RussellHammondnholt Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 Long time site lurker. I just had to say those picts of Astroworld are amazing! I grew up there and I miss that park so much!
dws_57 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Hey Shane; Thanks for a great end to another great season. I really liked the videos too. Those are really good helicopter shots. Some Nice footage of lighting also. Again thanks for sharing all this it's great. Dws
astroworldfan1 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Shane, Have you ever considered making a Shane's Amusement Attic website? BTW, there's a SF Houston member who really wants to contact you to see if you have certain video footage. Would you mind PMing your email address to me? -Tatum "I can't believe this season's already over!"
montezooma Posted May 29, 2009 Author Posted May 29, 2009 No I am not considering a website. I like my little community here on TPR!
tedten Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing work. I loved your SFGAm coverage. Keep up the great work Shane!
montezooma Posted May 31, 2009 Author Posted May 31, 2009 Here is an AstroWorld encore. I forgot to post this one brochure from the park, the year the Mayan Mindbender opened. Here is it, the only AstroWorld coaster that still runs today. One out of Ten, that is not a good thing. Although I LOVE AstroWord, I think the comparison to Disneyland is a little bit of a stretch Notice that this is NOT the actual Greezed Lightnin' ride. It is the Tidal Wave at Marriott's Great America Santa Clara. It just has the yellow lead car.
astroworldfan1 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks Shane. I can't believe it's already over . -Tatum
ebl Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I never went to AstroWorld, but I did have the pleasure of riding Batman--The Escape. Only it was called Shock Wave and was at SFMM! Keep up the great work, Shane. These retro park visits have been a lot of fun! Eric
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Police Academy: The Stunt Show... I would have loved to see that! Thanks for sharing all of this amazing memorabilia. It's great to see.
robbalvey Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 ^ Same! --Robb "Police Academy 2 is still one of my favorite movies!" Alvey
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 thank you soooo much for putting those pics up..i miss astroworld sooo much and you let me see some of it even after it close.
Philrad71 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Awesome flyers/pics! I personally like the 'Viper - Sponsored by L.A. Gear'!!
rocketrod7 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I remember the Police Academy Stunt Show was at SFMM for one season. The show took place at the Backlot theater were Batman last took place. That particular season Police Academy replaced the Diving show. That same year there was also a Batman Stunt Show that took place on a stage on the old water ski show lake in the front of the park where Hurricane Harbor currently resides. Police Academy only lasted one year (as it was pretty painful to watch despite "Porctor" LOL.The next season Batman moved into the Backlot theater and the Lake became Hurrican Harbor. Ryan
astroworldfan1 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Where was the Mayan Mindbender moved to? Wonderland Park in Amarillo, Texas. Mayan Mindbender is now known as "Hornet".
ebl Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 ^ And it's going to be outdoors, so if anyone rode it at AstroWorld, it'll be a different experience, I'm sure. Sort of like riding Space Mountain outdoors. Eric
Mozart67 Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Shane, thanks for another great look back, and for the Astroworld feature. Of all the coasters I miss in my "Top 20 Dead and Buried" list, I think Texas Cyclone is either No. 1 or close to it. (the shuttle loop--cant remember the name--gets honorable mention because I got stuck in the restraints--funny story for another time.) Thanks again Scott "30 pounds in 30 days for 2 months lighter and ready to hit the coasters" Mayfield
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I'm not a big Disneyland fan, I'd rather go to Astroworld... Too bad it's gone. Those were some nice photos, Shane! How do you keep digging them out of your "closet?"
montezooma Posted June 3, 2009 Author Posted June 3, 2009 I'm not a big Disneyland fan, I'd rather go to Astroworld... Too bad it's gone. Those were some nice photos, Shane! How do you keep digging them out of your "closet?" a closet would be too small to hold all my collection it all comes from my "attic". Thanks everyone for your compliments! Season 2 was fun! I'd rather go to AstroWorld over Disney too
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Oh yeah, I forgot it was an *ATTIC*! Still, it's just a lot of cool stuff!
Mozart67 Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I flipped back and caught the Cyclone, Lightnin and Excalibur clips. The shooting on the Lightnin' video, in particular, was striking, esp. the shots of the ride with the tower in the background and the coaster-fireworks frames. REALLY excellent job. I guess the only other Texan ride from that time period I really miss (which is kinda silly, I suppose) was SFoT's Big Bend coaster, which was taken out the year before Judge Roy went in. Great as always, Shane. Scott
Big Mike Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Here I come buddy! Better pull out that last ace up your sleeve lol. I miss you here, the trip is not the same without you Peace, Big Mike
Big Mike Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I FINALLY did it! 8 386626 THE BIG MIKE ROAD SHOW 2009 - Coming to you LIVE from SCANDI 9 386575 Shane's Amusement Attic Love Big Mike
montezooma Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 Well Big Mike, you deserve it. You sure put some good work into your Big Mike Road show. I hope you and all the others are having a GREAT time in Scandi, I really wish I could be there.
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