Grand Pier Weston-Super-Mare Vlog August 2020

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  • In this vlog I head to the Grand Pier in Weston-Super-Mare to ride all of the different attractions on offer at the amusement park located inside a building at the end of the pier. Join me as I share on and off ride footage from all of the rides including the Robo Arm, Ghost Train, Go Karts and many other awesome attractions. I also experience the different walk through attractions on offer at the pier and much more!
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  • @Steve_Rides_Bikes
    @Steve_Rides_Bikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I've seen Grannies go faster through town on their mobility scooters than those go karts!

    • @liambarry6143
      @liambarry6143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha best thing I have seen

    • @kelvinator6787
      @kelvinator6787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a good reason why. They are electric and the track isn't wide enough. I've been Karting in Cornwall and that was from petrol and faster. There are Go-Karts which are them, Karts that I've been on in Cornwall and Super Karts for proper races like F1

    • @Dyl315
      @Dyl315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah. I'm a go kart lover but when I went on these 2 years back they were the slowest things I've ever been on. It might be quick for some but when you compare it to a engine

    • @hattylntamin6613
      @hattylntamin6613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LoL

    • @strawberryicecreamunicornt2528
      @strawberryicecreamunicornt2528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

  • @freyaolivia6999
    @freyaolivia6999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    weston is a classic for me and my family. i used to go there all the time with my nanny and sister. i hope you had a good time😊

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sure is great. Thanks for watching!

    • @scarlettmarsh6830
      @scarlettmarsh6830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw you Shawn I was there love youuuuuuuuuuuuu I shouted hello but you didn't hear lol!!!

    • @wilburandtommyforlife1523
      @wilburandtommyforlife1523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm going tomorrow

    • @wimschmied3800
      @wimschmied3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @HARRYRANTS I'm in Weston and I have to agree lmao

  • @annalouise6184
    @annalouise6184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His giggle is infectious! I'm glad ive found this channel looking forward to more vlogs

  • @chloedunn9017
    @chloedunn9017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love this channel so much . One of the best TH-cam channels. You explain the theme parks so well ❤️🥰

  • @dabrik4901
    @dabrik4901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The funniest bit to this video is "How glamorous, not." 🤣

  • @TheHarleyShow14
    @TheHarleyShow14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the grand pier! So many childhood memories! ❤️✌️

    • @toca_lily7862
      @toca_lily7862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same my fave rides are the drop tower sidewinder mirror maze laxer maze and house of mirrors

    • @davidburrows4801
      @davidburrows4801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@toca_lily7862 you must be about 8 if their your childhood memories of the pier🤣

  • @MattyPlays06
    @MattyPlays06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Shawn has been in so many fun house surprisingly he hasn’t gone thin as a paper😂

  • @ChelsyLolaa
    @ChelsyLolaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    love this channel so much! weston super mare is close to me and it holds so many childhood memories thanks for explaining it so well 😆

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @joshcoyle3804
      @joshcoyle3804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide how much do you need to give to the arcade man if you want to go into the mirror maze

  • @charliegamez7975
    @charliegamez7975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love watching these vlogs

  • @mgunter
    @mgunter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's like the traveling bumper cars that had the pole that sparked on the top.

  • @Bqueue2
    @Bqueue2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your theme park vlogs are the best, and that chuckle is beyond infectious. You're a natural presenter. Keep up the great work Shawn 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @TheStephensonGrechFamily
    @TheStephensonGrechFamily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have very great memories of my childhood from Weston super mare. They used to have a train that used to go up and the pier.

  • @helmetssavelives225
    @helmetssavelives225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how on Sidewinder, even though it's such a tiny ride you're still securely locked up in over-the-shoulder restraints. I'm so glad they've paid such attention to safety and put secure totally escape-proof restraints on it!

  • @itzjadencr3202
    @itzjadencr3202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Was here the other day. It was really fun it is a good day out. Really Enjoy Your Vlogs!!

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It sure is a great place to visit!

    • @richardgreen2014
      @richardgreen2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a con paying to get on was always free to it burn down

  • @kelvinator6787
    @kelvinator6787 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Grand Pier was iconic before the fire that destroyed it. Now I don't think it's iconic anymore after the rebuild, but I still enjoy visiting there. My childhood went up in flames

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts

    • @wimschmied3800
      @wimschmied3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was at the beach (sand bay) right nearby the pier the day before it burnt down. I remember looking at it and the next day seeing all the smoke. Crazy what can change in a day.

  • @scarlettmarsh6830
    @scarlettmarsh6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw you there yesterday love youuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Gabes1321
    @Gabes1321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Definitely is a grand pier!

