Lareson Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 They really do have plenty of room. Not sure if they are able to build over that trail (old RR) or not, but could be neat. I think the challenge becomes how do you connect the 'remote' land to the rest of the park. Obviously extending the path near GR is needed, but would/can it connect near Shivering Timbers? The train is nice, but it's inconvenient to wait 15 mins to get over there. Also, don't think it would be the worst thing in the world to remove some of the parking lot along Whitehall Rd, if needed. They also own the 10 acre plot of land on the north side of the property on Whitehall Rd. where the new training center is being built. There's still no vertical construction on it yet, just a foundation and some underground utilities. The building itself doesn't look that big, but its certainly a rather large area they have cleared out. The second train on Timbertown is suppose to solve the 15 minute wait time (in reality, its less than that, maybe only a few min to get from one station to the other) and also solve the ADA restrictions on it, but unfortunately that train has yet to be seen. And for those that haven't seen the new Dodgem cars, they're really nice! They have a very nice LED package on them. From their Facebook page.
RollerManic Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Also, don't think it would be the worst thing in the world to remove some of the parking lot along Whitehall Rd, if needed. Six Flags thought you said "build over" The cost of adding in new utilities, lights, pathways, etc to open new areas is quite expensive. SFSTL, for example, won't expand much because of these costs. Everything adds up to be a lot before rides are even installed. However, if cooperate gives the park a large budget, it may be feasible then.
grsupercity Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Iv been trying to see if I can find any filed building permits, but I have had no luck. If any other locals want to try as well that would be great. That is how people found out about fury even before they announced it. I am sure if there building a coaster or any ride it has to have been submitted by now?
XShortestStrawX Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Iv been trying to see if I can find any filed building permits, but I have had no luck. If any other locals want to try as well that would be great. That is how people found out about fury even before they announced it. I am sure if there building a coaster or any ride it has to have been submitted by now? I didn't realize that kind of information was publicly available...
codeGR Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Yes, but small townships like Dalton don't have online search capabilities thus you'd probably need to submit a FOIA request. Speaking of Carowinds, I was there last week for the first time and was pleased. Fury325 was great and Harmony Hall as well, which has me wondering whether Michigan's Adventure could handle live entertainment. Harmony Hall has a small, but adequate, stage where they did a country show and had a brass marching band walking around while guests ate from the cafeteria. And while the show wasn't performing they had a large video display playing FunTV.
grsupercity Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 ^ MIA used to have a Circus, and a live jet ski show on the lake. And in the early 2000's had rock the coast. Id rather see a hyper/hyper gtx before a concert stage
XShortestStrawX Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 ^ MIA used to have a Circus, and a live jet ski show on the lake. And in the early 2000's had rock the coast. Id rather see a hyper/hyper gtx before a concert stage Don't know how I never knew that. I've been to the park at least 15 times in my life. But yeah I don't think live entertainment is a priority. A new big flat ride or coaster should be the priority.
grsupercity Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 http://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenpaul/the-most-underrated-amusement-parks-in-the-world#.ahoxmRkQv6
MIAfan88 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 http://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenpaul/the-most-underrated-amusement-parks-in-the-world#.ahoxmRkQv6 I wouldn't call half those parks "underrated". A ton of those lists from Buzz Feed are awful anyways, so I'm not surprised. I think the park definitely needs a show or some thing like that. If I'm not mistaken, the circus only lasted 1 year, and I never knew the park had a jet-ski show.
RollerManic Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 ^Amen. This list-x fad thing has gotten very sloppy. It's expected that you make more, however clueless you are to the subject, because it is a popular channel. Kind of like the news (ugh).
XShortestStrawX Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I think the park definitely needs a show or some thing like that. If I'm not mistaken, the circus only lasted 1 year, and I never knew the park had a jet-ski show. Do they even do fireworks on the 4th of July?
Spartan Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 The park doesn't do fireworks because it's against the noise ordinance in the township it's located within unfortunately
thrillrider Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 The park doesn't do fireworks because it's against the noise ordinance in the township it's located within unfortunately This kind of reminds me of what happened to seaworld ohio. The city had all kinds of silly ordinances, and they hamper the parks growth(no tall rides ect...). I don't understand it if they have a noise ordinance prohibiting fireworks on the 4th of July. I am sure if they really wanted to, they could get a permit for a fireworks show 1 night a year.
XShortestStrawX Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Yeah that's a bit ridiculous. Is it because there's so much wildlife around the area? I don't see why fireworks would be an issue once a year.
RollerManic Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Not even ONE FREAKING NIGHT OF THE YEAR? On our Independence day? When Americans light up numerous fireworks? It's not like people aren't already going to be doing this against the laws, and the noises should be expected on the FORUTH OF JULY. I'm sorry, but it is a disgrace that the local gov't would suppress even the celebration of national holiday.
grsupercity Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I have never seen the park packed on the fourth anyways. Most likely not a big issue with the park.
thrillrider Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I have never seen the park packed on the fourth anyways. Most likely not a big issue with the park. Perhaps if they had an event on the 4th of July that would change.
codeGR Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I was at the park on Saturday. Noticed a bunch of conduit along the pond. Anyone know what this is for? Not sure how long it's been there.
grsupercity Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I read somewhere that they actually redid parts of the retaining wall around the lake. Maybe there going to add more lights or hopefully another sit down restaurant
codeGR Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Lighting seems possible. There were large sections of concrete along the retaining wall that were replaced and this conduit was in each area.
grsupercity Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 It will be there 60th anniversary next summer. They wont get passed over again
codeGR Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Does anyone know what the garden is for behind Timbertown Railway Station?
XShortestStrawX Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 It will be there 60th anniversary next summer. They wont get passed over again Did they even do/add anything special for the 50th?
grsupercity Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Grand Rapids intamin raft ride. Which at the time was the largest investment in the parks history (passed by Thunderhawk)
XShortestStrawX Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Grand Rapids intamin raft ride. Which at the time was the largest investment in the parks history (passed by Thunderhawk) ohh, I guess I didn't realize that was 2006
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