braztaz Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 1976: Park Opening (taken from local newspaper) Wow, what a day! Roller coaster enthusiast Alex Sennenato here reporting to you with all the details of "Paradise Point"'s first day in operation. Full queues all day! Let me just say, they did a good job exposing this park to the general public. I waited over an hour and a half for the park's star attraction, Cliffhanger. This insane ride packs a ton of airtime in it's hills, and lots of G-forces in it's sharp turns. It was definitely the crowd favorite. And, don't let it fool you...the largest drop isn't until AFTER the first! I also got a ride on "Mountain Madness", the park's semi-kiddie coaster that swerves through high mountains and sharp turns. A great ride! "Mountain Cafe" is the restaurant located in the park. The burgers are superb, and the fries are mouth-watering. My only complaint is the pathways. There were some pretty steep steps, and it felt like a mess. The entry plaza was beautiful, though. Until next time, this is Alex Sennenato signing out! ~AS mountain madness 1.bmp Is that an airtime (in Cliffhanger) hill I see over the treetops? mountain madness 2.bmp And here we have the first drop. mountain madness 3.bmp We have the larger drop after the first turn... mountain madness 4.bmp Then the turn itself! mountain madness 5.bmp Full layout of "Cliffhangar" SCR264.BMP Full layout of "Mountain Madness" (with scenery) SCR265.BMP without scenery. SCR268.BMP Entrance plaza, "Mountain Cafe" is visible. paradise point logo.bmp What'd you think? Comment below!
braztaz Posted June 6, 2010 Author Posted June 6, 2010 I'll post some videos of my rides in action. (Sorry about the quality) "Cliffhanger" in action!
emberfoot4565 Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 Gonna be a great park from what I can see! I really like the entrance plaza!
braztaz Posted June 6, 2010 Author Posted June 6, 2010 1977: Season Two Good news! Alex Sennenato reporting to you again in time for the park's second season. I'd like to congratulate the owner's for an extremely successful first season. But what thriving park doesn't have additions for a new year? Paradise Point has brought in two more flat rides to add to it's collection. As you make your way down the entrance plaza, you will now see a set of stairs heading up the hill, leading on to the park's future expansions. It gets tiring walking them after a while- but I'm sure I needed the exercise! Now onto the the new attractions. We've now got "Happy Horizon", a Ferris Wheel that gives you breathtaking views as you can see over the mountaintops. And of course we have the classic "Scrambler", which is hidden under the shady trees. Enjoy some of these pictures! For the second time, this is Alex Sennenato signing out! ~AS 1977.bmp "Happy Horizons" leaves a happy guest in me! 1977(1).bmp Here's an extra picture of "Mountain Madness" for ya! 1977(1) 2.bmp What a nice park! Comments are appreciated! 1977(1) 3.bmp I could ride this all day!
braztaz Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 Gonna be a great park from what I can see! I really like the entrance plaza! Thanks!
braztaz Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 Remember guys, if you look at these, please COMMENT. 1978: Third Season The park added no new roller coasters or flat rides (and I admit, the same-old same-old is getting a bit boring)... but it sure knows how to cook up a good meal! The park opened it's new restaurant, "Waterfall Diner". Looking at the title, I wonder what that could be? Yep, you guessed right! It's a themed restaurant serving seafood! Guests will enjoy their favorite meals while overlooking a beautiful man-made waterfall. (Park executives also hinted that it will soon overlook something else! Want to guess what that is?) ~AS 1978.bmp "Waterfall Diner"!
triggernel Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 The waterfall looks a little off, and I'm pretty sure if they were sitting in the restaurant, they wouldn't be able to see the waterfall, but the entrance to the place looks really unique. Just try to keep things from becoming to blocky. Good start though!
braztaz Posted June 8, 2010 Author Posted June 8, 2010 The waterfall looks a little off, and I'm pretty sure if they were sitting in the restaurant, they wouldn't be able to see the waterfall, but the entrance to the place looks really unique. Just try to keep things from becoming to blocky. Good start though! Thanks! This park is pretty much my first try at building some actual buildings, so I'm sure I'll improve in the near future. And yeah, but there would be nice sound effects inside and I meant for there to be a patio outside, but I figured that might ruin how it looked. Oh, well. Next update coming soon!