  • @jordanfitch93
    @jordanfitch93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used to live near weston. So many childhood memories of the seafront and the old pier

  • @eviemh
    @eviemh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been here so many times! I went a few weeks ago with my family for 3 nights we stayed in a hotel 10 minutes away. The go karts are fun and the ghost train is great!

  • @scarlettmarsh6830
    @scarlettmarsh6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was the girl in the white top with the person in the purple coat when you were showing the robot arm

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you had a good day!

    • @aliceinwonderland6228
      @aliceinwonderland6228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time stamp lol ?

    • @scarlettmarsh6830
      @scarlettmarsh6830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did thank you I can't believe my dream came true to see you 💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CMCC07
    @CMCC07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The pier looks awesome I’d love to go some day!

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It sure is great fun!

    • @joshcoyle3804
      @joshcoyle3804 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide how much do you need if you want to go into the mirror maze

  • @theabnormalperson2520
    @theabnormalperson2520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to Weston-super-Mare this weekend and camping for 4 days I am so excited 😊 thank you for this vidd

  • @MorgoYT
    @MorgoYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going Weston Super-mare for a week so thank you for this

  • @adventureswithJacqui
    @adventureswithJacqui 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember years ago at Legoland in Billund, they had a huge roomful of those robot arms! I wanted to put it on level 1 but my mate chose 5! So intense!

  • @xChuChux911Chu
    @xChuChux911Chu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember the old pier before the 2008 fire, it had a bowling alley and a ferris wheel as well as a massive fun house. Have many fond memories as both child and adult on the pier.

  • @AJChen-lw6ju
    @AJChen-lw6ju 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that robot arm is amazing such a great idea

  • @th3smil3r
    @th3smil3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the grand pier especially the swing on the top floor

    • @crossdresser4419
      @crossdresser4419 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      weston is suicide central! looks nice but it aint

  • @DanielMeakin1
    @DanielMeakin1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been there on holiday it was fantastic. very excited for the Brean theam Park because I went there to. Fantastic video👍

  • @AmityAmaan
    @AmityAmaan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never heard of this place before but it looks awesome! As you said, the UK definitely need more indoor parks which are a lot bigger as the weather has been bad recently.

  • @liamrankin1976
    @liamrankin1976 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    brilliant weston clogs will be there this sunday

  • @zoew2602
    @zoew2602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid once again

  • @edwardjoynes7961
    @edwardjoynes7961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great to see you back in the area!

  • @shaunwest3612
    @shaunwest3612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Shawn,love the grand pier,was fortunate enough to visit the old pier before it burnt down some years ago, great place western super mare👌, looking forward to Brean,spent a week their last year 👌😀👍

  • @mrrow4515
    @mrrow4515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg I’ve been there so many times I also went on the weird arm thing.

  • @michellehiggs60
    @michellehiggs60 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow never seen anything like that robot arm before. 😳😳😳that mirror maze was funny. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mariedamon5655
    @mariedamon5655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I got my nieces coming yo weston they never been to weston area they will love it great video

  • @LindsayTVFilm
    @LindsayTVFilm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Legolands on the mainland and California have Kuka arm rides (Power Builder, Ice Pilots School [rethemed when Polar X-plorer was installed, and Knights Tournament [which is 6 arms and outside]). I wonder why Windsor's fell through, it would have been indoors most likely due to weather. Makes Windsor have a much smaller demograh, but with Chessinghton and Thorpe near by with more and more thrilling rides I can see that it was planned prior to the Merlin take over, but they pulled the plug on it.

  • @zzixy
    @zzixy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been here once like 4 years ago. Really Nice Family Place💯👌

  • @rhysgagg6167
    @rhysgagg6167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I was in the bumpers and I hit into you !

  • @County-ej8vj
    @County-ej8vj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonderful to meet you inside with my family 👍 All the best

  • @daniellereynolds2413
    @daniellereynolds2413 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely beach , looks a nice place to have a little holiday break , love seaside funfairs ....childhood memories. Robo arm looks Amazing.

  • @CanobieCoaster
    @CanobieCoaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the placement of the robo arm. I enjoyed the one I rode at Legoland, but flipping above an arcade with all those lights would probably make it even more disorienting.

  • @zachbryant2762
    @zachbryant2762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow I haven’t been there for so long

  • @runningwithcraig8946
    @runningwithcraig8946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg i miss going to Weston-super-Mare and the grand pier beautiful memories 🤩

  • @migitb878
    @migitb878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been on one of those robo arm things in Legoland Denmark billund

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll have go get out to Legoland Billund at some point!

