Blackpool Pleasure Beach VLOG | Late May 2024

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort vlog filmed on a sunny day in late May 2024! For a change, we focused on the dark rides during a visit to the Pleasure Beach which meant we did rare rides on Valhalla and Alice's Wonderland, as well as that we review some of the coasters and look at the latest situation with the closed rides around the park.
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[@aldorfc220]

Couldn't give toss hype of hyperia looks good but Blackpool big one holds my heart because of the memories I have growing up with big one

[@yourexperienceguide]

People can enjoy both 😇

[@technoandrew]

Really fun vlog, glad you guys had a good day. That Hyperia hat's already had a good Christening in the Valhalla water!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏 Thankfully it doesn’t smell lol

[@stamfordplace5]

Love the banter fellas! Tower Circus are after staff! 😂👏👍

[@yourexperienceguide]

Sure we can pass as clowns 🤡 😂

[@jeremyhinze2886]

Out of spite the Pleasure Beach should RMC the Big One and make it 1 foot bigger than Hyperia. It would be hilarious if RMC made the ride incredible as well and it turns out better and faster than Hyperia as well 🤣🤣

[@markherbert1343]

Yes would be easy to make the lift bigger and various parts of the track but it's still earning and popular as it is.

[@yourexperienceguide]

They’d need to add 24ft on

[@Muswell]

I've always found that, apart from the height & first drop on The Big One, it doesn't really offer much.

[@Muswell]

@SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow I'm just talking about what I've always thought about the ride, that's all.

[@b2311e]

PB Express is currently being hauled by the 'Carol Jean' loco, and has been all season so far. Usually, it'd be 'Mary Louise'. I understand Carol Jean was having difficulty with the weight of the full length, and it was causing problems with wheelslip, so a few coaches have been temporarily removed. As for Alice, the changes are mostly paint and lighting, and general maintenance. It was looking a bit unloved by the end of last year

[@bunkerboy02]

Top information, many thanks.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Makes sense, at least it’s still open 😊

[@bunkerboy02]

The Big One deserves an upgrade of some sort rather than piecemeal improvements here and there. Great vlog from you three. Loved the chemistry between you all. Top job.

[@markherbert1343]

Too expensive and makes sense to just to re new hard hit track points and ppl are flocking from allover the place to go on it so keeps the thompson happy and the visitors. Hope another bigger ride is joined onto it in the near future maybe happen.

[@yourexperienceguide]

People aren’t flocking to BPB 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you for the vlog comments 😊

[@markherbert1343]

@@yourexperienceguide Well it seems very popular 30 years on and must be bringing coin in otherwise be ripped down to make another exciting fair ground ride ha.

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@markherbert1343 Unlikely, it’s still their biggest selling point but BPB is always quiet.

[@Amy-hn5jt]

I’ve never been this early to a video! Love when yous upload!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Enjoy 🎢

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Thank you guys for another great video, have a ball in the States.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@Ainsworth_Antics]

Scott throwing shade with the Hyperia hat haha. Good vlog as always lads. We're here on 22 June taking our friends who are not enthusiasts. Should be fun!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you, hope you have a great day 😊

[@Fanriffic2020]

Good wee vlog. Good banter between the three of you. The follicly challenged crew always entertain. I would fit right in. Looking forward to all the summer vlogs.🎢😃

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you, team bald reporting for vlog duties

[@Fanriffic2020]

@@yourexperienceguide LOL - Brilliant. I love your sense of humour. We don't go bald, it just grows inwards and comes out your nose and ears. Ha ha ha.🤣

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@Fanriffic2020 Sounds about right actually 🤣

[@dougbriglmen716]

Glad to hear you enjoyed Valhalla. I’m going to be honest I actually think it’s better than how it was before the refurbishment, with the exception of the real snow no longer being in the cold room, and the lack of projection mapping as a missed opportunity, I really like some of the changes, especially the flying skeleton ghosts and the skeleton jump scare just after the lanterns😎 By riding it more or less as soon as it opens within the first hour of it being open you’ve got the best possible chance of things working unless there is an E stop. Apparently in order to reset the effects they’ve all got to be reset individually, I think that’s the main reason why Valhalla is always always been the way it is, if they could all be reset from one place I think that would make a big difference. But I’ve also noticed that all the new stuff like the already mentioned flying skeleton ghosts and the other new stuff seem to be the most reliable effects these days.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I did enjoy it on Monday but honestly I don’t see why it gets so much hype, too much of it I’m adjusting my poncho or how I’m sat to avoid getting wet through. I’d enjoy it so much more without the soaking.

