ginzo Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Still looks like a giant flop to me. I think IB is over hyping this one, they'll be disappointed when everyone hates it. Slow down there Tiger. At least ride the thing before you bash it. One thing Indiana Beach knows how to do is surprise you with underwhelming looking rides. I'm trusting that they know what they're doing until my personal experience says otherwise. And even if the ride doesn't work out, I'll still want to hit IB 2-3 times per year. I would have gone even if they didn't add anything this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 ^ Yeah, it's kind of like Blackpool. All they added was a stupid SLC, but yet I'm still dying to go there. Hmmm, this place just can't get away from obvious Blackpool comparisons can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think we will have to wait to see what it really looks like. I think this one will either be good or really bad. But hey you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Any updates on this ride? I love this park, but it's 4 hours away from me ----> a little too far to drive just for some possible construction pictures. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Sideways airtime? That's going to be great, hopefully the first installation is a success so S&S can sell a ton of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I reckon this will be a lot of fun, another reason to go back to IB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Where exactly is this going in? Anyone know? The blog said they were finishing clearing the site, so construction should start soon. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 ^It's going in near the log flume and the Hoosier Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65skylark Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 ^ So you actually read the first post in the thread where it says exactly where the new coaster is going. I like your style. I find it much easier to just post random questions several pages into a thread that have probably already been answered. Just saves me the hassle, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry, I was trying to bait someone into posting a picture. guess I'll just drive the four hours and take one myself. Saying it's near the log flume doesn't really nail down its location. Will some of it be above the water, or completely in the circle of Cornball? I was just wondering how the view of the park from the payed parking lot will change. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 So what do you think about that first drop? Think it will be considered an inversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Screamscape is saying that Indiana Beach might be sold. I hope if it is, that they keep the park exactly like it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 http://www.thehj.com/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=32&ArticleID=22881 QUEENSBURY, New York - Morgan RV Resorts today announced the acquisition of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello. The purchase includes the northwest Indiana resort's entire operations including the Indiana Beach Boardwalk and Funway amusement park and water park, Indiana Beach Camp Resort, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Indiana Beach, The Beach House Inn hotel and motel, Lakeview Penthouse Suites, cottages at The Beach Club Resort and Hoosier Pointe, the Shafer Queen paddle wheel boat, The Fun Zone, a lakefront sandy beach, the Skyroom Restaurant and multiple dining and retail operations. The resort complex will open for the 2008 season on May 3. Numerous improvements are planned for Indiana Beach Amusement Resort including the addition of the amusement park's sixth roller coaster, Steel Hawg. The new steel roller coaster, Indiana's first custom steel coaster, features multiple flips and inversions as well as a 120-degree first drop. Steel Hawg will be in great company, joining five other roller coasters at the park including the "Grandfather" of Indiana roller coasters, The Hoosier Hurricane. Also new for 2008 will be an extended operating season providing guests with more opportunities to enjoy the park's exciting rides. Morgan RV Resorts is the country's largest private owner and operator of RV parks and resorts. The company's collection of regional destination resorts provides clean, fun, affordable family vacation getaways offering multiple accommodation options, activities and events for all ages, playgrounds, swimming pools and entertainment. "We are thrilled to be welcoming this historic Indiana family destination to the Morgan RV Resorts family," said Bob Moser, co-owner of Morgan RV Resorts. "Superb hospitality and exiting destinations are hallmarks of every Morgan resort. Guests of Indiana Beach will continue to take pleasure in the quality experience they have come to love over the past eight decades and enjoy an ongoing commitment to improving the destination year after year." "This is an exciting time for Indiana Beach," said Tom Spackman Jr., grandson of park found, Earl Spackman. "With the recent upgrades to many of our accommodations, the forthcoming arrival of Steel Hawg and now the purchase by family-owned Morgan RV Resorts the future is brighter than ever. In the years to come, Indiana Beach is certain to remain the home for all the fun things you love to do." Guests can learn more about Morgan RV Resorts by visiting www.morganrvresorts.com and stay up to date on the latest happenings at Indiana Beach Amusement Resort at www.indianabeach.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 As long as the new owners keep prices reasonable, I will be happy. Was it a private person who owned it before? I hate seeing parks get sold from private people to corperate people, but maybe it will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 ^As far as I know, IB was owned by the same family that opened it. I was expecting Herschend or Parques Reunidos to buy the park, but no matter who the new owners are, hopefully they can continue to expand and improve the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Booooooooooooooooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I hope this doesn't ruin the crammed charm the park has. They also better not touch Fascination... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Booooooooooooooooooooo. x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 This... Sucks... INCREDIBLY sucks. And to a resorts corporation nevertheless, they'll probably try to commercialize it and make it more widely known by making some out of character changes tot he park. It'll lose it's current diamond in the rough(or in a corn field, for that matter) appeal if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 While it's not the greatest thing, at least they're not paving it over for an RV parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I must admit that although this is sad to read, I think it's a bit dramatic to assume the worst right now. Time will tell. If the new coaster and a few improvements increase the number of visitors (longer ride sessions will do that too), then they may not need or want to change too much. Hopefully (seriously, my fingers are all crossed for this one) the place will retain its charm and atmosphere. I guess I'm not particularly optimistic that the park will be as awesomely charming as it was on my first visit last summer when I next visit, but at the same time, there's no point in worrying right now, we'll have to wait and see. Fascination must stay. And so must the shooting dark ride, which is the only one I've EVER won! Great little park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Please don't rape and pillage the Indiana Beach I fell in love with last year, there's a lot of old school charm there so I hope they don't take that away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If they look at the numbers from this past season on Fascination I'm sure they'll keep it! Between Lou and the TPR Trip I think we doubled their revenue on that game for the whole year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 ^ Seriously, it's probably a good thing they didn't open late the day I was there, I could have spent hundreds of dollars playing that game! We played for half an hour, then when Scott arrived it was like "Ooh, there's a new person, I must play Fascination with everybody, let's go back!!!!!!". I miss IB. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 They should install credit card swipers on every Fascination seat. Mofo's would be bankrupt in like a couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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