Twister II Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) Well here is a little bit of back ground on this park, Thrill Gardens, located in foothills of the Rocky Mountains 45minutes NW of Denver, Colorado. Thrill Gardens was the "spot" to be in the late 18th century. Thrill Gardens was famous for its gardens of course. Thrill Gardens featured many attractions for kids, teens, and adults. Including carnival ride of all sorts. Many when death was considered a thrill factor. The park was voted the most popular teen hang-out in 1872 by local news papers. So Thrill Gardens decided, with all the revenue they scraped in, to build a record breaking coaster. Georgia Steel was at the top of her game during this era, and designed the perfect most, thrilling, exciting, intense, and spectacular wooden roller coaster as possible. Building started. Other people started to hear rumors about some things, and going upside down. Other manufactures of coasters became jealous and tried to juice out as much information from Georgia as they possibly could. But Georgia keep her mouth shut, which ended up in her death. Production of the wooden coaster was almost complete, when a terrible accident happened. Georgia's day was done, she was going home. Taking her normal walk threw the structure. A wooden beam fell right on top of her. Crushing her. The coaster was never complete and has been barley standing since 1873 to now 2005. No one knows the layout. No one knows who planned Steels death. So last week, I decided to take my uncles plane out and do a quick Arial view of the park thats been left in ruins. A few days later, I drove up and hoped the fence and snuck into the park. Not wanting to get my new shoes dirty, I stayed on the paths. At the station, the station floor is done also. As the sun sets, I leave. What could be next? Going up the exit path, the only part of the project that was completed. Getting closer to the incomplete coaster, you can see that they queue was also never finished. From the queue, you can see the wooden coaster. Sneeking inside the park. This is in the Grand Caracel's queue. One last look as we fly off. You can still see some of the wood that was never built. Over the park, what is that I see? You can notice most everything from the park has been removed. Coming up to the park Edited October 20, 2005 by Twister II
haydawg149 Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 WOW, that is no doubt the coolest idea yet ! ! ! im thinking, REBUILD ! ! !
coasterfreak101 Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 WOW :shock: !!! This is an amazing thing to do! The story was a really good part, you got into it! The pics were great! Are you planning on finishing Georgia's work? Again, GREAT JOB !!!
zburns999 Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Pure awesomness. I'm really liking these Halloween spireted parks. Keep up the good work! These stories are so fun to read.
Twister II Posted October 17, 2005 Author Posted October 17, 2005 UPDATE After a month or so, I went back to the park again. Many rumors have been spreading around saying a new company may take over the park and try to get it up and running again. But looking at the costs, it almost seems imposable. Here are pic's or updates week by week: WEEK6 Nothing, nothing is left. I think you should look threw other parks to help find my coaster... WEEK5 The last evidenve of the historic coaster. Reports says that another park may have taken the ride with out concent by posing as REPO men... WEEK4 one month, and only the supports are left. WEEK3 For the plane. WEEK2 A local hiker sent in this photo, something strange is going on, why is the chairswing testing? WEEK1 Some work has obvously been going on at the park.
coasterfreak101 Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Great job, I just have 2 things to say: 1) What other parks? What's happening to the coaster? 2) When you say "threw", it is "through" or even "thru". Jus a point! 3) I guess I had 3 things! Can't wait for more, this is looking great!!!
Twister II Posted October 18, 2005 Author Posted October 18, 2005 Great job, I just have 2 things to say: 1) What other parks? What's happening to the coaster? 2) When you say "threw", it is "through" or even "thru". Jus a point! 1. as in some one from TPR may have stole it and put it in their park! It could be RCT3 or RCT2! 2. .....sorry....
Twister II Posted October 20, 2005 Author Posted October 20, 2005 UPDATE 10/19/05 Ok in the local news paper today, there was an artical saying that at 12:00PM yesterday saying that Six Flags Executive Manager quitting. And no other than what his next job in the amusement industry, Thrill Gardens. At a press conferecne held at the Pilmore Audotorum today at 3:00PM, he took questions from the press. Questions and awnswers were as followed: Q: "What are you plans for Thrill Gardens?" A: "Thrill Gardens was 'the park' of yesterday, and now, it is my job to make it the park of 'today'. Bringing in new, advanced, thrilling features to this historical park." Q: "Who are you planning on partnering with?" A: "Because of low costs, we decided to partner with Woodie Wonders, and if you know, the company Georgia Steel created." Q: "What ever happened to the wooden rollercoaster that was in the park?" A: "No Comment, next question" Here are pictures of the opening day: More couples, good to see the swings at least not killing anyone. Crowds flow in for the first time in over 100 years. Aww, the couples...
F1shy Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 How is Thrill Gardens coming along? Any plans for building a new coaster in place of the torn-down woodie?
DATman Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 NOOOO! YOU STOLE MY AVATAR! oh well, it's not like it's a big deal
BiCoastal Kid Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 Thrill Gardens was the "spot" to be in the late 18th century. Thrill Gardens was famous for its gardens of course. Thrill Gardens featured many attractions for kids, teens, and adults. Including carnival ride of all sorts. Many when death was considered a thrill factor. The park was voted the most popular teen hang-out in 1872 by local news papers. So Thrill Gardens decided, with all the revenue they scraped in, to build a record breaking coaster. And here I thought the 18th century was the 1700's.
euphoric Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 And while were on the topic of time, the word, "teen" wasn't invented until the early 1900s.
coasterfreak101 Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 Umm......that proably coulda gone in this thread: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=437&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Welcome, and have a great time. We all know you will.......
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