I love Steeplechase! Nothing else like it in the rain, holding on for dear life. It's the only one that gives me an actual sense of tangible danger, now that Wild Mouse has gone.
Nah dude Steeplechase sucks. Went on it on Saturday and the steel bar behind your back really digs into you. Derby racer on the other hand really makes you hold on for dear life and its so much better imo
Great vlog as always Scott (and everyone). Must shout out to the guy operating blue flyer at 6:09 as he’s a brilliant member of staff - we think he’s great and really boosts the atmosphere on there. (Won’t give his name on here but he was amazing with my youngest and giving her a boost to get her on this. We can’t get her off it now as she loves it).
I miss when rev was the Iron Brew. Loved the theming and went well alongside pepsi max. Can't wait to get back to PB, night riding is definitely one of the best experiences for riding as it gives a whole new perspective - especially riding the big one! Thanks for the video
Great video guys. First time I have seen Dan and Mark on cam. Great banter and entertaining to watch. Steeple Chase is an arrow classic, it has to stay.
Thanks Paul, I am happy that we have loosened the shackles and started to chat more openly about everything in vlogs rather than worrying about saying the right things all the time.
E-Tickets are just a nightmare for Icon ops. Back in 2018 with Wristbands and the turnstile by the entrance door we used to able to smash 3 trains. But seeing it nowadays (since I left) I feel for the staff because I hated it so much, now balancing Icon Main Queue, Speedy Pass and Enso it will take a mental toll on the staff.
Night and day difference compared to 2018, it wasn’t even a consideration to queue for it back then because we all knew you guys were smashing it. Good times
@@yourexperienceguide loved it mate... Yours is the best channel on TH-cam... Great mix of characters and always very informative and knolegable. Great job... And I know it must be hard work keeping upto date with a young family. So just to say I appreciate your hard work mate....
60 minutes for icon on 3 trains that’s insane and from only the entrance + the shortened queue that must have absolutely crawled round I remember back 2018/2019 when it would only take 15 minutes from the entrance back in the days of no seatbelt’s or ENZO
I think the biggest problem has to be the unmanned merge point where the main queue meets speedy, if there is a lot of speedy pass users then the main queue just stops completely.
I was also there on Saturday it was great! Cant wait for the PBE event ! Also with Icon delays; there was an incident where a balloon was caught on the tracks which was causing delays
Hope you had a good day? :) I think the biggest problem with ICON has to be the unmanned merge point where the main queue meets speedy, if there is a lot of speedy pass users then the main queue just stops completely.
i did mention in the other vid i did meet you there on saturday, but i have to agree i thought icon was running really slow for 3 trains, i still thought grand national was back breaking on some of the last little hills into the station and also that first drop. but yeah in the places it was it was really fun! it just needs a load more wrok still though. a nice paint up and a bit more retracked, to be fair dipper could do with a paint up too but still national is still needing work imo. i also agree. e tickets suck. if they kept them. they should be before you enter the queue line. bc people dont have it ready or struggle to scan it it slows it down sooo much at night we had a free fast pass from some random and got on a load of rides. we were lucky to get on the big one. we decided to join at like 20 to 9 and as we were going up the lifthill at 8;45 the queue was shut. while im aware they need to prep for fireworks, 1 hour early? fr? or if you do close queue at nine. close it at nine lol. the icon ride we did actually queue for was like 40 mins so idk what was going in there lol. i was also stunned that every time i looked at the big ones track it always there somewhere big one was running the best ive seen it and for the big one to not break down once is truly rare lmao. great vlog lads, been watching for a whle now and yall are totally the best for pleasure beach updates and some other park details. cheers!
Thank you! The Big One was superb on Saturday 😀 It would be good to see more retracking on the woodies but they’re much improved compared to two years ago.
Yeah, I though it was running super smooth, the icon queues were dumb that day ngl. The main thing that would be amazing for the the woodies besides the streak is a nice paint up. The big dippers paint is still in some parts the original from 1923 and the national is looking a bit rough from the outside of the park. A fresh white paint job on the track and supports would really freshen them up. One thing I would say for the dipper is that where it goes past the big blue hotel after the first set of drops and it does that curved dropped part. REALLY. Really needs some work. I mean if your in the hotel on any floor besides maybe the first and partially the 2nd it makes a really loud like nail clattering sound and the track like visibly shakes. You can see it shake. It doesn’t feel that bad while on it but you can just hear the wearing on the track.
