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It could also be that there 'Autumn magic by the sea' festival is on, locals etc where probably waiting for that to start (think it started on the 13 or 14th Oct. When it is on many people will probably arrive later (after school time) for the lights and parade midweek.

Funny you should say that actually, because a few years ago I saved some of the details of rumours that popped up on Screamscape around the 2004-2007 era. Of course these were just rumors and unsure how true they were....... like I say - copied word for word (at the time) from screams cape:- 2007 - Unknown Project - (6/18/04) Sources tell us that the next big plan 
for the park won't open until 2007 to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of 
the park. Along with the plans for the P1 site, we've heard that an all new 
main gate area will be built and could be open in time for the 2005 season 
to allow for the 2007 project to move forward. As for the ride itself, this 
rumor claims it will be a combination dark ride and coaster with no 
inversions but three launch zones, and one backwards section of track. The 
story, so far, is about traveling through an old haunted building past 
ghosts, animatronics and projected effects. You'll slowly climb a staircase 
to encounter ghosts at the top pushing a large table down the stairs at 
you... where you will kick off the backwards section of the ride and via a 
track switch, you'll take a short wild ride through the building until you 
end up in a dark room full of spider webs. The train will rotate on a 
turntable towards a big fireplace with an empty rocking chair moving back 
and forth. As you face the chair a ghost appears, laughs at you, and boom... 
you launch through the fireplace through a tunnel full of false fire 
effects. You'll end up in a haunted kitchen next before the final coaster 
portion of the ride kicks into gear within a huge greenhouse where you will 
exit the ride, leaving the empty cars to venture back into the building for 
the next load of riders. So far the cars will be small, said to only hold 8 
riders so far, but the ride will be large enough to use up to 20 of these 
cars at one time. So far the park is still seeking building permission for 
the ride, but they should get their answer before the summer is over. Sounds Like this would have been a Cross between curse of Darkastle at BG Williamsburg and Revenge of the mummy! Dark Thrill Ride - Rumor - (6/1/07) The latest gossip says that this project has been pushed back for redevelopment. Seems the plans would have required the demolition of the Silverado Theatre to make room and they have reconsidered. 
(5/7/07) The timeline here is only a guess at this point, but we’ve heard a popular idea being tossed around, canceled and possibly brought back to life was the idea of an Africa themed Jeep Safari dark ride adventure. Apparently the idea was born after riding both Rhino Rally at Busch Gardens Tampa and the wonderful Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland. From the sound of things, riders would climb aboard jeeps to go on a quest for a mystical diamond. Rival treasure hunters make chase and turn your jungle safari into a high speed adventure where you eventually lose them, discover the hidden jungle temple and drive inside to find the diamond. Of course, in classic Indiana Jones fashion the temple begins to self-destruct and the ride is on again as you attempt to escape, which apparently involves a final escape route down a small river and over a waterfall. Our source did manage to capture a piece of artwork showing off one of the Jeep’s on the edge of this very waterfall, where you can also see the hidden coaster track under the water. Sounds like fun to me, but certainly an expensive ride and one that will certainly have to use some cutting edge technology as well. Getting a little too cutting edge has burned the park before in the case of the Winjas coasters that were delayed a whole season, so time will tell if they are willing to experiment again.

They are a rare breed, but would you visit a Cred-less theme park? I know this will divide opinion as many theme park fans also like a 'culture cred' ...whilst other people won't see the point in going out their way if there's no creds to be had! The coaster is seen as the beating 'heart' of many theme parks and amusement parks - but a roller coaster isn't needed to be a 'theme' park in the true sense- this throws up some good questions about what constitutes a theme park... an amusement park... a 'visitor attraction'. Also worth a note that Disneyland was Cred-less for it's first 4 years of operation - and then only had one coaster for 18 years! Some examples of current parks I can think of are that fit this description include:- Puy Du Fou (France) - This place looks Immense - basically a park based on very well themed historical stunt shows and spectaculars - definitely airs more on the entertainment side of things on the 'edutainment' spectrum Futuroscope (France) - Multi-media theme park based on cinematic innovation - 3D,4D and Imax shows, simulators etc Pairi Daiza (Belgium) - Okay so this is a Zoo - But a VERY immersively themed and detailed zoo/botanical gardens and cultural attraction. Huis Ten Bosch (Japan) - Massive Dutch themed park - has every type of non-ride 'attraction' under the sun - 3D/4D cinemas, Audio-animatronic shows, Mirror mazes, walk throughs, a chocolate 'experience', ice palace/bar, high ropes course, fountain shows, Optical illusion museum, teddy bear museum, scare mazes etc. Sanrio Puroland (Japan) - Hello Kittyland! Moonmin world (Finland) - Moomin themed park Namjatown (Japan) - Indoor theme park based on interactive games and food (including weird ice cream flavours) Watermouth Castle (UK) - Eccentric British theme park based in and around a castle, Aimed at kids but the type of place Adults would appreciate in a creepy animatronic so-bad-its-awsome/charming way. anyone know any others? or been to any of the above? and what are your opinion of credless parks? (not including water-parks) What would they need to draw you in?

from my observations over the years I've always thought in my head that theme park fans come in 3 groupings:- 1, Roller Coaster Fan:-.... exactly that, someone who loves roller coasters in all there forms, ages and sizes..... classic credit whores 2, Thrill Seekers:- Similar to above but is in it for the adrenaline buzz, prefers more intense roller coasters, but also loves intense flat rides, tower rides etc - anything for the rush. May be bored on 'family' coasters and rides or think of them as lame. 3 'Theme' park fans:- loves the art side of theme parks, special effects, dark rides, shows etc - loves roller coasters but as park of the package and not necessarily the prime focus.... would still visit a park if it had no/few coasters. Now I've generalized - as I think most TPR fans are probably a mixture of the above 3! Does anyone see themselves in the above groups or can think of other categories