Oli Barnacle 🎢🎵🖌️
@olibarnacle.bsky.social
composer and sound designer | maker of stuff | I have opinions on theme parks
Pleasure Beach's heritage rides, or at least those with a listed status, really ought to qualify for some sort of Lottery or council funding. It'd relieve them of a significant financial burden.
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Pleasure Beach's heritage rides, or at least those with a listed status, really ought to qualify for some sort of Lottery or council funding. It'd relieve them of a significant financial burden.
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The quiet morning after.
November 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The quiet morning after.
Upon further reading the @looopings.nl article on this, it doesn't even have any interactive elements??? So there's really no point at all in it being AI, other than being just for the sake of it or not having to pay actors...
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Upon further reading the @looopings.nl article on this, it doesn't even have any interactive elements??? So there's really no point at all in it being AI, other than being just for the sake of it or not having to pay actors...
Not to mention how totally soulless and insipid this is. What makes Efteling so special is the human touch, and this is the anthesis of that. Shame on whoever allowed this, I hope the fanbase kicks up a fuss.
Considering how important being environmentally conscious is to the Efteling brand (supposedly), this feels extremely hypocritical. Just because it might not directly affect their carbon emissions doesn't mean the tech behind it isn't incredibly bad for the environment🙄
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Not to mention how totally soulless and insipid this is. What makes Efteling so special is the human touch, and this is the anthesis of that. Shame on whoever allowed this, I hope the fanbase kicks up a fuss.
Considering how important being environmentally conscious is to the Efteling brand (supposedly), this feels extremely hypocritical. Just because it might not directly affect their carbon emissions doesn't mean the tech behind it isn't incredibly bad for the environment🙄
November 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Considering how important being environmentally conscious is to the Efteling brand (supposedly), this feels extremely hypocritical. Just because it might not directly affect their carbon emissions doesn't mean the tech behind it isn't incredibly bad for the environment🙄
The travelling fair near Blackpool Tower was super busy this weekend, lots of people spending money on rides and food despite the awful weather. Meanwhile, just down the coast, Pleasure Beach felt empty by comparison. They seriously need to rethink their ticket pricing strategy.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The travelling fair near Blackpool Tower was super busy this weekend, lots of people spending money on rides and food despite the awful weather. Meanwhile, just down the coast, Pleasure Beach felt empty by comparison. They seriously need to rethink their ticket pricing strategy.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland was a lot better than I expected! Didn't do many rides cos I'm not made of money, but it was worth making the trip down for the atmosphere alone.
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland was a lot better than I expected! Didn't do many rides cos I'm not made of money, but it was worth making the trip down for the atmosphere alone.
More treasure 🫧🎵
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
More treasure 🫧🎵
Dark ride treasures 👀
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Dark ride treasures 👀
Woke up to our back yard fence missing. At least the storm probably blew away what's left of the tatty England flags.
November 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Woke up to our back yard fence missing. At least the storm probably blew away what's left of the tatty England flags.
RIP to my childhood ghost train :(
I'll always have fond hazy memories of riding this with my grandad, absolutely terrified.
Very glad I paid a visit a few years ago to ride it one last time for him 💀💜
I'll always have fond hazy memories of riding this with my grandad, absolutely terrified.
Very glad I paid a visit a few years ago to ride it one last time for him 💀💜
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
RIP to my childhood ghost train :(
I'll always have fond hazy memories of riding this with my grandad, absolutely terrified.
Very glad I paid a visit a few years ago to ride it one last time for him 💀💜
I'll always have fond hazy memories of riding this with my grandad, absolutely terrified.
Very glad I paid a visit a few years ago to ride it one last time for him 💀💜
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Also for anyone whose not spotted yet we have a fast growing Alton Towers Archive sub page on Insta and Facebook!
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#altontowers #themepark #themeparkhistory
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#altontowers #themepark #themeparkhistory
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Also for anyone whose not spotted yet we have a fast growing Alton Towers Archive sub page on Insta and Facebook!
www.facebook.com/altontowersa...
www.instagram.com/altontowersa...
#altontowers #themepark #themeparkhistory
www.facebook.com/altontowersa...
www.instagram.com/altontowersa...