Great video. Apart from Zipper Dipper I rode all 9 other coasters. I didn’t notice much difference in the ride on Grand Nash. I have to agree with you on steeple chase, my ride was made worse as went on the back with a mate and that was quite unpleasant Again great to meet you outside Avalanche
@@yourexperienceguide you’re probably right… I’d hate to see Revolution go, despite being quick I really love it, has an intense but comfortable ride and can be great for air time
Great vlog chaps , l swore I wouldn’t pay £15 for Enso but couldn’t resist it and loved it , I even bought the fridge magnet 🧲 🤣🤣😵💫. Deffo agree about the fireworks, end of the year not April 🎆🎇🎇🎆🧱👍🏼
Really really enjoy watching this... Steeple chase interacting with fusion 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍serious Question is fusion like Nemesis are they as fast and scary as each other? Genuinely curious, I've clearly rode neither but would love to know. ? Thanks 😊
Great vlog once again. In my opinion, I think they should just scrap the E-Ticket system all together. You should be able to scan it once at the park entrance and then from there you can go on all the rides without having to get your phone out every time. When I visited on a busy last summer, e-tickets were a massive faff trying to scan at each turnstile. Such a shame some of the rides closed earlier just for fireworks. You wonder they might be better off setting them off behind Valhalla to stop as many ride closures.
I would like to see the need for pass holders pre-booking taking away too, then just simply scanning a digital season pass (they don't exist but should do) or the physical season pass at the park entrance should be enough.
I went to pb yesterday being a size 18 I have been on rides no problem before... I had a over size denim jacket icon didn't like it. Took it off and fit without a push from the operator thankfully as it was a first ride for my nervous 7 year old. Definitely won't be a winter ride for me haha
Went yesterday and I completely agree that rev is the second best steel coaster, in fact second best on park, the backwards airtime off the backwards "launch" is absolutely insane in the front row
Looks great at night mate 👌 I have bin on everything but icon so not sure how many years ago I was last there I remember when u paid on rides £2.40 for big dipper £6 for Pepsi max brilliant Park and great video pal 😀 👍
When I tried Enso everyone was looking around for a second QR code to scan before boarding, luckily the ride op came out and said that it doesn't exist and doesn't know why it says that as only the initial QR code on the boards matter. That was causing confusion there a few weeks ago and I hope that they've fixed that issue. Really enjoyed this vlog, thanks for being honest 👍
What is actually the point in e ticket scanning considering everyone has payed to get in? I can see why in the days that non riders could pay a lower price to get in but why now considering that’s not the case anymore?
Top Rides (Best to Worst): 1: Valhalla (Hopefully this remains up here) 2: Icon (Can not wait to try Enso) 3: Infusion (I don't get the complaints, I find it comfortable personally) 4: Grand National (Yet to go on the retrack) 5: Avatar (Simple ride, but always leaves me grinning like an idiot!! Hope it stays if nick land goes) (Honorouble mentions to Streak, Big Dipper, and Avalanche) Worst Rides (Best to Worst): 5: Blue Flyer (Cramped, but not designed for adults, so gets a pass) 4: Revolution (Because of stairs, height, and accessibility, if entrance was near Wallace and Gromit, it would be great) 3: Big One (All height, no thrill, imo (I do not like heights)) 2: Steeple Chase (Always get bruises, and not all that fun compared to other coasters) 1: Sky Force (Dishonourable mentions to Ice Blast) That being said, I don't hate any of the rides, there are just areas that I would see them improve (Revolution), or they are just not for me (Big One), or they are using up space for a potentially better ride (Sky Force)
I agree they need get rid of fireworks for late night riding and just have them for the Halloween even and Bonfire night. I'm pretty sure most people would rather have an extra hour of riding coasters than watching fireworks.
@@yourexperienceguide like I say the two main events at the end of the year is ok but no need anytime else. Give me a 10:00pm ride on The Big One in the summer over a firework display.
