Trauma Towers

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Alice in Wonderland
Avalanche
Beaver Creek Log Flume
The Big Dipper
The Big One
Chinese Puzzle Maze
Ghost Train
The Gold Mine
The Grand National
The Ice Blast
Impossible
Noah's Ark
Revolution
River Caves
Roller Coaster
Space Invader 2
Steeplechase
Trauma Towers
Valhalla
Wild Mouse
Zipper Dipper
Blackpool Tower

This has to Blackpool's answer to Hex. It's a spooky ride that finished with a family style thrill ride at the end. The first part is a walkthrough area based on the theme of a haunted hotel. It does create a good creepy atmosphere as you walk round it. It's done well with you walking past models as well as through spookily themed rooms. The walkthrough also has some doors, which is a simple idea, but adds to the creepy atmosphere due to the uncertainty of what's on the other side.

After the walkthrough you come to the final section. In it you sit on a large circular platform with a themed séance table in the middle. The platform then spins round while tilted at an angle, while various models light up round the room.

I think the final section is quite a good fun idea. There are a few improvements which could be made, such as hiding the operators area better, and it would help if there where a few more moving animatronics models, but that's just analysing it on how to make a great ride better, not pointing out any major flaws.

 

The bigger question has to be which is better, this or Hex? Personally I prefer this one, as it creates a creepier atmosphere, and I think the final section is more fun. However I have the feeling some people will disagree with me on this, and prefer Hex. The bottom line though has to be both are great rides and should be on your to do list when you visit the park.