[@kevinhashimoto8367]

"What are you going to sell, gyros in it?" 😂😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

😂😂

[@johnd5432]

Hi Scott, great to see you back at your Alma Mater with another great update vlog. Disappointed with Mike, even though I’m a big fan of his. Moaning about a wheel seat on the Nash. A man of his experience would know where the wheel seats are upon queuing for the ride and should avoid such seats, or take his medicine. Additionally, my question is this. Does The Nash do enough to alert riders to the theme and original spirit of the ride? That is to emulate the most difficult and complex horse race there is? Me thinks not. I wonder if most casual riders would even know it is linked to the greatest steeplechase race held in the UK? My main love of the ride is that l see the names of jumps that happen in the race as I go round and can kind of imagine myself in the race, having two trains race each other helps massively with this. Avalanche is sort of similar, imagining myself being in a Bobsleigh at a Winter Olympics, hold on just compare and contrast the theming?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you John, I think the National is becoming unpleasant in most of the seats again sadly

[@Lifegoalsandtips]

I love this channel, so honest and not just 100% happy after every ride like theme park worldwide. Your friend is it frank? In the green United top is great

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 😊 Mike was in the United top

[@ridemadness]

went Wednesday, big one sadly shut because of wind. closed Thursday too apparently

[@yourexperienceguide]

Not good 😭

[@Charlzey1998]

Yeah they put that metal fence at the bottom of the last drop in around July last year, from what i've heard the splash from the boat was knackering the sensors that trigger the gas explosions

[@yourexperienceguide]

Odd, water was still passing through it 🤦🏻‍♂️ Hopefully they can find a better solution

[@jonathanmccarley926]

Great Vlog again fellas…..put a sky rocket 2 on the Astroturf!! Tigris!

[@yourexperienceguide]

One of those or an S&S 4D could be popular replacements for the Revolution in time

[@johndunsford7757]

I love blackpool lol the bog one is not so big anymore lol!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Still in the top 2

[@garethcalleja2556]

Glad it was busy but why everything on 1 train? Great vid as always.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@Wickerlad_2002]

I visited the park for my very first time on Wednesday and had a great day! Icon was amazing and is my new number 1 coaster after 3 rides and i also did a ride on Enso which was insane and well worth £15 in my opinion once! I also did 2 rides on Valhalla and wow what a ride i was amazed and it exceeded expectations! Unfortunatley i didnt get on The Big One due to it been closed due to high winds which i was gutted about but we did get on Big Dipper, Grand National, Nickelodeon Streak, Avalanche, Infusion and The Ghost Train so still did well for rides and didnt wait over 40 minutes for a ride!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Glad you had a good day 😃

[@Richard17xx]

The thing with Blackpool is you have to move with the times which they aren't doing.... sadly I think like a lot of companies it is too late for them...🤔

[@Wickerlad_2002]

27:23 I did see the cars running on Grand Prix on my visit on Wednesday been driven by the staff while i was in the queline for Icon and that makes sense why i saw a staff member walking and cleaning the track and area earlier on in the day!

[@yourexperienceguide]

They’re gonna have it up and running this Friday then it’ll be closed for good

[@theme_parkmad]

Loving the trip tease Stephen 😂 enjoy your drop/drop tower next Sunday ☺️ Oh and it would be nice to have ice blast or a drop tower ride back open PB

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏 Really looking forward to Flamingo Land 🎢

[@theme_parkmad]

@@yourexperienceguide looking forward to the vlog, enjoy!🙏

[@johnd5432]

One more thought Scott. Do ride op’s get paid slightly more per hour if two trains operate on the ride as opposed to one? It may explain some things.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Same pay rate

[@Wickerlad_2002]

24:29 I think a nice Fabri Drop Tower like Detonator at Thorpe Park would be great in this space!

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’d like to see one from Intamin replace Ice Blast

[@shaggydog9789]

The park can do something bigger and better than detonator, a tilting seat 300ft monster drop tower like Ikaros at Grona Lund would be a spectacular addition.

