Take a look at 15 pictures from the opening ceremony:
5. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
Pleasure Beach CEO, Amanda Thompson OBE, said: “Re-imaginings like this one are fantastic for our industry. Not only do they create a new and incredibly powerful ride experience, they’re sustainable, and they allow us to re-invent beloved attractions for generations to come." | National World
6. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
Launch Pad’s re-imagining saw it receive a brand new 210ft cylinder, which has revolutionised the ride experience. | National World
7. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
Adam Slevin, Director of Creative, Design & Experience (pictured left) and Andy Hygate, Director of Operations. | National World
8. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
The cylinder has a pressure of 105 PSI, meaning that each square inch inside the cylinder is experiencing a force of 105 pounds. | National World