simon8899 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ^Your cars use a lot of gas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Bonfante Gardens (Gilroy Gardens) was one of the highlights of my California trip in 2006. I really liked the laid back non-corporate feel of the park. Plus the Circus Trees are amazing, and who doesn't like riding in giant artichokes, garllics, and a banana split? Now that it's operated by Cedar Fair, I hope the charm and beauty have not been destroyed! Cool tree! 2006 Variation on a theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Oops...I got a bit ahead of myself on the A-Z before realizing I had this brochure from the Amsterdam Dungeon while digging through my 2009 TPR Scandi Trip box. If I remember correctly, we were going to visit this place on the trip, but Reaper (the coaster) wasn't quite ready. I wonder how the coaster is now since it's really not mentioned on TPR too much that I know of. I have a few extra of these brochures if anyone is interested...send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Mark, I believe it wasn't that the coaster wasn't ready. It was down for maintenance. And also, wasn't this the 2008 TPR Europe Tour you mean? We were coming back from Drivelet Park (mmm, Formule X), and on the way back, Robb phoned ahead, and then found out we couldn't do the Dungeon. I was going to skip it because I had already visited and ridden the coaster, twice before. Â I rode it in it's first months of operation, back in October of 2005. Then me and David rode it in April 2004. Â Here's a few pix of the (then) construction of the coaster, before the 2005 opening... And thank you Whoosh Magazine for the photos taken back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Wow Bill you're right I think! I didn't realize Reaper had been around since 2005. AND now just saw on RCDB that it is listed as operating until January 5 of this year(?). What have they done to it? Is it being removed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 ^ I have no idea. Maybe somebody over there in The Netherlands, knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Busch Gardens Tampa in 1974... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Continuing right along to 2005 and 2007 at Busch Gardens Tampa... Kumba! Montu is probably my favorite inverted coaster ever! More Montu! This gigantic white tiger is ready for its splash boat meal. Sheikra is awesome! Hard to believe Sheikra will turn 10 next year! 2007...weeeeeeeeeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 This final (for now) look at BGT wraps up with a focus on Cheetah Hunt in 2011 and 2012. I find Cheetah Hunt to be pretty good and fun overall, and I really like the sculptural tower mass of track! 2011...I have 2 extra of these brochures if anyone wants them - send me a PM! 2012...mmm Intamin track Surprise bonus for the water park fans...Adventure Island in 1981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Wow - so much there now, since my last visit in......1987??? Â Â Yes, and I would really like to get back there again, for all those "newer" coasters and attractions, since that time. Â Thanks for sharing all these flyers, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 You're welcome, Bill. BGT has changed a lot over the years but still for the better I think. When I went in '12 I hadn't been there since the mid-80's and really didn't remember a whole lot about it, but it's definitely a park I look forward to visiting again in the future. All the park is really missing is a great woodie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 ^ What gets me thinking about that Mark, is could they theme it according to what is usually a "tropical-african" atmosphere in the park's themeing, in general? Â With most of the steel coasters, they seem to have managed to make the supports and the track itself, the whole thing in fact, to fit within a themed area. Â Wood in such a more complex construction, takes a lot of visual space up. Even without themeing. It would be interesting to see how they could/would do it, if they had one planned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Surely they could just use bamboo instead of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 ^ Of course! Such an easy choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 It doesn't take a genius to figure out what's coming up next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 One of my all time favorite parks is Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Here is a look back... In 1978 something has surfaced at The Old Country Nessie artwork! 1981 Parking is 2 bucks. Shows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 And now a more modern look at BGW in the mid-2000's era... 2004 WOLF X ING 2005...DarKastle! This is probably my favorite dark ride outside of Disney! 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Here's the final update from Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Thanks to TPR member, Netdvn, for sending me this 2013 brochure! I love the Verbolten theming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 California's Great America is a park many thought was a goner just a few years ago, but it seems to be on the rebound now. I like that CGA still operates their cable car attraction, one of the few left in the US after so many were removed. The Paramount days...by the way I have a few extras of these so pm me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Camden Park in West Virginia is a fun smaller park with lots of classic rides. I wouldn't say it's an all day park, but you can easily be amused here for a few hours or a half day. At one time Camden had an Arrow shuttle loop coaster that was relocated from Kings Island, plus a rarely seen Chance Skydiver. The park's wooden coaster, Big Dipper, has a great pop of hairtime on the second drop, and those old NAD trains are way cool. I'm sure someone on TPR counts their Haunted House dark ride as a coaster credit! weeeeeeeeeeeeeee crrrrunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 This update features some retro artwork and construction photos of Canada's Wonderland before it was ever opened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Anybody want more from Canada's Wonderland? Here you go... Speaking of Halloween... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 This week's feature is Canobie Lake back in 2005 and 2006: 2006 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 A lot has changed at Carowinds since 1978... This is what 15 cent postage looks like Schwarzkopf! Cool Thunder Road trains! Who would rather have the Powderkeg flume back? Open for 1 Friday out of the year...bizarre! CASH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 More vintage Carowinds this time from 1987... In 1987 the park is still only open for one Friday out of the whole season. Why? Perhaps corporate events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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