Benin Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Shame that they're a parody of themselves really, otherwise it would be seen as a positive... It's no surprise that Valhalla ended up back on their radar after TPR went there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Amanda Thompson has Tweeted this; Quote Sun is out the sky is blue and a big announcement is due I believe we will be seeing a big announcement, possibly about a certain 2018 project, later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 It's being announced at the Mack factory apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Amanda Thompson has confirmed that Blackpool Pleasure Beach will open a double launch roller coaster from Mack Rides in 2018! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm interested, I'm very interested. Single rider coming through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think I'll rate it 4.5/10.. pognoi, EC!, MattyMoo and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 1 minute ago, DeanGaryCox said: I think I'll rate it 4.5/10.. Can I ask what you mean by that? Coaster and David B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 11 minutes ago, planenut said: Can I ask what you mean by that? It's a joke based on my review of Derren Brown's Ghost Train (I think)! Either way, it has no relevance in this topic Interestingly the second Tweet (confirming a double launch coaster) has been deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Just now, Coaster Jamie said: It's a joke based on my review of Derren Brown's Ghost Train (I think)! Either way, it has no relevance in this topic Interestingly the second Tweet (confirming a double launch coaster) has been deleted. Okay, thanks for that; my fingers are crossed for this though. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 They're already cutting back on the project... good job Amanda! OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 10 minutes ago, Mitchada04 said: They're already cutting back on the project... good job Amanda! Or maybe it was simply announced too early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sarcasm. pognoi and Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Yes Blackpool, yes! Most exciting ride project since the Swarm for me. Of all the parks to get it, Blackpool was probably the most unlikely but I am glad that they are. Chaz, Cal and CharlieN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 This sounds interesting. Lets hope its a good ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoMachine Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Very excited for this! #AmytoBlackpool2k18 pognoi, OldFarmerDean and PinfariFan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Fantastic news! This is probably the most exciting thing to happen at Blackpool for a long time and perhaps the UK as well. If Helix and a Blue Fire are anything to go by, this ride could be absolutely outstanding and 'possibly' even a Nemy beater (big statement I know). Blackpool and Liseberg are certainly must do park's in 2018. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cian Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Couldn't be more pleased!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Best UK coaster news in a looooong time. Nice one Mandy. I hope this is brings huge success. Just praying it's not followed up with an announcement of some old classic going to 'make way' for the development. Still not forgiven for Turtle Chase and Noahs Ark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 A concept (not sure if official or unofficial) has been posted by Park World Magazine on Twitter; I like the colour scheme, but again I've no idea if it will actually be that colour. Interestingly the above render is slightly different to the layout plan that went online a while ago, so who knows...? Also, Park World Magazine has said that the coaster will have "15 interactions with other Pleasure Beach coasters." Sounds amazing! EDIT: This has just been posted to BPB's Facebook page; Quote We have a HUGE announcement to make, ALL will be revealed early tomorrow morning including a video! https://www.facebook.com/blackpoolpleasurebeach/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED Chaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I love it when far fetched rumours materialise. Of all the parks in the UK this is by far the most appropriate, especially consdering the amount of time there has been since their past significant development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 6 hours ago, Mark9 said: Yes Blackpool, yes! Most exciting ride project since the Swarm for me. Of all the parks to get it, Blackpool was probably the most unlikely but I am glad that they are. I'd argue that a Mack coaster at Blackpool was going to happen eventually, given that BPB have had a good working relationship with Mack for years. 3 hours ago, pluk said: Just praying it's not followed up with an announcement of some old classic going to 'make way' for the development. Still not forgiven for Turtle Chase and Noahs Ark. Don't hold me to this as nothing is confirmed, but I believe that the only attraction that will close for this is the Go Karts (located under Steeplechase). Just to emphasise though, I'm not 100% certain on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I was more along the lines that the last time Pleasure Beach built a rollercoaster specifically for them was 22 years ago. I hope you aren't looking to be picky CJ, I think this is the most exciting project in the UK for a good five years and anything I say in this topic from today onwards will be one of optimism. Coaster and Matt 236 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 15 minutes ago, Mark9 said: I was more along the lines that the last time Pleasure Beach built a rollercoaster specifically for them was 22 years ago. I hope you aren't looking to be picky CJ, I think this is the most exciting project in the UK for a good five years and anything I say in this topic from today onwards will be one of optimism. Yeah that's a fair point - I just meant that Mack would be the most likely candidate for a high budget coaster given the park's relationship with the family. Of course I'm not looking to be picky, I'm just as excited for this new coaster as anyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Great to see that the second coming of UK coaster Jesus posts are already everywhere, nothing like some overhyping the next big thing to ridiculous levels that the ride won't ever be able to live up to... Cal and JoshC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think the hype train is well founded this time though..... pluk and Matt 236 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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