braztaz Posted June 8, 2010 Author Posted June 8, 2010 1979: Season Four 1979 (1) 1.bmp It's big... it's bad... it's the solution to thrill seeker's everywhere... it's... "The Guardian". AS reporting to you again on "Paradise Point"'s brand new, terrifying coaster... "The Guardian"! Standing at 110-feet tall, looming above the entry plaza, you'll find it hard to miss this monster as it guards the mountain from unwanted visitors. Drop 108 feet into the hills below you, shoot into nice airtime hills, and dive into an underground tunnel as you await the second half. Twist and turn, barely dodging hillsides and treetops, this is sure to leave you screaming for hours. (I know I was!) Though it's a relatively short ride, it's still a keeper for sure. You get loads of airtime as well. What a nice addition to the park...it will be sure to satisfy the general public for years. There are two stations, an entrance station and an exit station. Enjoy some pictures I took... ~AS (Don't forget to comment!) ((And if you want more pictures, just ask!) 1979 (1) 5.bmp Wow, the thrill of anticipation as you round that first turn awaiting your first drop! 1979 (1).bmp Twisty, twisty! 1979 (1) 4.bmp It's really beautiful at night. 1979 (1) 6.bmp Full layout! 1979 (1) 8.bmp Ahh.... what a great ride. 1979 (1) 9.bmp Watch riders face the Guardian in the queue line. (NOTE: I forgot to add the supports on the other side of the tent!)
triggernel Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Could we maybe get another POV shot please. I love the layout of the woodie. It's seems very original. I'm still waiting for some flats, but you have a great start!
braztaz Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 Could we maybe get another POV shot please. I love the layout of the woodie. It's seems very original. I'm still waiting for some flats, but you have a great start! Sure! 1979 (1) 10.bmp Final turnaround. And I know I'm lacking in the flats, when I was making the scenario I was sure I added rides like the waveswinger and well, pretty much a lot more. But I guess something messed up, and I only had basic gentle and thrill rides (or at least ones that were avalible in the 70s). So yeah. And thanks so much!
braztaz Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 1980: Season Five Bring on the '80s! Although I wanted a huge, massive, amazing new coaster, I had to realize that "The Guardian" will be the newest for a while. Perhaps a ride that goes upside down soon? Ah well, what we got this year was "Teacups", which, yeah, was a new teacups flat ride for the kiddies. 1980 1.bmp Yeah, a good addition to their flats. Oh yeah, and did I mention the huge expansion their currently working on right now? Check this article I found in a (rival! sshh...) newspaper. PARADISE POINT ready to give WINTER THRILLS This Winter, prepare to be amazed."Paradise Point", which has offered us five years of thrills so far, isn't going to let winter and cold weather stop it from giving the public a good time- coming this Thanksgiving, it's "The Christmas Village"! (working title). Enjoy live shows, hot food, and even some rides not open for the regular season. An entire section of the park will be used for the new winter area... That pretty much sums it up! I'll be sure to get there opening weekend to take some photos for you all to enjoy. But for now, enjoy some construction photos. 1980 2.bmp A kiddie coaster is being constructed. I'm assuming it'll be open if weather permits, but I hear they're inserting some type of heater to keep the track from freezing up. You can also see the indoor ice rink in the bottom left corner. 1980 4.bmp Entrance sign being constructed. They expect basic construction to be done by July, and then they'll be putting down some nice fake snow and adding "snowy" trees to give it more of a christmas feel. Stay tuned, and I will report to you what's going on opening day!
triggernel Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 Sorry what i meant to ask for was an overview shot. I like the location of the Tea Cups, even though the que seems a little long. Also I am kind of complexed as far as the supports for the kiddie coaster lift? Other than that keep it coming!
braztaz Posted June 10, 2010 Author Posted June 10, 2010 Sorry what i meant to ask for was an overview shot. I like the location of the Tea Cups, even though the que seems a little long. Also I am kind of complexed as far as the supports for the kiddie coaster lift? Other than that keep it coming! They're not supports, just head-chopper like scenery. Thanks, again!
braztaz Posted June 10, 2010 Author Posted June 10, 2010 Sorry what i meant to ask for was an overview shot. I like the location of the Tea Cups, even though the que seems a little long. Also I am kind of complexed as far as the supports for the kiddie coaster lift? Other than that keep it coming! They're not supports, just head-chopper like scenery. Thanks, again!
