Why is Ice Blast Blackpool closed?
Titus Quitzon
2025-05-16 01:09:57
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Lots of people have noticed the maintenance that has been happening on our Ice Blast ride, which has been closed this season. The work is still ongoing but we'd encourage everyone to keep their eyes peeled for updates over the coming weeks. In March, the resort’s chief executive Amanda Thompson asked people on X not to listen to ridiculous rumours, adding that the ride would be operating later this season we are awaiting parts. Pictures have been uploaded to social media this week showing scaffolding up and workers surrounding the 210ft ride, with speculation that it’s being taken down and refurbished before being returned to the park.
Percival Hackett
2025-05-15 20:57:37
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ICE BLAST is closed for planned maintenance. Sometimes, our rides need routine maintenance which can put them out of normal operation. Where we can, we’ll always update this page with any closures so you can plan to visit us when your favourite rides are available. Occasionally, some rides might need to close at short notice. We recommend downloading the Pleasure Beach Resort app to see our live ride availability and queue times.
Tyrese Stark
2025-05-15 20:06:34
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has been keeping tight-lipped on plans for its iconic Ice Blast ride – until now. The ride, a 210ft tower which catapults riders skywards at 80mph, has been closed for the 2024 season. Speculation on the ride’s future was rife after fans spotted that work had been taking place and scaffolding had been erected. Now, Pleasure Beach Resort has revealed exactly what it has in store – and it marks the end of Ice Blast as we know it. New for the 2025 season, the ride is being reimagined and re-themed, and will reopen under the name ‘Launch Pad’. As well as the new theming and branding, the ride has received a brand new pressure cylinder which will transform the current ride experience, and thrust riders with more force than they’ve experienced in recent years. Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, said: “Earlier this year we announced that we are focusing on constantly evolving and renewing our ride offering, and confirmed our intention to make some exciting announcements in the future. Launch Pad is expected to be open for Pleasure Beach Resort’s 2025 season, which starts on Saturday, March 2.
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