Archive for April, 2007

Blackpool’s Infusion Coaster open

April 29th, 2007 • Admin • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

Now open, click here to see a complete behind the scenes tour

I love watching new rides take shape and infusion is no different. Ever since pleasure beach announced the closure of pleasureland and the replacement ride for the Blackpool log flume ive been heading up to Blackpool every couple of weeks to check the status at first the log flume demolition up until today when the ride is almost in service. Ive heard today from 3 different ride ops that infusion will open on Wednesday 2nd May 2007.

Apologies for the quality of the photographs, they were all taken with a mobile phone.

Southport Pleasureland. The Fun house - Its final laughs.

April 19th, 2007 • Admin • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

Ever since Southport Pleasureland closed back on Septmber 5th 2006 the fun house has stayed open honouring parties and bookings that were made when the park was in operation.

Unfortunately this all came to an end on the 31st March 2007 when the fun house held its final party.

As a member of Club Pleasure Beach I was invited to the final ever party in the fun house, it was an invite I couldnt afford to turn down having visited the park and fun house for as long as I can remember.

Camelots knightmare coaster construction photos

April 7th, 2007 • Admin • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

I decided to take the family up to Camelot today, the forecast was good and the latest coaster knightmare is on target to open in late spring. Knightmare formerly known as BRMX was relocated from Kobe Portopialand and will shortly be open at the far side of Camelot next to excalibur 2 and the rack. Heres some stats courtesy of http://www.rcdb.com

Length 2601′ 8″, Height 86′ 11″, speed 43.5mph, Duration 1:56, G force 5.

Rhyl Ocean Beach - 2007

April 6th, 2007 • Admin • 2 comments • Related • Filed Under

Rhyl Ocean beach fun fair has been rumoured to close for the last few years and everytime we think the fair is going to be flattened it bounces back for another season. Last season was no different the fair was a bit of a mess and the majority of rides outdated. To back this up news articles around the time were claiming the fun fair is no longer viable and the Ocean beach fun fair isnt part of the towns redevelopment plans.

Low and behold I write an article on my memories of the fun fair and they announce its open for the 2007 season. Typical :-)

Southport Pleasureland - The final year

April 6th, 2007 • Admin • 3 comments • Related • Filed Under

The offical news came through yesterday that the land which was the former Pleasureland site has been handed over to Sefton council for redevelopment. As it was my closest park and probably one I visited most as a child ive decided to dig out some pictures from the last season so anyone that hadnt visited for some time can see the park in full swing.

Before we get to the pictures, lets just have a quick look back at the events since closure.

Gullivers World Warrington, Trip Report updated for 2007

April 5th, 2007 • Admin • 1 comment • Related • Filed Under

First impressions.

Gullivers Warrington is a small park situated less than 2 miles from junction 9 of the m62 and is nestled in between some housing estates. Not that you would know this when on the park as all you can see is greenery and trees. The size of the park is ideal for the audience Gullivers wants to attract - young children and families.

On entering the park, you pass through a walkthrough to have your tickets checked with a gift shop on one side and a restaurant on the other. Once through the turnstiles a stage is located on the left that usually has one of the gullivers characters dancing with a couple of young girls trying to teach the children various party dances.
Theres normally a couple of characters walking around hugging kids and having pictures taken by mum or dad.