  • @davidbanford8705
    @davidbanford8705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have family in Weston as a boy I was always scared of the gorilla that was on top of the ghost train that was there before the fire, I used to go on the second pier just around the bay, been closed for years now, but happy memories, Thanks for the evening of Three great Vlogs, we have had a great armchair adventure!

  • @attractionshubno1
    @attractionshubno1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great Vlog as always Shawn mate 👍🏻

  • @rubyisrosie4255
    @rubyisrosie4255 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many holiday memories with this place!!

  • @CustardCream33
    @CustardCream33 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool idea that the robo arm lets you choose from 5 settings

  • @MattRileyCreative
    @MattRileyCreative 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was a pleasure to meet you at Brean Theme Park on the crazy loop. Look forward to seeing the vlog from there, hopefully you did manage to enjoy your visit. And I definitely look forward to meeting you and talking to you again in the future.

  • @kittikoko
    @kittikoko 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I visited for the first time this February and I also whacked myself right into the mirrors in the maze - glad I'm not the only one. 😂 Crazy to think how different life felt just 7 months ago. I had so many plans and completely took all that freedom for granted!

  • @MissFeline
    @MissFeline 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You presentation skills are on point! Subbed👌💚

  • @Coaster_Crazy
    @Coaster_Crazy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    An SBF Spinning coaster would go well in the pier and if they moved some of the arcade machines out of the way one would definitely fit the entrance area between the ghost train and the drop tower

  • @xiburty6312
    @xiburty6312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love living in Weston

  • @CazzaandKids
    @CazzaandKids 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great to watch. We've just vlogged our week on holiday in weston and loved the pier 😍 my little girl loves the fun house!

  • @Sitereva
    @Sitereva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I met you there and took a pic

  • @C_Williams84_Vlogs
    @C_Williams84_Vlogs ปีที่แล้ว

    I just do happen to be in Weston Super mare today While on my West holiday while I travel The West of the Uk exploring

  • @leondixon372
    @leondixon372 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your UK trips. You are definitely putting in the miles. Thanks for keeping us entertained and giving us ideas for future uk trips

  • @BristolianDaysOut
    @BristolianDaysOut 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Weston and the pier as it is just down the road from me, off again this weekend

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a great place to visit for some indoor rides!

    • @BristolianDaysOut
      @BristolianDaysOut 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide the go karts are normally faster then that

  • @wendywarrington1415
    @wendywarrington1415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello and welcome to theme park worldwide, there the words I love to here at the start to a top vlog. The robot arm ride looked a good ride .

  • @angrybirds2973
    @angrybirds2973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Shawn

  • @hollierobinson191
    @hollierobinson191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's so weird I was thinking of going here on holiday in October and then this came up

  • @pamplowman9472
    @pamplowman9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your vlog shawn.love weston super mare

  • @caitlinmoss2585
    @caitlinmoss2585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video supporting the smaller theme parks in the UK loved it
    Keep it up 😀😀

  • @mattcole9171
    @mattcole9171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn't believe it when this came up. I live in Weston-super-Mare and was watching your Rulantica and Europa Videos with the kids the other day. I was queueing for Silver Star when I saw this, now I'm out here in Germany and you're down the road from my house in Weston.

  • @itznathz9496
    @itznathz9496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going here in 2 weeks and I’m going Oakwood

  • @hattylntamin6613
    @hattylntamin6613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going here tomorrow and Thorpe on Friday can’t wait! Been as a kid but I was too small for the robo arm so I cannot wait to try it

  • @melissauknow5328
    @melissauknow5328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg so i can remember about 12 years ago i was in this mirror house and i hit almost every freaking glass😭 my kids would love this place! Its like mini scary rides!:)

  • @jessicarose692
    @jessicarose692 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had the confidence to go to theme parks/amusement parks on my own. Would love to visit all of these places and ride all of the rides

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s something I’ve always quite enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

  • @Tom-rj2ei
    @Tom-rj2ei 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great man i so envy you , so many parks this summer!! Love this channel

  • @traceybeerling4776
    @traceybeerling4776 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi shawn looks like a great place especially if the weather is bad . Some good rides in there . Great vlog thanks for sharing with us love Tracey xx

  • @garyfow6614
    @garyfow6614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who else went here it's the best

  • @themazchannel
    @themazchannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vlogs. Absolutely sh!t night but you two Shawn and Charlotte never fail to cheer me up with something to watch especially in lockdown. Think you pair ought to send a showreel to ITV see if theyll give your your own show 'Shawn and Charlottes Tour of Britain' :)

  • @choclatmajik1
    @choclatmajik1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are fantastic ! Very informative, talking through out video. Keep up the great work..Jan from Australia

  • @familygardener2019
    @familygardener2019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the vid, really liked the robot arm ride, keep up the amazing work 👍

  • @GoalsGalore24
    @GoalsGalore24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was there aswell,vlogged it and editing it

  • @Oliviakpalmer
    @Oliviakpalmer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Weston-super-Mare!