The solution is not to get rid of e-tickets, which is not going to happen, that is the way BPB is going, wristbands will go before e-tickets. The turnstiles need to be better at scanning the QR codes instead of trying to find the right spot for the QR to scan.
Do you think there's any merit to the theory they let you ride Enso after complaining, given they might know who you guys are? Even with the best intentions, not every ride op is as forgiving as another when it comes to rules and regs. That experience has me worried that some people will get turned away if they book Enso at the end of the day, and potentially without a refund either? Definitely need some process change there, even if it means a sign that states the last Enso booking is 2 hours before park close on busy days. I loved my late night visit last year, but had my day ended with an experience like that it'd definitely have put a downer on things!
Hey Sam, I have spoken to the staff since and we have all collectively agreed it was a stressful situation, especially for them. I think at the time they acted in the best interests of customer service above all.
E Ticket scanning is an absolute joke its hard to believe this is still going on. Such a pain in the arse. No night Nash ride? 😱 A Lech Coaster where Steeplechase is please. Used to love Steplechase in the 90s but now its very bland and very uncomfortable. Even my kids hate it.
@@yourexperienceguide How did i miss that. When they were on it was still daylight was it not? Edit: Just skipped through the vid and seen it. Totally agree about the Fireworks give me the rides til 10pm...can we not get 11pm or 12am like the good old days.
Cant they get rid of infusion and get a ride like fly from phantasia land im sure the same company made both blackpool need something better thn infusion its failed reviews are terrible and its to basic need a ride like fly or nemesis level something what can win awards or be one of the best in world not infusion level of ah its okay or its a lil bad
@@yourexperienceguide i have always been okay with infusion it isnt my fav but i think they should get a better ride big one , icon miles better and steeplechase im okay with but maybe its time for it to go but im not sure what ride they can put there and revolution if they remove it idk what othr ride can replace it and what do u currently count better alton towers , blackpool or , phantasialand if u had to put in order ?
@@yourexperienceguide out of all the places u have been in the world what is in your top 5 places or top 10 of most amazing themeparks / amusement parks what place do u rank the most highest in the world for u like a must go place and wht is in your top 5 or top 10 👍
I love Steeplechase! Nothing else like it in the rain, holding on for dear life. It's the only one that gives me an actual sense of tangible danger, now that Wild Mouse has gone.
I’d not complain at all to see it go
Nah dude Steeplechase sucks. Went on it on Saturday and the steel bar behind your back really digs into you. Derby racer on the other hand really makes you hold on for dear life and its so much better imo
I think it's terrible
Great vlog as always Scott (and everyone). Must shout out to the guy operating blue flyer at 6:09 as he’s a brilliant member of staff - we think he’s great and really boosts the atmosphere on there. (Won’t give his name on here but he was amazing with my youngest and giving her a boost to get her on this. We can’t get her off it now as she loves it).
Thank you for watching and commenting 😊 Feels like a long time ago that we filmed this
I miss when rev was the Iron Brew. Loved the theming and went well alongside pepsi max. Can't wait to get back to PB, night riding is definitely one of the best experiences for riding as it gives a whole new perspective - especially riding the big one! Thanks for the video
Classic orange and blue paint job 😆
This vlog has been absolutely fantastic 👏 I've throughly enjoyed every moment 😀 great advice and insight. Thank you guys so much for this.
Thanks 😊
Can’t beat a late night riding at pb great vid
They’re usually very good
Great video guys. First time I have seen Dan and Mark on cam. Great banter and entertaining to watch. Steeple Chase is an arrow classic, it has to stay.
Thank you for watching and commenting 😀
This is a fun vlog. Lots of laughs. I agree on Steeplechase, it’s time for it to go.
Thank you :)
I enjoy your debates, and chat on the pleasure beach express.
Keep up the great work guys!
Take care.
Thanks Paul, I am happy that we have loosened the shackles and started to chat more openly about everything in vlogs rather than worrying about saying the right things all the time.
Ayyyy much appreciated for the shoutout Scott!! Was great to hang out with you guys again on the weekend!
It was great to see you mate!
