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by retlawfan
Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Santa Clara
Topic: Freeway sign??
Replies: 2
Views: 17854

Yeah, that is the sign that is actually over on 101. I guess when the original bulb sign was put in in 1976, that area was wide open, and probably all belonged to Marriott. Does anyone know if that property used to be owned by Marriott?
by retlawfan
Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: Santa Clara
Topic: 2007 Admission Prices falling
Replies: 2
Views: 17428

Just for the effort by CF, I might go back this year...
by retlawfan
Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: Santa Clara
Topic: New official logo?
Replies: 8
Views: 28040

I actually don't like the new logo. It's too plain for me. Too bad they couldn't have gone back to the Red and Blue Block letters from the Marriott days, without the Marriott name of course. I do agree, however, that I like the clean plain look much better than the Paramount's Logo. I wish CFGA coul...
by retlawfan
Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:18 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: Plaque in front of reflecting pool
Replies: 19
Views: 29897

If I remember correctly, and I am probably not, Santa Clara had a plaque with the KECO mission statement on it during its' days. Does anyone have the text of it? I think the KECO mission statement included something like: To make people happy by providing fun and excitement and memorable experiences...
by retlawfan
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: The Edge's Second Home
Replies: 6
Views: 11398

It was in Rhode Island. It looks like it closed in about 1996. :(

Another one down...
by retlawfan
Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:35 am
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Highway Sign not working
Replies: 9
Views: 14310

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo ... 29469.html

A new sign will be going up in it's place!
by retlawfan
Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:21 pm
Forum: Santa Clara
Topic: 49er's possible BACKUP PLAN for stadium in PGA parking lot
Replies: 6
Views: 11874

It's a little off topic, but I think they added that little extra parking lot when they sold off the land for the Hotel. If they were to sell or lease the land to the 49ers, they would have to build some sort of parking structure. It would probably be similar to Disneyland's Mickey and Friends parki...
by retlawfan
Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:14 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: When was Skyhawk a ride?
Replies: 17
Views: 51172

Yeah, it was too "jerky" for me. I never really cared for it. So much so that I hadn't realized it was missing/gone.
by retlawfan
Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:00 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: PGA Ride Photos Gone
Replies: 13
Views: 21300

I think the dates above were when the photo systems closed down.

BTW, how many of you acyually buy those over priced things? I never did, except for when a kid had their first ride on something.
by retlawfan
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:56 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: New Attraction To PGA Coming Soon
Replies: 7
Views: 12388

Is that where Orleans Orbit used to be/is?
by retlawfan
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: Rides
Topic: When was Skyhawk a ride?
Replies: 17
Views: 51172

If you notice in the picture above, there are no canopies. In the original design, there were clear canopies that covered the cabins. Skyhawk was placed just to the left of First Aid/School House building in Hometown Square. And yes, Skyhawk opened for the 1989 season. I remember they were being tes...
by retlawfan
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Highway Sign not working
Replies: 9
Views: 14310

Does anyone have a picture of the current sign?

Is it the original one like Steven has on the welcome page(seen in Santa Clara)?
by retlawfan
Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:05 am
Forum: Santa Clara
Topic: Security 1985-1988
Replies: 7
Views: 12535

Howdy there soup. I was in Merch and training about the time you were there. I also remember "Al" who used to give out Keychains each season. I remember Terri was pretty kewl and came by the shops a lot when I worked in Magic. Good memories with good 'ole Dennys :) Take care. I think you ...
by retlawfan
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:05 pm
Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
Topic: Ride Names above our Avatar?
Replies: 12
Views: 17757

50 was the answer!

Cool!
by retlawfan
Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: Questions, Suggestions, and Site Updates
Topic: Ride Names above our Avatar?
Replies: 12
Views: 17757

So, I wonder how many I need before mine changes again...