staff is what makes this park in my opinion. How to turn an okay park into an amazing experience. A lot of parks could learn a lot from Adventure Island.

[@mrrandomguy69000]

@I tell you the Gospel truth. that is not good

[@argperson4224]

My brother works there I live like 2 minutes away it is the best place to work I have an annual pass if one of my friends ask me to recommend a theme park this would be my number one don't get me wrong I love all the theme parks in the world they are the best but adventure Island is the top by far

[@robertgray1756]

I'm old enough (just) to remember when Southend had rides on a pier. Literally my first coastal town beach as a young un !! Got one specific flashback memory. Thinking I must have been about 4 / 5 years old.

[@vaeda.]

I love adventure island sm

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamiePlayz]

I love how the staff are so cool and one just straight up said NO when there was no more room on the mini mega and i thought it was funny

[@sadikmohammadbegum9384]

omg i know, i remember when i went on a rollercoaster with my cousin, i had no band or ticket but the staff let me off! (IT WAS SCARYYYYY)

[@JaSoNfAn222]

My local park ❤️ I've spent so many good days in that park . So many good memories . It's great to see this park get some love on the channel

[@keely434]

I went there to! Im from America i traveled to England, UK it was fun!

[@nawazahmed1247]

Southend-On-Sea’s my local seaside resort that has so much potential that boasts so many attractions from historic heritage, wildlife conservation, vacations even It’s very own awesome endless amusement fun park Adventure Island. Adventure Island has come a long way on leaps and bounds progressing ever since my era early 80’s that It’s become a mini version of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The entire staff have worked endlessly hard by keeping this amazing unique park maintained, I love how the park caters for everyone families to enjoy with free entry different riding options tickets wristbands, I love the positive atmosphere at Adventure Island especially all the staff engage with the tourists throughout the Day that’s completely full of happy positive vibes creating so many new experiences

[@Liamwillissss]

ex employee of the park here: the area cleared that you refer to is going to be filled by an observation wheel similar to the london eye. construction starts this autumn.

[@datweirdkidell]

i’ve only recently started watching your channel, and as soon as i saw this one, i had to watch it! this is my local theme park, living only a half hour drive from Southend, and my family and i used to go every summer for as long as i can remember, until all us kids started working and didn’t get the summer holidays lol. i always have the best time there! the staff have ALWAYS been incredible! im going again on Wednesday, first time since 2019, and im so excited to give Screature a go! Adventure Island will always be my favourite park, it holds a very special place in my heart ❤️

[@queenaudio9889]

Yes!! One of my favourite theme parks in the UK, axis is on point, finally got the nerve to ride it! Screature, absolutely amazing!!! Short queues and a go to park!

[@darrenwakefield4356]

Well done Charlotte for not throwing up after the time machine 😁👍👋👋👋

[@vengbanana]

My local park, absolutely awesome energy from the staff and their in house built rides are some of the best in the uk

[@greydog2003]

Great video guys.Thankyou so much.It’s really got something for everyone and the staff seem so good at engaging with everyone.Shawn has a strong stomach for those upside down rides!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The staff are amazing here!

[@cashcoasters7059]

Great vlog guys! Scorpion was actually where The Screature is now, it was Vortex that was situated on the other side by Tidal Wave

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was indeed!

[@Peely_Boy65]

I love the way you speculate over anything just like there’s a big area for a coaster to go there

[@ollyc3153]

This park is an amazing place to go to the staff are always amazing and they never disappoint

[@Williambroom]

It’s my local park and I have an annual pass. I usually go every weekend and for a few weeks I didn’t notice any difference in the park and I started to think, this park has not got anything new in years. THEN THE NEXT DAY, the city wheel pops up. I swear you need to go and ride it. Some how you also predicted exactly where is was going to go.

[@CherryBerry48]

aww thank you for the POV i love it when we are on the rides with you and/or charlotte, the audio is clear, you give a full report on what happening now and the truth. everyone else i have every checked out wasnt all that for sure

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@j1sh1]

Cant wait for the drop tower!!!

