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by GreatAmerica4ever
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Need some clarification from some 'ole timers; venting...
Replies: 17
Views: 57191

'Clean as you go!' is also a McDonald's slogan! When you pay attention to the smallest of details as McDonald's has, you know you are successful -- and that's what Marriott's did!
by GreatAmerica4ever
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: SFGAm Memorabilia (1997 - 2007)
Replies: 2
Views: 16046

yippee!!! do it!!!! :D :D :D
by GreatAmerica4ever
Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: View-Master Reels of Marriott's
Replies: 2
Views: 18804

View-Master Reels of Marriott's

I just came across a packet of 3 View-Master Reels that I forgot I had. I do not remember when or where I got them, but I know I was a little kid in the late '70's. I downloaded the cover and back of the packet that they come in and is now in my photo album. The back indicates what picture is on eac...
by GreatAmerica4ever
Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
Topic: Shooting Gallery
Replies: 8
Views: 84097

I was just thinking about adding this topic, and I see that there already was a forum of the shooting galleries. I agree with those statements above about the galleries being a little creepy! The piano man was almost scary...I wonder if some of the mechanical things moved after the park was closed f...
by GreatAmerica4ever
Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
Topic: new video album
Replies: 4
Views: 23467

Yes, i remember that commercial very well! The Bugs Bunny voice definitely isn't Mel Blanc, but I guess we'll have to take it. I am remembering all the fun things to do and how great the Marriott era was in the park!
by GreatAmerica4ever
Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: Shows
Topic: Famous Entertainers???
Replies: 1
Views: 14975

Famous Entertainers???

Does anyone know of any very famous actors, dancers, musicians, etc. whom got their start performing at the shows at either Great America? This would count both parks and all eras.
by GreatAmerica4ever
Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Save Great America!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 49718

I thought Great America was one of the highest attended parks that Six Flags own. Does anyone have actual facts about this?

If Six Flags is in trouble, wouldn't GA be the last asset they would get rid of?
by GreatAmerica4ever
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Great 1976 pics
Replies: 18
Views: 58725

Thanks for sharing the '76 pictures. I just love looking at the clothes of the park guests especially all of the polyester!! It is great to see how small the shrubs and trees are throughout the park when it first openned!!
by GreatAmerica4ever
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: If you could bring it back...
Replies: 27
Views: 86867

Gurnee

1. Tidal Wave
2. Z-Force
3. Sky Whirl
4. Delta Flyer
5. Cajun Cliffhanger
by GreatAmerica4ever
Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: True flavor of Marriott's Great America
Replies: 1
Views: 5794

True flavor of Marriott's Great America

These two paragraphs were written as the introduction of the 1980 picture book regarding the true flavor of the theme park: "What makes America great is people; the way they live, work, and play. It is in the spirit of this great land and people that Marriott's Great America is founded. A them ...
by GreatAmerica4ever
Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
Topic: Layout of the original themed areas
Replies: 1
Views: 16085

Layout of the original themed areas

Here is a question for the former Marriott employees can answer, or we can find somewhere through the park design and plans.... Is there any actual reason of the layout of the original themed areas? I understand that Carousel Plaza is the entrance/exit for the park, but why was it designed that you ...
by GreatAmerica4ever
Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Gurnee Park- Site Plan 1972
Replies: 15
Views: 34932

Absolutely cool!!! Wouldn't it have been great to be an architect/designer/engineer of Great America?
by GreatAmerica4ever
Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Ride op. ignorance
Replies: 9
Views: 26595

Unfortunately, its already a new generation.
by GreatAmerica4ever
Wed May 28, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Season Pass Questions/Loose Articles Policy
Replies: 5
Views: 22986

Eagle Mom, I remember being at that age to where you couldn't sleep the night before you went to Great America. The excitement was worse than trying to sleep on Christmas Eve. I just remember how exhausted I was at the end of day at Marriott's....that car ride back to Milwaukee seemed so long. I am ...
by GreatAmerica4ever
Mon May 26, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
Topic: Delta Flyer / Eagle's Flight added
Replies: 7
Views: 27005

Totally great, Steven!

I love the photos!!! Life was so much simpler then! I especially love seeing the former employee uniforms.