liftsifter Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 April 1997 Hey everyone! My name is Tommy, I'm 10 years old, and a new park is scheduled to open near my house soon! The park is owned by Herschend Family and will open in May. They are calling the park "River Kingdom" which is a really cool name! I got to go onto the property, but I was really far away, here are the pictures I took! I see some rides through the trees! I can see why it's called River Kingdom! I'll see this sight really soon!
PSiRockin Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 This park seems nice, and I like the double ferris wheel. It's a nice fairgrounds touch.
MeMeMe Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Beautiful. I hope the fairgrounds well, "fair" well
liftsifter Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 May 1997 Hey everyone! It's Tommy again, and this time, at the park for Opening Day! Me and my family went from opening to closing (9am-9pm) and we had a lot of fun! I even bought a season pass to come back all year long! The entrance is really beautiful. The skyline has something new! This coaster is a lot of fun! You're never even in your seat! This turn is really forceful! Lockers are only a quarter, and help from loosing things that are in your pocket! Enterprise spun me around like crazy! Scrambler can make you loose your appetite. The entrance is really beautiful. Parachute Drop is one fantastic ride! This is the view me and my sister got from the top! Kamikaze is an amazing experience. Evolution is just awesome! I snapped this as we were leaving.
tiger01 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Nice update but I think the wild mouse should have something on that plain bit to make it look more interesting. Like water or some trees.
Popcorn54 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Nice Park, i can't help but feel the Park needs a bigger signature ride for 1997.
SoCalCoasters Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Give that mine train more themeing. Also, raise the last turn off the ground by one, as of now it looks as if it's just resting on ground, nt being supported. One more thing. Tha should say 1987 if anything. This is a style that was more that era, and all the rides fit in closer to that time period anyway. I'd change the date.
liftsifter Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 July 1997 I went to the park with my friend Bobby today, and we were both so surprised when we saw construction at the park! On the directory boards, there was a sign that said, In the Herschend Family's continued commitment to River Kingdom, we will be making an announcement on August 11, 1997. Right when we got by the park a downpour of rain started. The rain let up a bit when we got in. Galaxy is so much fun! Miner Mike is an awesome ride!! The park finally released an official logo. Construction! Something tells me there's going to be a nice new coaster to ride next season!! I was right! From Parachute Drop The park had to close early due to the rain today. See you soon! [The purpose of the park is for it to grow slowly and steadily into a beautiful family/thrill park. It will all make sense soon.]
liftsifter Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 1998 1998 DECLARED 'THE YEAR OF THRILLS' BY HERSCHEND FAMILY In 1998 The Herschend Family will invest over $30 Million in their park, River Kingdom, to add a new wooden coaster, THE BOSS, a new drop tower, VORTEX, and a new free-fall sling ride, EXPLORER! THE BOSS will be the park's second coaster, and was originally planned for 1997, but plans changed as the trains for the ride were delayed. VORTEX will make its mark as the park's tallest attraction to date, towering at 266 feet, guests will free-fall at a top speed of 80mph! On EXPLORER, guests will pay $5 for a journey of a lifetime. Guests will fly facing outwards, but fall facing one thing, the ground. All of the new attractions will open on April 25, 1998. The skyline has changed drastically! The Boss towers over the river. Guest's reviews say that this is one of the most intense parts. Vortex towers over the park! So it's themed to a shark? My parents forgot to give me $5 to ride EXPLORER! The ride attendant did say the line is about an hour though, so maybe that was a good thing.. Some major work being done on Miner Mike. The park looks even better at night now! See you soon!
SoCalCoasters Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 That woodie is a bit too big in my opinion. It doesn't quite fit in to the rest of the park... Before you update the park again, I'd suggest going through and improving the overall park itself. It's a good start, I can't wait to see more!
paradisecoaster Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 ^ At least it's way to short to be that big.
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 This park is alright, but it could be a little better in terms of the timeline.... But a park with an S&S Sky Sling and an Intamin Parachute Drop is total win, so keep up the win!
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