Pleasure Beach Resort · Operating · 1935
Grand National
62 ft · 40 mph
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Height
62 ft
#4 of 9 at Pleasure Beach Resort
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Signature feel
Wood · Sit Down
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- Official POV — Licensed / educationalWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)
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