ViperLover Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Putting something on the island would be good because it would drive more people towards Darien Square and the campground. It is not possible though because of the fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ^^ Easy solution move the fireworks launching area to the empty area by Ride of Steel and the island would be free space for a flat ride, a shop, or food stand/restaurant. As for the haunted house by Ride of Steel during Fright they can move it to Galaxy Theater (if they're not going to use it anytime soon or ever!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 ^I Like the idea of moving the haunted house into the Galaxy Theater. The problem with moving the fireworks is that the reason why they use the island is because the fireworks are right overhead, and you don't have to look the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) ^^ Easy solution move the fireworks launching area to the empty area by Ride of Steel I'm not familar with the park at night. Do the fireworks usually launch after the rides close? Specifically, I'm wondering if launching that close to Ride of Steel, while the ride is operating, would be allowed by the authorities/management/insurance. Edited December 22, 2012 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Yes, they have the fireworks after the rides close during the Laser Show (Which is now Ignite The Night). They launch them off of the penninsula sticking out into the lake. It may be different this year with the new improvements. http://darienlake.com/plan-a-visit/new-for-2013-blast-off/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 If they decided to use the Island/Peninsula for a flat ride location they could put a teetered barge in the lake behind the Laserblast stage! Or they could get rid of the fireworks and just have the laser light show or vise versa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Wasn't there a picnic area on the island, back when you can bring your own food to the park instead of going to the parking to eat a packed meal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I would think so seeing that the Lake used to be a beach. There used to be a trail on it that you coud walk on, but it has been closed since. It was nothing special, it just went around in a circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Blast Off is coming along nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 If you look closely in that picture, you can see that the Carousel is not in its building. It must really be in restoration mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 ^I've notice that too and Lasso was dismantled for winter, but it's weird to see the carousel gazebo empty so they must be restoring it in the ride shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 ^Before, they just boarded up the building and kept the carousel inside, much like the bumper cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Bittersweet seing that ride in a new park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Last year I didn't make it to Darien Lake once, and it is my home park... I'm planning on getting a season pass again this year and I hope that the changes HFE will really change my view of the park. Excited for Space Shot, I feel like it will be a good addition to the park. I feel like Darien Lake has needed a shot and/or drop tower for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_kelly Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 My guess is the New Ignite the Night show is the show from the now Defunct Cebration City wich means they will be projecting video on to fountain plumes as well as some of the laser effects if that give you any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The third part of Blast Off! has arrived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Closure in the lawsuit of the legless Iraqi war veteran tossed from Ride of Steel http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/Lawsuit-over-Death-of-Iraq-War-Veteran-killed-in-Amusement-Park-Settled-186096902.html Lawsuit over Death of Iraq War Veteran killed in Amusement Park Settled By Ed Reilly January 8, 2013Updated Jan 8, 2013 at 7:24 PM EST BUFFALO, N.Y (WKBW) The lawsuit against Darien Lake Amusement Park regarding the death of Army Sgt. James Hackemer of Gowanda has been settled in US Federal Court. While terms of the mediated settlement are confidential, published reports say Hackemer's 4 and 5-year old daughters will receive a 7-figure amount of money. "All of the proceeds from the settlement are going to go to the two girls," added Denis Bastible, attorney for the estate of James Hackemer. Darien Lake Amusement Park issued a statement after the settlement saying "It was important to us to ensure his children were assured of a secure future." The death of Sgt. Hackemer was very heartbreaking for this area because the 29-year old soldier had spent three years trying to recover from injuries he suffered while serving in Iraq. In March 2008, a roadside bomb explosion left the Gowanda man with traumatic brain injuries and caused the loss of the two of his legs and part of his hip. The injured soldier would return home to hero's welcome in October 2008. Over the course of the next couple of years, intensive therapy helped James Hackemer learn how to eat, speak, and walk with prosthetic legs. In July 2011, the double-amputee was at Darien Lake Amusement Park for a family outing. While riding the 208-foot "Ride of Steel' roller coaster, he was ejected and fell to his death. "The restraints couldn't hold him him because he didn't have the body mass or legs to hold him in," said Genesee County Sheriff Gary Maha, days after the accident. Three months after the tragic death, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hackemer's estate. "We allege their was inadequate training of the seasonal personnel who decided who gets on the rides there and that there was operator error," commented estate attorney Denis Bastible. Hackemer's two daughters, Kaelynn and Addison, are now living with their mother in Virginia. Under New York State law, because they are minors, they cannot have access to the settlement funds until they are at least 18-years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 ^It's about time that they settled. I feel like it was both the park's and Hackemer's fault. The operaters were negligent and let Hackemer ride, while Hackemer refused to take the guide for people with disabilities at the gate. Besides, it is just common sense for both sides. Why would you let a person without a lap ride a coaster that holds you in with a lap bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I saw on the Facebook page just a little while ago that they're planning on adding something "rad" to the park in 2013, Along with that i saw people suggesting either a Coaster, a BMX show or a Re-Theming of Ride of Steel. Anyone have any ideas? They said they would announce it next week but I figures like Cedar Point's GateKeeper, someone has to know something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 ^ Hmm, I say it's either going to be a retheming of Ride of Steel or a ride or show in Galaxy Theater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It will probably be a BMX bike show in the Galaxy Theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Or a BMX retheming of Motocoaster! or a running race of some sorts or the Vans Warped Tour coming in the summer to the park instead of the performing arts center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 With our luck as Darien visitors, it will probably be a new kiddie ride in Beaver Brothers Bay called Chucky's Rad Raft Advernture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 ^That was actually a joke. I suspect there to be a new show, game, or food stand. Maybe it will be the return of the water show that used to be in Fun Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Maybe it's another kiddie coaster in Beaver Bros. Bay called "Chucky's Rad Roller" in where the hand-cranked kiddie train ride was by the balloons ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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