Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced the return of Valhalla after a £4 million investment.
The ride is set to reopen for technical rehearsals in April and will be open to the public in time for the 2023 season. The ride will reopen with some exciting new features thanks to the investment, so fans will be in for a new experience.
Valhalla will still feature many of the exciting elements that made it so popular when it first opened back in 2000, but the team at Blackpool Pleasure Beach have hinted that there are some surprises in store now that the ride has been truly brought into the modern era.
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Rider will board a longboat and journey to the fantastical world of Valhalla, guided by a brave Viking named Ivàr. Once there, they'll meet the spirit of Odin, the god of war and death, and pass into the afterlife to try to make it to Valhalla. While on their journey, riders will get to experience the elements - fire, ice and lots of water.
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Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, said: “We know how long fans have been waiting for us to announce the reopening of Valhalla, and we’re confident they won’t be disappointed with our reimagining of one of the country’s best-loved rides.
“The team has been hard at work behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to have the famous Valhalla waterfall back on in the park once more. Guests will be able to experience the ride through technical rehearsals this April.
“Valhalla has well and truly been given the reimagining it deserves, now boasting some exciting new features and impressive sustainability credentials to help ensure the ride is more environmentally friendly - without compromising on the sense of adventure for which it’s been known for many years.”
Adam Slevin, director of Creative, Design & Experience at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, who has headed up the Valhalla project, added: “The reopening of the UK’s most beloved water ride has been a tricky secret to keep, so it’s fantastic to be able to confirm we will be bringing back Valhalla for the 2023 season.
“We are initially opening Valhalla for technical rehearsals which means that the ride may operate intermittently throughout the day and some elements of the attraction may not be functioning.”
“We appreciate our guest’s patience as we’ve carried out this huge project, working alongside countless industry experts to enhance ride experience and give guests a well-deserved surprise. The legend has returned to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and we couldn’t be more excited.”
You can book your tickets for Blackpool Pleasure Beach here.
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