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Blackpool Pleasure Beach Updates Wallace & Gromit Ride With ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ Characters

The update anchors a wider investment push that includes the Aviktas pendulum ride slated for 2026.

Overview

  • Norbot and Feathers McGraw now appear in Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill‑O‑Matic, adding scenes inspired by the 2024 special.
  • Fresh props and set pieces have been installed, with an updated queue and new items in the Wallace & Gromit shop.
  • Aardman supplied original models for 3D scanning, with PB Studios fabricating figures as AV teams programmed lighting, sound and special effects.
  • CEO Amanda Thompson said the refresh “gives the ride more character than ever” and praised the in‑house craftsmanship.
  • The additions leverage the special’s strong audience response, reported at 21.6 million views in 28 days and a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, as the resort prepares the £8.72m Aviktas attraction for 2026.