Coaster Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I had an absolutely fantastic day at BPB today! The best part is that I'm at the park all week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Returned from a weekend at BPB ; if you've never been, you really must go, for a couple of days. Infusion though was bashing the ears more than in the past. It is a different type of park to TP and run in a different way. It has enough thrill rides for most members to thoroughly enjoy their visit, and take time out to do some traditional rides. Whiteknuckle and Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Went on valhalla? or was it too cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Went on valhalla? or was it too cold? Funny you should say that, I do consider that it would have to be extremely warm weather for me to consider Valhalla, so, ashamedly, still not done it. One of members of the club I went with paid £160 for a Big One wheel in a charity auction - and it's got no saddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 One of members of the club I went with paid £160 for a Big One wheel in a charity auction - and it's got no saddle. Got no saddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Returned from a weekend at BPB ; if you've never been, you really must go, for a couple of days. Infusion though was bashing the ears more than in the past. It is a different type of park to TP and run in a different way. It has enough thrill rides for most members to thoroughly enjoy their visit, and take time out to do some traditional rides. It's brilliant that you enjoyed the park, it really is fantastic! You should have gone on Valhalla though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 It has enough thrill rides for most members to thoroughly enjoy their visit, and take time out to do some traditional rides. The History that fills the Pleasure Beach is so enriching. Riding Big Dipper or Grand National always fills me with so much nostalgia, thinking of the generations of people that have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) these rides. No other park has that affect on me. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Got no saddle? Well I did offer him pedals for it but he didn't get that. c1hrisin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 The History that fills the Pleasure Beach is so enriching. Riding Big Dipper or Grand National always fills me with so much nostalgia, thinking of the generations of people that have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) these rides. No other park has that affect on me. The historic rides make for so much more at BPB and I really wish I could make the journey for one of their "behind the scenes" tours - I would love to see the workings of the Derby Racer, plus more, but it's always the wrong time of year, and yes I do understand why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 The History that fills the Pleasure Beach is so enriching. Riding Big Dipper or Grand National always fills me with so much nostalgia, thinking of the generations of people that have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) these rides. No other park has that affect on me. My 98 year old granddad is always asking me about my next theme park trips and things, and being raised in Carlisle he had been to BPB and always goes on about having ridden the Grand National to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 The History that fills the Pleasure Beach is so enriching. Riding Big Dipper or Grand National always fills me with so much nostalgia, thinking of the generations of people that have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) these rides. No other park has that affect on me.Agreed, I also think it's amazing that the whole park has evolved around rides like the Dipper, National, Flying Machines etc whilst they have been left untouched (apart from aesthetic work). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 For me, the Aerial Flying Machine is such an important piece; when it was built in 1904 by Hiram Maxim, only one year after the first successful controlled flight by the Wright Brothers, it was to earn money to finance his interest in aeronautical research. To the Edwardians it was the fastest thing they could do safely, and the unsafe thing would be to jump off the Blackpool Tower. The motors for this ride are still the original electric motors, and the workings are a sight to behold. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 For me, the Aerial Flying Machine is such an important piece; when it was built in 1904 by Hiram Maxim, only one year after the first successful controlled flight by the Wright Brothers, it was to earn money to finance his interest in aeronautical research. To the Edwardians it was the fastest thing they could do safely, and the unsafe thing would be to jump off the Blackpool Tower. The motors for this ride are still the original electric motors, and the workings are a sight to behold. I know, it's amazing! Not sure if you went on the River Caves, but that's only a year younger than the Flying Machines! Went on valhalla? or was it too cold? It's never too cold for Valhalla! I've been on it in minus temperatures with rain and wind all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Also back from the Pleasure Beach. I went on Valhalla, for the first time in ages, and no poncho. Good to see you again Planenut Also nice to get back on PMBO and the Wild Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Can I ask, do Pepsi still sponsor Big one or has that partnership ended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I don't think they do. I still call it that out of habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Also back from the Pleasure Beach. I went on Valhalla, for the first time in ages, and no poncho. No poncho is the best way to ride it! Can I ask, do Pepsi still sponsor Big one or has that partnership ended? They do, although it's official name is just "The Big One" now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 No poncho is the best way to ride it! They do, although it's official name is just "The Big One" now. What's the point of going on the water ride if you don't actually want to get wet, psshhh, call yourself a Valhalla fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 What's the point of going on the water ride if you don't actually want to get wet, psshhh, call yourself a Valhalla fan No, I mean no poncho (as in riding it without a poncho) is the best way to ride it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 No, I mean no poncho (as in riding it without a poncho) is the best way to ride it! Oh I just instinctively put a comma there for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Good to see you again Planenut Also nice to get back on PMBO and the Wild Mouse. Likewise; you certainly had a longer weekend and more events, nice one. The Big One has still got the "cans" through which the ride runs prior to the launch hill, and they don't look like they've been cleaned since it opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 The Big One has still got the "cans" through which the ride runs prior to the launch hill, and they don't look like they've been cleaned since it opened. Agreed, the cans could really do with a scrub! I think they will stay there even after the sponsorship ends as the ride wouldn't be the same without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_C Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Does anyone know of any "cheap and cheerful" accommodation near BPB? Looking to go at the end of May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Travelodge never seem to be too expensive... and there's one right next to BPB, or if that one might be dearer and/or full, there seems to be 2 others in blackpool which aren't going to be too far away. James_C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Does anyone know of any "cheap and cheerful" accommodation near BPB? Looking to go at the end of May I usually stay in "Phillips Apartments" - it's a five minute walk from the park and the prices are really reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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