[@jjam2493]

Always gone here since me and my brother were little. An amazing park with great rides and such charismatic staff as always! Great memories. (Can’t forget the fake station in the original ‘Over The Hill’, was an awesome jump scare). Can’t go wrong with a cheeky unlimited wristband!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DJSOfficialUK]

Both myself and my friend both visited this amusement park twice this year and have both times really enjoyed it. Think for future? Maybe they could buy land over the road and relocate all restaurants, food stalls and maybe a few rides over there and create more space for more aswell new attractions, coasters and rides. Or like you stated maybe build a new dark ride with space used above for both Dragon Claw & maybe Screature? Would honestly love to see a coaster a.k.a permanent coaster built here with more higher in height than Rage with maybe not vertical drops, but steep drops at an angle like Pepsi Max, just not as high as that? Or a log flume here as I think thats something I would like to see here next in future. Could 100% see Screature be relocated near where Tidal Wave slides are 100%, also can maybe see Spooks Ville maybe going in future. Its a good ride for families and kids, but for adults, not so much. But in my opinion, I think they could do with something different there for all ages. Found Archelon could do with better seats as feel uncomfortable in my opinion, good ride, but yeah thats the only feedback for that ride. Love the park, but would love to maybe see new rides here in future especially both inside aswell outside and maybe could do with expansion via land purchase to build bigger ride types here, but well have to see in future. Anyways, cheers for another vlog, really enjoyed and look forward to seeing more videos again in future. 😀👍

[@bretton_woods]

The owners of Adventure Island do already own some other properties that are outside of the park and along the seafront (like the Brittania Fish and Chips and the Three Shells cafes). I doubt they'd get permission to expand space for more rides outside the park though, interestingly enough if you cross the road to where the arcades are and walk East, you'll come to a large boarded-up area where some flats are supposed to be being built - part of this site actually used to have a small funfair on it called "Dizzyland" (I'm not kidding!). And across the street from that, the famous (sadly now derelict) Kursaal buidling, which used to serve as the entrance to a large amusement park pre-dating Adventure Island by several decades. That's now a large housing estate. So there is precedent for having rides outside of the "sunken garden" where Adventure Island resides. The problem with Southend is, and has been for many decades, they still can't decide whether they want to be a tourist hotspot, a student town, a commuter town or a town of office blocks. The council tries to be all things, and many times fails. As a result, a lot of parts of town look very run-down and attract the wrong sort of people.

[@chrisbaker9767]

very good on and off video pov's Shawn and Charlotte at Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea for an afternoon and evening of awesome rides! In this vlog, we share on-ride povs from all of the major rides at the park including Rage, Axis, Time Machine, and many more awesome attractions. We also check out The Creature, a brand new ride for 2022 along with sharing povs from all of the roller coasters. Along with that, we talk about the exciting future developments planned for Adventure Island and much more! . i cant wite to see the videos from the Europe trip on the channel, Shawn and Charlotte, keep the good videos coming, and stay safe both of you, and keep the videos up, and big thumbs up to you both as well.

[@jasmine5825]

No need to write the whole description 💀

[@danielbooth2982]

I remember visiting here quite a few years ago when the airshow was also on and it was a brilliant time.

[@Wickerlad_2002]

Hope you enjoy your Denmark and Sweden trip, already seen the stories on insta, cannot wait for the vlogs

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! Our vlogs from the trip start today!

[@Thrilling_throughputs_]

Thanks for uploading. Can’t wait to watch! Have a great day!

[@Rachael8989]

A great vlog from my local park (live other side of Essex). I always enjoy a lovely visit to Adventure Island, especially on a summer evening, just perfect. I do miss the atmospheric walk-through attractions of the 90s, Blackbeards pirate adventure and the Fantasy Dome. Also the raging river log flume that used to be where Rage is now. As others have said, a new water ride for the park would be brilliant. Overall though the park is still so fun and colourful and the way the staff interact is second to none! Would love to see the park mascots out more often, especially Snappy! Hope you enjoyed your day. ☺️

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a great park!

[@bretton_woods]

Rachael, I'm impressed that someone else remembers the Fantasy Dome! Such a classic walk-through attraction, one of the best and definitely weirdest (the strange winter scene in the middle with the penguins...). The log flume was a classic, but IIRC it wasn't in the park for very long at all (6 or 7 years maybe?). Maybe it just cost too much to run. But you really did get completely soaked if you happened to be walking past the final drop...

[@Rachael8989]

@@bretton_woods oh yes, it was a wonderful attraction! I feel like it was one that really sticks in your mind, due to how quirky and unique it was! Apparently there is a an attraction called ‘Rumpus Castle’ in Black Gang Chine that was made by the same company though, so I’d love to go check that out! The Raging River log flume was there for around a decade, as it opened with that side of the park around 1996, and then closed in 2006. It was a decent ride and I enjoyed it a lot! Always had a huge queue in the summer! Oh my gosh that splash zone, yes you got soaked there! Lots of laughs 😄

[@robertgray1756]

Wow !! Wasn't aware of this vibrant thrilling park !! Just knew of Clacton and it's small fair. But this one looks to be worth a visit, even from mid' England. Thanks for showing.