braztaz Posted June 11, 2010 Author Posted June 11, 2010 WINTER VILLAGE- November 28th, 1980: WINTERFEST.bmp Guests walk into the normal park entrance, but the usual deal is blocked off, and they walk to their right and find the entrance to "Winter Village". WINTERFEST 1.bmp Entrance banner. Opening day for the "Winter Village" at Paradise Point, which will be open until New Years Eve. Schedule Ahead: Friday, November 28th, 1980 - Sunday November 30th, 1980: 5:00PM-11:00PM Monday - Thursday: CLOSED Friday - Sunday, December 7: 6:00PM-11:00PM Monday-Thursday: CLOSED Friday- Sunday, December 14th- 6:00PM-11:00PM Monday-Thursday: CLOSED Friday, December 19th, 1980: 6:00PM-11:00PM Saturday, December 20th - Sunday, December 21st: 5:00PM-11:00PM Monday December 22nd - 23rd: 5PM-11PM Christmas Eve 1980: 5PM-8PM Christmas Day 1980- CLOSED December 26th- December 30th: 6PM-11PM New Years Eve (Closing Day)- 6PM- 1AM Guests who bought Season Passes for the regular season will NOT be able to use their passes for Winter Village. Single day passes are $10.00 for kids under the age of 3 or seniors over the age of 65, and $18.00 for regular guests. Winter Season Passes are $26.00 for juniors and seniors, and $29.00 for regular guests. Guests can enjoy the "SnowCups", and a kiddie coaster: "IceFire" (IceFire open if weather permits). WINTERFEST 8.bmp "SnowCups" WINTERFEST 9.bmp "IceFire". WINTERFEST 10.bmp "icefire" indoor heated queue. But that's not all! Winter Village has it's own personal Ice-Rink, where guests can skate to their desires, taking a break for "Paradise's Spectacular Ice Show",which takes place twice every operating night and lasts for about an hour. WINTERFEST 4.bmp Indoor Ice Skating Rink. Behind the ice rink is an amazing "Snowball Rink", where guests participate in organized snowball fights and capture the flag. They are usually split up into two teams, except for "Last Man Standing", which is every man for himself. WINTERFEST 6.bmp Sounds like a lot of fun! The team's territories are split up by a small fence. In the middle of everything is an elevated stage, where there will be spectacular live shows, singing holiday carols and performing wonderful dances. Guests can sit in the stadium-like seats to watch all the action. WINTERFEST 3.bmp To the left is the live stage. WINTERFEST 7.bmp View from guest's vantage point (kind of). Also, enjoy some hot chocolate, wonton soup, and hot burgers in Winter Village's restaurant. Also, there's a cool arcade (heated, by the way!) where guests can warm up and have fun. WINTERFEST 11.bmp (ignore the trees, they're outside the park's border ): Wow! With all these live shows, rides, snowball fights, and ice-skating, this is sure to be a hit! Opening day was pretty crowded, but I'm sure crowds will die down a bit in the middle of December. Paradise Point really outdid themselves on this one, and it just gives me another reason to not be able to wait until NEXT holiday season! Thanks for reading, and remember, COMMENT please! WINTERFEST 2.bmp Overview of entire area.
triggernel Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Is this new area a seperate gate, or is it a winter only park, or am I way off? Thanks in advance!
braztaz Posted June 13, 2010 Author Posted June 13, 2010 Wow! Thanks everyone! triggernel: This section of the park is only open during the winter/holiday months, while the rest of the park is closed. For the regular season, the fake snow will be taken out so it won't stand out so much. The kidie coaster, snow cups, and other live shows will be closed during the regular season. More updates coming soon!
gisco Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 If you convert your pictures to .jpg instead of .bmp they will load faster
braztaz Posted June 15, 2010 Author Posted June 15, 2010 1981: Season Six Nothing new this year. But, I've heard they're planning something big for next year... (I've seen some construction) ... 1982: Season Seven Hear it's mighty roar the next time you visit Paradise Point! The "Mountain Lion" is a 115ft-tall Arrow inverting coaster. It flips you upside-down 3, yes 3, times! Located in the back of the park in it's own section, this ride will keep you thrilled for years. Check out some of the photos... mountain lion.bmp The lift hill and drop. (not the most thrilling of drops, but that's what "Guardian" is for!) mountain lion 1.bmp Into the loop.... mountain lion 3.bmp twist and turn, twist and turn! mountain lion 4.bmp Into the two corkscrews! mountain lion 5.bmp great head chopper feeling! wow!! mountain lion 7.bmp full layout. mountain lion 8.bmp Unfortunately, this ride has caused much stress for the owners of Paradise Point... There were many problems during the construction of the ride. Conflicts with Arrow Dynamics, and the budget and difficulties of the ride (because of the constant change in elevation of land) were overwhelming. Construction was delayed because of the quarrel, but Paradise Point went through with the plan to construct the coaster. Construction was done just two weeks before the park was set to open for the season, but PP was still determined to release it. With quick testing, and a few tweaks, it opened with the park to many's shock. But, there was a downside- the queue and ride station were very poorly built. The section where the ride's located is very empty and it seems like a turn-away for the general public. Why don't they just fix it now that he seasons started? Well, it's not that simple. The park is now in HUGE debt- workers are being laid off, which leads me to believe that the rides and areas won't be as perfectly maintained anymore. They are also planning on raising the entry fee a whopping 10 DOLLARS during the summer. So even more families will be turned away. I'll make sure to update you as soon as possible. ~AS
djbrcace1234 Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 They are also planning on raising the entry fee a whopping 10 DOLLARS during the summer. It still depends how much a ticket is right now as well I like the story line, and The arrow looks nice as well. But when I think about a lion, or even a mountian lion, I think a bolder color choice would be nice as well? Just an Idea, but still, good park so far.
CorkscrewFoley Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Oooooh, I'm loving that Arrow! (Guadrian)...Keep up the good work!
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