[@Mrgrape515]

I went last week lol if only I saw u guys there I'm actually only down the road rn in Lytham St Anne's

[@yourexperienceguide]

Hope you had a good time

[@kebarosUK]

Last time I was on Wallace and grommit (last year) it looked like it needed some TLC, I hope it has happened as it’s one of my favourite dark rides

[@yourexperienceguide]

Nothing had really changed, the facade still looks tired and dated

[@keiranhyre750]

Brilliant vlog

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 😊

[@Luluzshortys]

Valhalla multi angle pov please 😅

[@yourexperienceguide]

They won’t allow it

[@Luluzshortys]

@@yourexperienceguide noooooooooo

[@ZacZark]

I met you at the wallace and gromit ride

[@yourexperienceguide]

Hope you had a good day

[@ghosterdesign]

Alice has all new LED lighting and UV paint😊

[@yourexperienceguide]

Ah ok 👌🏼

[@dougbriglmen716]

I really hope they find somebody who can make the part they need for the river caves and not only save its future but give it a new lease of life, it certainly deserves it.

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’ll be gutting to see it closed for good but I’m not holding out much hope

[@dougbriglmen716]

@@yourexperienceguide I know what you mean, that being I have heard that Adam who worked on Valhalla wants/has ideas/plans for a reimagining, IF that is the case then they must be reasonably confident that they’re going to find somebody to make the part.

[@Bods_World]

In my honest opinion The Big One at night during the illuminations p***ing down of rain will always be the best experience of any UK coaster

[@yourexperienceguide]

Always a memorable experience

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

A Intamin HotRacer Coaster Constrution Update#1 for Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2026 Opening Day so What You do think about it Your Experience Guide 🇬🇧

[@yourexperienceguide]

Won’t be for 2026

[@jennifers8223]

Is the river caves open at Pleasure Beach resort

[@yourexperienceguide]

Sadly not

[@davidGPS95]

​@@yourexperienceguide what's happening with River Caves is it get a refurb or closed for good?

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@davidGPS95 Closed with its future hanging in the balance

[@movingshadow6744]

What is the America itinerary or is it yet to be revealed?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Hersheypark, Kennywood, Cedar Point & Kings Island in June. Orlando in November 😊

[@riggerz08]

RMC Moose on that football pitch.

[@yourexperienceguide]

They’ll replace Grand Prix before building coasters anywhere else

[@riggerz08]

@@yourexperienceguide Any rumours on what’s going there or too early doors yet?

[@sampower1735]

In all seriousness, went last week. In alice audio kept cutting out. And wallace broke down

[@yourexperienceguide]

Shame about that because they’re usually reliable attractions

[@sampower1735]

@@yourexperienceguide yeah. Same as the fire exits being lit up on ghost train. Why is that? And also the trommel didn't seem to work on ghost train but apart from that

[@frankives8781]

Day 6 of saying I love your videos in till day 100

[@yourexperienceguide]

Many thanks again

[@jigalowwiththemostbelow2147]

Mike needs to man up !

[@yourexperienceguide]

Nah

[@ewilliams370]

A few things in life genuinely puzzle me ... women, England not winning anything since 1966 etc...yet up there is the decision not to have a PAID for non rider pass...in an instance they'd solve attendances and improve the atmosphere...okay say..£15 and chuck in a free cuppa for nan and grandad...also just think how many more families would be in the park....baffles me it really does

[@yourexperienceguide]

It makes absolutely no sense

[@tottenhamhotspurfanplaying8776]

The Big One should be renamed to “ The Not So Big One “

[@tottenhamhotspurfanplaying8776]

Going to Emerald Park next Wednesday any tips. Love the videos

[@yourexperienceguide]

Why? Lol

[@alanmiller6519]

Ýou probably won't be missed, all you do is complain

[@yourexperienceguide]

Guess you muted the parts where we positively chatted about stuff in this video 😂

[@alanmiller6519]

Turn around needs work, so does your teeth. Can u afford to fix that straight away?

[@yourexperienceguide]

You offering to pay? 🦷

[@stamfordplace5]

Great VLOG lads! It’s like Blackpool Pleasure Beach meets Last of the Summer Wine! Great laughs and fun!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Haha thank you 🙏

[@davidGPS95]

Last of the summer wine , who is Compo ? 😂

[@whoknew2273]

@@davidGPS95 Steve lol

[@atid42]

Hardcore wearing a Hyperia hat 😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

It was the only one I’d got to hand, plus it’s comfortable 😅

[@jbeattie02]

The big one used to run on 3 trains, they had to reduce it to 2 because of protests from disabled people, that they weren't able to get on. It was featured on 90s bbc show Also I see the Hyperia cap, how come no negative videos on how it ran for one day and been closed since?. Noticed a big change in attitude to BPB since you renamed the channel

[@ballbag]

Great video, always nice to see a BPB vlog. Weird about the pleasure beach express being so short.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@mattwhitham3394]

They’ve spent a lot of money on a lot of new LED UV lighting in Alice. It Definitely brings it to life a lot more now.