[@nemesis8626]

Skegness is the best with bottons and obviously fantasy island just nextdoor in Ingoldmells but yes Southend is good, there's alot more to do than Clacton, I still like clacton too, mainly because it's so close to me

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s definitely worth a visit!

[@robertgray1756]

@@nemesis8626 I was a Londoner in part of my childhood. As said Southend was the first seaside resort I remember visiting but also around the same time we had family in Jaywick, thus can remember a arcade and fair there. Then approaching 8/9...visited Great Yarmouth. Then at age 10, moved out of London to North Norfolk and yes from there I remember first trip to Skegness but not to Ingoldmells. Later when I had my family we camped in Skegness 5 times....at the Waterski camp site near the entrance to Butlins...and walkable to both Skegness and Fantasy Island. And yes, I agree...that area of fun...beats Gt' Yarmouth, Clacton and Southend. But I wasn't aware, till this Vlog, that Southend had built up a substantial fair theme park. I just remember as a kid appx 48 years ago...a few attractions on a pier...literally got a flashback memory of 2 things...one looking down between the wooden planks of the pier seeing the sea and two...a round pool tub of water with boats going round and round and kids ( me) sitting in a boat and attendant old chap with a long stick pushing the boats.....I.e no electric type ride.....just man power.

[@sandygunn8768]

Great vlog as always! I agree with you Shawn about BPB. Should be free to enter like it was years ago. What an unusual ride Time Machine is! I noticed that Charlotte had her eyes closed whilst she rode it! 🤣

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such an intense ride!

[@GbHandlebar]

As far as ‘flat’ rides for Alton Towers go, maybe a park version of the Mondial Escape would be an interesting choice. The first travelling one just opened a few days ago and, obviously, no parks have one yet. It has an unpredictable motion, but doesn’t seem too intense, so would likely have broad appeal. I doubt it’ll happen, but it would be an interesting possibility.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That could be a good choice for them!

[@serafinahart4012]

there making a new drop tower im so excited for it

[@Ace_Keira]

Great vlog as always folks! Looks like another UK park to add to my to-do list! Rage, Axis and Time Machine all look incredible, with a broad supporting cast of junior coasters and flats!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a fantastic park!

[@x2taylors89]

Yeah! Back in my hometown; love it! Still not been to Adventure Island since your last Vlog here 🤦‍♂️ 🤣

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Love a good visit to sunny Southend!

[@DaveSnakesandLadders]

Next time you do Southend. Get the ferry from Queenborough landing (sheppey) to Southend Pier with Jet Stream Tours. Good experience.

[@reubshfc]

The funhouse button thing you kept saying is at Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight I think the laughing donkey in the mirror in the Manor House walk through.

[@reganperella7134]

I’m glad you’re feeling good about uk theme paaarks

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

There’s so much to be excited for too!

[@d_tbrit8439]

One thing this place lacks is a quality water ride (log flume)

[@Tomneom]

It had one before rage opened (Rage replaced it)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It would be great to see a new log flume open here!

[@Rachael8989]

A new log flume would be great. I used to love raging river. I miss it.

[@MelsLilCherubx]

I went on that

[@delminto]

On August 1st I am going to adventure island and adventure inside and I am going boiling and I am going to get ice-cream 🍦 and I am going to get vanilla ice-cream with sprinkles and I am going to go to the arcade to play some games with my cousins and I am having packlunch with my cousin's for lunch and I am going to the seaside and I am going to put my swimming suit on August on Tuesday.

[@fgc3251]

I love tidal wave here because it’s a combination of the other tidal wave at Thorpe park and depth charge also at Thorpe park! 😂

[@hd4c393]

This looks like such an ingenious park! I love the darkrides. The first one looks very clever, with minimal design and movement creating lots of atmosphere. The second one, with two different lighting settings looks amazing. I noticed the spinning tunnel creates an ocean like effect on the outside, like waves rolling on the beach. Amazing. I also noticed that you really enjoy the small coasters lately, Shawn. Is that something that’s changed over the years?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a great park!

[@randomshortvideostocureyou5521]

I went on Rage and it’s probably my favourite ride out the lot

[@Thesmokercoaster]

I think a fabri drop zone would do brill at adventure Island. Taller than detonator at TP so they can market it as the tallest drop tower of its type in the UK. Maybe in the place of the sky drop. It would be a real gp magnet and us ride junkies would love it for the force and gut drop as you go down.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Would love to see a large new drop tower here!

