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- Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:11 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: What did they do to the "Lobster"?
- Replies: 1
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What did they do to the "Lobster"?
It will always be the "Lobster" to me, but I think it is called the "East River Crawler" now. The ride was refurbished during 2013/2013. Replaced by the kiddie Buzzy Bee ride. And opened during 2013 with a new paint job. Trouble is, the cabins no longer spin very well. They kind ...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:06 pm
- Forum: Shows
- Topic: Wilderness Theater
- Replies: 3
- Views: 74723
Re: Wilderness Theater
You can see it again! In several of the videos showing progress on Goliath, you can clearly see the remains of the Wilderness Theater. I believe the new coaster cuts through one corner of the theater. I think it is only used for cheerleading competitions. The former main entrance to the area is behi...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:00 pm
- Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
- Topic: Major Fail for SFGA Food Ops
- Replies: 2
- Views: 19803
Re: Major Fail for SFGA Food Ops
The big news for 2014: a taco stand in southwest territory. Seriously. And a new food stand near Goliath...isn't "sticky fingers" right across from the entrance?
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Great America History - Original Concepts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 48184
Re: Great America History - Original Concepts
Odd that Marriott never considered building a park in their own backyard: Salt Lake City.
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:53 pm
- Forum: the GREAT AMERICA parks today
- Topic: Good Bye Home Town Square
- Replies: 11
- Views: 43935
Re: Good Bye Home Town Square
IGNITE is definitely cancelled for the 2014 season. Instead, SFGA will do an evening parade. Anyone have details on it? I doubt if Home Town Square will be restored....just a big expanse of concrete.
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:51 pm
- Forum: the GREAT AMERICA parks today
- Topic: 2014 Schedule for Gurnee
- Replies: 2
- Views: 19200
Re: 2014 Schedule for Gurnee
Looks like a summer of repeats: The shows for the Grand Music Hall are the same as 2013 season, started with "the sounds of the 60's)
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:24 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: When "America" became an afterthought
- Replies: 3
- Views: 30575
Re: When "America" became an afterthought
But wasn't Great America is Gurnee also under the Ballys and Time Warner brands for short periods of time? I called it the "dark ages" when the park really began to fall apart and it was run just to chrun out whatever revenue could be earned. Even Six Flags ran it to the ground until atten...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:17 pm
- Forum: Shows
- Topic: Theatre Royale
- Replies: 9
- Views: 37320
Re: Theatre Royale
My sources hinted that Theatre Royale might make a reappearance. It seems the Dark Night attraction has not been a stellar hit (afterall, it is just a wild mouse) and the large area devoted to q-lines just is not needed. Anyone else have details?
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:15 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: I Know They Are In Need Of Money, But This...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 36267
Re: I Know They Are In Need Of Money, But This...
It is now three years after the original message and what do we have in the park...huge billboards promoting mayo, gum, sun tan lotion and hair gel. I agree that Marriott would not have been so crass. But again, their business model was more theme park or Disney-like.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:08 pm
- Forum: the GREAT AMERICA parks today
- Topic: Good Bye Home Town Square
- Replies: 11
- Views: 43935
Re: Good Bye Home Town Square
Well that didn't last long. Sources tell me that the IGNITE show will not be back for 2014. So Hometown Square was raped of trees and bushes for nothing. I guess the show failed to create the excitement...if you saw the show, you would have to agree it wasn't the most entertaining show. I always th...
- Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:59 pm
- Forum: the GREAT AMERICA parks today
- Topic: New Roller Coaster for Gurnee
- Replies: 11
- Views: 47404
New Roller Coaster for Gurnee
New wooden roller coaster in the works for 2014 in Gurnee. Well, at least the idea was presented to the Gurnee Board. It looks as if it might start at the old Iron Wolf station and cut through the rarely used " wilderness theater" and a portion of camp cartoon. Previous rumors had SFGA goi...
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:41 am
- Forum: Shows
- Topic: Theatre Royale
- Replies: 9
- Views: 37320
Re: Theatre Royale
Sadly the theater in gurnee is gone. Of all things, it was converted into a dark ride...sort of a wild mouse roller coaster with a batman theme.
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:37 am
- Forum: the GREAT AMERICA parks today
- Topic: Goodbye Rajun Cajun
- Replies: 0
- Views: 49749
Goodbye Rajun Cajun
The 2013 season is the last for The Rajun Cajun roller coaster.
According to park employees, a new coaster is planned for the former iron wolf site and a new tall ride (sky walker?) is in the works.
According to park employees, a new coaster is planned for the former iron wolf site and a new tall ride (sky walker?) is in the works.
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:24 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: Walk in the Park at SFGA...Join Me!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17448
Re: Walk in the Park at SFGA...Join Me!
Sad to report that SFGA now longer hosts this charity event. Anyone know why?
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:57 pm
- Forum: the GREAT AMERICA parks today
- Topic: SFGA 2013...notes and news
- Replies: 0
- Views: 49495
SFGA 2013...notes and news
1. The Orbit has been out of service all season. It appears to be stuck in one position. 2. The reconditioned Crawler reopened mid-season. New paint job. But, oddly enough, the cabins do not seems to spin at all. It makes for one boring ride. 3. Park actually looks good this year. More flowers/plant...