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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Revolution

Revolution

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Specs

Manufacturer
Arrow Dynamics
Type
Shuttle loop
Rare
Last shuttle loop in the UK
Restraint
Over-the-shoulder
Opened
1979
Height
17.1 m
Drop
14.3 m
Speed
45 mph
Length
194 m
Inversions
1
Duration
1m 6s

Weather close

Through the day

Unlikely

Gusts about 16 mph at 17 m. No published wind limit, so this is an estimate.

Unlikely Low Possible Likely

Train

4 cars · 2 across · 16 seats

Back

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Captain’s Review

Highlights

  • Intense airtime
  • Backward loop thrill
  • Smooth ride
  • Unique vintage experience
  • Strong G-forces

Concerns

  • Very short ride
  • Uncomfortable seats

Revolution is praised for its punchy airtime, especially on the drops, and the unique backward loop that delivers a strong, thrilling force. Riders consistently note the ride’s smooth operation and vintage charm, often calling it an underrated highlight of the park. However, many point out that the coaster is extremely short and that the seats and restraints can feel cramped or uncomfortable. Queue times and the climb of stairs to the station are also mentioned as drawbacks. Overall, it’s seen as a brief but intense experience that appeals to thrill‑seekers looking for something different.

From Captain Coaster

Average wait

Each hour · last 6 months

Today Typical
  1. 10:00 am

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    Typ. 6 min

  2. 11:00 am

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    Typ. 5 min

  3. 12:00 pm

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    Typ. 7 min

  4. 1:00 pm

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    Typ. 7 min

  5. 2:00 pm

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    Typ. 6 min

  6. 3:00 pm

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    Typ. 6 min

  7. 4:00 pm

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    Typ. 5 min

  8. 5:00 pm

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    Typ. 7 min

  9. 6:00 pm

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    Typ. 11 min

  10. 7:00 pm

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    Typ. 30 min

  11. 9:00 pm

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    Typ. 5 min

Today’s downtime

Today

No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for six months.

Broke down 0 times today.

Reliability

99%

Solid

9 stops in six months · 5h 42m down

Past downtime

9 stops · 5h 42m

October 20264 stops · 2h 2m

Thu 29 Oct

  1. 6:01 pm – 6:49 pm · 48 min

Mon 26 Oct

  1. 12:46 pm – 12:54 pm · 8 min

Fri 9 Oct

  1. 4:17 pm – 4:34 pm · 17 min

  2. 4:17 pm – 5:06 pm · 49 min

September 20265 stops · 3h 40m

Mon 28 Sept

  1. 10:48 am – 11:39 am · 51 min

  2. 10:48 am – 11:44 am · 56 min

Thu 24 Sept

  1. 1:39 pm – 2:55 pm · 1h 16m

Thu 17 Sept

  1. 4:31 pm – 4:46 pm · 15 min

Thu 10 Sept

  1. 1:02 pm – 1:24 pm · 22 min