Quick Drying Cement! 😅🤣🤣 Howling! - although I do agree about rev and steeplechase being 'new' classics
Haha, there was definitely some daft comments in here
An hour is well worth the wait
Not when you're used to waiting much shorter times
E-Tickets are just a nightmare for Icon ops. Back in 2018 with Wristbands and the turnstile by the entrance door we used to able to smash 3 trains. But seeing it nowadays (since I left) I feel for the staff because I hated it so much, now balancing Icon Main Queue, Speedy Pass and Enso it will take a mental toll on the staff.
Night and day difference compared to 2018, it wasn’t even a consideration to queue for it back then because we all knew you guys were smashing it. Good times
Nice one mate... Great blog... You said it would be up tonight.. Passes an hour of enjoyment. Thanks
Hope you enjoy it Paul 😀
@@yourexperienceguide loved it mate... Yours is the best channel on TH-cam... Great mix of characters and always very informative and knolegable. Great job... And I know it must be hard work keeping upto date with a young family. So just to say I appreciate your hard work mate....
@@manchester1972 thank you 😊
Grand national is my favourite woodie at blackpool pleasure beach then 2nd is big dipper then 3rd nickelodeon streak and 4th blue flyer
Thank you for watching and commenting 😀
I'd happily see steeple chase removed and something better there! Great vlog 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
60 minutes for icon on 3 trains that’s insane and from only the entrance + the shortened queue that must have absolutely crawled round I remember back 2018/2019 when it would only take 15 minutes from the entrance back in the days of no seatbelt’s or ENZO
I think the biggest problem has to be the unmanned merge point where the main queue meets speedy, if there is a lot of speedy pass users then the main queue just stops completely.
I was also there on Saturday it was great! Cant wait for the PBE event !
Also with Icon delays; there was an incident where a balloon was caught on the tracks which was causing delays
Hope you had a good day? :)
I think the biggest problem with ICON has to be the unmanned merge point where the main queue meets speedy, if there is a lot of speedy pass users then the main queue just stops completely.
i did mention in the other vid i did meet you there on saturday, but i have to agree i thought icon was running really slow for 3 trains, i still thought grand national was back breaking on some of the last little hills into the station and also that first drop. but yeah in the places it was it was really fun! it just needs a load more wrok still though. a nice paint up and a bit more retracked, to be fair dipper could do with a paint up too but still national is still needing work imo. i also agree. e tickets suck. if they kept them. they should be before you enter the queue line. bc people dont have it ready or struggle to scan it it slows it down sooo much at night we had a free fast pass from some random and got on a load of rides. we were lucky to get on the big one. we decided to join at like 20 to 9 and as we were going up the lifthill at 8;45 the queue was shut. while im aware they need to prep for fireworks, 1 hour early? fr? or if you do close queue at nine. close it at nine lol. the icon ride we did actually queue for was like 40 mins so idk what was going in there lol. i was also stunned that every time i looked at the big ones track it always there somewhere big one was running the best ive seen it and for the big one to not break down once is truly rare lmao.
great vlog lads, been watching for a whle now and yall are totally the best for pleasure beach updates and some other park details. cheers!
Thank you! The Big One was superb on Saturday 😀
It would be good to see more retracking on the woodies but they’re much improved compared to two years ago.
Yeah, I though it was running super smooth, the icon queues were dumb that day ngl. The main thing that would be amazing for the the woodies besides the streak is a nice paint up. The big dippers paint is still in some parts the original from 1923 and the national is looking a bit rough from the outside of the park. A fresh white paint job on the track and supports would really freshen them up. One thing I would say for the dipper is that where it goes past the big blue hotel after the first set of drops and it does that curved dropped part. REALLY. Really needs some work. I mean if your in the hotel on any floor besides maybe the first and partially the 2nd it makes a really loud like nail clattering sound and the track like visibly shakes. You can see it shake. It doesn’t feel that bad while on it but you can just hear the wearing on the track.
No we must keep Steeplechase. I did prefer it back before the modifications though. The ride is iconic. It also fits with The Grand National theme.
