oysterman Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 So I came across this news story about a very large park apparently being in the works in Alabama. http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2015/01/can_a_3_billion_project_be_pla.html I am curious as to what you all thought about this? Seems pretty mysterious that it seemingly is coming out of nowhere and the city didn't even know about it. I also have never heard of DreamVision and didn't know if someone on here had any insight? Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I wouldn't know the upshot, but it sounds like someone laying the groundwork to scam a local government*. An anonymous email press release is certainly not the typical way a multi-billion (with a "B") dollar project would be announced. If it turns out to be something real, it's interesting. *or governments, as it sounds from the article like Fort Worth may be swallowing similar bait. Edit: perhaps they got the idea from this: http://online.thatsmags.com/post/daqing-government-allegedly-scammed-for-almost-1-billion-in-jurassic-park-scam More about theme park scam in China:http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20131125000102&cid=1103 Or this: http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jun/03/water-park-developer-denies-venture-scam/ 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 ...except the story claims this park is to be built with all private funds. 3 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Uh huh And all we need from you, Muscle Shoals, is a little incentive to build near you rather than in Fort Worth. Don't you want those jobs, don't you want those taxes, don't you want that tourism dough? It honestly sounds to me a little like the "you've won the Irish Sweepstakes (that you didn't enter)" scams that predate the Internet. We just haven't yet heard what the equivalent of "wire us a fraction of your winnings to cover the taxes" the anonymous emailer has in mind. 5 Quote
oysterman Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 A bit of an update, but no real answers http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/a-lot-of-questions-about-promised-3-5-billion-fort-worth-theme-park-but-not-many-answers.html/ 4 Quote
thekidd33 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Given yesterday's presentation about the sister park in Texas, I'd say there is no way either of these projects gets built. The promo video used looked like it was made in the 1970s. This coming from a company that reportedly spent a good portion of the presentation touting their upcoming films. 3 Quote
IBEW_Sparky Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Well, you've gotta give them both one thing, they've got a lotta "Hart". 5 Quote
RollerNut Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Anyone else smell fish? Reading the article just leaves more questions than answers. 4 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 It definitely reeks. I'm still waiting to see what the actual ploy will be, but if it's not /some/ sort of scam I will be floored. 2 Quote
Creed Bratton Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 The thing I enjoyed about the video that spoke about the Texas park, was that there was going to be an area themed to New York and a roller coaster themed to the New York Stock Exchange....it all goes down from there right? 4 Quote
Oldiesmann Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 The folks at Thrillgeek don't sound too hopeful either... http://thrillgeek.com/dreamvision-announces-plans-muscle-shoals-theme-park/ 2 Quote
marth555 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Worth watching and also this is in the comments What makes El Paso financially promising are the following: Theme parks are the number one destination for family vacations in the United States (according to Amusement Business); The warm climate would make this a 365-day a year operation; The tourist and convention industry in El Paso and the Southwestern United States is virtually untapped; There is almost no competition from a theme/amusement park/resort within a 500 mile radius; The entertainment industry had yet another great year in 2003, with over $740 billion dollars in gross receipts; There is a nine million population within the targeted region. Statistics show this is one of the last areas of the United States capable of supporting a regional entertainment complex. The twin cities of El Paso and Juarez Mexico combined make this the 10th largest city in North America. We search and find solid investors / funding sources for our international, signed clients. ~ Kindly get in touch with me, Roy Propsner, on Linkedin 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Amusement Business? That pub folded in 2006! 2003? Good grief. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 Over Texas way: Still "a mystery." http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2015/08/planned-3-5-billion-fort-worth-theme-park-still-a-mystery.html/ Stalled? http://dallas.suntimes.com/dal-entertainment/7/75/164698/plans-projected-3-5-billion-fort-worth-theme-park-seems-stalled/ 1 Quote
marth555 Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 I dont think this park will ever be a reality Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 See Wild Escape, Wheeling, West Virginia. Permits granted 2oo9.... 1 Quote
oysterman Posted August 16, 2015 Author Posted August 16, 2015 I dont think this park will ever be a reality Crazy what people will do for money. Neat park concept though. Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 No movement: http://m.waaytv.com/appnews/no-movement-on-elaborate-theme-park-plans-in-the-shoals/article_f05a6912-9d32-11e5-8e4b-af7d311343bb.html 2 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 This reminds me of the kinds of "pump-and-dump" schemes run by the "Sopranos" crime family, but with an almost hilariously huge bait fish of $3.5 Billion!. Introduce and over-hype a plausible prospect, get investors on board, play your hand as long as you can until the Street gets a whiff of the fishiness, then sell-off and clean up. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Before someone asks, this ain't it: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/31658-new-alabama-amusement-park/#entry706373 Unrelated. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 Suspicions above confirmed? Principal Runs Afoul Of Alabama Regulators In Alleged Real Estate Scam: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article56528318.html 1 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 Darn. I was hoping it would explain what the planned scam was behind the park proposal. I wanted to see how they intended to monetize that one, not just confirm my suspicions with a new shady operation! 2 Quote
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