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http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/rides/SkyScreamer.aspx There is now a promotional video for the ride available on this page. It's most definitley on the spot of Cobra. ~Nicholas

^Oh, cool. Thanks for the info Scott - and I saw you on Sunday at the Boardwalk. ^Try out the NEW Haunted Castle - a BRAND (opened June 4th) dark ride that is a lot of fun. You CAN'T miss it! ~Nicholas

I was at the Boardwalk today. The United Spirit Association (USA) was having their Cheer competition this weekend. There were at least 20 people in line for the Laser Maze while Desperados had not even a single person in line. Thankfully, the ride lines weren't too long thanks to many of the guests watching the cheer competition. It was nearly 100 degrees today, which was not fun. While waiting in line for the Haunted Castle, it broke down and the line was evacuated. A 1/2 hour later, it was back up again. Everything seemed to be working well, but later in the day it broke down again and was closed up for good for the day. Another big downside to the day was that the Logger's Revenge was closed all day. On all days! TODAY WAS THE NEW HAUNTED CASTLE'S 100TH OPERATING DAY! The turnstile on the NHC has NOT been reset since opening. The current stats are as followed: === Date: 9/25/2010 Time: 1 PM Riders: 319,171 Days open: 100 == I'll update this statistic every time I get a chance to ride it. At this many visitors the ride is getting over 3,000 riders a DAY! ... Does that seem a little high? It sure does to me. That's all I got for ya' today. Keep on Boardwalk-in! ~Nicholas

^ I was going to, but it ended up become way too expensive. It ended with 46 bids and the winning bidder bought it for a whopping.... $1,026.01 !!! That's a great little chunk of change to the Boardwalk. In regards to Desperados, no one ever seems to go in there for some odd reason. The Laser Maze right next store is MUCH more popular. I really liked Desperados, but I did not like how tiring it got using your finger repeatedly for over 5 minutes shooting at targets. Still, I wonder why it's way more popular in foreign countries. ~Nicholas

Oh, cool a Star Flyer! hmm.. I wonder if Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be getting one for next year. *looks at signature* ... ~Nicholas

^ ditto.

Haha .. man Robb, your laugh is CONTAGIOUS!!!

Here are my thoughts: The Cave Train was updated and completely redone in 2000, so I don't think that really needs an update yet. They are adding new stuff every once in a while to it. Fright Walk could use an upgrade, or just something new all together. Maybe get rid of the non-popular Desperados game and combine it with the space used for the Fright Walk and create some larger. Possibly bring back the old 3-D Funhouse, or some other type of walk through attraction. The Hurricane opened in 1992 - that makes 18 years. I think it's about time to get an upgrade. Regarding this upgrade, I would expect to see a new coaster during the 2012 or 2013 season. I'm hoping for a mouse type coaster. Maybe they could try and make it look like the old wooden one that was at the Boardwalk until 1976. The Merry-Go-Round does infact turn 100 next year. I know they will be doing something great for it, since that is a big feat for any ride. Ghost Blasters - ... this seems to be great for now, though a more complete/finished facade would really tie everything together. ~Nicholas

Wonderful photos so far - Conneaut really looks like a fun place, and I'm glad they got the park up and running again in the past years. I can't wait to go out and ride the Blue Streak. Anyone wanna give me a ride from California? ~Nicholas

I've been looking for stuff like this too! Cool links. ~Nicholas

The Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for sure. Gotta love the tunnel, especially at night! ~Nicholas

I really hope the 'mystery' GCI coaster is the one for CGA.... One can hope, right? ~Nicholas

Hey everybody - It's been a while since the last update. I visited the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this afternoon with some friends, and rode the Haunted Castle twice. The ride was running really well and despite the fast speed at the beginning and the "Santa Cruz" tourist not popping up, everything else was in tip-top shape(for a Castle that is!). One noticeable change was that the music used in the ride starting from the bottom of the spiral, through to the Fire Place scene has changed - It has been replaced with music that was used in the previous Haunted Castle. I do not know if this is permanent, or just the Boardwalk's technicians trying something out. In this update, we have 3 more UNRELEASED photos courtesy of Rick Bastrup and Richard Ferrin of R&R Creative Amusement Designs. The photos may NOT be used elsewhere unless under permission from Rick and Richard of R&R. Also, the video I have been promising ever since the topic has started, is below. It's a quick 40 second video utilizing beach-side panorama shots I took of the construction from August 22nd, 2009 to June 4th, 2010. ...as always, enjoy. ~Nicholas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PDym04oGCQ ALL PHOTOS IN VIDEO TAKEN BY ME. DO NOT USE WITHOUT PERMISSION. PHOTOS BELOW BELONG TO R&R CREATIVE AMUSEMENT DESIGNS. USED WITH PERMISSION. The Royal Kennels. (The Green eyed dog was originally inside the previous Haunted Castle) The Fire Place scene. Ahhh... nice and warm! "..off to the swamps with 'ya!"~Ghostly King ... the Swamp Scene.

Fantastic Drachen Fire pics - really showed off the cutback element. All of your other photos are great too. I love retro photos. ~Nicholas

Dang... Let's hope they find some way to keep it operating for some time.. or atleast have a few rides or the coaster operating on the side.

Alright Moose... cool. Do you think we should keep this as a HAUNTED CASTLE discussion thread, or a thread for all of the Boardwalk. I would personally like to have those seperate, but either way works. ~Nicholas

Cool, thanks Moose. Though... how can we change the subtitle of the topic now for updates.. e.g. July 27th, 2010 - SURPRISE UPDATE... we can't change that now... ~Nicholas

A combination Live-action animated movie.... brought to you by wumwip and coaster-crazy. Prepare to be scared.... 06.04.2011 ======== More details to be released soon! ~Nicholas

LOL, I agree. I wouldn't even use your swear words!

The Pirate Ride?

Hmm... is it some kind of dark ride? I notice special effects lighting on there... Random guess but... the San Francisco Earthquake Ride ? ..heh, no idea here. I've never been to Cedar. ~Nicholas

^Thanks guys for posting that: Here is the article from the Sentinel. New $9M Haunted Castle ride vandalized at the Boardwalk; Stockton teen arrested Source: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_15579673?source=most_viewed This really angers me! ~Nicholas

Six Flags Robb Alvey? Six Flags over Donkey? The possibilites are endless! I like the idea, and I'd assume it would have an array of crazy coasters and nautic jets. ... I'm sure it would be a really insane and dangerous place, yet great for all ages.

^Was also on the NHC with you. Despite those 2 little mishaps, the ride(and lines!) seem to be holding up well. A bit said that the guillotine part was not working... but I can't have everything, can I? ~Nicholas P.S. Scott- I've sent you a PM!!

^LOL, wumwip. Concept art below! =========================== MINI UPDATE - JULY 18TH, 2010 =========================== I've kept my promise.... below is 2 photos of the concept art piece I recieved of the Haunted Castle on opening day, presented and signed by Charles Canfield. Also below, is the official commercial for the NEW Haunted Castle - the next update will feature that long-awaited video! Thanks again so much everyone. ~Nicholas Tadahh - as you can see, this was an EARLY version of the ride. It's quite different than now. Close up of the autograph from Mr. Charles Canfield - the park's president!