Mattgwise

Also has a "please note: Vortex is currently closed" message on its ride page on the TP Website. Something TP rarely do. https://www.thorpepark.com/rides/vortex Haha - Look at the tab at top of page when you open the link > it calls the ride "Vortext"

We are definitely staying at Blackpool South Shore Travelodge (near football stadium) and some of us have already booked. Would be great to see some more of you on this trip.

Slammer was a ride type that was discontinued by S&S, so parts for them became difficult to get and often had to be specially made meaning it would take months every time a new part was needed. This was quite expensive as well leading to it not being worth the hastle and money to keep repairing.

They have handled this situation so well and have worked tirelessly to get as much of the offering back to normal. They really should be commended for their efforts in this awful awful situation.

Another MoS night, guess it makes sense if the park is going to be open till late for the MoS guests too. A good move.

Hotel Venue potentially changed. Looking likely to now be Travelodge Blackpool South Shore, with the aim of most attending so far booking this coming Thursday.

Really? I have just looked. There are still 5 double rooms, 3 twins and 7 single rooms.

Good Evening, First of all, if this comes across as odd me organising this meet this was something Marc and Ryan have asked me to do as a favour, having helped out with half the Christmas meet and helping Marc a couple of weeks ago with the Thorpe/Chessington Meet. The date of the event is set as Friday 20th July to Sunday 22nd July. Please take note if you plan to say overnight, it will be your responsibility to book your rooms and unfortunately if you're under 18 we cannot help. If you stayed the night, under no circumstances will TPM get involved and take responsibility with how you stay overnight, the overnight section will be an over 18's event. We are staying at Travelodge Blackpool South Shore (by football stadium). You will need to book the rooms yourselves. Of course feel free to stay elsewhere, but a great aspect of these meets is spending the evenings together and being able to easily meet between activities. Plan at the moment (subject to change) Friday 20th - Arrive early evening, evening meal and drinks, visit the piers/coral island and more drinks. Saturday 21st - Full day at BPB, lunch approx 1pm. Evening meal and strolls down the promenade experiencing nightlife. Sunday 20th - Merlin attractions and/or Sandcastle Waterpark I can give my number to anyone attending and we will have a facebook messenger group going too. We aim to stay together as a group, going to and from each activity, enjoying getting to know people you share similar interests to. Whilst we can't force you to stay with the group it is the general purpose of the meets. The meets are fantastic and great fun and everyone is invited, even if you have never posted before or been to any meet. If it is your first meet, I understand it can be nerve breaking, I was only a newbie not too long ago! Please don't let this stop you from attending. Once you are there you'll be a part of the group in no time. Please PM me or post here to say if you're attending or just want some more details. If you are bringing a mate please also include who they are so they are not known as "plus 1". The events with TPM have all been fantastic and this one will be no different. Attending: Mattgwise Marc Mr Fish Martin Doyle Matt Creek Stuntman07 Mer Marlehorpe

Wow that is impressive, especially considering the entire depot area of the Monorail was caught up in the fire! Also a video from the Monorail (Credit: Europa-Park Photos FB page) showing the extent of damage. Must be the largest fire I have ever seen hit a park...

They opened DBGT just a few minutes before close, so kudos to them.

So it seems following what I believe was a successful late night opening this Saturday just gone they are opening again until 10pm this Saturday as well...

I thought it was great (much to Cooper's annoyance hehe) and in particular the pre and post ride sections. It has been cleverly thought out and I loved the darkness in places. The canteen section was fantastic as well with the live actors. A much better attraction than X!

Brilliant trip today guys! Was nice to be able to do two parks in a day.

Was going to say the same! It will soon be here!

True that. I think that's what put me off of it TBH. Is the win icon site genuine as it obviously has the false claim and everytime I input any details it tells me I have already entered when I really haven't?

Advert good? Hmm, maybe I'm on my own in thinking it's awful.

Exactly what I was thinking. Of course it'd be more expensive.

It is still daft as for the past few years there have been several random warmer periods before May ends so they should just get it ready. Also very unfair on staff when there's still well over an hour queue at close.

It's just extended maintenance. The ride will be back soon. The supports were back on site yesterday

Looks good, will certainly be a park worth visiting. But atm I'm just too hyped for my trip to Cedar Point in August so my attention is grabbed by Steel Vengeance!

They have been making a profit since 2015. £400,000 in 2015 £821,000 in 2016 £1m in 2017 Sources https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/revenue-rises-at-blackpool-pleasure-beach https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/147036-blackpool-pleasure-beach-coasts-profit

This ride seriously looks insane. Cannot wait to ride it (and the rest) in late August!

It is quite risky putting an event like this on given the amount of downtime the ride has had of late.

For quite a few years only one section has worked. I think it's literally about 3 speakers