Search found 66 matches
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:17 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: Need some clarification from some 'ole timers; venting...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 61934
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:14 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: SFGAm Memorabilia (1997 - 2007)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 17608
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:09 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: View-Master Reels of Marriott's
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20761
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...
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:41 pm
- Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
- Topic: Shooting Gallery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 89094
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...
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:33 pm
- Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
- Topic: new video album
- Replies: 4
- Views: 25564
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:49 pm
- Forum: Shows
- Topic: Famous Entertainers???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 16630
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.
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:01 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Save Great America!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 55346
- Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:10 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Great 1976 pics
- Replies: 18
- Views: 63561
- Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:43 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: If you could bring it back...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 95951
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:19 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: True flavor of Marriott's Great America
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5986
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 ...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:13 pm
- Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
- Topic: Layout of the original themed areas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17619
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 ...
- Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:36 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Gurnee Park- Site Plan 1972
- Replies: 15
- Views: 37506
- Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:26 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: Ride op. ignorance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28645
- Wed May 28, 2008 7:01 pm
- Forum: Gurnee
- Topic: Season Pass Questions/Loose Articles Policy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 24822
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 ...
- Mon May 26, 2008 7:45 pm
- Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
- Topic: Delta Flyer / Eagle's Flight added
- Replies: 7
- Views: 28758