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A quote from kentucky Kingdom Facebook I was just thinking if the announcement doesn't happen soon, is it perhaps a new coaster concept that will be revealed at IAAPA. They have been able to do a good job with keeping this coaster a mystery.

The Astros still manage to sell tickets. I know its a shock to some. The Sugarland Skeeters actually do decent in ticket sales. I have a friend who works the organization and stated that just the population around Sugarland is enough to keep the stadium going. I have personally been to two games and it was busy at the ball park. I think there is enough business to support another baseball team. Perhaps the Stros will move one of the minor league teams to that stadium. I'm not to worried about the baseball stadium since its supposed to be one of the last things built. Greezed Lightnin used to be listed on www.rides4u.com but now it is not. Hopefully because it was sold to Grand Texas.

It's been sitting around, waiting for someone to piece it back together. Still I count 5 coasters, a dark ride, a swing ride. AHH

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/11/developers-have-big-plans-for-grand-texas/?cmpid=staffblogshcat#17943101=0 The plans for Grand Texas appear to be taking shape, with new renderings showing an elaborate and Texas history-themed amusement and water park on the more than 600 acres of piney woods in East Montgomery County. The project’s leaders, who closed on the land this summer, have previously said the new park could fill the void that AstroWorld left behind. The first phase of construction, which includes building infrastructure and clearing land, will start early next year. The original plans for this project included the Grand Texas theme park and Big Rivers Water Park. At a press conference Wednesday, the project leaders announced that the newly named “Grand Texas Sports and Entertainment District” will include an amphitheater, a “Downtown Texas” area with space for hotels and retail, an RV park, baseball fields and sports complex. These ventures will be financed by developers independent of the theme park’s investment group. Developers declined to disclose the price of the venture, but said they received no upfront money from the East Montgomery County Improvement District. Big Rivers Water Park is slated to open in April 2015 and the Grand Texas Theme Park should be ready by December 2015. http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city_life/11-07-13-the-new-astroworld-sets-an-opening-date-houstons-next-theme-park-to-blast-off-in-2015/?utm_source=sf_twitter Officials with the hotly-anticipated Grand Texas Theme Park unveiled fresh details of their upcoming 630-acre entertainment district, capturing the imaginations of those longing for a worthy successor to the long-shuttered Six Flags AstroWorld. Located along Highway 59 just north of the New Caney exit, the amusement park is expected to open by summer 2015 with seven theme areas devoted to Lone Star history and culture. The Montgomery County Police Reporter blog notes that the project will feature several roller coasters, including one slated to be one of the 10 largest wooden roller coasters in the nation. Grand Texas' Monty Galland assured the East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce that the theme park is only a single component of a larger plan that involves 450,000 square feet for retail and dining, multiple hotels, an RV area and a 6,000-seat stadium designed for minor league baseball games. Also on the drawing boards is an elaborate water park that will tap into the region's natural landscape, surely a nod to EarthQuest, the ecologically-minded amusement park planned for a plot of land a mile south of Grand Texas. "Big Rivers Water Park is a 40-acre site where we will integrate the natural surroundings that is already there. Instead of big swaths of concrete, you will see water slides that wind around the towering oak trees and the lazy river will meander through the forest setting that is already there," Galland explained during the meeting. Along with two hotels, the water park will open several months before the theme park. The Police Reporter says additional nature-themed amusements — a wakeboard lake, equestrian trails and zip lines — are planned throughout the entertainment district as well as an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and hockey games. To see Grand Texas to fruition, theme park owners have assembled a team of industry heavy-hitters that includes former AstroWorld general manager Chuck Hendrix and one-time Six Flags Magic Mountain director Bob Logan. Bob Runyon, who designed Woodlands Market Street, serves as chief architect of the project while designer Bruce Robinson (formerly of Angry Birds Theme Park and Dollywood) will oversee all theme concepts. By 2020, officials anticipate 4.5 million annual visitors to the theme park district, which will bring roughly 2,000 new jobs to the area. As many as 1,600 construction workers are expected to be used during the building process, which begins in January. Grand Texas marketing director Ashley Higson was unavailable for comment on Thursday, but promised CultureMap that more details will be released in the next week. Stay tuned. Look at #100 - Are they bringing back Greezed Lightning from Astroworld??? Umm, I think they are bringing back GREEZED LIGHTNIN? This is the park Houston needs. I count 5 coasters.

This coaster looks like its going to be very photogenic once its open. Just so many different angles to film or shoot it from. Thanks for the update.

Sorry to take away from the science talk. I might even be late on this but its great news to hear they are upgrading the projectors for both The Simpsons ride and Forbidden Journey. I remember the first time I went through Journey and thought wow, these videos look aged. It's as if Universal listens to us.

If anyone wanted to start a theme park. The Freestyle Music park package would be a nice starter.

I'm not sure what you mean by straightforward layout. I haven't seen to many Kumba clones around.

^^Totally agree about Kumba. Still one of the best B&M coasters out there. ^^^^I also agree on Cheetah Hunt. I think its a fun ride and there is something about it. Really though all the coasters at BGT are fun. Can't wait to go back and ride Falcon's Fury.

Has there been any teasers or hints to what day we will find out what they are building in Kentucky?

Maybe they are going to paint Superman. I can only hope.

Agree, looks like a fun event. I buy one of those paintings of Mickey Mouse. That food from the food truck looks yummy. Do you plan to go back to take a picture of the big Tie Fighter?

I was trying to figure who Accesso was when I read about this. I had no idea they are behind so much stuff as far as ticket systems and apps for theme parks. The name is a little weird but I think it will be good for the company. I wonder if they will have any cool things to show off at this years IAAPA.

I guess with all the recent news from Grand Texas, the other park that was supposed to be built in Houston wanted to make sure we knew they were still around. A quote from Earthquest Institute Facebook. Sigh...Anyways, Grand Texas at least owns the land and looks a lot closer then any of the proposed parks in Houston. But yeah still waiting on the construction to start.

Yeah, I'm also okay with the FAKE tree going. I will just spend my time looking at the all the REAL trees nearby.

So many little details. This is so awesome. Just think, this was the first year and it looks great.

It was such a fun surprise for us. It was a better surprise then the announcement of iPad air. The park was awesome to stay open and let us coaster nerds come ride.

Some cool photos. Thanks for sharing.

^ I'm sure it will be a long process before this is all over. At least for now, it sounds like RMC is not in the lawsuit. I need to get back to the park ride NTAG. I haven't been on it since last November. Hopefully I can go to Holiday in the Park this season.

The theming looks great for this ride. It looks overall like a fun ride.

What program were you using to make the slide show? Just out of curiousity. I made a slide show from the Midwest Tour photos I took and it took me a few hrs. I hated the program I was using. I like the idea of a slide show. I think it's definitely a different way to show a TR. I also liked that you used the vine videos in it.

I still have some doubt in Grand Texas but they took a big step forward by buying the land. I recently commented on their Facebook about when we might hear more news. They commented back today saying this month. Perhaps we will see groundbreaking soon as well if they want to keep the 2015 opening. I happily take a YOLO or a El Torro at the park.

The 2 New RMC coasters for sure. I don't see this. If anything it seems even the smaller regional parks are at least adding something. Maybe not as many coasters but still going to have some great attractions in 2014.

When I read the name "Ring Racer", I think of carousels. Anyways, I'm sure this coaster will be fine for what it is. It would be cool to race a car while on the coaster.

It never seems like any good news comes out of this park. Such a shame because its unique small park with some historic fun rides. I hope they deal with the charitable trust issue soon and hopefully don't get sued from the injured riders.