Pleasurewood Chills 2014

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

RE: Pleasurewood Chills 2014

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Ben did confirm that AtmosFEAR were on board but I think a lot changed when he and Alexis left. It's a shame that they won't be going for a similar feel to last year as the comments on Facebook are very positive for last year and I fear people will return this year to be disappointed. However, there's nothing stopping them doing another Hobs Pit:Live and a Tales of the Haunted Coast. The Trick or Treat was simple and effective too. I just hope they don't go back to the boring "decoration only" affair of previous years - it will be a sore disappointment for many and will possibly hurt any future investment in the Halloween event.

I don't see why the Horror Express couldn't return either, it's certainly doable.

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

I have spoken to the park directly and am reliably informed that "Extreme Horror Evenings" will feature again this season. The park are staying tight lipped about their plans, but the team are very excited about the event.

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Wow, that certainly bodes well. Nice work Matt!

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Well I certainly look forward to seeing what they come up with!

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Probably working on a new Halloween costume for Woody ;)

Well it's good to hear they've got some plans.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

;-) all good

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

Another Facebook update about Pleasurewood Chills... they're still not giving much away though:

"Don't forget to visit us between 25 October - 2 November 2014 for Pleasurewood CHILLS. A fun filled spooky week for the whole family! Keep checking Facebook and our website for more information about our EXTREME Horror Evenings if your dare!"

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yeah this time last year they were going mad with all that epic artwork and posters!

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Fun picture. Might indicate things will be a bit more family friendly than last year.

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

That was my first thought, but the park corrected me by saying that they will be having some more "extreme" attractions too this year.

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

They really need to advertise both sides of it then, if that is the case. Alton Towers do it very well with their day time event for kids and evening event for adults.

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

They have referred to "Extreme Horror Evenings" on Facebook a few times. Maybe they will be doing something similar to Alton Towers this season and splitting the attractions into daytime family stuff and night time extreme attractions.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

it would be great if we had the park open late into the night say 8pm ish.. yet it will require permission from WDC

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yeah they should try and push for that! Worst case is probably that the likes of Wipeout and Rattlesnake wouldn't be able to run past 6pm, which would be a good compromise if you ask me.

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I wish WDC would do something about the noise I have to put with from the speedboats, long into the evenings.

Matt · pleasurewoodplace.com

A teeny bit more info about Pleasurewood Chills on Facebook...

"If you love being scared then join us on our EXTREME Horror Evenings only at Pleasurewood CHILLS Thursday 30 October - Sunday 2 November. Keep checking our Facebook page and website for more updates, if your dare!"

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Looks interesting! I wonder what's in store?

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

i think as discussed possibly a adult only late event after hours - not sure -

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

The ad still looks very colourful though, as if it's still aimed at children. It's a world away from last years promotional images!

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Well that poster deliberately uses the line 'Family theme park' which tells me things are not going to be quite as extreme as last year.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

small article in this weeks Lowestoft journal about transport etc

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

The park is now closed until Halloween... great picture posted with the fog that rolled in this morning

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

lifted from their website

25 October – 2 November 2014

Pricing for Halloween will be updated in the near future, please check our Facebook page and website for future updates.

Join Count Woody Bear for a spooky fun filled week for the whole family including trick or treat, spooky stories with Woody and shows along with all your favourite rides and attractions.

If you like to be scared then why not experience our EXTREME Horror Evenings from Thursday 30 October – Sunday 2 November, you never know what frightening things you will find – not for the faint hearted. The climax of our Pleasurewood Chills week will be the region’s most spectacular fireworks display on Sunday 2 November – not to be missed! Don’t forget to wear your favourite Halloween costumes.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

pricing now online... the chills is £14 per person with extra for a terror ticket - so following the same route as last year with the extra fee

the extreme evenings run 4-6pm

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Just 2 hours? That wouldn't have been enough time to do everything they had last year!

This is all so so disappointing :(

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

how can it be disappointing when this is how it was last year ? its the same set up as last year in terms of time - there was more than enough time to do it all when I was there on the last two days of season end 2013 - ( ok maybe because it was not that busy )

If the extreme follows how it did last year then the terror ticket attractions re "ramped up" in this time period

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

It wasn't like this last year at all! The 'extreme' attractions opened from 12pm, not 4pm!

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yeah opened at 12pm so it reads in the 2013 chills topic.
It shouldn't be a huge issues, they must be taking last year into consideration and decided 12 was way to early.
I think 4 is a bit too late, maybe a 3pm start instead.

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

But even on a quiet day, the queue for Hobs Pit can be up to 1 hour long, and given how popular last year's event was, I can see it being a pretty busy week.

-- Edited by Martyn on Friday 3rd of October 2014 09:32:50 PM