May 30May 30 comment_331318 How has the launchpad been since it opened?I haven’t seen it yet, but from the photos I was expecting a lot more seating, making it a place people could go to around lunchtime etc. It also seems very exposed with little shade or rain cover.Interested to see how the update has been
May 31May 31 comment_331335 To be honest, I think its a wasted opportunity at the moment. - No comfy seating- Lacks shade / shelter- Theres a small retail unit which just sells icecreams I believe but I think its mad not have a bar + food unit thereWill be interesting to see how it develops and what the area is used for in the future, but I think it says a lot that hardly anyone seems to be using it and sitting in other areas instead.
Tuesday at 08:42 PM5 days Author comment_331363 I think my biggest issue with it is the fact they've marketed it...like at all.In its current guise, it's an area with some seats and more space to spread out at start of day / evening. That doesn't need any marketing, videos, etc. The fact they spoke about it being a place to watch Football World Cup games when the majority of games take place outside of opening hours (and even overnight) shows it's a desperate ploy to just get people talking.Its potential is great, with space for a stage, etc. The idea of using it to show big TV events is good too. But right now, the potential isn't bring realised.That's not necessarily a bad thing, just a thing...so long as they do eventually realise said potential. So yeah, in its current guise, it won't be used much. That's fine. It's a space to open up that part of the park and be a bit quieter. And that didn't need as much pushing as it got. Let's just hope they can utilise it in the future.
Friday at 08:19 AM2 days comment_331389 The fact that the retail unit there sells just ice cream is absolutely mind boggling.Get some cocktails/mocktails for sale, and some street food like Cargo at Alton Towers recently and they'd be laughing.
1 hour ago1 hr comment_331444 On 6/5/2026 at 9:19 AM, MattyMoo said:The fact that the retail unit there sells just ice cream is absolutely mind boggling.Get some cocktails/mocktails for sale, and some street food like Cargo at Alton Towers recently and they'd be laughing.You'll be pleased to know they sell Haribos and packets of crisps too 🤣But yeah I agree. Would be a good location for some food, a bar and some comfy seating.
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