I’d honestly not be sad to see it go
Great video. Apart from Zipper Dipper I rode all 9 other coasters. I didn’t notice much difference in the ride on Grand Nash. I have to agree with you on steeple chase, my ride was made worse as went on the back with a mate and that was quite unpleasant
Again great to meet you outside Avalanche
Thank you! I wouldn’t be sad to see Steeplechase go but I think it’ll outlive the Rev
@@yourexperienceguide you’re probably right… I’d hate to see Revolution go, despite being quick I really love it, has an intense but comfortable ride and can be great for air time
Great vlog chaps , l swore I wouldn’t pay £15 for Enso but couldn’t resist it and loved it , I even bought the fridge magnet 🧲 🤣🤣😵💫.
Deffo agree about the fireworks, end of the year not April 🎆🎇🎇🎆🧱👍🏼
Haha you're an ENSO super fan now mate
@@yourexperienceguide 🤨😆🧱👍🏽
Good blog as always 😃
Thank you 😊
Really really enjoy watching this... Steeple chase interacting with fusion 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍serious Question is fusion like Nemesis are they as fast and scary as each other? Genuinely curious, I've clearly rode neither but would love to know. ? Thanks 😊
Nemesis and Infusion are very different ride experiences
Great vlog once again.
In my opinion, I think they should just scrap the E-Ticket system all together. You should be able to scan it once at the park entrance and then from there you can go on all the rides without having to get your phone out every time. When I visited on a busy last summer, e-tickets were a massive faff trying to scan at each turnstile.
Such a shame some of the rides closed earlier just for fireworks. You wonder they might be better off setting them off behind Valhalla to stop as many ride closures.
I would like to see the need for pass holders pre-booking taking away too, then just simply scanning a digital season pass (they don't exist but should do) or the physical season pass at the park entrance should be enough.
I went to pb yesterday being a size 18 I have been on rides no problem before... I had a over size denim jacket icon didn't like it. Took it off and fit without a push from the operator thankfully as it was a first ride for my nervous 7 year old. Definitely won't be a winter ride for me haha
Great stuff Scott 👌👍👍
Thank you 😊
I’m in the background🤣
Thank you for watching and commenting
Went yesterday and I completely agree that rev is the second best steel coaster, in fact second best on park, the backwards airtime off the backwards "launch" is absolutely insane in the front row
It's always a fun and intense experience
Looks great at night mate 👌 I have bin on everything but icon so not sure how many years ago I was last there I remember when u paid on rides £2.40 for big dipper £6 for Pepsi max brilliant Park and great video pal 😀 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting, I do remember pay per ride.
Bentleys is the best. Highly recommended. 😋
Agreed
Hi mate love your videos but what sort of camera do you use for your videos want to make my own vlogs one day 👍👍👍👍
Check description
I haven't been to the park for ages. Do you always have to go in through the car park now?
There is one main entrance yeah
Cool
Thank you for watching and commenting
Hi there can u tell me why the big one
Keeps stopping.
Yep, it’s designed to do so if the computers discover an issue. Nothing to worry about.
When I tried Enso everyone was looking around for a second QR code to scan before boarding, luckily the ride op came out and said that it doesn't exist and doesn't know why it says that as only the initial QR code on the boards matter. That was causing confusion there a few weeks ago and I hope that they've fixed that issue. Really enjoyed this vlog, thanks for being honest 👍
We had this too!
"Tyson Fury The Ride" 😂😂
It'll need rebranding if he loses tomorrow lol
What is actually the point in e ticket scanning considering everyone has payed to get in? I can see why in the days that non riders could pay a lower price to get in but why now considering that’s not the case anymore?
