Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a Pleasure pier in Galveston, Texas, United States.

Opened in Summer 2012, it has 1 roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games and souvenir shops.

History

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is built 1,130 feet over the Gulf of Mexico, where the original Pleasure Pier stood from 1943 until it was destroyed by Hurricane Carla in 1961. More recently, it was the site of the Flagship, an over-the-water hotel built in 1965 that was demolished after Hurricane Ike in 2008. The original Pleasure Pier featured rides, an arcade, an aquarium, concessions, a large ball room, named the Marine Ballroom, and fishing at the end of the pier. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier had its soft opening on May 25, 2012.

Attractions

Rides at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier will include the Iron Shark Steel Roller Coaster constructed by Gerstlauer, a 100-foot-tall coaster offering four inversions and a back stretch that cantilevers over the water; an attraction called Sky Shooter; the Texas Star Flyer, which will swing riders over the water 230 feet above the Gulf; a 100-foot-tall Ferris wheel called Galaxy Wheel featuring programmable LED lights, and much more.

There will also be a Bubba Gump restaurant on the pier.

Current Attractions

Ride Name Year Opened Manufacturer/Ride Type Other Notes
Big Wheelin 2012 Kid's Jeep Ride
Carousel 2012 Chance Rides 36' Double Decker Carrousel Double-Decker Carousel
Cyclone 2012 Larson International Fireball
Frog Hopper 2012 S&S Worldwide Frog Hopper
Galaxy Wheel 2012 Chance Rides Ferris Wheel
Gulf Glider 2012 Zierer Wave Swinger
Iron Shark 2012 Gerstlauer / Euro-Fighter
Pier Pileup 2012 Bertazzon Rides / Bumper cars
Pirate's Plunge 2012 Interlink log flume
Revolution 2012 Chance Rides Revolution 20
Rock & Roll 2012 Bertazzon Rides / Musik Express
Sea Dragon 2012 Chance Rides Pharaoh's Fury
Sky Shooter 2012 SBF-Visa Group Airborne Shot
Texas Star Flyer 2012 FunTime Industries Star Flyer
Texas Tea 2012 Zamperla Midi Tea Cup

See also

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  • 2012 in amusement parks

References

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Galveston.com
25 May 2012
Amusements as well as the historical element of the Pier will bring back memories of what the destination was known for in the late 1940s. The Sea Dragon ride gives you a great view of the island!
Social News Network
19 November 2013
Pleasure Pier is a great addition to the island. It can be kind of expensive though. After eating lunch, paying for rides and games and snacks and drinks throughout the day, I spend close to $100.
Jess Whelan
4 September 2016
Getting there an hour before sunset was the best idea. Not as hot & the lights are spectacular. Make sure to book your Bubba Gump reservation well in advance though. We were told it was a 2 hr wait!
Social News Network
3 December 2013
You have to pay to get in no matter what, but if you get the day pass for rides, it is totally worth it. I spent all day there with my dad and 4-year-old sister and never ran out of things to do.
ESTHER
21 March 2016
Super fun. Would come back when it wasn't Spring Break or a holiday. Big downfall is there isn't a lot of places to sit and rest or people watch.
keren Rdz
9 June 2014
Es un lugar para pasar un rato muy agradable, por los juegos,la vista, comida,actividades está muy padre recomendable
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