Blackpool Pleasure Beach unveils theme park changes, not all visitors are happy

by The Curator

Updated June 02, 2025

Blackpool Pleasure Beach unveils theme park changes, not all visitors are happy

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced extensive off-season renovations and introduced new attractions for the upcoming season, albeit not all visitors welcome the changes.

Theme park in the North West of England said it aims to improve safety and the visitor experience. It includes detailed maintenance work, the refurbishment of rollercoasters and updates to park theming.

It also revealed a rebranding strategy which the park believes will broaden its appeal.

The 2024 season's opening was, however, met with visitor disappointment as the maintenance caused disruption and two of flagship rides 'The Big One' and 'Ice Blast' were closed - with the park saying the closures were due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.

Pleasure Beach also confirmed the permanent closure of the iconic Grand Prix ride, which had been operational since 1960, to make room for new, modern attractions.

Plans for a new ride, meanwhile, signalled appetite for continuing investment in the park.

Explore Bias

Media reports vary in focus with some emphasising positive aspects of the park's renovations and expansions, while other outlets highlighted visitor frustrations. Some reports discussed 'the end of an era' for British touris in light of the closure of the Grand Prix ride.

The juxtaposition in reporting presents a balanced view of the resort's developments, reflecting both the excitement for the future and the challenges of transition.