Data collection
Top Rides (Best to Worst):
1: Valhalla (Hopefully this remains up here)
2: Icon (Can not wait to try Enso)
3: Infusion (I don't get the complaints, I find it comfortable personally)
4: Grand National (Yet to go on the retrack)
5: Avatar (Simple ride, but always leaves me grinning like an idiot!! Hope it stays if nick land goes)
(Honorouble mentions to Streak, Big Dipper, and Avalanche)
Worst Rides (Best to Worst):
5: Blue Flyer (Cramped, but not designed for adults, so gets a pass)
4: Revolution (Because of stairs, height, and accessibility, if entrance was near Wallace and Gromit, it would be great)
3: Big One (All height, no thrill, imo (I do not like heights))
2: Steeple Chase (Always get bruises, and not all that fun compared to other coasters)
1: Sky Force
(Dishonourable mentions to Ice Blast)
That being said, I don't hate any of the rides, there are just areas that I would see them improve (Revolution), or they are just not for me (Big One), or they are using up space for a potentially better ride (Sky Force)
Thank you for watching and commenting
Who's bright idea was it to use the E scanning? It's shite.
It’s all for data collection
I agree they need get rid of fireworks for late night riding and just have them for the Halloween even and Bonfire night. I'm pretty sure most people would rather have an extra hour of riding coasters than watching fireworks.
Fireworks in November would be great but not in April or the summer in my opinion
@@yourexperienceguide like I say the two main events at the end of the year is ok but no need anytime else. Give me a 10:00pm ride on The Big One in the summer over a firework display.
On steeplechase........I'd be sad to see it go......even though its crap!!
Really? lol
@@yourexperienceguide when I was a kid I didn't know what a good coaster was so it didn't matter........fond memories from childhood
The solution is not to get rid of e-tickets, which is not going to happen, that is the way BPB is going, wristbands will go before e-tickets. The turnstiles need to be better at scanning the QR codes instead of trying to find the right spot for the QR to scan.
Wristbands are as good as gone anyway, e-ticket scanning at rides has to go next
Do you think there's any merit to the theory they let you ride Enso after complaining, given they might know who you guys are? Even with the best intentions, not every ride op is as forgiving as another when it comes to rules and regs. That experience has me worried that some people will get turned away if they book Enso at the end of the day, and potentially without a refund either? Definitely need some process change there, even if it means a sign that states the last Enso booking is 2 hours before park close on busy days. I loved my late night visit last year, but had my day ended with an experience like that it'd definitely have put a downer on things!
Hey Sam, I have spoken to the staff since and we have all collectively agreed it was a stressful situation, especially for them. I think at the time they acted in the best interests of customer service above all.
IM OFFENDED!! 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
I would rate Blackpool coasters , 1, Grand Nat,2. Icon, 3, Big dip, 4, Streak, 5. Big one…
Thanks for watching and commenting :)
E Ticket scanning is an absolute joke its hard to believe this is still going on. Such a pain in the arse. No night Nash ride? 😱
A Lech Coaster where Steeplechase is please. Used to love Steplechase in the 90s but now its very bland and very uncomfortable. Even my kids hate it.
Mark & Dan did it (they can be seen on it). I was feeling rough around 8:45pm ish so took a break.
@@yourexperienceguide How did i miss that. When they were on it was still daylight was it not?
Edit: Just skipped through the vid and seen it. Totally agree about the Fireworks give me the rides til 10pm...can we not get 11pm or 12am like the good old days.
Cant they get rid of infusion and get a ride like fly from phantasia land im sure the same company made both blackpool need something better thn infusion its failed reviews are terrible and its to basic need a ride like fly or nemesis level something what can win awards or be one of the best in world
not infusion level of ah its okay or its a lil bad
Vekoma made both but that doesn't really mean anything. Infusion won't go for a long time.
@@yourexperienceguide i have always been okay with infusion it isnt my fav but i think they should get a better ride
big one , icon miles better and steeplechase im okay with but maybe its time for it to go but im not sure what ride they can put there and revolution if they remove it idk what othr ride can replace it and what do u currently count better alton towers , blackpool or , phantasialand if u had to put in order ?
@@redhood3695 Phantasialand isn’t comparable to Pleasure Beach but it’s much better than Towers.
@@yourexperienceguide out of all the places u have been in the world what is in your top 5 places or top 10 of most amazing themeparks / amusement parks what place do u rank the most highest in the world for u like a must go place
and wht is in your top 5 or top 10 👍
@@redhood3695 Hmm. It’s not an easy one, I find it difficult to rank parks. Everyone should go to Liseberg at least once.
Stop Enzo, more trouble than it's worth ⛔
I think the money it brought in will show otherwise