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Pictures of Mt. Olympus doing maintenance is more rare than pictures of a bigfoot

Looking closer I actually see the “slime splat” decoration on it too

Ok that pong cabinet is awesome! I wonder if the future will bring more retro games in that style

I'm really liking that Kentucky Flyer car

The GCI model is awesome! I want it

August 1982 Announcement for Cypress Adventure's new coaster happened today! I made sure to show up early so I can witness the announcement up close. They announced the new coaster's name and showed off a few concept art of the coaster itself, but not the layout. The owners explains about how excited they are to announce the new coaster! There was a lot of confetti as they revealed the name of the coaster Excalibur, opening in 1983! Concept art of the first drop This coaster will feature a trick track!

It's the Twisted Twins cars from Kentucky Kingdom, but a few years before that they had Mega Zeph there too

That's terrible! I hope they can fix it! I really enjoyed it while I visited this park in 2016.

And that's not the only cars they stored there over the years from the TPR 2010 mid-america trip

June 1982 Just a small report, but a major coaster is being built! I can't wait to ride it when it opens! Cypress Plunge is always a must on a hot day Decided to ride the 2nd level of the carousel So much has been built since last time! The soon to be signature coaster of the park peeking through the trees! A random but nice shot "Announcement in August" I'll be there! And I'm ending the report with a picture of Joust. See you during the announcement in August!

Off topic from the hyper discussion, does anyone know where in the park the huss condor ride (part of the ride rotation program) was? just curious

March 1982 First day of operation for the 1982 season! The off season felt like it took forever, Here's my trip report: They updated the entrance sign No one cares that much about octopus... I stopped to get a smoothie and this guy was awesome! He's very friendly! I'm starting to think Dragon Run is too popular Also I should mention that it was VERY crowded today I think I'll skip Castle of Horror due to the long line... I decided to ride skyrama since I haven't been on it in a while hmm Time for Twister! Starting to get dark out now Beautiful sunset Night ride on Runaway Express! Ending the report on this shot of Gunslinger

They are at SFStL underneath batman. I'm pretty sure they are being used for parts for American Thunder Edit: Here's proof So that's just out in a guest area? Pretty much, that's the flash pass queue/overflow

They are at SFStL underneath batman. I'm pretty sure they are being used for parts for American Thunder Edit: Here's proof

Happy Halloween everyone! October 31st 1981 Well they opened their 1982 addition a little early. The former Castle Crash bumper cars has been transformed into a haunted house dark ride. Let's check it out shall we? I honestly never seen the park THIS crowded! Everyone wants to ride Castle of Horror! Line is posted to be at 265 minutes. Gonna be here a while... They reused the Castle Crash queue. It's just covered now I finally made it to the station! Spooky books Purple fog effect Oh hell no! I spent so much time in that queue that it's already night! Decided to take a night ride on Twister before I left! See you in 1982!

Coming in October 1981! Originally a 1982 addition, Cypress Adventure's Owners, Max and Rolfe Geffrey, decided it would be more fitting to open their new ride, Castle of Horror, early in October, which is also the last month of the season. Replacing the bumper cars attraction, Castle Crash, Castle of Horror will take you through an abandoned castle where your worst fear lives. Do you dare ride?

That’s Six Flags for you

This thread is just... wow. Six Flags is NOT selling Sfstl. They are NOT losing any profit here. The only reason we are not getting a major addition is because Six Flags focuses more on their bigger parks. But, we are getting new rides on a yearly basis. Six Flags can decide to pull a Michigans Adventure and not add a new ride once a year. I, for one, am happy with each addition each year

I doubt Six Flags would sell the only park in the chain that they fully own

June 1981 Checking out the new Castle expansion to Fantas- I mean Medieval Times. Here's my report from today. I'm backkkk! First thing you see when you enter Long path to Medieval Times Octopus was running a pretty wild program compared to last year Some activity around the old Castle Crash ride. This arch wasn't here before Some additional theme pieces added to the queue. I really wonder what they're doing here. Only time will tell I guess Dragon Run's ride program was allowing 2 laps this time instead of one. It just made the line longer in my opinion New path now unblocked! Cool shot of the rides here New Castle expansion The owners of Cypress Adventures is really planning ahead with future additions! Joe's Tavern smells REALLY good here! I had a turkey leg here which was the best turkey leg I've ever had in my life! Cool shot of Skyrama Here's the new ride: Joust It's just your average scrambler ride, but it's really fun! Skyrama has the longest line I've ever seen for that ride today That's all! Until next time!

Park Expansion for 1981! Fantasy Village will be renamed into Medieval Times where there will be 2 sections of the area: The Marketplace Village (Fantasy Village) and The Castle (new expansion). The Castle will feature A sit down restaurant called Joe's Tavern and a new scrambler ride named Joust! The Castle concept art

I really hope they don't cancel Kentucky Flyer! It's pretty much the perfect coaster to fill the "family" category beyond Roller Skater

July 1980 Quick update on this park, I just can't get enough! Surprisingly, a month after Octopus opened, it lost its "new ride" popularity Close look at the cars The rumors are true, Castle Crash was closed. I wonder what they will put in its place Another postcard worthy shot Up the lift it goes There was hardly a line for Runaway Express, so I caught a ride on it on the way out!

April 1980 Well, It's the start of the 3rd season for Cypress Adventures, I purchased a new camera sometime in February and I wanted to try it out here! While I was there, I noticed a few things added to the park this visit. New for this year was Octopus, a thrilling flat ride which is fun for the whole family! It isn't ready to open yet (hence the blocked off entrance in the first photo), but I look forward to riding it later this year! Fantasy Fling from the entrance to Octopus Random Fantasy Village building A new (blocked off) Bridge was built near the Fantasy Village train station. I believe they are planning on expanding the park within the next 2-3 years! I heard that the Castle Crash bumper cars may be removed at the end of the year to make way for a new ride So I decided to take one last ride on it. It really does have a "temporary" feel to it, like the ride was built, but the building was meant for something else. Castle Crash exit Someone should make this photo a postcard for the park. (Heck, the park should hire me for postcard photos!) Twister is always worth the wait! And I ended my day with a ride on the still popular Runaway Express! See you when Octopus opens!