#altontowers #themepark #themeparkhistory
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Make sure to follow our new sub-page on Chessington World of Adventures for in depth Chessington theme park history!
facebook.com/chessingtonarchive/
instagram.com/chessingtonarchive
#themepark #chessington #themeparkhistory
facebook.com/chessingtonarchive/
instagram.com/chessingtonarchive
#themepark #chessington #themeparkhistory
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Make sure to follow our new sub-page on Chessington World of Adventures for in depth Chessington theme park history!
facebook.com/chessingtonarchive/
instagram.com/chessingtonarchive
#themepark #chessington #themeparkhistory
facebook.com/chessingtonarchive/
instagram.com/chessingtonarchive
#themepark #chessington #themeparkhistory
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De Efteling heeft alvast een Clip aan het album toegevoegd met daarin een snippet van de demo van Villa Volta! Inclusief ein-de-lijk een stukje van de beruchte elektrische gitaarsolo, die de uiteindelijke versie jammer genoeg niet gehaald heeft.
October 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
De Efteling heeft alvast een Clip aan het album toegevoegd met daarin een snippet van de demo van Villa Volta! Inclusief ein-de-lijk een stukje van de beruchte elektrische gitaarsolo, die de uiteindelijke versie jammer genoeg niet gehaald heeft.
If you only visit UK parks like BPB and Alton Towers all your life, because that's what you can afford, you're no less of an enthusiast than the people who travel all around the world every year to tick off all the boxes. The gatekeeping feels weirdly classist.
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you only visit UK parks like BPB and Alton Towers all your life, because that's what you can afford, you're no less of an enthusiast than the people who travel all around the world every year to tick off all the boxes. The gatekeeping feels weirdly classist.
"You aren't a real theme park fan if you haven't been to X amount of parks" is such an insane take. I feel very fortunate to have been able to visit new parks this year, but apparently my numbers wouldn't cut it. Not everyone has that kind of disposable income.
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"You aren't a real theme park fan if you haven't been to X amount of parks" is such an insane take. I feel very fortunate to have been able to visit new parks this year, but apparently my numbers wouldn't cut it. Not everyone has that kind of disposable income.
NEMESIS HATCHLING TOY, WITH POSEABLE PHALANX SOLDIER ACTION FIGURE 👁️🦀
The perfect gift this spooky season - get yours today!*
*Batteries not included. Also, this is not a real product.
The perfect gift this spooky season - get yours today!*
*Batteries not included. Also, this is not a real product.
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NEMESIS HATCHLING TOY, WITH POSEABLE PHALANX SOLDIER ACTION FIGURE 👁️🦀
The perfect gift this spooky season - get yours today!*
*Batteries not included. Also, this is not a real product.
The perfect gift this spooky season - get yours today!*
*Batteries not included. Also, this is not a real product.
Back in my favorite place.
September 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Back in my favorite place.
I smelt Ricky Hatton's fart in a bar in Manchester once and it was so bad we left.
September 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I smelt Ricky Hatton's fart in a bar in Manchester once and it was so bad we left.
We woke the tiger 🐯💤
September 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We woke the tiger 🐯💤
The pit beneath the queue line of Sherrif's Showdown at Drayton Manor might be the grossest thing I've ever seen in a theme park.
September 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The pit beneath the queue line of Sherrif's Showdown at Drayton Manor might be the grossest thing I've ever seen in a theme park.
Finally got back to Drayton Manor for Gold Rush. A perfect headliner attraction for the direction the park has been heading in. Though sadly it only seemed to run 1 of the 2 cycles all day.
August 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Finally got back to Drayton Manor for Gold Rush. A perfect headliner attraction for the direction the park has been heading in. Though sadly it only seemed to run 1 of the 2 cycles all day.
Spent a great couple hours at the vintage penny arcade at Woodbank Garden Centre. Huge thanks to Robert for showing us around his awesome collection! So many rare machines I'd never seen before, all lovingly maintained. Spot the bonus Wild Mouse 🐁 👀
August 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Spent a great couple hours at the vintage penny arcade at Woodbank Garden Centre. Huge thanks to Robert for showing us around his awesome collection! So many rare machines I'd never seen before, all lovingly maintained. Spot the bonus Wild Mouse 🐁 👀
My guitars have become a place to just hang stuff on
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
My guitars have become a place to just hang stuff on