Icon Testing Takes Place As Blackpool Pleasure Beach Gears Up For Full Season
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is gearing up for the beginning of the full season with final testing on a number of rides. To mark the end of this testing, water ballasts, which are filled with water and used to simulate weight on ICON, have been emptied of their water with the beautiful blue spring skies as a backdrop.
Each of the water ballasts holds 83L of water and weights 83kg so with 16 of these on the ride in total, a huge 1328L was required to be released!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been open on weekends throughout February and March but as of Monday 1st April the park will also be open on weekdays through to the beginning of November.
There are so many things to enjoy while at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Test your nerves on Red Arrows Skyforce, which will have you spinning, swirling and exciting your senses while your fellow pilots take control of their own flights. Experience the breathtaking views and adrenaline thrills on the UK’s tallest roller coaster, The Big One then turn your world upside down on Pleasure Beach’s classic looping coaster, Revolution.
ICON, Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s newest coaster, launches visitors on an exhilarating two and a half minute journey where they will feel the same acceleration as a Formula 1 driver, before twisting and turning at speeds of up to 85 km/h across the park. ICON swoops and rises through tunnels and also interacts 15 times, at high speeds with five other rides and attractions. A second boost of speed launches riders to heights of 88.5ft, with drops of up to 82ft, giving even the bravest of thrill seekers an unforgettable experience.
For action packed family fun, Nickelodeon Land is the place to be. Nickelodeon Land is a 6-acre area of Pleasure Beach, home to 12 rides and attractions where guests can rub shoulders with famous Nick characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, and Paw Patrol.
For more information on Blackpool Pleasure Beach, or to book wristbands, please visit www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
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