  • @IREDEYEI
    @IREDEYEI 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was only watching you build your own indoor themepark last night on Planet Coaster, and now you are at one, how funny

  • @mgunter
    @mgunter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If Super Girl was a horse, she'd be a Western Super Mare.

  • @jtm-nightcore-6895
    @jtm-nightcore-6895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video shawn I need to go on that robo arm

  • @mrquavers
    @mrquavers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is Oakwood open yet!
    I would love to go there cause it looks perfect and I wanna ride megafobia
    Edit: nvm I just found out it’s open

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We’ll be visited Oakwood in the coming days!

    • @mattcole9171
      @mattcole9171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oakwood is awesome. Megaphobia is awesome. Good opening hours and a lovely park

  • @X.kesia.x
    @X.kesia.x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you should do margate dreamland its so so good

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s closed this year sadly

    • @X.kesia.x
      @X.kesia.x 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide 😭

  • @thatoneyellowguy8470
    @thatoneyellowguy8470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was on the pier yesterday

  • @leoanderson1513
    @leoanderson1513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was here for 6 hours today

  • @mrrow4515
    @mrrow4515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should’ve tried the doughnuts as well they are so good

  • @BillyWells91
    @BillyWells91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Weston supermare, been quite a few times over the years staying at the premier inn on the seafront!

  • @samfuller15
    @samfuller15 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good ghost train

  • @sincerelyinsincere9268
    @sincerelyinsincere9268 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    decent ghost train :)

  • @itznathz9496
    @itznathz9496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    17:38🤣🤣

  • @attractionshubno1
    @attractionshubno1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know I commented on this Vlog already like over 7 months ago Shawn, but I just thought I'd tell you that I have now watched every single Theme Park Worldwide video that you have uploaded to your channel :)

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s amazing! Thank you so much for your support!

    • @attractionshubno1
      @attractionshubno1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkWorldwide Yeah definitely is amazing and you are most welcome. All your videos are legendary because they were filmed by a legend and that's you Shawn :). God bless you and Charlotte :-)

  • @TheTechGiantYouTube
    @TheTechGiantYouTube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm embarrassed to admit Weston is where I live.
    Looks nice on the face of it for the holidaymakers but scratch a little deeper and sadly it's been taken over by drunks and drug addicts.
    Just got back from 2 days at Alton Towers and I think I would much rather live up the neck of the woods where Shawn lives.

    • @ThemeParkWorldwide
      @ThemeParkWorldwide  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really enjoyed my visit, however I can completely see how it may be different if you live there!

    • @wimschmied3800
      @wimschmied3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Used to be great back in the 1990s before all the rehab centres were built attracting addicts from everywhere. But it isn't as bad as some make it out to be though.

  • @messiah187mob5
    @messiah187mob5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you tell me what the difference is pre booking ticket or buying a ticket on the day

  • @andy2991
    @andy2991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check at out the electric karts at hemsby u will be amazed by them there absolutely rapid and far better than petrol ones the power on them is instant aswell

  • @sockjems2558
    @sockjems2558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss Weston pier so much! I moved to Stoke on Trent last December from Bristol and I miss popping to Weston for a few hours. Bonus is that I'm close to Alton Towers now so silver linings :) There Used to be a roller coaster on the pier right at the back of the pier outside that hung out over the end of the pier but it wasn't there for long I don't think.

    • @sockjems2558
      @sockjems2558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also do you know if Winter Wonderland is going ahead this year?

  • @ruthharris3519
    @ruthharris3519 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can walk to the grand pier and i hope i can see you at one of your next locations

  • @jomadro1714
    @jomadro1714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want a fantastic pier, head to Clacton-on-Sea pier, just voted number 1 pier👌

  • @tobypenman4314
    @tobypenman4314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m disappointed in that halter skelter it’s normal amazing it’s taken multiple layers of skin from my leg before oh and the help button on the Chrystal maze just turns on the light trail which points you to the exit

  • @MrCollerRoaster
    @MrCollerRoaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    17:38 😂

  • @LindsayTVFilm
    @LindsayTVFilm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just thinking an SBF Visa. Some arcades in the states have been installing them.

  • @jasondrury8301
    @jasondrury8301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found this video, but love your channel, did u ever go to the pier before the 2008 fire