restoca Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Here's another GL card that illustrates the changes Shane mentions. I worked at the drink stand near the loop the summer of 1979. When this ride first opened the station and queue weren't finished. I remember going up the exit ramp and boarding on a bare platform with no roof! One summer day while manning the drink stand, I watched the GL train launch as usual, but this time there was a problem with the "pusher", which didn't disengage at the end of the launch. It was torn off and carried to the top of the loop, where it fell and hit part of the base of the loop before the first car passed the same area of track. That made quite a noise! The ride was close for quite a while after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 ^ That must have been scary to watch! I had never heard that story before. So the pusher had no upstops? Spring has sprung, and it'd be awesome to get outdoors for a boat ride with the Pennsylvania Dutch, don't you think? Dutch Wonderland was a great 3 hour stop when I visited in 2005. It has my favorite junior coaster, Sky Princess. I refuse to call it by its rename because Sky Princess just sounds so much cooler! I think it also sports the purple and blue color scheme much better than those Clawshun redos, but alas I digress. DuWo is a really fun, small park which I highly recommend checking out if you ever find yourself on the way to Hershey, Knoebels, or Williams Gr--oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Spring??? Spring??? I was in a hail storm in Southern California this weekend and when I get back to Utah there is 3" of snow on the ground again. I think you are getting ahead of yourself Mark. Since I am up to the Six Flags park in my tribute to 1980 brochures, here is a postcard I thought would be appropriate. 1980 was the year of the swinging ship for the Six Flags chain, here is the best one they installed. The Conquistador at Six Flags over Texas. ps- Can you name the 2 six flags parks (original 7) that didn't get the swinging ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 AstroWorld Great Adventure? (Not too sure about this one) -Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (reads back of postcard) "...reminiscent of rolling on the Spanish Main." Always love what they caption on some of these postcards, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 AstroWorldGreat Adventure? (Not too sure about this one) -Tatum AstroWorld is one of them...Great Adventure isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 I would say the other park that didn't get a swinging ship was Six Flags Auto World. Conquistador was definitely the best looking ship SF ever installed. It might just be the best looking one ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I would say the other park that didn't get a swinging ship was Six Flags Auto World. smart ass, the other park that didn't get one back in the 80's was Six Flags Great America, they didn't get theirs until the Southwest Territory expansion. ^I just realized the reason Six Flags Great America didn't get the swinging ship in 1980 is because Six Flags Great America was still Marriott's Great America in 1980...oops Conquistador was definitely the best looking ship SF ever installed. It might just be the best looking one ever. I would have to give that award to that indoor swinging ship in Japan. Remember that one? It was AWESOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoasterkid Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Great postcards! I still love the idea of this thread Mark! And yes, it really has been 6 years. My how the time fly's when you're riding coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Here is a postcard from Six Flags Great Adventure that showcases some great rides including their Buccaneer and the incredible Lightnin' Loops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 ^ I LOVE to see parks lit up at night! Too often these days it seems that parks close before it gets really good and dark. ^^ Seriously Shawn. We need to plan another meetup...preferably on a TPR extravaganza! ^^^ Oh and how could I forget the swinging ship at Aqua Stadium Shane. It really was amazing looking...almost as if it were made out of crystal. Yes that one is the most gorgeous one I have ever seen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 And now for something completely different. The original Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom in Orlando. I am interested to see how the new version turns out. Hopefully it will be as good as Disneyland's remodel. this postcard just screams 1970's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 ^ CLASSIC! I'd totally forgotten that SM was getting a redo. Unfortunately I haven't been to WDW since about 1989, but I think that will all change once a neighboring park opens a certain new section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Does anyone remember the 1980's Los Angeles band, The Long Ryders, and their almost hit song, ? No I didn't think so, but apparently they should've been at Holiday World... Please don't run over any pilgrims! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I just did the 1980 brochure for Six Flags over Texas so I thought I would post this postcard from the park featuring the Texas Chute Out...one of the most clever names in the industry!!! Love this paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoasterkid Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 ^ CLASSIC! I'd totally forgotten that SM was getting a redo. Unfortunately I haven't been to WDW since about 1989, but I think that will all change once a neighboring park opens a certain new section. I'm thinking you should join some friends (Divv, Lou, Andrew, etc...) and I in Orlando for Halloween/Potterland in 2010! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 DUDE...where do I sign up?! That sounds too good to pass up. Oh and GREAT card Shane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 The Beast...how good was this ride back when it first opened? I loved the old trains and no brakes on the first drop! Riding this coaster the first time I rode it in 1979 is a coaster memory I will never forget! The Beast with the good trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycamps Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Here are a few cards I've recently acquired from Cedar Point and Riverview Park Back of Ballroom card Cedar Point Ballroom Back of Riverview card Riverview Park Back of Breakers card Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point circa 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 WOW cycamps...really awesome cards! I especially like the Riverview card. That main entrance was quite iconic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ^^ Amazing cards Do you know how old the CP card is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycamps Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ^I'm not too sure about the Ballroom card, but the Breakers card is postmarked 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 With the Bizarro news coming out of New Jersey this past week, we probably won't be seeing this postcard in the garden state anymore. Unique cut-out card I love this graphic design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoca Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Here's a detail of an old postcard. Shouldn't be too difficult to guess the park. It's still in operation today, but the three woodies pictured are gone. I'll post the full front and back after the correct guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have no idea where ^ is, but what the heck is that in the bottom right-hand corner of the postcard? It "looks" like a swings ride... but in the ocean surf??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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