chadster
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How do you attend media day? Usually by car
Do you get invited, ask, or what? Magic
And what time do they hold these kind of things at? Sometime between 12:01am to 12:00am
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A friend of mine who lives in Knoxville said she was in Pigeon Forge today and was at Friday's behind a couple DW workers and overheard them talking about a soft opening on Friday. So maybe #ItWillOpen
We only trust Dippin' Dots workers here
#sourceisntdippindots
#eatingdippindotsdoesntcount
#itllneveropen
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Pathway lights, the ride.
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How can you be aggressive if you don't know what to be aggressive about? That's kinda the point of the study, to see what kind of life there is to breathe into the parks. CGA was mentioned that an entertainment district is being considered outside the park in part to take advantage of Levi stadium but also to harness the population density especially with lunchtime crowds.
Another item they are floating is adding ballfields, hotels, and what not to land they own around various parks. Something that WOF would be perfect for. Soccer and baseball tournaments onsite would be great for boosting attendance which in turn boosts revenue that in theory would be used for more new attractions. Playing baseball out by Patriot or behind Prowler...winning.
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At least you'll be able to join the ferris wheel of love club.
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I can't believe I forgot the Llama coaster.
Especially since Garbles and I paid admission the day it opened to get you this awesome footage.
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From the 1st Qtr Conf Call:
Cedar Fair will continue to embrace and grow each park in line with their own regional brand. Knott's and Carowinds were studied first, Cedar Point and Canada's Wonderland were just completed, and Valleyfair and California's Great America are up next. Based on the in-depth studies of the parks, both marketing and expansion plans will be formed.At least the VF fanclub will have something to talk about
Paraphrase courtesy of NPN
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Here in Texas rides only have to be inspected once per year for an insurance certificate that is in turn sent to the state. The states itself doesn't inspect rides. By contrast in Oklahoma any carnival ride must be inspected before it enters service regardless of if it moved from across the street or another state.
It would still be pre-mature to speculate, but something tells me the likelihood of rider error is high with this one.
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Dollywood's next "big day" is on May 6th when Dolly will be there for her annual homecoming. If I was a 'betting man", I would bet that we will see Dolly officially open the coaster on this date! Anyone else agree?
Pretty good prediction from April 18.
Pete told a group today touring the site that they are 'still testing' and would open 'soon' and told them no official date. I would imagine a media event would most def be held prior to to get the word out that the ride is open.
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Not a bad idea, they'll adjust their forecast hourly to make it look good.
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The 'weathermen' here suck, like more than a seasoned pornstar, so if you are in town I would take the chance. As long as no lightning and a monsoon doesn't arrive they'll have many things open. Worst case they shut down for a few. It's a school trip day so they'll make every effort to be open.
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I'm a little shocked that two of you have admitted to watching the whole thing!
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I agree about 76 and am looking forward to seeing it finished, it's definitely the shot in the arm that Branson has needed for a while to attract a different crowd. Those that more or less put it on the map are slowly fading.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say the same advertising company that does Six Flags promo videos put this one together, same music, similar storyline, etc. Still a great video that shows everything coming to Branson this year and into the future.
Here is all the blah blah blah, but lets be honest, the video is cooler.
Fritz’s AdventureFritz's Adventure is a dynamic family attraction that brings the excitement and challenges of outdoor adventure into a multi-dimensional indoor environment. Experience three stories and 80,000 square feet where you can experience elements of the world around you that, anywhere else, would be prohibited or discouraged. All ages are encouraged to explore the family adventure together.
Iconic Chicago Ferris Wheel Moves to Branson
The iconic Navy Pier Ferris wheel is making its new home in Branson in 2016. The Track Family Fun Parks will add a new, yet familiar, attraction to Branson’s Highway 76 in 2016—the iconic, 15-story-high Ferris wheel which stood on Chicago's Navy Pier for the past two decades.
Grab your crew, your family or your sweetheart, hop in and take the slow ride up and around, surrounded by thousands of lights. This wheel stands a majestic 15 stories tall so it gives you the perfect opportunity to get some beautiful panoramas of the Ozarks landscape. Of course, while you're there, you can't forget to take a selfie in front of the dazzling structure.
Photo Credit: Navy Pier, Inc. Chicago
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, an advocate for education, preservation, and conservation, opens a working gristmill, general store and restaurant with a patio and waterfall view. An education center features classrooms with a connected treehouse opening this summer.
IMAX Reveals New Cinematic Experience
March 2016 is an exciting month for Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex. Branson IMAX has unveiled plans for a $1.7million renovation and a new cinematic experience, IMAX® with Laser - IMAX’s next-generation digital laser projection system. Sunday, January 17th marked the end of an era, the end of IMAX 15/70 film projection at Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, but is also ushering in the most cutting-edge technology available to moviegoers
today. The new system also includes IMAX’s next-generation, 12 channel sound technology that delivers even greater
power and precision for the ultimate audio immersion. IMAX with Laser delivers audiences unprecedented levels
of brightness, contrast, color and sound. To top it off: new seating. General admission seating will be upgraded to new high back rockers and recliners, and the newly installed VIP seating section consists of oversized, zero gravity electric recliners, the premiere recliner with ergonomic luxury and comfort. Don't forget to visit Branson's IMAX next time you're in town.
