I went in Coral Island Blackpool

A walk thru tour of the Coral Island Arcade in Blackpool.
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[@thedigitalemotion]

Great video Stephen. You like me probably remember the golden era of arcades back in the late 80s early 90s. You should cover the new ‘Arcade Club’ in south shore, it’s supposed to be amazing!

[@daniel_b1uk088]

All arcades are a con these days

[@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093]

The grabbing machines are all rigged

[@miaemily2411]

Coral island has got to be one of the best arcades it has more or less every slot machine or typical arcade game you can think off, I love it there.

[@PaulEcosse]

Many happy days spent in there. On the Racetrack. 'Place your bets now please'. 10p a go - Purple paid out £1 and Orange £1.50

[@traceyhoyle1816]

I still miss Leroy 😋

[@antoniopodesta8738]

It looks like a lot of people throwing their money down the drain.

[@AmyBun]

I love arcades and I'm always in them. Coral Island is the best arcade I ever been in, I love the Ghost Train and Monorail in there, You never see any other arcades with good rides in them. The pirate theme and outside decoration is also cool, imo its the best arcade in the UK.

[@EFC1878NI]

Great video, never realised it stayed open that late of a Saturday. I love the camel derby and the atmosphere in there in general. Also the Bucaneer is one of my fav spots. 🙂

[@willjohnboy]

I haven't been to Blackpool since the late 90's but from the mid 80's I used to go on holidays when I was a kid I'm an avid gamer as well so arcade machines were my first stop lucky star, carousel, coral Island North South and Central piers just to name a few, i even went to the arcades inside the winter gardens, I can't believe how much its changed all carnival games and slot machines now.

[@dank4815]

I really hope the Flagship opens again. It was a great place to actually have a dance and a laugh without all the love island wannabes standing around looking bored.

[@markrowley2739]

Haven't been in coral Island in about 35+ years.

[@patparry389]

Great vid stephen Coral Island one of my favorites. Thanks for showing its not changed looks nice and clean too.👍

[@lennon7575]

Must be 30 years since I was last in an arcade in Blackpool. It’s amazing how the memories come flooding back hearing the familiar noises. Good quality video. Cheers

[@kevlowrie6813]

Another top video Stephen, I used to love it in coral Island when I was a kid and now I take my own kids every time I go to Blackpool, best arcade in Blackpool I would say

[@JamesSmith-iz4mv]

Brilliant video Stephen thanks so much fantastic

[@dizzydevil547]

Yrs since I have visited Blackpool as I now live down in Bristol but my family still lives in greater manchester and I have so many good memories of this place as a kid .....Also, Stephen much later on in life I ended up working for Coral Bingo ( saw it change to Gala, and now it is Buzz bingo) BUT I remember going on many a seaside Jamboree from our club in Ashton u Lyne to Blackpool when they had the old Regent on church street ...BUT I ALSO REMEMBER taking a coach full of customers (just me and another member of staff to keep em in line) for a full day out to Blackpool for the season-opening of coral bingo that was above coral island ..the club was massive! customers were left to do what they wanted for the afternoon round Blackpool and then we all met up at 4pm at coral Island for the bingo with guest cabaret by the bachelors! then as you mentioned it was sold so the bingo hall above never reopened the entrance to the bingo was at the back on bank hey street next to where they have now built the new hotel and the spyglass ..last time I looked it was a fish and chip shop so I don't know if it's still there unused and blocked off or if coral Island has used the space above ! would be interesting to know as always wondered what they did with it after bingo closed!

[@davidnm21]

Reminded me of my time and holiday over in Las Vegas a few years ago and the great casinos they have there. Yes most casinos don’t allow cameras in at all so you were lucky to get this footage Stephen. Love the monorail that goes round the top along with the ghost train. A good attraction for Blackpool 👌😉

[@waynepaxford7263]

That was amazing video Stephen can't wait for next video

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always that place is massive you dont realise from the outside so much to do for all ages and lots of food choices too have a great evening xx