RCT3D Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 This looks simply FANTASTIC!!! Just one suggestion though, maybe make those lights a bit more dim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) 1980 Welcome to our sixth season of operation at Charleston Gardens Amusement Park! While the park was open to some yesterday for Gully River Rapids preview day, it wasn't quite right with the other attractions closed. Enjoy your day at the park! Last season's addition, Heatwave, stands tall over Atlantic Avenue. Heatwave at Charleston Gardens Amusement Park Non riders can get a glimpse at Gully River Rapids via this observation platform. A raft prepares the Gully Gulch Tunnel. Gully River Rapids station. More guests enter the queue as dusk draws near. I'd say it was a very successful first day. It's great to be open again! - Michael May Edited January 25, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpossiblyBrandon Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 that last picture is awesome! No disappointment here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoksy Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Ummm, Michael May lol. Looks great, I hate timeline parks! So much going over stuff...Need more rides!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) 1980 Our sixth season is well underway and it's great to see how huge of a success Gully River Rapids has been! Families seem to love seeing their loved ones get soaked across from them as they careen over a waterfall! I hope you have a great day! - Joseph Reynolds A look inside Gully River Rapids large yet simple loading station. A view of Gully River Rapids from the queue line. Guly River Rapids' lifthill comes at the end. As you are waiting, you can get a glimpse of your fellow riders as they return a little wetter than when they first departed. See you at the park! Edited January 25, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3D Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 This is just GREAT!!!!! Some of these pictures actually look kinda realistic, and it's RCT3!!! Keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster1000 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 It's awesome! Doing water rides in RCT3 is HARD. For me at least, they often turn out to be ugly, and wierd. Your rapids ride though, is amazing. It looks very realistic from what I can see. Did you use dasMatze's or ShyGuys rocks, or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 ^ A little bit from both sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) 1980 We are about halfway through the season and we're beginning to think about next year. I regret to announce that Sky Wheel will not be returning next season. While it's a loved attraction here at Charleston Gardens Amusement Park, the high costs of maintenance on the ride is too high for the ride to continue operation. Next year we will be building off of the Gully Gulch theme that was introduced with Gully River Rapids this year. Have a great evening! - Joseph Reynolds Edited January 25, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3D Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 That is just.............................................................. Words can't even describe it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat-G Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I love this park but could we get a overview picture please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarWars Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Does this require any of the expansion packs (Soaked and Wild)? If not, will it ever? Because a water park would be a cool addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) 1980 While Sky Wheel is leaving us, Charleston Gardens Amusement Park still has a plethora of fun-filled rides for the entire family! I took a walk around the park today to photograph some rides that you might have forgotten about! Charleston Railway takes guests on a train trip around the park which includes a tunnel! Carolina Calamity, the park's first rollercoaster, is still thrilling guests today! Parachute Falls, still one of the tallest rides in the park, gives guests a breath-taking view of Charleston. Last but certainly not least, Derecho - the park's giant wooden coaster. Have a great day! - - - - - - - 1980 Well the summer season is not far from leaving us - today was the first cool evening we've had in quite some time. I have to say it felt very nice. As weekend-only season approaches, the cooler weather sets in. - Joseph Reynolds Lines were not very long today. Blastoff! Through the loop at Charleston Gardens... Have a great day! Edited January 25, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFFice357 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I love the third picture. This is a really beautiful park. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) 1980 Today is the last day of our sixth season and I'm pleased to say it has been a successful one. We are looking forward to next year's continuation of Gully Gulch and look forward to seeing you when the park reopens in the spring. I hope you have a great winter! - Joseph Reynolds Heatwave makes one last cycle before it enters hibernation. Skywheel is slowly being dismantled from the park. It has been sold to a travelling carnival and will be converted so that it is easier to move from place to place. This season's new attraction, Gully Gulch Rapids - See you next season! Edited January 25, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCLcoasters Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Why is the skywheel leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) 1981 Welcome to our seventh season of operation - it's hard to believe the park's been open that long! We're coming to the point of new coats of paint, small replacements here and there. With the economy not doing so well this year, we decided it would not be wise to make a large investment in the park until things settle out more. With SkyWheel unfortunately becoming more costly to maintain, we decided it was time for a replacement. Gully Gulch Grill Gully Gulch Grill is a full service restaurant that will serve families typical American fare. The opposite side of Gully Gulch Grill is just as visually pleasing as the front. A small eating plaza gives guests a great view of Heatwave's loop. Come eat with us this season! Edited January 26, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPWoCkAxX Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Looks better and better everytime I see it. Excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) 1981 With no new headliner attraction this year, attendance had dipped slightly from last year as we expected it would. Unfortunately, we are not to the point where a large capital investment every year is feasible. We hope to draw in more guests this year through discounts and special events. Have a great day! - Joseph Reynolds Gully Gulch Grill has become a guest favorite! (Hint: go for the burgers, they're the best!) Inside Gully Gulch Grill See you at the park! Edited January 26, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster1000 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Awesome, simply awesome. Very clever use of the fences on top of that restaurant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) 1981 Welcome back! We are moving right along through this season - the crowds are picking up steadily as schools let out for summer vacation. We expect this trend to continue over the next few weeks. Have a great day! - Joseph Reynolds The sky was crystal clear today - what a day for a ride on Parachute Falls! I'm finding it difficult not to eat at Gully Gulch Grill every day! In my opinion, a calming trip around the park on the Charleston Railway is the best thing to do after a big lunch. Maybe dessert afterwards? Charleston Gardens Amusement Park - 1981 Edited January 26, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 This park is just simply stunning Are you gonna continue this all the way until 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarWars Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 When will there be another download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) 1981 We are moving write along through this season. Preparations have already begun for next year's addition! - Joseph Reynolds How many trains can you spot? Carolina Calamity was voted the favorite family ride in the park by guests! The midway. Parachute Falls is the perfect way to end a day at the park! Edited January 26, 2015 by coasterdude5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPWoCkAxX Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The park is so much bigger than I though it was. Superb, love every update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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