SonofBaconator Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My mom used to ride Screamin Demon and she claimed it was the most painful ride ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Photo #33 - Paramount Story (Tower Gardens) - Waynes World Prop - 1990's 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The Mirthmobile! At least the area looks the same...NOT! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 This is one of the most sad photos in this thread. Mainly because if you saw this photo now you would see no water, no Wayne's World and you would probably see someone smoking with a sign that says designated smoking area. I still find that area of the park peaceful though, nice place to go grab a drink and sit there and unwind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Wow. Why did they get rid of the waterfall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Photo #34- Oktober Gardens 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Wow. Why did they get rid of the waterfall? Probably since the area is not used and very little people walk through the gardens, it would be a waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 It was used a lot, before somebody decided not to maintain it, to take out the attractions, and then convert it to a smoking area. Of all things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 This is one of the most sad photos in this thread. Mainly because if you saw this photo now you would see no water, no Wayne's World and you would probably see someone smoking with a sign that says designated smoking area. I still find that area of the park peaceful though, nice place to go grab a drink and sit there and unwind. You wouldn't find anyone smoking there. Nobody pays attention to the designated Smoking areas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Yea usually people are in there making out and sometimes there to smoke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 water features are generally a pain in the butt to maintain, which is a shame b/c it was a beautiful part of the park back in its day, would love to see it come back to its original glory, or short of that, be converted to something other than a "smoking" area. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 To be fair, I thought it was pretty gaudy when it was the Paramount Story. For example, that Gremlin kills the aesthetics of the fountain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Department47 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Everyone complains about Tower Gardens as a smoking area, but I consider a few park guests obliging to park rules favorable over what that area was in 2009 - a year after the water features were shut off, black and stagnant water built up in the little pool and the area reeked of a horrible odor. It remained this way the whole year, before becoming a smoking area the following year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 To be fair, I thought it was pretty gaudy when it was the Paramount Story. For example, that Gremlin kills the aesthetics of the fountain. Now I know that you know the difference between a Pacer and a Gremlin...you're not fooling anyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 To be fair, I thought it was pretty gaudy when it was the Paramount Story. For example, that Gremlin kills the aesthetics of the fountain. You're right! I was like "Paramount, really? You couldn't find a prop from your 1,300 other films to put there? C'mon!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Photo #35 - Hanna Barbara Land - 1973 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Another cool photo Paul! A few things to note in it. Notice that the stand that now sells blue icecream is not there. Also, the only rides in this picture that are still at the park is Woodstock Express, and one of the two Hampton umbrella car rides. I also believe the kiddy whip is under the blue tent structure. Also, the Skyride station is now used as a merchandise shop. Keep the great photos coming, Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I got to ride some of the rides pictured a couple years later, in 1975…if only I could remember it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roarbot Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 To be fair, I thought it was pretty gaudy when it was the Paramount Story. For example, that Gremlin kills the aesthetics of the fountain. Pacer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 ...The first wide small car is here It just might be Car of the Year. AMC, Home of the Buyer Protection Plan We Back Them Better Because We Build Them Better Terp (no search engines were consulted in the construction of this post). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Of all my years on this site I have not read why the Skyride was removed. Why was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 There was an incident requiring the riders be evacuated while the ride was stopped. Cherry pickers and ladders were used. Shortly thereafter, the ride was removed. Many other parks made similar decisions about the same time. Skyrides are expensive to maintain. In addition, some guests toss objects and saliva ( and worse) from the rides. Only a few remain in US parks (SFGAd, SFOG, CP (but only part), BGT (ditto), come immediately to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Luckily it was low enough that the unfortunate WindSeekers could be reached. I bet they wouldn't let something like that happen today... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ah, I see. Busch Garden's was beautiful when we went on it a few years ago. A great ride. I wish I was around (or at least could remember) the Frontier Lift at Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Also note in the picture there looks to be a "venue" for a live show next to the Scooby Doo roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The things I learn on this site When I was really little, Dad used to drive a Pinto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The things I learn on this site When I was really little, Dad used to drive a Pinto. I drove a Pinto... And a '74 Delta 88... And a '79 Grand Prix that had the stock 305 replaced with a 350... Yes, I'm lucky to be alive! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benred23 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Photo #35 - Hanna Barbara Land - 1973 I would LOVE to see a then and Now picture of this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Photo #35 - Hanna Barbara Land - 1973 http://oi48.tinypic.com/2ciq03.jpg I would LOVE to see a then and Now picture of this. Close Enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 *fairground carousel plays* why do people complain that KI had more trees back then than it does now!(rivertown is an exception though)that proves their are more trees now than then(blsc is an exception also) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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