Day 128 (75): Blackpool Pleasure Beach

I slept for about 2 hours before my very-early alarm rang. Well, got to prepare myself for the trip to Blackpool. We, 23 of us, reached the train station at about 6AM to catch our train to our destination.


We changed train at Manchester Piccadilly and arrived at Blackpool safe and sound, not missing anyone at anywhere. We walked to the hotel we were staying but Travelodge only accept check-ins after 3PM, so we walked our way to Pleasure Beach. On the way there (which took us more than 30 minutes), we were able to enjoy the cool sea breeze and also the decorative lights along the quite street.



We arrived at the entrance and went to get our tickets, but what a crowd. As usual, efficiency of staff is what we expected (and experienced). Got our unlimited ride wristband and trashed our backpacks into the locker.


First destination, Infusion. This thrill ride was highly recommended (although not as famous as the Pepsi Max Big One. Looking at it was a thing, getting on it was totally different. As it was still early, the line is still short and we got to ride it in no time.


What's so special? Well, a ride with so many curve - non stop with many 360s. The best of all, we are hang on the seat only. No base for us to put our legs. We were hanged up to the highest point like those pigs in the butcher stall and the next moment, full speed ahead. The ride was so thrilling that I had no time to rest until we reach the end. 40 seconds of screaming and gripping tight to the handle bar. =.=



After Infusion, we made our way to the Big One - once the tallest roller coaster in the world. Ascending to the tallest point, we got to view the magnificent surroundings of Pleasure Beach.


The sea view was nice but at 200+ feet, we plunged and experienced about 3.5G of acceleration. The ride was a rough bumpy one. Although there are slow points, a 3 minutes ride was totally exhausting (I would blame this ride for my neck and other joint pains I'm experiencing now).


After riding the two best rides in the park, we tried something more pleasant - Steeplechase. A roller coaster (baby ones) where we were strapped to the back of a horse. Wow, it was just so boring. =.=


Following the ride, we went to have some food before it starts to drizzle. As the rain stopped, we went to The Maze. Quite a boring one as it was solved easily. It was a really good place to take pictures thou.


After the maze "adventure", we headed down to the Dodgems. The bumper car game was nice especially with so many easy targets. The experience was nice but the driving area was too small to do much damaging effect to other drivers.

Avalanche was our next stop. Similar to those bobsleds used in icy areas up North, we were left to slide down the curvy lane. As I was sitting alone, the loosening safety bar really scares me. Felt like there would be a chance that I will flung out of the vehicle. =.=


Skipping the Revolution (backward roller coaster) due to the slight drizzle and long queue, we end up at the Ghost Train. A long queue for a not so worthy ride. =.= Even worst when my friends queued up for Alice's Wonderland ride. What the fuck? How on Earth I could end up in a game designed for children of the 60's? Really bored to death.




The rain really killed my mood (and others' too), which caused me to forfeit three seemingly thrilling ride, which includes this Ice Blast (same as Genting's Space Shot). We then made our decision to check in our hotel sooner. After dinner, it's time for me to sleep.





Having experienced the rides in Pleasure Beach, I think I will never set foot on Genting's theme park anymore. Genting's rides are rubbish compared to the one here (and Pleasure Beach is still not the best one). It was a nice nice outing with nice nice friends.