Take a look at 15 pictures from the opening ceremony:
9. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
At the time of its installation, Karl Murphy, director of engineering explained: “The higher the pressure, the greater the build-up of kinetic energy. By increasing the PSI we’ve increased the force, and therefore the acceleration of speed is greater, meaning riders will feel a huge difference and shoot to the sky with more power than ever before.” | National World
10. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
Amanda Thompson OBE described Launch Pad as an "exciting, innovative take on a classic, combining nostalgia with bold new elements that we know fans will love." | National World
11. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
The ride also received a complete aesthetic makeover, changing colour from white to vibrant blue and red, as well as receiving new name, branding, soundtrack, launch sequence, seats and a space exploration theme. | National World
12. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort
The majority of the work was carried out by Pleasure Beach Resort’s in-house team made up of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, painters and artists. | National World