Sir Clinksalot Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 You sure it was 2000? Maybe they added the limit earlier in the year? I know there has been an upper height limit on Miner Mike and Thunderbirds (airplane ride) since at least August 2000 (when I started working there). It was June of 2000, my Brother In-Laws wedding. Could I be the reason they raised the requirement???
packfanlv Posted March 4, 2009 Author Posted March 4, 2009 ^^I agree that the Adventuredome is about all we got left in terms of amusements. I much preferred MGM Grand Adventures, even when they halved it, but the Adventuredome wasn't bad. It seems like the past few years have seen the upper management neglecting it, much like they neglect the rest of the Circus Circus property. They do have Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix listed on RCDB BTW. http://rcdb.com/pd618.htm
haiderodes Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 ^OOH. my bad. They even have Peter Piper Pizza's Dragon Coaster on there too now! ^^Perhaps. j/k I can't tell you how many times we would get parents who would try to sneak on. We'd specifically tell them, they could help their child get on, but could not ride with them. Then as soon as you'd turn your back to start doing the saftey checks, you'd turn around and see them all contorted up in the car/plane. I think the main reason for the height limits for these two rides are more for weight than anything. Miner Mike has a single tire as the lifting mechanism and a manual brake. Sometimes when we'd get chubby lil kids, the train would struggle to get over the first hill. Valleying the Miner Mike was a BIG no no that could get you termed. Thunderbird planes have a weight limit of about 175lbs total otherwise they may not lift.
Chris Benvenuto Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I went to the Dome in 2005 when my brother turned 21 and everything was open. But, really when I was there alot of the stuff felt run down and SlingShot I thought was awkard riding because it felt like the brakes towards the top of the tower were going to give out at any minute. It was a cute place, we went on a mid 80's degree day in September, and really the quality showed. I liked it for what they had, but now I look at it realizing it wasn't worth the price we paid. Canyon Blaster, Inverter, Rim Runner and SlingShot were the rides that were worth riding. Well, that's just my opinion. Hate to be so negative about the place. The place looks pathetic with all the rags/towls all over the place with the tarps. Just. Plain. Sad.
megamatt Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Thats too bad. I hope Canyon Blaster survives. Arrows are fairly durable. First, they need to fix up the dome and get some less ghetto rides in there.
Big Mike Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I have a bad feeling that even The Big Mike Charm may not get me on this coaster! I may have to come up with an alternative plan. Peace, Big Mike
DBru Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Canyon Blaster itself looks like a very fun ride. If the Adventuredome were to close, could it not be easily relocated?
packfanlv Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 ^^Hmm, I can hear the wheels spinning. I also doubt any adult can get on this ride. It is Las Vegas after all and the ride ops are being watched at all times. Who knows though. If anyone can pull it off than it is you Big Mike!
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Last time I went to circus circus was like when I was a coaster chicken and my mom hates going to Vegas so I doubt I'll ever get the Canyon Blaster Credit. I rode the inverter once and that was enough to give me nightmares back then... I went back in 2004 and we stayed at circus circus so I get to see the rides everyday basically. That place wasn't so neglected back then, and its sad to see that it's becomming a rundown... ~ Jess "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" Chan
Rideslover Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Wow what a shame. They got wet inside and where is leaking come from? There a lot of glass on top and may will be replace rubber or something.
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Just shows the amount of neglect that place has fallen into...
haiderodes Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 ^The leaking when it rains was always present, so its hard to say that's due to neglect when its just poor design. The issue these days is that the park has built up areas that were previously empty so its more apparent now. As for moving the dome, I highly doubt its transportable. Even if it was possible, I doubt it would be economical. That's probably why they have never changed the structure to accomodate expansion. Sure they have added multiple doors over the years, but as far as taking out steel and glass - nope.
Daniviso Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Wow, I was there back in July of last year and I definitely have to agree that the Adventuredome is getting a run down. Heck, most of Circus Circus is run down no matter how many rooms getting renovated. Prior to my visit last year, I hadn't been to Vegas since I was 8 or 9 years old (so 8 or 9 years ago, haha). I'm sorry you had to deal with all the towels. But I have to admit, Disk-O is so much fun.
leatherface Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 i visit the dome once a year (now living 3 hours away i plan to visit more often) and its sad to see it in its current condition. Last time i was there was for frightdome last year and besides the disko breaking down every 30 minutes, the park seemed to be in good condition. Everything was open and prices werent too bad. Tho frightdome sucks IMO i still have fun at the park.
lllama Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 thanks for the report were going to Vegas in October and were going to have a look at I think we might give it a miss thanks again
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