snuggles Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 www.screamscape.com/html/joyland1.htm Park News - (5/18/07) While it seems the local media has very little to say about what is going on at Joyland, we’ve heard a few disturbing things this week, but unfortunately we can’t very any of this right now so we’ll have to leave this under the rumor category. Our source tells us that the Nelsons, since retaking control of the property last month, have begun to remove various attractions from the park. It seems there have been a few fires at the park in addition to the small one in the Wacky Shack on April 18th, it seems vandals have gained access to the park, left much graffiti and set a few more small fires. It kind of makes you wonder if anything will be left worth saving once final control and ownership of the park is established. The Nelson's are being totally STUPID about this whole situation. I guess I should go and see if anything has left. If it is true, I just lost all faith in the Nelson's. Maybe they've gone senile, and don't know what the hell they are doing now. Hopefully this is just a rumor (rides being removed) and not true. I don't see how they could really move anything out though, the only "portable" rides are the wave-swinger, and the round-up.. I really doubt they could even move the round-up, the tires on it's trailer have probably partially rotted by now.
Shavethewhales Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 That last line from the Screamscape quote pretty much sums it all up. It really is getting hard to see much of a future for the park, but I still wish it could be saved. I wonder what the partners will do if they win their cases? I can see them turning Joyland into a paved paradise chock-full lower-end stores and pawn shops, but maybe they'll pursue the theme park industry again - maybe in a new city... It's doubtful, but they were obviously interested in running a theme park.
chris70 Posted May 19, 2007 Posted May 19, 2007 The condition they brought the park back from the first time was less than suitable , they wont give up. When I drove by last sunday everything looked ok. they definitely need to provide better security. At least Michael had someone keeping an eye on the park. Maybe the Nelsons dont care anymore.
snuggles Posted May 19, 2007 Author Posted May 19, 2007 Hopefully the Nelson's can get someone to look after the park, like a rent-a-cop. Who is up for posing as rich businessmen looking to buy the park, just to see everything inside?
chris70 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Another Vandalism:2801 S. Hillside, Joyland Amusement Park, June 8. this is from todays paper.I think this is the third or fourth .At least Michael had someone watching the park and employees in and out.If Stan doesn't do a better job there may not be much left.Or it will be like starting from scratch.
chris70 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 not sure maybe I'll drive by and take a look.Its really sad that they aren't keeping a better eye on it.
christianscoasters Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 WWW NEEDS to buy these rides! Especially the Nightmare and the skycoaster. Okay. I recently learned something that came across me as **shocking**. My mom takes in foster kids every now and then, so I get to meet a lot of people. The last one to stay with us, the Nelson's were his GRANDPARENTS!!!
chris70 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 I dont think WWW could buy the rides .there are rumors circulating that he only leased the rides.And also they are having other problems.His marketing director quit to go to Hershey Park and His chief financial officer stepped down due to "health reasons"
christianscoasters Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 ^ I thought he fired his marketing director.
chris70 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 he quit heres a link to the article www.kansas.com/business/poll/story/89849.html
chris70 Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 The date has been set for the protest.Please spread the word. The protest will be held Monday July 23.11:00 - 12:00 and 2:00 - 3:00.Signs will be provided.Location : by city hall New pictures in the gallery.I really like the picture from the scrambler.
chris70 Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Another Vandalism at Joyland .Good job watching the park stan. Vandalism 2927 S. George Washington Blvd., Pinecreek Apartments, July 16. 2801 S. Hillside, Joyland Amusement Park, July 17.
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