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- Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:38 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Most Sickening Ride
- Replies: 30
- Views: 53662
What a great topic for the dinner table! :shock: Personally, I could handle all of the rides until I hit my early 20's- then Sky Whirl became my #1 gut-churner. I almost lost it near the end of what was my last turn on that ride. Never ventured on board again! As for the worst ride overall? I would ...
Re: 5-22-77
How can a movie set in 1977 show the American Eagle coaster??xxlatinogueroxx wrote:Not sure if you guys saw this but...this movie right here talks about the wadsworth area in 1977 . . .
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- Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:34 am
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: More "Historic Documents" . . .
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12551
More "Historic Documents" . . .
More Grams, Employee Handbooks and other documents, including internal procedure memos, have been added to my photo album under "Misc. Stuff". Yes indeed, these papers are destined for a place in history- just like the original copies of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettys...
- Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:30 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: The GRAM - Rampage controversy of 1983
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6209
The GRAM - Rampage controversy of 1983
(I don't recall if I've already told this story before, so forgive me if this is a repeat!) Back in 1983, Tech Services was getting a day in the spotlight. We were going to be on the front page of The GRAM. At this same time, the White Water Rampage was under construction, and Tech Services had a bi...
- Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:23 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Sounds of Great America
- Replies: 25
- Views: 44480
Re: Sounds of Great America
[quote="GreatAmerica4ever"]Another great topic to chat about...what are some of the sounds that you remember at Marriott's Great America? quote] Strange you should bring up this topic- Just yesterday I ran across some old cassette tapes from the early '80s. Back then my best friend, his br...
- Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:58 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Gurnee community question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32000
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...
- Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:19 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Food at Marriott's Great America
- Replies: 41
- Views: 67720
- Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:22 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Food at Marriott's Great America
- Replies: 41
- Views: 67720
Oh, man, where does one start? Captain Morgan's was probably my favorite, with the clam chowder, scallops and fried shrimp. Buffet Le Grande was awesome, if you had a few extra bucks to spend. Chicken dinners at the Boarding House, ribs and corn at the restaurant connected to Snowshoe Saloon (geez, ...
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:54 am
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: 1976 Gurnee Journey
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10230
Re: 1976 Gurnee Journey
Did anyone from Santa Clara participate in the Gurnee Journey in 1976. The journey happened in August, when the management of the Gurnee park began to realize that alot of midwest colleges and high schools began class in mid August. This created a shortage of employees at the Gurnee park. A little ...
I have been meaning to ask what type of affects occured a the head. There is a limit switch located prior to the tunnel, and Ive noticed the speaker in the nose. When I inquired, I was allways told the lights and the effects over there never worked and they just gave up. I can only remember the &qu...
- Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:14 pm
- Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
- Topic: AMERICAN EAGLE roller coaster television commercial added
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12666
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:08 pm
- Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
- Topic: Gurnee community question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 32000
Re: Gurnee community question
Did/Does the companies who owned Great America and the area around Gurnee, Illinois always and still have a good political relationship together? . . . There always seemed to be a love/hate relationship between the park and the town during the Marriott years. The town LOVED the revenue stream from ...
- Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:20 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Remains of the Gurnee Edge...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 27969
- Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:23 pm
- Forum: Rides
- Topic: Remains of the Gurnee Edge...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 27969
Re: Remains of the Gurnee Edge...
Was the building in this photo the Edge's old control booth? Wow. I'm surprised the building is still there. I like the old footing with all of the anchor bolts in front of little tables. Nice atmosphere for a romantic lunch. Randy V. got it right- this was the control room for the Edge (not to be ...
- Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:45 am
- Forum: Games, Merchandise, Food, and more
- Topic: Employee cafeteria
- Replies: 46
- Views: 138269
I loved the cheeseburgers in the cafeteria. I also remember getting free sodas when it got over 90 degrees. I was 16 and thought that was a cool perk. Wow! I forgot about that perk. :D Now I remember taking advantage of it many times . . . I was practically addicted to Diet Coke back then :shock: PPG