January 8, 20169 yr comment_225813 Not bad hours for a seaside park really, those summer hours look reasonable and better than Towers & Chessie's no doubt. Doubt they'll be any new rides this year with the ones they had last year but anything could happen. As a park it's alright, but aside from the main coaster, Snail ride & fun house most of the rides there are average really.
January 8, 20169 yr comment_225817 I find it hard to get excited over a seaside park who have a constant stream of people coming in over the course of the day and also get a big slice of evening action having long opening hours... Especially given the cost of running the place will be pretty much half of what any major park does... Seaside parks are a completely different market to a regular park, given that most people probably spend two hours max, rather than an entire day...
January 8, 20169 yr comment_225819 I find it hard to get excited over a seaside park who have a constant stream of people coming in over the course of the day and also get a big slice of evening action having long opening hours... That's exactly the point though surely? Their opening hours are spot on for a seaside park.
January 8, 20169 yr comment_225820 On an additional note. The prices for peak time wristbands has gone up from £19.50 last season to be now at £21 for this season. The annual pass has also gone up £5 now being £80. I hope there is something in the pipeline to justify this price increase, considering the price has not gone up by this much for quite a few seasons.
January 8, 20169 yr comment_225821 That's exactly the point though surely? Their opening hours are spot on for a seaside park. Yes, it's the comparison to the likes of Alton and Thorpe which is a bit pointless.
January 25, 20169 yr comment_227088 An update on whats happening at Pleasure Beach this closed season. This year the Waltzers, Sky Drop and Pirate ship are receiving both mechanical and appearance overhauls. Along with this the Fun House is getting a face lift on the outside. Lastly, the log flume is undergoing another season of major structural work. Mainly being the centre support structure. Pics below: Log Flumes structural work... (Photos from Fond Memories of Great Yarmouth 'Pleasure Beach' (And other locations!!) Facebook Page)
March 2, 20169 yr comment_228876 Pleasure Beach have decided to get another big wheel for this season. Although this one is different from the one they had back in 2009. Photos... (From Pleasure Beach's Facebook Page) Its due to be ready for the start of the Easter Holidays which is when they open. Will be interesting to see if they include this in the wristband price. Considering it has gone up to £21.50 Peak this year I hope so!
November 14, 20168 yr comment_244843 The historic wooden Roller Coaster is now a Grade 2 listed structure. I think that's great news, as it means the coaster will be preserved.https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1436976 In other news, I believe that Evolution has left the park.
November 14, 20168 yr comment_244846 Very good news for the woodie as it was the best ride there and worth the effort for the park alone. Evolution is no real loss if it's gone. Never liked the look of it anyway.
November 15, 20168 yr comment_244899 On 14/11/2016 at 4:55 PM, Coaster Jamie said: The historic wooden Roller Coaster is now a Grade 2 listed structure. I think that's great news, as it means the coaster will be preserved.https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1436976 In other news, I believe that Evolution has left the park. I will be gutted if Evolution has left the park, bar The Scenic Roller Coaster it was the best ride there
November 15, 20168 yr comment_244901 10 minutes ago, ste193 said: I will be gutted if Evolution has left the park, bar The Scenic Roller Coaster it was the best ride there I agree, it was a very fun flat. This is what GYPB have said on FB; Quote I can confirm that the Evolution ride has gone and that we are looking at several rides with the possibility of replacing the Evolution. I will let you know when we have further news.
November 27, 20168 yr comment_245461 The Evolution has indeed left the park and is off to Brazil. Pleasure Beach have announced that 'Reverse Time' will be replacing it. This is yet another SBF joining the parks line up... Don't really know what to make of it. Will be interesting to see how it works in the park.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245474 Spinning Pennies from back in the day, which is what this is with a slightly different seating configuration, are really great fun rides. They used to be everywhere, I've no idea why they died out. This should be a good little ride. It doesn't really have the same presence (and possibly therefore draw, which might be an issue for a pay per ride park) as the outgoing Evolution, but I bet this'll be a more enjoyable ride.
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245548 The Waltzers have also left the park and have moved to Dreamland Margate. Maybe the Edge is finally going to happen...
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