[@stoppropaganda2573]

Great vid Shawn and Charlotte! The G's must be really weird on Time Machine when it is facing backwards ... I guess no matter which direction, your blood is always in your feet!

[@simplychipchoco8016]

I can't wait to come here next Saturday😁.... I hope the queue to screature isn't long..

[@Dan-pv7cu]

I’m here for my bday in 2 weeks! Hopefully nice weather! Not as hot as the last 2 days though, It hit 40 degrees at Thorpe park yesterday, tidal wave would have been beautiful to ride haha

[@samottaway4981]

My cousin is actually the manager here so it's really appreciated that you are enjoying your time here

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great park!

[@krob2327]

Why did they get rid of the water rides? They were great

[@paulpower5412]

This these park just reminds me of what Southport fun fair should be like great vlog as always 👍🏻

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@davidnm21]

It’s been a few years since I was in Southend although I have never visited Adventure Island. Some good looking family coasters there along with plenty of flat rides. Nice vlog Shawn and Charlotte and can’t wait for your Denmark and Florida vlogs.😉👌

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! Our Scandinavian Summer series begins today!

[@sharonellis8776]

Looks like a great park to visit ! Thanks Shaun and Charlotte xx

[@lucyharlow2967]

1000000% agree about Blackpool. When we go on a trip there is usually 3 of us but 1 of us doesn’t like rides so just goes to see tower etc but then can’t come in the park to watch the other 2 because she has to pay even though she won’t go on any rides

[@Jason-Clark235]

I think the major project will be a log flume or a coaster I definitely think they need another water ride in the park (one that gets you soaked)

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It would be great to see!

[@bretton_woods]

They did have a log flume ride once before (Raging River) but it didn't seem to be in the park very long at all, IIRC it opened around 1996 and closed around...2004-5? It was near where Rage is now.

[@wallyclub4001]

Great vlog and also a reason you might see Christmas stuff this month in some places is because there's a thing called Christmas in July

[@tarahvenezia6312]

I love that theme park it has cute rides. I love u guys and have and be safe.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s awesome!

[@capybaracos]

glad to see you two back at adventure island!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Always great to get back to this fantastic park!

[@_jacksharp]

With the autumn thing they are adding a huge ferris wheel

[@ewanjones5993]

Love the vlogs And the the on ride povs

[@DeepFreeze_YT]

They’re pretty insane…

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@seanyt95]

Helix helix helix 🕺 looks a great day out!

[@GLI1346101]

37:27 The Adventureville dark ride is interesting, but it is not for people who have phobias on imamate objects. I think there is a dark ride in South Korea similar to Adventureville.

[@masondown2559]

They are adding two new rides near sceature

[@paulmason4121]

We visited adventure island back in April . Love the rides and a good price too . Was reluctant to go on axis but my son convinced me to go on it. It used to be me convincing him to go on the thrill rides ( not anymore 😂) Actually really enjoyed it and the hang time as you go over the top is pretty good too. Found it more intense then Shaun suggests though

[@Chaosity86]

My school don’t do theme park trips sadly however they do bring in a few theme park flat rides to the school on the last day

[@joealty9331]

Great video as usual, Southport pleasure land has become free entry for the rest of the season which I'm sure will add to the atmosphere.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! I’m sure that’ll definitely help!

[@kill3rs529]

I prefer how the ghost train used to be it was so cool also the previous crooked house creeped me out every time as a kid.

[@Andrewoll68]

Great vlog. Went last year for the 1st time. Great staff always make a difference. Need to go back cos Time Machine is now running as it should.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s an epic ride!

[@nawazahmed1247]

The park is really good and so are your videos :)

[@bettinaphillips1854]

Need to get on Axis!!! I've always wished Mealstrom at Drayton would go all the way over! Love these rides, pirate ship feeling on a higher spectrum!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a fantastic flat ride!

[@libbygames6009]

I went on my first upside down roller coaster today and I went on the rage not gonna lie it was amazing but very scary.

[@noobfear1901]

How many gs cab the deadliest roller coaster in south end pull bc I'm going there soon and I wanna experience some stuff

[@twistedcoasters1533]

Just found out I’m going to Butlins Skegness next week, can’t wait to check fantasy island out

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@abichadburn2962]

Axis was the first ride me and my boyfriend went on when me met! :)

[@h3ss_0]

Did you enjoy yourself mate I’m going ther next month hope I get to meet u one day I’m heading to Chessington on Friday so I got a good day set

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a great time!

