I was one of the first to try the revamped ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach – with new 80mph launch

IT’S launch day, but this isn’t my first rodeo on Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s “new” shot tower ride, Launch Pad.

Known as Ice Blast until 2023 and PlayStation: The Ride before that, anyone familiar with Blackpool will know this vertical steel giant well.

Lee BellThe ride was known as Ice Blast until 2023[/caption] Lee BellThe ride has been at the park since 1997[/caption] Lee BellOver the past year it has had a huge makeover[/caption]

It’s one of the park’s classic thrill rides...