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Awesome Coaster and awesome flume! I particularly love the latter, very clever. ^^

Liking Warrior! Looks fun indeed! Though, personally, I would change the supports for the path flyovers into something....less obstructive. Keep it up!

Funny how I just noticed (GENERIC FAST FOOD RESTAURANT). While not an actual geographical location (quite vague actually) I'd love to see some Classical music.

"of some sort" seems to be a catchphrase here. Looking forward to the expansion! ^^

Sounds interesting.... <.< >.> *gets to the drawing board* Looking forward to these new rides, especially the omnimover and "record-breaker"!

Just a little teaser of what tomorrow has in store for the Brits:

And yes, MARF has gone forth with it's international plans. A few miles (MARF is an American Company, we reserve the right to stay imperial) southwest of Liverpool in the United Kingdom lays Liverpool Echenima Resort. Dramatically smaller than it's stateside counterpart, LER is designed to be as compact and Pedestrian friendly as possible while leaving room for expansion as seen below (essentially a more compressed version of USER with electronic peoplemovers instead of monorails): As you can see, LER has one park, rail access, and two hotels. Of course, that park would be the signature Echenima, which would be near-similar in basic layout (8 themed areas surrounding a large lake), only larger and more...um...beautifully detailed thanks to CS and space. 2 lands - Echo Skyport and Britannia will not be present (it's quite obvious as to why the latter was omitted) and will be replace by two other sections, one of which unique to this park. Now then, enough of the storyline, let's head out to the park! Oh, and severe apologies for using the wrong currency Here we have a very minute entrance, designed to allow a clear view of the park sign (because, as we know, some tourists are dumb enough to easily forget what park they're in) while maintaining some beauty: Like the one in the states, guests must walk through an underpass (which is based on an actual underpass) to enter the first area - Davisville: Like the original (expect to see this pop-up often), Davisville takes inspiration from various landmarks and buildings from the small town west of Sacramento. In LEP, we've added a bit of a European twist. As you can see, we have the two classic attractions - Davisville Cinema and Central Park Carousel. Speaking of which, we've taken liberty with Central Park by omitting grassy areas in lieu of gardens and wide, open paths. LEP is designed with heavy guest flow in mind, which is why we built 'side paths' in Davisville to prevent congestion as one can see in this overview: And quite obviously, we have a long way to go!

^ indeed. Sinoda Kimeloff Donkey Entrepreneur Join date: August, 2010 Lots of new things in Kimeloff Valley. New thrills for you all to enjoy! Like the Kimeloff wheel: Not thrilling for you? How about the amazing view you'll get from the K Towers? Okay, so our photographer was a bit off. Maybe a ride on our new inverting coaster (still not designed by me >.<) - The Orange Steeler. Any relations to similar named rides are entirely coincidental. Maybe get yourself wet on the logger? Of course, maybe a loop-launch-thing we got somewhere will bring you loads of fun! Meanwhile, I was just browsing through the guests window when I found something of interest, and I assure you that this was not modified in any way (save for the underline and arrow): I see he's back... And to end this post, how about an overview: *gets a call* Hello? What do you mean our Bay Area land is restricted?! *hangs up*

Love the new coasters! And yes, that is an awesome ctr.

^agreed. Love the new rides, they all look fun! Can't wait too see more.

Initially, in the front page, yes. But I am requesting a revision as Echenima Resort is actually two parks. See this post I made a few pages ago.

Neither has my resort been split into parks.

A quick peek at Echenima Liverpool's Central Park section: Compare it to the one in the states.