[@paulpower5412]

We was at Blackpool today and for a Thursday during half term (windy today) wasn’t to busy at all big one all day wind rockets off all day tested but wasn’t open I just get the feeling the pleasure beech needs some big investment and a new model no ice blast no river caves icon on one train no atmosphere at all in the park it’s a shame to see the park the way it is at the minute I do fear for its future

[@yourexperienceguide]

ICON on one train too?! 😮😭

[@whoknew2273]

Great vlog Good line of Coasters nice to be by the Sea

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Looks like a right fun day you all had 🎢

[@yourexperienceguide]

It was daft

[@adamtrue7691]

I can't see them doing it but RMC retracking/reworking the Big One would trump Hyperia (controversial??)

[@yourexperienceguide]

No guarantees an RMC will be the best

[@aylesburynumptydrivers9672]

Grand Prix has been running with staff themepark worldwide has footage this week

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s been all over socials, it’ll be running for the event on Friday

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

RedArrow Skyfore is Getting Removed from Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2025 🇬🇧

[@bunkerboy02]

Thank god if that’s true. It’s really not worth the space it occupies.

[@dougbriglmen716]

I wouldn’t mind that as long as it was replaced by another flat and not just made into a bloody hotel entrance!

[@yourexperienceguide]

There’s talk this’ll happen for hotel expansions

[@dougbriglmen716]

@@yourexperienceguide yes I know, I’m just hoping it doesn’t actually happen🤞🙏

[@Wickerlad_2002]

I love how you wore a Hyperia cap to the park, did you get any comments or banter from staff? I went to the Pleasure Beach Store on Tuesday with a Wickerman Hoodie on looking at a Icon Hooide and a member of staff said you can try it on if you want and i said "thanks, im looking for a hoodie for my visit as i can go to the park in this Wickerman Hoodie" and she said "well no not really, no we will welcome you no matter what" and i said "atleast im not coming to the park with a Hyperia Hoodie haha" and she just laughed and i replied with "its closed at the moment anyway" and she just said yeh haha. Lovely member of staff and had great banter!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Nobody mentioned it 😅

[@Wickerlad_2002]

While in the que for Icon i also saw staff riding the cars on Grand Prix, maybe testing them and getting them ready for the Grand Prix event soon maybe?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Yeah, it’s not reopening for the public

[@timduncan9745]

Love the facts you give out in your vlogs..always finding out fun facts about stuff from you all

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@jennifers8223]

I think on the fake grass bit at Pleasure Beach resort I think thay should put a wild mouse family coaster there but a steal one

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’d like to see them put a three tiered catering unit there

[@jennifers8223]

I wonder what the staff at Pleasure Beach resort fort and said about you wearing the hyperia hat

[@yourexperienceguide]

Nobody said anything about it lol

[@dpld70]

Mike and 'Green Screen' 😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

A dangerous combination 😂

[@timduncan9745]

And to make them feel better you wore that hat😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s a nice cap 🤩

[@alanmiller6519]

😅its had it's time? So has your teeth

[@yourexperienceguide]

Nah kinda need them, not ready for false teeth yet

[@sampower1735]

The sun that shineeees 😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

Sunshinnne

[@mmtot]

30:52 Icon giving it's riders a little chance for a quick nap on ride.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Before the launch? 😅

[@mmtot]

​@@yourexperienceguideno, the insanely slow speed it went through that element.

[@dougbriglmen716]

For the Astroturf site, I know I’ve been saying this for years but another indoor flat ride as there really is nothing for thrill seekers to do when the weather is shite, for families they’ve got the calipers, Derby racer, Dodgers, Alice, ghost train and Wallace and Gromit, but thrill seekers have nothing that’s indoors so I think that’s something that should be addressed.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’d like to see that space used for a three tiered catering building, BPB needs more decent indoor catering options

[@dougbriglmen716]

@@yourexperienceguide I personally put that on the former mouse site and then do the indoor flat on the old trauma site or the other way around whichever suits better.

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@dougbriglmen716 I’d go with it where TT was, lots of room for seating and a big kitchen etc

[@alanmiller6519]

Gold mine was better

[@alanmiller6519]

Luckily the park dont even listen to your suggestions, away and wank over shiteperia

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@alanmiller6519You sure about that? 😂

[@frank-daisy-olly-chole-minnie]

Going tomorrow!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Enjoy 🎢