The Escape Branson
The Escape Branson® is a new, simple, and fun live escape game designed for small groups of 2-6 people. You have 60 minutes to climb a mountain of puzzles and mysteries inside a room. The goal is simple yet challenging: get out in time! Or else ... you could be trapped. During this engaging and challenging game team members truly live and breathe in unison for an hour.
Mountain Adventure Resort
Mountain Adventure Resort is building a new adventure park that will feature rides brand new to the Ozarks. It will be located along Highway 165 in what used to be known as “Butcher Hollow.” The project embraces the extreme topography with a 400-foot elevation change, a zip coaster, zip lines and a ropes course along with a thing called a mountain coaster. A zip coaster is very similar to a zip line except it’s not a straight line, but more of a circuitous route that can take curves. Scheduled to open summer 2016.
Bigfoot on the Strip
Bigfoot on the Strip is the second $10M attraction to be added to Branson's Entertainment Disctrict in 2016. This exciting new project has two rides designed for thrill-seekers, the faint-at-heart and and food truck lovers. 1. On the first ride, adrenaline junkies will be able pulled up 200ft. in the air by a lap belt, then dropped in a free fall toward the ground (braking is done through gravity-based magnets, rather than cable attachments). 2. The second thrill ride is called the Saddle Swing, where one or two riders will be propelled into the sky, tossed end over end, back to the ground. 3. The third ride at Bigfoot on the Strip is much more relaxing. Enjoy a leisurely ride to the top of Bigfoot on the Strip, rotating slowly, offering riders a 360 degree, panoramic view of the surrounding Ozark hills. Don't forget your camera. 4. The Food Truck Court is a section of this attraction that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Can't miss all these tasty on-the-go options at Bigfoot on the Strip!
Spirit of 76
Spirit of 76 is Branson’s dream of a bigger, brighter, more amazing Branson experience than ever before with spacious walkways, landscaping, park benches, interesting landmarks, and amazing spaces for visitors to explore and enjoy. Over the next eight years, Branson plans to invest more than $75 million and transform five miles of Hwy. 76 into a more vibrant, dynamic, fun, attractive and interactive entertainment corridor certain to delight and amaze the next generation of Branson visitors.
Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters celebrate their 90th birthday during the family-focused festival, Star-Spangled Summer at Silver Dollar City. Presenting the Globetrotter Experience show, with highlights from the one-of-a-kind touring show, featuring their trademark basketball wizardry, athleticism and humor. The festival also presents The Magic of Peter Gossamer, champion cloggers, cartoon characters and the park’s 40-plus rides and family-fun attractions.
Fireman's Landing
Fireman’s Landing at Silver Dollar City is centered around the headquarters of “Fire Station #3,” and includes Fire Spotter; Fire Wagon Frenzy; FireFall; Roundabout; Up The Ladder and Fireman’s Flyers. Your family will enjoy Firehouse Splash Yard; Firefighter’s Fire Drill; Firefighter’s Fire Escape and Firefighter’s Junior Fire Escape.
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It's probably worth noting that the guy behind this proposal has been turned away before for not being able to pull the money together. I would put this in the "believe it when it happens" category.
And they actually recognized that in a facebook posting this week
Proceed with caution? That's our take on yesterday's meeting. We've only read a couple of the news reports. Sometimes you wonder if they were at the same meeting. One was blatantly wrong and we're asking for a retraction (we NEVER asked for financial assistance from the city!).While we have financial commitments for the park, they were never "strong enough" for the city. We really are in the financial position to start work next week if allowed, but we have to do in depth engineering analysis on the structures and complete construction drawings before construction loans can be finalized. That's the real world.
So we changed tactics. We are partnering with a local commercial development company for the retail portion of the project, the "Backlot Shoppes". The city wants to sell, we want to buy, and the retail is ready to go. We offered to purchase the property. Our offer was received well, but they have no idea what the property is worth. They voted to get an appraisal done so that they could compare it to our offer to make sure it is reasonable before agreeing to it.
There was some talk about getting a management company, but they decided not to do that until they get the appraisal because they hoped to sell (to us).
A little more waiting, but everything looks like it is going in the correct direction. As we said, they want to sell, we want to buy, and we have the only viable plan to put the site back into commerce.
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Looks like this project might have a leg afterall, of course a very short leg. Following a development board meeting this week it looks like the final step before a decision on the property to sell to either developer wishing to reopen the park and add retails and whatnot is to have an appraisal to ensure the price offered is reasonable. Of course the third option is to bulldoze everything and let the land rot but that does nobody any good. This could possibly be more a reality than a dreamvision. See what I did there?
www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2016/04/six_flags_new_orleans_east_3.html
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2 weeks to fully test and the training of employees, I wouldn't count on it. Besides, who reads USA Today anymore?
