CorkscrewFoley Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Still no hyper......On a more serious note, the Magic Carpet looks great on Emerald Bay. Keep up the good work.
liftsifter Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Pull a Six Flags on Charelston, and have FPI pull out Vulture and heatwave, and put them into new parks.
coasterdude5 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) 1989 15th Season  The crowds are still lower than we expect for the park, but people are still visiting the park which of course is a great thing.  It has yet to be determine whether or not I will be able to keep my job when the park is bought but if not then I will do my best to make this the park's best year yet.  - Joseph Reynolds   There weren't as many people for the opening today as we usually see.   It was the perfect day to go the park!   It's quite sad to see the park this empty. Though I can't help but think this lack of attendance is related to lack of major attractions as of late.   I hope that the park's new owners will be able to invest more money in this place. It has a great deal of potential. Edited February 28, 2015 by coasterdude5
CorkscrewFoley Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 This is not good. And for the comments about removing Vulture and Heatwave...No. I can see Vulture getting some Batman theme, and Heatwave will be something like Greezed Lightnin'...calling it now.
netdvn Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 Actually, now that I keep thinking about it, I REALLY wanna see Herschend or Busch buy this park... Looking at the way their parks are run today (Dollywood, SDC, BGW/T, Sea World), either company is PERFECT for this park!
mcjaco Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 This really has been a great project. I went back and whipped through the first 20 pages or so last night. It's a fun read. Â My only complaint is the use of bloom for some of the pictures. It's just a personal observation, as I don't care for it. Oh, and I wish these were uploaded to TPR, not imageshack, so I could see them at work. Â What are the specs on your PC? The pics are pretty impressive.
coasterdude5 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) ^ I'd love to upload these to TPR, but because of the lack of time and the fact that I post these updates at several other forums, it just isn't feasible. I have a Dell Studio XPS 16 computer... it gets the job done!  1989 15th Season  Crowds are dismal. That's the only way to desribe the current situation. The attempt to find a new owner has, as of this moment, been unsuccessful. - Joseph Reynolds   This is the first weekend of the summer vacation season. This area of the park should be packed.   However, the park looks more like a weekday after schools have started back.   We have lowered ticket prices but unfortunately we haven't seen an increase in attendance.   Hopefully a new owner will be found. Edited February 28, 2015 by coasterdude5
CorkscrewFoley Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 This really isn't good. As a stock owner, if there isn't a change I'm going to have to sell...Contact Arrow...
coaster1000 Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 I think this park is over now. But it was really nice to follow this thread!
HPCrazy Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 I really don't want to see this park fold up. It has so much potential as your timeline is about to enter the 1990's. I'd love to either see you continue or hand it over to someone else that will.
rckrazy06 Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 I'd be sad to see this park come to an end, but if it means you will put more of your focus on Herhey Hawaii, then that would be even better.
Chris Benvenuto Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 I think this park is over now. But it was really nice to follow this thread! Â Â Never take hope away from someone, it may be all they have. Â Â This park can be saved, they just need a new owner.
netdvn Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I'd be sad to see this park come to an end, but if it means you will put more of your focus on Herhey Hawaii, then that would be even better. Â You didn't read his last HHE update did you?
coasterdude5 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) 1989 15th Season  It's midseason and we are already starting to feel the effects of Funtime leaving Charleston Gardens Amusement Park. I received notice last night that I would be relocated to a different Funtime property in Ohio. Seasonal workers have been notified that Funtime will not be rehiring again next year.  This has all been difficult to swallow but we cannot forget that all hope is not lost for the park. I have heard rumors that two separate entertainment companies are looking at Charleston Gardens. Both have expressed interest in the park but have not made any serious committments yet.  I will try to update you on this as frequently as possible, but it looks as if I need to start searching for a new home in Ohio.  - Joseph Reynolds   The Magic Carpet at Charleston Gardens Amusement Park   Funtime constructed this path to make the park seem easily expandable to possible buyers.   During the offseason the ground was raised around what was the train bridge to reduce flooding risks.   It's also not as long of a walk up the hill. Edited February 28, 2015 by coasterdude5
DBru Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 I would be very upset if we cease getting updates from this park now... Â I love what it has turned into.
BelgianGuy Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 When it looks great and I could never pull it off it looks like I've seen it before a dozen times to be honest with you CD5, the quality is great and of a very high level but I'd to see something new that isn't a flatride placed in a nice area because for me a themepark schould not be all themeing and you desperately need more rides... Â Concerning a buyout I'm all fan of SF buying it and placeing a B:TR in this park because it screams for a major ride again, something that looks good on a billboard or in a commercial
CorkscrewFoley Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 I share the same sentiments with Belgian Guy. You need a new coaster, and a family one just isn't going to cut it this time. Bring on the hyper...or a looper.
coasterdude5 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) 1989 15th Season  The summer season is underway and while the crowds are coming, they are not what we would normally see this time of year. - Joseph Reynolds   Vulture's station stands silent as the ride was down for most of the day.   It was a nice day for the log flume.   SkyWheel   Have a nice day! Edited February 28, 2015 by coasterdude5
AlmereStars Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 The skywheel seems a bit busy.. but the rest is just really sad!!! Its a shame that this park does not attract big crowds anymore... I agree with building a big new ride.. but it doesn't have to be a Rollercoaster.. maybe an S&S?
HPCrazy Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Yes! Weren't they the big thing in the late 80's/early 90's? I believe that's when alot of them were built.
Chris Benvenuto Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 (This is meant to be seen as a fan letter, from Cleveland, Ohio.) Â Mr. Reynolds, Â What do you think of the draw to Cedar Point's new hyper, Magnum XL-200? I was there recently and the lines were 2-3 hours long, maybe Charleston Gardens can build something similar to be noticed by thrillseekers once again? Â I've been going to the Gardens for vacation since 1983. Maybe the park could draw in crowds this way! Â Just thinking out loud! Â Daniel S.
DBru Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 The park offers almost the exact same experience with Derecho, though...so a hyper addition would probably be unnecessary at this point in time.
mcjaco Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 ^ Really? A woodie is the same as a Arrow looper? Â Bring on a looper! Or an Intamin Space Dive (I'm partial to this one, small footprint, one of a kind, and my favorite as a kid)!
rckrazy06 Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 I'd be sad to see this park come to an end, but if it means you will put more of your focus on Herhey Hawaii, then that would be even better. Â You didn't read his last HHE update did you? Â Haha yeah i just read it now before i checked out this thread, i almost cried.
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