Rollercoaster Rider Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 My personal wish: Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster. You need something for people between Centispeed and Rampage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Great additions. A Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler really should still be mandatory at every park, and I'm glad to see a park add a Yo-Yo--properly run, they're more of a thrill ride than Wave Swingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliHorton Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Is anybody going to Alabama Splash Adventure for opening day? I'm interested to hear some reviews on the park this season. Of everything that is being added across the amusement industry in 2018, this is probably the expansion I'm most looking forward to, and it isn't because it is my home park (SDC is). It just makes me happy to see such a small park that was practically closed make such a large investment. Plus I love the three major flat rides that they are adding, and I always think it is wonderful to add new kid rides. I just bought a new car that gets forty-two miles per gallon, I'm seriously thinking about taking a road trip with my closest friends down to Alabama Splash Adventure. Also, does anybody know anything about the Freefall slides? I remember they had a speed slide a couple years ago on the tower with the bowl slide, but it was removed. The new park map has the bowl slide as being removed and two speed slides in its place with the caption "coming summer 2018." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasParkman Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It is not "fast" or 'spectacular" or anything- but- I really admire the approach to rebuilding this Park. These Owners are building the Park for the long haul. Grow your attractions, grow your customer base, grow your operations and be good and consistent- Then go for the "Splash". All this and not go "gazillions" into debt. Makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Also, does anybody know anything about the Freefall slides? I remember they had a speed slide a couple years ago on the tower with the bowl slide, but it was removed. The new park map has the bowl slide as being removed and two speed slides in its place with the caption "coming summer 2018." They had several segments on a local news show this morning. One of them talks about it. It's a new freefall slide from Proslide and it will be opening later this summer. http://abc3340.com/station/talk-of-alabama/talk-of-alabama-52318-alabama-splash-adventure-new-slide In another segment they talk about adding beer and wine to the park this year which of course has brought out the "Think of the families" idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra-A1 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I love that Dan Koch is sticking with the classics when adding to the park right now! It is wonderful to see the Scrambler and Tilt-a-whirl now at the park and I have no doubt that there will just as many adults as children enjoying those two classic rides. This got me to thinking about what other classic rides I would love to see added to Alabama Splash Adventure as time passes. So I decided to list my favorites here and please add your own favorites to the discussion. Naturally, I would love to see a Grand Carousel....one that was fully restored and would make the other amusement parks envious! Next would be.... a fun "dark ride" like the classic "Ride the Pretzel"... a large adult size "Flying Scooter" ride like the one that used to be atKiddieland Park at the old Alabama State Fairgrounds, along with "The Looper" ride and"The Caterpillar" with it's closing canopy! A well themed "Log Flume" would be refreshing during those hot Alabama summers! IMO, ASA should add a giant Wonder Wheel-Ferris Wheel but of the "eccentric wheel" style! I think that those moving passenger cars would provide plenty of thrills to those park guest brave enough to climb aboard! Also, I would love to see the park add a big Carnival Games section! One with all type of carnival game of skill that one could play to win prizes. Those are just the few I could think of ..I am sure there are many many more classics ride that many of you would love to see added to ASA as time passes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 My guess for 2019: Zamperla Power Surge (Something for Thrillseekers and Unique to the area) Zamperla Magic Bikes (Something for families and unique to the area) Racing Mat Slides (Something for the waterpark) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Please don't buy a zamperla power surge. Is there an example anywhere of a park being able to keep theirs open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Palace Playland has been able to run their's consistently and they've had it for almost 15 years at this point. I can't think of a visit where I've ever seen it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Knoebels had theirs under that extended refurbishment for a few years but I've rarely ever heard of it going down under normal operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Speaking of Power Surge rides, gotta be random here for a second: anyone know why one would be operated with exactly half the seats (one pair of seats per arm) closed? Witnessed that once and found it quite curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 ^ Were the open seats in one direction? Not a great reason but maybe they only wanted people running forwards or backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 My guess for 2019: Zamperla Power Surge (Something for Thrillseekers and Unique to the area) Zamperla Magic Bikes (Something for families and unique to the area) Racing Mat Slides (Something for the waterpark) Fine an Endeavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Does anyone from the area know how the park has been doing ever since coming under Koch management? I've always rooted for the place's success and have been wondering how their changes and additions have helped turn the park around, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 From following along on their FB, it appears they had their best year yet this year. They got the new speed slide open in August, but that was in addition to the rides and other things they opened up earlier this year. Park definitely looks like it is coming together and this was a big year for them. Anything up your sleeves for next year Dan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I was there on the Saturday before Labor Day weekend and the water side looked packed. On the ride side, nothing was a walk-on and the midways were decently busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I was there on the Saturday before Labor Day weekend and the water side looked packed. On the ride side, nothing was a walk-on and the midways were decently busy. Sounds like they need to do Amusement Ride + Waterpark Ride, Every year for the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRice92 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I was there on the Saturday before Labor Day weekend and the water side looked packed. On the ride side, nothing was a walk-on and the midways were decently busy. That’s great to hear! I’ve also been watching from afar since the Koch family took over and I really hope they see continued good results. As someone noted in this thread I agree with family friendly additions and classics like a scrambler you can see them building the foundation for this park to have long term success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 As a reminder, Dan posted this about a year ago. The dynamics have not changed there will not be dramatic changes to the dry side for years. Baby steps, baby steps in the form of classic rides first. Hi friends, been a long time. Yes, the little experiment in Alabama continues. In order to drive this park into the future, we must increase length of stay. How is that done on the less expensive side? Answer? Water park attractions and slides. So, here is the basic 5 year blue print, kids slides in 2018, other more thrilling slides and play structures in 2019 and 2020. Add a collection of dry park rides as market offerings allow, looking for classic pieces. Longer term, say 10 years, get a real cool steel coaster that is not even yet designed. For the near term, we must build for the general population with some thrilling elements and increase length of stay. In the next three years that means water park pieces. A scrambler is a 2 minute event. A kids slide complex is a 30 minute plus event. This park is going to take a long time to build out. Candidly,the rebuild of the infrastructure has been depressing and it doesn't drive attendance in any way, but it had to be done to save the park. But we have made enough progress that the future is bright although not growing as rapidly as I like. But it continues to grow in attendance and sales, so here I type away, looking into the best years that are ahead of us. I like to build big stuff. We didn't come here to build a little park, but we gotta take baby steps, then walk and then run. Life is good and the future is bright. Thank you Theme Park Review Family and Friends, we are humbled that you haven't relegated us to a footnote in history! LOl and see you at the park! Regards, Dan and The General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Still think Zamperla Magic Bikes and a Flow Rider would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The park confirmed on Twitter that they'll be receiving 3 new rides next year. No mention yet what they will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 ^Additions, not rides. Manage those expectations! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 True, how discriminatory of me. It could be a show or a stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfBobs Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Screamscape is reporting on FB that Scandia Family Fun Center and Bowcraft have quite a few rides and attractions up for sale including some steel family coasters for decent prices. Wouldn't mind seeing some of these make their way to ASA to help round out their dry side. In a cost effective manner. Even if they were open gradually over 2-3 seasons as rides are rehabbed. I'd love to see an SBF Visa Spinner open up here. A nice solid family coaster. Then some attractions on the wet side as well. Love how this park is growing. But lets keep expectations real, the tweet said "additions" so maybe two new chairs and an umbrella to go between them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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