Okay, I am taking a risk here with the duopost, but I do have something to post, so anyway... The second of six hotels in the resort is the Putah Resort and Convention Center - one of the few hotels nationwide that not only hosts conferences and conventions in a built-n convention center, but also is exclusive to said attendees - unless you're attending an event, you can't stay here. Assuming you're driving to the hotel, you will see this tall sign in front of you. Not only does it display the Hotel's name (in case you forget where you were), but also contains an electronic sign displaying anything relevant to the current event (or if there isn't an event happening, information about the next one as well as urging you to turn around and go back until next time). As you walk towards the hotel, you'll see the giant pyramid-like structure inspired by a local building. Not only does this contain the open-two story lobby, but also four floors of suites. If you're like one of many, you'd be coming from Sacramento International via an express monorail, one of the many new services provided by MARF, and exit on the rightmost track to this picture. Monorails provide service on the other two tracks to either park every 15 minutes, with Core and hotel trains arriving every hour (whenever the hotel isn't in use, then Putah serves as an express line bypassing Core). Now, the hotel is separated into four quadrants: Ziggurat, Terrace, Convention Center, and Courtyard. For reference, Ziggurat is the...pyramid-looking tower. Terrace is where the bulk of the rooms are, in 4-story wings. Technically on the second story, this section contains a nicely-themed pool (as well as a slide), and a miniature golf course for so leisure-within-leisure. Up next is courtyard, home to two-story buildings with typical two-queen bedrooms (due to miscommunication in design, second story rooms lack balconies). While the pool has no slide, it does have a bar, as well as a laundromat and showers. You can see why this section is called 'courtyard' as there is a wide, open area for performances or other outdoor events. Alas, here's the whole point as to why you're staying here - the Convention Center! One of the largest of such combined facilities, it is also the most flexible - walls are designed to collapse or expand to create either large halls or small rooms, depending on the purpose. Combine that with natural lighting from glass windows (which can be closed with blinds) as well as large walkways to prevent traffic blocks, and you can see why this is, indeed, quite flexible. In fact, MARF took theme park design as a reference for building this hotel and its convention center. Take that Swan and Dolphin! Unlike some other corporate resorts, this hotel is MARF owned and operated Now, we know that you might be hungry, so we have 2 eateries - Fuzio's Universal Pastaa, which is one of the first outdoor chains (okay, a local one, but still) to be built in a MARF hotel serves a fusion cuisine of Italian, Asian, and Steak, and can be found in the Ziggurat section (to the right of this pic). The other one takes inspiration from Futura - diners are given an electronic card with a number on it, diners go to that table and insert the card into the table, bringing up touchscreens from the table from which diners order from, and thus decreasing the amount of time it takes to dine and increasing convenience. --- Amenities for the hotel include: Complimentary transport to either park. Digital Cable Free wireless internet Free continental Breakfast delivered to room Free/discounted access to either park during duration of the event (depending on event/organizer's choice) Optional extended-stay to explore the resort (at, of course, another resort hotel) Rooms range from single, to double, to king, to suite. Rates vary depending on event, not all room types may be available during stay. --- Now then...after all, this is an event-only hotel, so MARF has gotten in contact with several organizations interested, and have gotten 6 (potentially) annual events booked as a result, with two being MARF-run. These events do have the option of having an opening ceremony at either park (in which said park would be emptied of guests by 4 pm). Here they are, in order from Jan-Dec: Verde California* (Home, garden and apparently environment - Mid January) ER Retreat (Medical Nursing, First week of February...very clever pun there, nurses -.-) MARF CoMonth */** (MARF-ran event, entire month reserved for corporations to hold seminars) Valleyfur** (Fan convention - last week of april) Maintenance (Hotel shut down during may and June for maintenance and routine cleaning) MARFest! */** (MARF's signature corporate event, takes place in late July) Coast-to-Coast (Amusement industry, sometime around october) Winter Maintenance Legend: * = Opening Ceremony in Echenima ** = Opening Ceremony in K9-Falliday Studios Now, then...onto the parks... In the Studios, construction is going on smoothly on the new area. We're experimenting with faux-snow here... And look at what has appeared! Also, due to some guest complaints, and with added contruction all around, resort prices have changed: 1-day 1-park: $59 adults 16+/$49 kids -16 1-day Park Hopper: $79 adults 16+/$69 kids -16 2-day Park Hopper: $99 adults 16+/$89 kids -16 Add an additional $10 for every subsequent day, 5 days max. ---- 2-parks 2-days (explore one park for one day, and the other the next for the price of one, no park-hopping): $87/$77 Moonlight venture (Access to either park after 5:30 pm) $45/$36 ---- NorCal Access (Must reside ZIP codes between 93900-96100 - proof of residence required): $25 discount of any price on select weeks. NorCal Exploration Pass (A tourist package that includes lodging in a MARF property (or partner) hotel, a day at either Echenima or Studios, a day in Sacramento, a day in San Francisco (with an optional tour of either the city, bay cruise, or Alcatraz), A day in San Jose (with option of Baylands ticket), and a day Napa. Transportation provided by Coach): $365/person, cost of lodging not included. ----- Echenima MARFlepass -annual pass of the resort - Alpha (Free Parking, free admission, discounts in shop and restaurants, priority seating for shows and parades, complimentary access to special events, early entry, no blackouts, free print or electronic newsletter): $645/year or $55/month Beta (Free Parking, free admission, discounts in shop and restaurants, priority seating for shows and parades based on availability, discounted access to special events, blocked half the year, free e-newsletter): $434/year or $15/month Beta-lite (Free admission, discounts in merchandise, 250 blackout dates, free e-newsletter): $225/year or $12/month Omega (Discounted admission, acknowledgment that you have a pass): $150/year or $5/month -- To be discontinued and that should do it, see y'all a little later!

If that's the case, then.... Echenima Park, Esparto, California K9-Falliday Studios, Esparto, California

Sindoa Kimeloff Ex MARFinvisionist and fan of Donkeys Joined: August, 2010 Thanks for all the warm comments! Here's a teaser for you all: Yes, since we are expanding the Kimeloff chain with a future park in San Francisco (thanks to me begging the City repeatedly to give me the ex-potential-MARF-land), the first park has been renamed 'Kimeloff Valley'. That's it for now, Kimeloff out! For your amusement, feel free to read the thread updates in some foreign German-Swedish-Dutch accent.

I'm liking this new park. Really beautiful, can't wait for more!

Feels strange to see that ride on flat land, but it looks nice.

I have a question about this, how exactly are threads that contain multiple parks (like, say resorts or chains) represented here - as the 'umbrella' thread or individually (with a link to the respective thread)?

Echenima Resort - Esparto, California Kimeloff Amusements - Fresno, California

^ Well it is meant to be similar, now try to spot the differences. Just a few things that I'm working on for Echenima:

Something I'm using as a reference for a future park:

Yes, I was too lazy to add 'supports'

^believe me, it goes a lot faster.

I was bored, so I decided to try a recreation: