I agree, that is a great collection.
I might have some of my 'Grams' when I worked at the park. If I find them, I'll see if I can post a few as well.
Thanks for taking the time to put that together and share it with us!
--Brian
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- Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:52 am
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: More "Historic Documents" . . .
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12565
- Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:51 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Sounds of Great America
- Replies: 25
- Views: 44563
Easy Question :) The sounds that the Tidal Wave made when operating... clank, whoosh, roll, whoosh, clink, clink,clink, clank, whoosh, clank, clank... (then some sound made when the lap bars came up...) :D I agree. Not only was the ride wonderful to watch, it was also cool to hear. I remember worki...
- Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:08 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Gurnee community question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32046
- Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:45 am
- Forum: Santa Clara
- Topic: Knott's Great America!?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 48397
While one page does say it, its not on all of them at this point. So, this could just be a typo on the Dorney page, or the fact that the other pages have not been updated yet. For example, if you go out to Dorney Park's webpage, and read about the Maxx Pass, you see this http://www.dorneypark.com/pu...
- Mon Mar 05, 2007 11:36 am
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Commercials
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9513
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:26 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Which rides do you work?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 32623
I worked the following rides in 1991 and 1992. -- Railroad -- Triple Play -- Hometown Fun Machine I also operated the Trolley during the nightly parade in 1992. What I liked about the Railroad was it was one of the more relaxing rides in the park. Not only that, but it allowed me to see the whole pa...
- Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:25 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Gurnee community question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32046
The one house I still remember was an older farmhouse-style home located directly across the street from the station for the American Eagle. I would imagine the noise would have made continuing to live in it impossible. Its interesting that you mention that section of land. There was actually anoth...
- Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:52 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: What ride do you miss the most?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 86351
What ride do I miss the most? Wel, all of mine are from the Marriott era. Sky Whirl: To echo what others have said, Sky Whirl is the ride that I miss the most. It was a wonderful ride for young and old guests alike, and gave a wonderful view of the park and surrounding area. On a hot day, it was a g...
- Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:40 am
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Remains of the Gurnee Edge...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 27995
- Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:51 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: Highway Sign: Check out this pic I found!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 42292
I took a few pictures of the new sign on my way to work this morning. http://CPE-65-29-35-94.wi.res.rr.com:2711/jcpics/brian/MGAParksPhotos/NewSign2.jpg http://CPE-65-29-35-94.wi.res.rr.com:2711/jcpics/brian/MGAParksPhotos/NewSign3.jpg I'll re-size them down to 800x600 when I get home from work. I a...
- Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:25 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: Highway Sign: Check out this pic I found!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 42292
Wanted to show the progress of the modified sign. This picture was taken today. I'm guessing that the new top should be up by the end of next week. http://CPE-65-29-35-94.wi.res.rr.com:2711/jcpics/brian/MGAParksPhotos/NewSign.jpg By the way, the parts laying on the ground is the new top. Now, not su...
- Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:36 am
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Focus Group@Gurnee
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30872
- Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:18 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Focus Group@Gurnee
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30872
I don't believe any of the park models are stored up there. The only way I know to get up their is by the stairs on the side of the buidling (Columbia side, just backstage). The park models, as far as I know, are all on the other side of the park, in the maintance buildings. They probably do have ol...
- Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:16 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Focus Group@Gurnee
- Replies: 15
- Views: 30872
- Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:11 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: More than Sky Whirl buckets at FF
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13089