[@FX_6428]

What do you reckon is a better park pleasurewood hills or Great Yarmouth

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Both parks are great!

[@nbvhoho2738]

Paratroopers extreme Good to see the inhouse stuff Engineers making something unique

[@robertannable9584]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the content

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@kobywiggle]

good park to go to for an adventure island day love the park

[@billzee89]

I remember the days when it used to be called Peter pans playground

[@Rachael8989]

I miss that! It had a pretty cohesive Peter Pan/pirates theme throughout the park too, with the big ship in the middle (where adventure inside is now) featuring animatronics and spooky waxworks in the dungeons. It was really great. And of course Never Never Land that was across the road followed the theme too.

[@thrillseekersuk]

Adventure island is underated

[@Jason-Clark235]

And it’s quite cheep

[@thrillseekersuk]

@@Jason-Clark235 yeah

[@itzsamplayz6046]

You should come back. They have added the new city wheel.

[@michaelfryer127]

Love adventure island, one of my favourite parks

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@andrewdolby178]

You nailed the number one thing. Staff are what makes a good park , excellent! G O T A K O R

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely!

[@mikey2111]

That time machine can sure make you dizzy i think. I think if you look sideways in a Huss Enterprise you get the same effect. And isn't that new attraction a Tivoli Orbiter?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Time Machine is such a crazy ride!

[@attractionshubno1]

Great Vlog as always Shawn and Charlotte

[@Mrautism-21]

I went there 1 year ago brings back scary memories😂

[@callumjenkins5751]

Glad your back there and it's sad they got rid of the orbiter ( vortex) and dragons nest (which is coming back maybe ) and the huss tri star (scorpion) but it's a nice edition for adding a tivoli extreme

[@1_dreamy_119]

Ive just found out about this park my dad sent a link to there website and were defo going, i seached it up on yt and your guys vid poped up cant wait to go havnt been to a new theme park in a while ccccc:

[@Veronica-zv1cu]

This was so useful thank you!

[@marcwilkinson311]

Gonna be our 1st HHN this year can't wait.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@rachaelthorpe3469]

Went on Saturday Time Machine was in pieces. Just the base and the triangular piece from the top there rest of it missing

[@amysmith6399]

Vortex used to be over there (by tidal wave entrance) Not scorpion. Scorpion used to be where screature now is lol.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was indeed!

[@dubcheck2943]

They do train their staff well, good to see.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The staff are amazing!

[@JJs-slaycrochet]

I love this channel ! 😊😊

[@delminto]

On August 1st I am going to adventure island and adventure inside and I am going to the seaside and I am going to get ice-cream with sprinkles and I am going to boiling and go the playaera and do some rides in adventure inside. And I am going to the arcade to play some games with my cousins in Southend on sea on Tuesday. Are you guys jealous or not. 🎉😂

[@charliewain6852]

Looking forward to the Halloween vlogs again from the scaremazes. In particular Burton again, hope you go there again this year

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We’ve got some great halloween plans ahead!

[@gecked8560]

YOU'RE FINALLY BACK!!! WOO!!!! I'm going on the 31st!

[@drum879]

Good vlog Shawn. I don't know why she got on time travel I knew she would say she feels sick

[@Josh_BWFC]

Brilliant vid , looks like you had an amazing time 😀

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was a great day!

[@timothybrown1268]

That park look fun I like it but Shawn when do you come to Florida USA again so if I run into you I can come say hi to you

[@Retrogirlsuk]

The rides look amazing, looks like you had an awesome time!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a great day!

[@kkrispy2009P]

@GIFTED . THANKS 4 SHARING TPW CREW NICE PARK AND NICE RIDES AND TIME MACHINE

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@starport5551]

Oh hey it's Stomach Destroyer from Amazing World Of Gumball! lol

[@jameshardiker]

Only just found this Vlog. Handy timing as we’ve just got annual passes for our visits this year having never been before. Does AI sell merch?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They do!

[@punkykarooney2912]

Hey Shawn, just been to Pettit's animal park their rides are really fun with loads of cool theming, as for great Yarmouth we had a great time lovely fish n chips at Christopher's cafe overlooking joyland unfortunately both fun parks were completely rammed with super long queue times even the car parks were completely rammed however we had pay by phone App how did you manage in the busy school holidays

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great attraction! The parks do get really busy over summer!