Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

[X: Uknown]

some :emoji_zipper_mouth:n good bamboo lemme tell ya

I don't get it.

 

[toofpikk]

you're too young please leave

I think you need to go out and live a little my dude
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[X: Uknown]

you're too young please leave

I am not, i'm 21.

 

[GuyWithAStick]

Alright back on topic please.

It's great to see that Icon has power! Can't wait to see testing begin.

 

[Lofty]

some :emoji_zipper_mouth:n good bamboo lemme tell ya

Omg. That's made me piss.

I can't wait to see testing - which is apparently happening imminently (after the weekend).

 

[CrashCoaster]

Omg. That's made me piss.

I can't wait to see testing - which is apparently happening imminently (after the weekend).

But the trains, as far as I'm aware of, aren't even on the ride or in the maintenance bays yet.

 

[Lofty]

But the trains, as far as I'm aware of, aren't even on the ride or in the maintenance bays yet.

One of them is there, apparently. The other two are on their way as we speak - so it really won't take long. Movie Park Germany had Star Trek testing within a week or so of the first train arriving.

 

[CrashCoaster]

One of them is there, apparently. The other two are on their way as we speak - so it really won't take long. Movie Park Germany had Star Trek testing within a week or so of the first train arriving.

You mean this train that got delivered a while ago is in maintenance?

Btw what are your sources for this?

 

[Lofty]

You mean this train that got delivered a while ago is in maintenance?

Btw what are your sources for this?

Yes, the one that will take about a day to put on the track once the park is closed to the general public, that one...

I have sources at the park that wouldn't really appreciate me posting their names, so I'm not going to be doing that

 

[Sandman]

Er so, how much work are we expecting on the station exterior? I was assuming a fair bit since someone mentioned it shouldn't even be black when it's finished. Is that cladding going to cover the entirety?

 

[CrashCoaster]

^If it does, I think it'll be more ugly.

 

[elephant58]

^Really? Looking at the photos showing the cladding which has been installed so far, I think it'll at least look interesting, along with some of the park's other buildings. Definitely better than just plain black at least.

 

[Lofty]

Bamboo can be used on trellis as climbing plants - wouldn't be surprised if the plan is to cover it in climbing plants, if so, that'll be pretty beautiful. Don't forget that Liseberg did that with Helix, and Liseberg/Blackpool Pleasure Beach are constantly in discussions, sharing ideas back and forth.

 

[vaugc002]

I like that idea - especially at a park like BPB where there's not huge amounts of greenery.
Increase plant life + hide basic station. It's a win IMO

 

[CrashCoaster]

Don't forget that Liseberg did that with Helix, and Liseberg/Blackpool Pleasure Beach are constantly in discussions, sharing ideas back and forth.

Can I please see a picture. I've just been searching and I can't find one.

 

[rob666]

That bamboo has been there for years you know.

 

[toofpikk]

no wonder teens hang around that spot so much

 

[CrashCoaster]

Here are a few more shots of Icon by Theme Park Worldwide:-

The cladding on the station is progressing nicely:-

I look forward to seeing the station completed.

 

[Dar]

I think this going to be a pretty cool place to watch the ride from, seeing the train dive into tunnel and then fly up the immelmann as the other train speeds out of the tunnel <3

With the cladding on the station, isn't that stuff easier to attach stuff too? Gives them a bit more flexibilty, while also breaking up the solid colour behind any themeing.

 

[Scott88]

Icon construction video from earlier on today;

There's some interesting theming/scenary planned for Icon, none of which I have spoken about in the video but the theming will be added in various places around Icon in the next few weeks.