Marble Madness

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

RE: New for 2014: Marble Madness - MS Wild Mouse Coaster

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

I think the slogan/ethos of "Little Park Big Thinking" was exactly what PWH needed. Thinking big, building hype, publicity stunts (12a certificate), getting people talking on social media etc. It felt like a park that was growing fast.

Perhaps the added investment in advertising and promotion didn't convert into increased profits?

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Perhaps but if that was the case you don't just give up after one season, that's mental. As far as I'm concerned Ben knew what he was doing, got people talking about the park - he even got nominated for an international award for the social media he was doing! Surely that's enough to say that what he was doing was working so to remove 90% of it seems truly bizarre! Does anyone even know there's a new coaster being built at the park? Not many people. If I was Loopings I'd be concerned.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

its a diffciult one to manage isnt it

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I completely forgot about that nomination Josh! That makes the whole thing even worse, because as you say, it was there in black and white, yet they're letting all that hard work go to pot.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

i think its all down to budget - maybe there will be a replacement for peak season - lets hope so yet I have to admit there appears no buzz this like last year

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I don't think it is. They have someone doing the Facebook stuff. I follow Yesterday's World on Facebook and i get more regular updates, interesting posts like old pictures of Gt Yarmouth, construction photos of YW, fun facts about the past, regular updates reminding me that the place is open and the do killer cream teas and old fashioned confectionary, competitions to win a family ticket - this stuff in just the last couple of weeks! It costs nothing but a little bit of time and imagination - there's already someone doing it. It's been reigned in. Where's the ticket giveaway to celebrate the opening if the new coaster, where's the construction updates to get people excited?

To me it's simple but effective stuff and it's a missed opportunity. This time last year Hobs Pit was all over the place, people were talking about it - enthusiast sites the world over we're talking about it and it didn't happen by itself! I know this coaster is not quite as unique or special as Hobs Pit but it's what you make of it that counts.

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

I was driving through Lowestoft today, so thought it take a look at Marble Madness. It looks very fresh and bright, I must say!

joelpagett · Woody Wannabe

Hi guys, I am new here and just wanted to say a couple of things!

1. You guys rock as you are the only place where you can get updates for PWH!

2. Marble Madness looks good so far on what we can see! Has there been an official opening date set yet?

3. I totally agree that there has been a HUGE change in their Social Media presence, they used to be fantastic with Ben, even to the point of being put up for awards. Now it has, as you say become very robotic and flatlined in personality... Such a shame, why are they not shouting about one of the only "new" coasters in the UK this year?

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

You're spot on there Josh. Whats the point in opening a new coaster if you're not going to market it? It's not just about the product you offer, it's how you sell it. And at the minute, PWH isn't being sold on anyone.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I suspect construction photos have been taken for their own archives, and for mine !! lol

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

That is a very nice photo you got there Matt! Looks lovely with all the greenery around it. And the ride colours look ace... Cant wait to see it in action now.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Josh wrote:
Yeah true Coolskin, not many regular posters. Hopefully, we'll get some more members when the park opens full time and the new coaster opens.

PWH's Facebook page just doesn't stir up excitement like it used to. Some nice updates but they seem impersonable. Again hopefully it'll pick up when the coaster opens.

I see andy b ( once quite regular ) still visits yet has not made any comment for so long now.

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

It may be a common coaster, but it's a highly unique theme that no other park has.

mrbrightside · Exceptionally Expressive

Can't believe we haven't had a closed season update / construction update on fb

At least they are posting daily but it's the same old stuffy generic posts 90% of the time... The new manager doesn't like social media though does he? #backwards...

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Guys - we need to give things a bit of time - there is a awful lot going on behind the scenes and we need to be patient.

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Maybe the new chap just doesn't want updates, behind the senses stuff being made public. Which is unfortunate because for many that's the most exciting and best form of networking... we love 'work in progress' it keeps us interested

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Some great pics on RCDB of the track before it was painted....

rcdb.com/11834.htm

( click on the main one and then 5 will open )

-- Edited by coolskin on Sunday 11th of May 2014 08:45:02 PM

mrbrightside · Exceptionally Expressive

coolskin wrote:
Guys - we need to give things a bit of time - there is a awful lot going on behind the scenes and we need to be patient.

Might be true but the park is open for business. It's worrying if they're not trying to drum up said business!

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

All good things will surface guys !

What a gorgeous way to start the weekend in the warm sunshine with a brew and catching up with a mate plus a real treat a good look round Marble Madness ;)

Here comes the sun !!!

-- Edited by coolskin on Saturday 17th of May 2014 07:44:00 PM

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Looks great! And really big. Awesome update Coolskin!

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

Nice work Coolskin, thanks for the update. Were you given a guided tour of the ride or did you have a nose around yourself?

Any clues as to when the ride will actually open?

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Awesome, looks like there is still lot of work left but it's taking shape.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Matt wrote:
Nice work Coolskin, thanks for the update. Were you given a guided tour of the ride or did you have a nose around yourself?

Any clues as to when the ride will actually open?

I had popped up the park after a personal invite by the new GM, Liam. It was a chance to catch up with a friend and also talk all things PWH past present and future and also everything unofficial.....

I was allowed a exclusive tour of the new coaster which still has construction boards all around the site and it was great to see it so close and personal, I asked permission to take some photographs partly for my own personal collection yet as agreed also to share here. I was also very lucky to see some of the cars in the workshop and take a good trip down memory lane whilst in there. I am such a anorak !!!

The ride is coming on great guys and it really is being done to such a high level - it will make it a very tight good ride !!

Stay tuned for launch date......... its coming !!!

-- Edited by coolskin on Sunday 18th of May 2014 07:16:02 PM

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

Glad to hear we'll have a launch date soon!

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Well, they could get it open quickly for the witsun week, then finish it properly when it's back to weekend openings....

GB1 · Woody Wannabe

I don't post on here very often and don't live in the area now. However I like to come on here and read what's happening with the park. This coaster looks great for a park the size of the hills. Looks like they going to some effort to get away from the mouse theme which is good. Please somebody post off and on ride videos once it's up and running! Thanks for the updates guys, it keeps an ex Norfolk boy like me in the loop now i'm living in the midlands! Gavin

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Nice little teaser image put on FB today!

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yep !!!. Knew they were coming and there going to be more!!!! Great picture

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Martyn - when are you getting the pics up on RCDB ?