Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Galeveston Pier Logo.png
Location Galveston, Texas, U.S.
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Owner Landrys, Inc.
Opened May 25, 2012 (2012-05-25)
Rides
Total 16
Roller coasters 1

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.[1][2][3][4][5]

History

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The new Pleasure Pier in 2012.

The new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier was built 1,130 feet (340 m) out over the Gulf of Mexico waters. It had its "soft" opening on May 25, 2012.[6]

The new pier complex is located where the original Pleasure Pier stood from 1943 until 1961, when it was destroyed by Hurricane Carla. 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.[2] It was also the site of the USS Flagship Hotel, an over-the-water hotel built in 1965 that was demolished after Hurricane Ike in 2008.

Attractions

Concept art of the park.

Features at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier include:[2][3]

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[8]
Pirate's Plunge 2012 Interlink log flume
Revolution 2012 Chance Rides Revolution 20
Rock & Roll 2012 Bertazzon Rides / Musik Express[8]
Sea Dragon 2012 Chance Rides Pharaoh's Fury
Sky Shoes 2012 SBF-Visa Group Airborne Shot
Texas Star Flyer 2012 FunTime Industries Star Flyer
Texas Tea 2012 Zamperla Midi Tea Cup

See also

References

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