grinch1313 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 This is very sad. Not completely unexpected, but still very sad. It's solidly in my top 20 coasters. I'm glad that I was able to get there 3 times and take around 30 laps on it. Hopefully it can be reopened or saved. It's a great ride with some nice pops of airtime. It's sad to lose the best wooden coaster in Florida and my closest coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPRrickard Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I saw this on my way to Bush Gardens. It's so sad it shut down. I hope another park will buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 No idea if there's any chance of a future for this ride or not, but I'm so glad that Misty and I finally went down and rode it this year. I really would have been kicking myself now if we'd missed it. It was, as others have said, really quite good. Â Our TR from January, if anyone is interested and missed it: Boomers & The Dania Beach Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 ^I'm kicking myself right now. I flew down to Miami 3 years ago and drove right past it. Unfortunately there was no way I was going to be able to convince any of my family members to make a trip as we were in Miami for a wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Freak Andrew Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I feel like crying! This was an awesome woodie, it's a bummer I only got to ride it three times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I guess I am a terrible roller coaster nut because I never went down to go ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forces Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I hate to hear this about the Dania Beach Hurricane. It was a fun ride but I do remember when we were there riding it I was wondering "where IS everyone?" Really makes me mad when I hear this kind of news. Well I will just keep thinking good thoughts about it being bought not matter how bleak that situation may be...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I've heard a rumor that the Hurricane may be demolished within the next 30 days. Anyone who lives in FLL please keep an eye on the location and if you guys see any movement on the ride, please stop by and take some photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ^ Wow....that really is too bad. I thoroughly enjoyed my rides on it in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ^^Wow, if that happens that would be amazingly fast! Someone else must really want that land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ^Have you been to Boomers? It's about as ghetto as family fun centers get. If it's really going to be demolished, I would suspect it is because creditors want the ride for scrap money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ^No, I've never been on this coaster. I was gonna ride it this summer before I got on a cruise, but now its closed. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ^Have you been to Boomers? It's about as ghetto as family fun centers get. If it's really going to be demolished, I would suspect it is because creditors want the ride for scrap money. Â I've seen a lot more ghetto family fun centers, but this might be one of the most ghetto with an actual decent coaster with it. But in all honesty, it's not THAT bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pizza14 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Shame I never got to ride it. I drove past it once I think but it was really late at night. Shame to see any coaster close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 This would make more sense if the economy was in better shape as I'm guessing that land would have been worth something, but I wonder if we'll see more of an Astroworld situation here and just see it torn down and sit there undeveloped for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 So why is it the Dania Beach Hurricane goes under, yet Uncle Bernie's continues to thrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 The area around the park looks like a scene out of a Rick Ross video. I can practically imagine the Carol Mart right next door to the place. If that land was worth something for development, the stuff around it would have been done up long before. Â If its going down, its because Boomers wants to get rid of it ASAP, probably to save on maintenance and because they've given up on the idea of anyone, including someone outside their business, run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Everyone keeps mentioning Boomers, but (correct me if I'm wrong) I'm pretty damn sure it's NOT owned, operated, or has much to do with Boomers at all. That's why you have to buy seperate tickets for it, etc. Â If the guy who owns it just went under it's a shame Boomers didn't try to buy it up cheap and add it to their options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 My understanding has been that Boomers and the DBH are separate outside vendors operating on property someone else owns. If the outside vendor is throwing in his hat about the coaster, then the guy who owns the land may have a different plan for it - batting cages? Driving Range? Big ass flea market to be filled with Hatians selling bootleg porno and Heat jerseys? Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 ^Well, if we judge by Uncle Bernie's success then a flea market selling home made hermaphrodite porn seems to be the right decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Too bad about Hurricane, it was a fun ride. I went over to Boomers quite often on a south Florida trip and had a great time there. DBH will be missed for sure. The thing turned great laps every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 My understanding has been that Boomers and the DBH are separate outside vendors operating on property someone else owns. I believe this is correct, to my knowledge anyway. Â If the guy who owns it just went under it's a shame Boomers didn't try to buy it up cheap and add it to their options. Considering the way Boomers has run their own place into the ground, I doubt that would ever be a viable option....sadly. Â Â I've gotta say though, it's nice to know that no one here has gone batsh*t by starting online petitions or organizing a convoy of pickup trucks to save it. Does it deserve to be saved? Absolutely. The truth is though, every time I ever rode it I had a sinking feeling it might be my last......and that includes its first year in operation. I'm still amazed it lasted this long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 ^I know! I rode it sooo long ago and I've never seen a line, crowd, gathering, anything in all of my rides. The most surprising thing is that it lasted this long and I guess we should all just be happy that it lasted as long as it did. Â FYI, this was a MUCH better ride than Big Dipper so maybe some other random kiwi and fat chick will come through at the last minute with a pick up truck and petition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I have a 2 acre orange grove I'm willing to sell to save the DBH. Who's with me?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'll try the PowerBall again tomorrow. I'll just buy it. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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