Emiroo Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Well I finally got around to scanning some old pics my Mom had pasted in her scrapbooks. Please excuse the photo quality as the books didn't fit easily into the scanner, not to mention the pictures themselves are pushing 30 years old. Here's some highlights from my trips to Silver Springs and Opryland way back in 1980. I was three years old at the time. Wish I had more but here's what I've got: Silver Springs This place is famous for it glass-bottom boat rides. I distinctly remember loving them. But for whatever reason, my parents didn't take a picture of them. You'll see the rest of it though along with the brochure and map. Front of 1980 Park Brochure Back of 1980 Park Brochure Inside of 1980 Park Brochure Part 1 Inside of 1980 Park Brochure Part 2 Inside of 1980 Park Brocure Part 3 1980 Silver Springs Park Map Me & my sister. Awwww. Nice Fountain. Cool masonry. Me & my Dad feeding the deer. More deer. For all you goat enthusiasts out there. I spy a giraffe. This is a classic Mom taken photo. Main Subject: Back of some guy's head. Also featured: An Ostrich. Zebras...through the trees! I can only find 2 animals in this picture. Do you see more? Finally, it's not Florida without the flamingos. Opryland USA Unfortunately, all I have are shots of me in the kids area. But something is better than nothing. Enjoy! When you're 3 it's fun to be in a padded room. I conquered the pyramid. Mini observation tower courtesy of Intamin. I bet you can't find a kid who doesn't love a ball pit Looks like the slide attendant is making a face... On the boat go round. On the carriage go round. Opryland sure loved "go round" kiddie rides. Check out the 1980 state of the art restraint system. It's a mini giant wheel! Opryland had the General Mills license in 1980. Here's Frankenberry. And what better way to end this report than with Count Chocula? Hope that brought back some memories for you old schoolers out there.
crazydaveh Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I was at Silver Springs a year ago, looked the same! Great pics from the day!
TheRapidsNerd Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Never heard of Silver Springs before, so you taught me something new today. Always glad to see old pics of Opryland USA. Good walk down memory land. Thanks.
andyuk200523 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I remember taking a trip to Silver Springs in later 1999, I think I have some photos somewhere, If I can find them I will upload them to here.
Erik Johnson Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I drive by Silver Springs several times a week, but I have not set foot in the park in over 20 years. Maybe I should go visit and do an update at some point.
thrillerman1 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Wow I'd totally forgotten about the mini Intamin tower at Opryland. Very cool...thanks for sharing your photos!
coasterfreaky Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I too had forgotten about the mini intamin tower! Memories from long ago...sigh. Thanks for posting these!
robbalvey Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Wow! I had forgotten about Silver Springs. My parents took me there in either 1976 or '78. Don't remember exactly which year. Looks like the place is still going strong: http://www.silversprings.com/ --Robb
BeemerBoy Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 This place is famous for it glass-bottom boat rides. I distinctly remember loving them. But for whatever reason, my parents didn't take a picture of them. Same here. My one and only visit in the early 80's produced no pictures of the boats. Odd. Cool retro stuff though. Thanks for posting!
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