My photos of Roaring Rapids on its opening day to the general public in 1981. Notice the incomplete topiary in the center of the ride's que as well as the absence of a structure covering the main que area. There were also no boards limiting where the boats could go and all of the wave makers, whirlpools, rapids, and waterfalls, as well as the ride's location in a largely undeveloped area of the park, contributed to the thrill of an authentic whitewater experience. Signs throughout the que and before boarding informed guests "you ride hard and come out wet. Warning: You will get soaked on this ride." Executive management as well as Operations Directors/Management can be seen in several shots along the banks of the ride.
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By Guest Jenn · Posted
I was in this commercial
Thank you for posting !
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By 29yrswithaGApass · Posted
It did play on NY stations. I remember seeing it as a kid. I believe there is another version where she is riding the Flying Wave at the end.
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By Daved Thomson · Posted
What an incredible find. I don’t ever recall seeing this commercial as a ten year-old kid. Anyone that was any kind of GA fan would have instantly recognized the park as Great Adventure. The park’s name is really only legible on the one child’s hat and much less so on their T-Shirts. I wonder if it played in the NY TV market.
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By 29yrswithaGApass · Posted
It was in McCall's Magazine which makes sense being the Pritzker family was tied to both the publication and the park.
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