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Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain and
More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 7:58 pm
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You know what, I've been wanting to do a Theme Park related
thread since the year 2000. I've been toying with the idea of
doing this thread all the way back on the first Forum I ever
joined. But it never seemed to be the right time or place to
start one, in large part because I felt that there wouldn't be
any interest or contributions from other members over the years.
Well, here I am now, ready to start a thread 13 years in the
making. So why now? Well, you have to thank (or cursed) Pirates
of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
HTML http://pennycan.createaforum.com/dvd's-blu-rays/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl-(2003)/msg16504/#msg16504<br
/>for rekindling my affection for Theme Parks. Granted, I
haven't
been to Disneyland ironically enough, since the year 2000.
Since it's been so long since the last time I set foot on the
grounds of "The Happiest Place On Earth", I was curious to know
if they updated the Pirates Ride to tie into the movies. I will
be posting some of my favorite rides from years past as well as
the ones that no longer exist anymore. So, post and share your
thoughts on your favorite parks, rides and adventures........
#Post#: 16910--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:01 pm
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FYI, I've been to a lot of parks over the years and I think that
the clear winner is still Disneyland. Sure, I fell out of favor
with it for a time when I thought that the rides were just too
"kid friendly" and Magic Mountain and Knott's were a step up.
But over the years, I've come to appreciate that history that
Disneyland has that other parks will never have, no matter how
'fast' their rides may be by comparison.
#Post#: 16911--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:09 pm
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[center]Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride (Updated)
HTML http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUatd07d960
[/center]
So, since 2000 was the last time I've been on the ride, I had to
check out YouTube once finishing my Pirates Of The Caribbean DVD
marathon to see if they updated it any way, shape or form. Sure
enough, there were a couple of spots that immediately jumped out
at me as 'new'. There is a part early in the ride where there is
a "waterfall" that is used for rear projection, which includes
Davy Jones and Captain Blackbeard. But it's at the very end
where they actually upgraded a new addition to the show with
Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp).
Once I got through the video (about a week ago), I've been
hitting a lot of YouTube Clips to see what else has changed as
well as hitting some of my all time favorite rides from years
past.
FYI, if you have any theme park stories and whatnot, they don't
have to be the Big 6. Feel free to talk about your local fairs
and carnivals. The more the merrier!
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Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:15 pm
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[center]Disneyland Peoplemover - 1990
HTML http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpEkfN3TBls
[/center]
Still one of my favorites from Disneyland. Sure, it wasn't much
of a thrill ride, but even as a kid I got a kick out of going
through the Star Tours part of the ride as well as seeing the
Light Cycles of Tron. Still sucks that they got rid of this for
Rocket Rods which lasted a couple of years before that too was
gone. Gah!! I did hear that fans have been circulating a
petition to get the People Mover back in place and running
again, but that's a pretty long shot though.
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Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:19 pm
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[center]Rocket Jets (Disneyland California - 1993)
HTML http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHHOob11zpA
[/center]
This too falls along the lines of 'non-thrill' ride, much like
that of People Mover. But Rocket Jets was HUGE with me when I
was just a kid riding this for the first time. It was so damn
HIGH above Disneyland!!!! Even though I hadn't been on the ride
in years, I still like seeing it there. Sucks that too is gone!!
Grrr!!!!!! Damn you 'board of directors'!!
#Post#: 16916--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Mac
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:50 pm
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This is easy. The one and only time my family went to Disney
World,was without a doubt one of the greatest and most memorable
times of my life. My wife and I were getting into place where we
had money, wanted to travel and be with kids, who were now old
enough to enjoy things like an adventure park.
St. Louis has a Six flags and there have been good times and
stories, but pales in comparison to our Disney World trip. We
went all out, got the best package and stayed all week, at the
music hotel on the grounds.
I've got a few memories to tell, but since I'm on this iPad,
typing seeeee-ucks.
I'll be back.
#Post#: 16917--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:51 pm
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Disney World as in Florida? Looking forward to hearing more!
#Post#: 16918--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Mac
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:55 pm
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Yep, Florida.
I've heard Disneyland is fairly small in comparison? I lived in
LA until I was six, but only have a faint memory of ever going.
He'll, I can't remember last year, let alone crap when I was
six.
#Post#: 16919--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Chiprocks1
Date: February 13, 2013, 8:58 pm
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I figured you lived in Cali a lot longer given you association
with Licorice Pizza. Anyway, I've never been to any other
Disneyland themed parks other than the one in Anaheim. I did
however go to Universal Studios in Orlando.
#Post#: 16920--------------------------------------------------
Re: Theme Parks (Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain
and More)
DIR By: Mac
Date: February 13, 2013, 9:40 pm
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Universal was part of our vacation. Gawd that was fun.
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