Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Avalanche
On-ride photoThrill RidesOpen · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
10 min
Specs
- Manufacturer
- Mack Rides
- Type
- Bobsled coaster
- Opened
- 1988
- Length
- 454 m
- Duration
- 1m 22s
Captain’s Review
Highlights
- fast pacing
- tight turns
- themed station
- unique bobsled experience
Concerns
- short ride length
- rattly vibrations
- uncomfortable restraints
- low capacity
Avalanche delivers a uniquely British bobsled experience with fast pacing, tight turns and appealing theming, which many riders find enjoyable. However, the ride is consistently described as very short and plagued by rattling vibrations and uncomfortable lap‑bar seating, especially when sharing a car. Capacity is low and operations can be slow, leading to long waits. Overall, guests view it as a fun but rough, brief attraction that’s worth a try for its novelty but not a must‑ride.
From Captain Coaster
Average wait
Each hour · last 2 months
11:00 am
8 min
Typ. 10 min
12:00 pm
10 min
Typ. 14 min
1:00 pm
10 min
Typ. 19 min
2:00 pm
10 min
Typ. 21 min
3:00 pm
—
Typ. 21 min
4:00 pm
—
Typ. 17 min
Today’s downtime
Today
No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for two months.
Broke down 0 times today.
Reliability
100
Solid
No stops recorded in the last two months.