Blackpool Pleasure Beach Release Exclusive Tickets to Ride New Rollercoaster 17 November 2017 by Visit Blackpool Blackpool Pleasure Beach has today released the first tickets to ride its much anticipated new £16.25 million rollercoaster, ICON. The limited edition Boarding Cards are available to purchase online at www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/icon, and provide thrill seekers with the opportunity to ride the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster when it is unveiled to the public in Spring 2018. ICON Boarding Cards come complete with a souvenir certificate to mark the occasion. Set to be the world’s most interactive rollercoaster, ICON will propel riders to heights of 88.5ft, with drops of up to 82ft, reaching the same levels of acceleration felt by the driver of a Formula 1 car. ICON interacts with many of the park’s other rides to create a thrilling experience which riders will never forget. There are two types of Boarding Cards available to purchase. For just £15.99, the ICON standard Boarding Card will permit the holder to visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach on any chosen day to experience ICON, following the official launch of the ride. A VIP version is also available for £25, providing adrenaline junkies with the opportunity to take a ride on ICON one hour before the park opens its gates on selected dates. The news comes as the construction of ICON picks up pace, with the completion of a cofferdam tunnel, buried six metres underground where a number of high quality special effects will be stored before propelling riders back into daylight, comes to a close. Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Amanda Thompson OBE, comments: “ICON is already making its mark on the park and new developments can be spotted daily. As the build takes shape, excitement is really growing, so we’ve launched these exclusive Boarding Cards to give visitors their first taste of the ICON experience ready for when it’s unveiled in Spring 2018.” Secure your Boarding Cards at www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/icon