countess_of_tuscany Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I searched the forums and I didn't see any topics yet about Boblo Island. I can thank Boblo for getting me so into amusement parks- that was my first amusement park that I ever went to. I went 2 times when I was about 4 to 6 years old. I absolutely loved it! I wanted to have this topic for everyone to talk about their Boblo memories, and hopefully share a few pictures or videos! I have such a hard time finding pictures of the rides at Boblo - I look all over the Internet and can barely come up with a few. I remember my favorite ride there was the Falling Star (now happily at Michigan's Adventure - of which I still ride!) I also loved the Screamer, Sky Streek, and Nightmare rollercoasters. Something that really stands out in my memory from Boblo was when my older brother and I wanted to ride the bumper cars - I insisted I was too old for the "kiddie" bumper cars, so I went on the "big kid" ones with him - what a mistake! I was probably the youngest person in there, and my car got stuck and was spinning in circles the whole time as all the big kids bumped into me and laughed. I, of course, was crying and screaming! And that affected me so much, that to this day, I will not ride bumper cars. They freak me out to the max! That experience must have been very traumatic for me! I also vaguely remember a huge ball pit (well, was huge to me considering I was so small!) and I think it was in the kiddie area. I absolutely loved that ball pit because you could literally swim in it, the balls were so deep. I cannot find any pictures of this ball pit either. I'd love to see it again! Does anyone remember that? Of course, I remember riding the boat there - that was always fun. A very unique way to get to an amusement park! I really thank the Screamer, especially, for getting me into rollercoasters - it was my first upside-down coaster, and I was so proud of myself for going on such a big ride! I immediately fell in love with rollercoasters, and I've loved them ever since! (As long as I can stay away from the bumper cars!) Please post your Boblo memories/pictures/videos/anything here - I'd love to read them, and I'm sure so many other people will too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercub Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 If you ever go on facebook they have a page dedicated to boblo island with a whole bunch of historical photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countess_of_tuscany Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 ^^thanks, coastercub - I'll have to check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20100516/LIFE/5160422/1103/NEWS10/Bob-Lo+memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 What was Boblo Island? If I may ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 An amusement park near Detroit. The most common way of getting there was by boat... It is sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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