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by JW65
Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: New Rides/Attractions for 2006
Replies: 50
Views: 69392

So, there will be a new attraction in Hurricane Harbor, but not in the theme park itself? Anyone have an update on this?
by JW65
Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:19 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: Sky Whirl cabins
Replies: 68
Views: 239021

Hi Steven,

What are the dimensions of the cabins? It has been mentioned by several people in this thread how large the cabins are, but to get a real idea of their size it would be nice to know their dimensions.

Jeff
by JW65
Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:16 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: 30th Anniversary Logo for Great America, Gurnee, IL
Replies: 12
Views: 18186

Brian,

Do you know for sure whether or not SFGAm will put out the model for the American Eagle in celebration of the 30th B'day? In some thread, I thought I recall reading about that.

Jeff
by JW65
Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Fond memories of Great America
Replies: 19
Views: 30802

Redfishpaw,

What are the names of the coasters at SF Magic Mountain and SF Great Adventure that resemble Shock Wave?

Thanks for the info.
by JW65
Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:27 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: Sky Whirl cabins
Replies: 68
Views: 239021

These cabins would look really cool in a MGA museum of former rides. I know, I know, where would the other remnants from the other rides come from? Just a minor technicality and could be fixed with oversized scale models of the rides. Location for such a museum....hmmm.
by JW65
Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:05 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: Sky Whirl cabins
Replies: 68
Views: 239021

Steven,

Nice picture of your stored cabins. What will you end up doing with them?

Jeff
by JW65
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:43 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: New Rides/Attractions for 2006
Replies: 50
Views: 69392

New Rides/Attractions for 2006

Hey Everyone.... Kinda quiet in the Forums lately. Does anyone know what the new rides and attractions at SFGAm and PGA will be for 2006? Would be soooooo cool if the parks' big shots would bring back one of our favorite rides that has been dismantled in honor of the 30th Year Anniversary of the par...
by JW65
Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
Topic: Souvenirs!
Replies: 30
Views: 80341

Tanya,

What did you do with those items you once had? I am surprised by how cheap some things go for on Ebay. Others go for much more.

Jeff
by JW65
Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Happy New Year 2006
Replies: 5
Views: 9641

May you all have the best of everything in the New Year!
by JW65
Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:12 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Gurnee Park in Winter
Replies: 52
Views: 80048

I agree with Redfishpaw. It would make for some very interesting photos. Employees who work year round could take these photos with no problem. Ground shots are one thing, but Aerial shots of the park would be neat too. Most aerials you see are from quite a distance. It would be neat if some of them...
by JW65
Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Gurnee Park in Winter
Replies: 52
Views: 80048

Anyone have a helicopter? I want a few aerial views of SFGAm after the recent 5+ inches of snow that fell yesterday. Bet it would look "COOL".
by JW65
Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:08 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: What GREAT AMERICA did you live near?
Replies: 34
Views: 54070

I grew up in Elgin, Illinois which is about an hour from the Gurnee park.

I90 East to I294 North to I94.
by JW65
Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:30 am
Forum: Shows
Topic: Park Music
Replies: 22
Views: 66675

Yes, I see the "typewriter"...Wondering who decides what is displayed on the sign that is seen from the highway.
by JW65
Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:12 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Remembering Astroworld
Replies: 28
Views: 36584

Thanks, Steven.

Jeff
by JW65
Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:29 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Remembering Astroworld
Replies: 28
Views: 36584

I should have clarified. I meant this one cabin that was preserved and put near its old location. It was undoubtedly removed during dismanteling.

http://www.mikerobinson.net/DSC00022.JPG