UK theme park releases first pictures of record-breaking £8,720,000 new ride

It’s almost double the height of the current record-holder (Picture: Pleasure Beach Resort)

In less than two weeks, Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool launches a record-breaking new ride — and to get thrillseekers excited ahead of opening, it’s shared an exclusive sneak peek.

Aviktas, which was officially announced last summer, will welcome its first 40 riders on Thursday May 21, catapulting them 138ft into the air at angles of up to 120°.

Set to become the largest g...