2018 Season

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

2018 Season

Connor M · Serious Squawker

Thanks, I guess I just got bad luck then.

Regarding Fireball, has it been like that since the accident in Ohio? I remember it being fine at the start of 2017.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

its not swung full height for years

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I'd like to think the park had a rather successful bank holiday weekend due to the weather...

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Lowestoft journal reporting wipe out was stuck for a few minutes today bank holiday Monday. Picture on the article too. Was also stuck last Saturday when I biked up there. A Facebook photo posted shows a rather empty car park for holiday Monday and the comments tell us that the log flume was not running yesterday and not today in the heat for bank holiday Monday. Jolly Roger was stuck at the top for a while yesterday as we're the ponies too.

-- Edited by coolskin on Monday 7th of May 2018 02:21:27 PM

-- Edited by coolskin on Monday 7th of May 2018 05:36:53 PM

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

it's odd of often PWH rides get stuck and broken considering how little they get used. I guess they just get bodged/patched up than properly repaird.. never thinking long term.

Do they still do non ride tickets?

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Disappointing no log flume on two very warm days...

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Look east and itv anglia focused on pleasure beach Yarmouth and Africa alive for its Bank Holiday round up both of which boasted there best ever figures it seems. I really don't know how we did but I doubt it was that good

amigaoneone · Jolly Talkative

I was sent a email from PWH about update my info to keep sending emails, but looking at the form, its not right!

Two lots of last name and no first name!

Will they have to try again?

-- Edited by amigaoneone on Wednesday 9th of May 2018 09:33:23 AM

Cameron · Serious Squawker

I also received that email I just replied with my first name in the first box and my last name in the second box

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I went to Crealy Adventure Park last week. The difference between these small parks and PWH is staggering. There's just so much to do in such a small space, and they have so many of them extra attractions that PWH used to have, like huge play areas, outside parks, littler water fountain areas for when it's warm... And the park was RAMMED. £21 to get in or £14. Why isn't PWH pushing for a fab discount online?

So so many things they could do to bring people, yet they seem to choose to not to bother. I don't get it and really do worry for the future of the park.

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I was of the same thought when I went to Crealy back in 2012. At least 2 huge indoor play areas, massive outdoor play areas and as you say the splash zone which was great on a scorching day. At that time they offered free return to the park so we went back 2 days later. Looks like a few new attractions since then too.

They were offering refillable soft drinks and coffee for a fiver - something the hills has only just started doing (with coffee anyway). It’s actually a really great little family park.

i just found my trip report from back then.

http://pleasurewoodhills.activeboard.com/t50392527/devons-crealy-adventure-park-ptr/

-- Edited by Josh on Thursday 10th of May 2018 11:03:33 PM

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I just don't understand what's stopping PWH from having similar success?

The park is in a great location, it has a lot of space, it has a wealthy parent company and even that special planning consent thing.

The indoor play area is a good start, but it shouldn't be the only "new" attraction really, especially with the removal of some big rides recently.

I feel the park is in the worst state it has ever been in. Yes back in the early 2000's it was a like dumping ground for travelling rides, but it was cheap to get in and peiple got what they expected.

It's no longer cheap to get in, and ride availability has been pretty poor. Most people on social media and review sites are condemning the park. Every man and has dog are saying that the park needs proper investment asap or it won't be here for much longer.

It even feels like we're now past the stage of "new ride" being enough to bring people back. We need another 2012 And "5 new attractions".

New indoor play area, new massive outdoor play next door, Zamperla Endeavour (modern day enterprise) to replace TTT, Vekoma Roller Skater to replace Rattlesnake (could even be "The all new Rattlesnake"). Would make such a big difference to how people see the park. And a baby wooden coaster could really take the park forward, especially with the success of Wicker Man at Towers.

amigaoneone · Jolly Talkative

With the new manager, he has had ideas but just too little and too late and making the park take a step backwards by not listening to what poeple want.

I can see the park coming to a end, the park needs someone that will listen and take note and rectify the needs.

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

maybe they're saving up for the next big anniversary.
The Hills have always only just done the bare minimum, they have a "that'll do" attitude

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

It's just an odd one really. They are making good minor improvements to the park, like all the new food outlets, fresh paint all over the park, and the music in certain areas. All great little improvements, but unfortunately none of them will bring people into the park.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

going to be challenging season i think, word of mouth and internet will do the park bad

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

cinderella the pantomine announced for 12-27 december 2018, tickets now on sale

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Looks like the dive show is having a proper installation! It wasn’t done like this before was it?

www.facebook.com/PleasurewoodHills/posts/2067137006690886

Permanent addition maybe? Also more exciting news promised!

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yes it's being dug in rather than being a put up pool. Looks much bigger. Shame it's only seasonal unless this goes further and is heated yet I doubt that

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

i'm not sure id want a 'dive' show all the time, unless they can use it for different things.
I did wonder if they plan on moving the sea lion show eventually, as it would be easier to put rides on that side than backed onto houses? Probs wouldn't be big enough for sea lions i guess.

I don't want to moan lol but this does seem unnecessary and a bit of a waste, most shows don't last long (pariots and sea lions being the exception) so that's a lot of trouble and expense for a temp show. I think it would have looked better at the end of the lake, would have gotten a great view walking towards it, and seeing them do their stuff from a distance.

-- Edited by Bubbles on Monday 21st of May 2018 08:13:53 PM

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yeah it definitely seems like it's going to be more of a permanent addition which is great!

Still can't help but think that money would have been spent on removing and placing Rattlesnake. But then they have said "more exciting news to come" so you never know!

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

maybe the exciting news if the opening of the indoor play zone

Cameron · Serious Squawker

Jolly Roger has had a makeover,
Looks much better

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Where have you seen this?!

Cameron · Serious Squawker

I visit the park today to check it out myself there is a new sign on the back of the ride and above the seats they also have painted the fences and benches near the ride black and white wich I thought looked quite good

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

park was busy yesterday car park was nearly full. Didnt see much change if anything in drop tower when I went past

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Any pics of these changes?

Cameron · Serious Squawker

No sorry I didn’t take any pics,
The actual drop itself hasn’t been painted they’ll probably do this in the winter wen it’s ground level so you’d have to enter the park to see the changes
But it looks like there’s some good theming taking place with the benches and fences painted the same sort of colour as the ride

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

If there's no pictures, then it didn't happen ;)