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So how's everyone's giant tree?
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I would not be entirely shocked if we saw some sort of Dark Knight type theme going on here.
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LOL, next we will see the FBI, SEC, and SS on some sort of joint operation arresting a few of these people.
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Yay, only 250 medals to go! Learned early on the pain of visiting towns was not worth it, even slow playing it.
With the days of leveling up over Ive grown to like these short mini games. Still don't care for the 4-5 weeks ones.
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Good Ol' bring a friend free days is code for stay home.
In the next few months construction will really start to ramp up on I30/Hwy 360 so misery should be expected for getting into and out of that portion of Arlington. Ugh. Thanks TXDOT for being like Oklahoma and having every $#$@#$%@!#$%! highway in the metroplex effed.
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So now the KD, WoF, SDC, VF, MA, KI, CW, KBF, CGA, and Geauga Lake fanboys/girls will cry.
I can't believe I forgot the Llama coaster.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas (SFFT) Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Posted · Edited by robbalvey
Yesterday Theme Park Review was invited to Media Day for the Fiesta Bay Boardwalk adding three new thrills, new games, new Jelly Belly, and new boards.
Overall the area looks fantastic, the upgrades were just what the doctor ordered to round out the offerings at the park and bring everything together. Sporting the only Zamperla Mega Disk-O in state of Texas known as Hurricane Force 5 you'll enjoy great views of the boardwalk while feeling the wind in your hair (ok, I don't have hair, I call it an aerodynamic design, less wind resistance) Anywho, RIP Frisbee.
Made in Texas you'll find the classic Tilt-A-Whirl known as Spinsanity and it's next door neighbor the Larson Loop known as Fireball. Fireball is actually a lot of fun, has some crazy hangtime, and fits perfectly on the boardwalk with its cousins. Outside of a Himalaya (fine, you know I have a weakness for Reverchon's) I can't think of many rides that could complement the Boardwalk any better. New LED lighting and sound system will keep the party going after dark.
Of course you can't forget about Scooby, he's gotten an upgrade with a moving platform bringing the parks offering of moving platform rides to 4(who can name the other 3?) El Presidente Neal tells me their big focus is to munch people through the lines as quickly as possible and the moving platform on Scooby has done just that. For anyone who has been to the park you've probably experienced how fast they can move a line, afterall, more rides, more fun right? And like I told Neal, and I don't take this lightly, I really feel with all of the improvements to an already great park, the friendliness, cleanliness, and overall operations, they are the premier park in the chain.
So get out and checkout the new spin and spews on the boardwalk, just eat a funnel cake first
There's something about walking a red carpet that makes you feel like a million bucks, even if you only have 2 bucks.
Snazzy.
I can see this area becoming a very popular group venue.
Fire Line, Do Not Cross.
"Hey, Fire peeps, look at me, I have fire! Look at me!!"
The ceremonial first riders were from San Antonio Fire-Rescue and on hand was a fire lady to demonstrate why playing with fire is fun and awesome.
Maybe that's the fire they were looking at? Nah, they were all strapped in and ready to ride!
Fireball and the new Fiesta Bay Boardwalk is officially open!
Hang 10 fellas
After ride time it was food time. And yeah, these are mini wieners, and yeah, the ones with carrot and cucumber and sriracha sauce, amazing.
Om nom nom nom
The new Jelly Belly store has a Freestyle Machine in it! They even have dog food flavor Jelly Bellys!
After food time it was ride time. Oh yeah, frito pies, corn dogs, ice cream bars, mini hot dogs, it was all good going down.
And sometimes what goes down must come up. Thankfully no reversal of fortunes here.
Just a good classic, yet modern, Tilt called Spinsanity Looks great!
Hi Larry!
Hurricane Force 5 is the only Mega Disk-0 in the Region!
Great Views!
A storm must be brewing
Throw your legs in the air like you just don't care and be prepared to be blown away. I know, it's the best I could come up with.
The main attraction would be the Fireball
So huge that it has it's own snack shack!
Sleek Logo
Yo, Larry.
Hot Rod style ride vehicles compliment the theme of the are well, a perfect fit!
But here's a surprise! This snack stand will have a separate window just for drink refills! No more waiting in line behind people wanting $50 worth of cotton candy! I love this park!
More views from the boardwalk
You can even grab a seaside chair and watch people lose their belongings while hanging 10 on Fireball.
Certainly an area that people will be drawn and want to stay in, kudos to Neal, Jeffery and the entire team! Thanks for having us out and don't forget in June the Superman Virtual Reality Coaster will come to life!
And there you have it, comment away, but most importantly, follow the wiener, just not too close, you don't want to have an accident.