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The interior looks downright dismal now. I’m a bad member - I didn’t take pictures. I was too aghast.

15 hours ago, pashacar said:

 

I too would *love* this, with other small refurbs all along the street and costumed characters, stilt walkers, etc. – which seems in line with what the new management tea is trying to do. Unfortunately they'd probably be too worried about lost games revenue

SeaWorld Orlando has scattered their games throughout the park which, from my point of view, could be more profitable. At GA, parents can completely avoid the games area…

5. Conestoga Wagon 

4. Super Teepee

3. Moon Flume

2. Flying Wave

1. Great Train Ride

…and, if team members are an option, Erika Bullock.

15 hours ago, laurenalexis said:

I went to Six Flags Great Adventure today for the first time since 2015! I flew up to NJ this weekend for a bridal shower and decided it was way too long since I've been. Despite the holiday, there were barely any waits. So glad I could go!

Looks like you had a gorgeous day for it!!!  

”Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.“

On 3/28/2022 at 5:01 PM, nbadude44 said:

The Great Adventure Youtube page just uploaded a video with a new backstory for Medusa.

 

My theory is that these "chapters" are going to replace Bizarro's faded, comic book-inspired backstory in the queue.

I just can’t with her accent

Overrated: Splashwater Falls

Underrated: Rolling Thunder

1 hour ago, 29yrswithaGApass said:

An inexpensive way to honor the park’s past would be to remove the paintball building and reopen Dream Street once again. All they would have to do is install new decorative banner posts from the tents to the fountain.  

Amen to THAT. It would be *long* overdue.

…and I’d also bring back the museum

I'd repaint the carousel house in honor of the park's golden anniversary... how about you?

On 5/24/2022 at 7:31 PM, 29yrswithaGApass said:

I know I’m going to say “oh yeah” when I read it but does anyone know the name of the song that is first played in the show soundtrack?  For the life of me I can’t remember it.  

"A Sailor's Hornpipe" 

I love the random Snoopy doghouse in the plantings behind the bed...

This song always makes me think of going down I-95 from NJ to FL on the best road trip ever... now that I know the name of it.

The following game is still available, and OCMDBeach1 is looking to be rid of it - please PM her ASAP if interested.

I bought this game years ago when it came out but never had the time to actually play the game.

All original unique pewter pieces are included.

This would make a great gift for the Great Adventure fan of your house. $20.00

 

***NOTE***

If you are interested in purchasing the game I can bring it to the park with me before the end of the season.

I'm not sure if I'll be getting a season pass next year & also live 45 minutes away from the park.

A pic of another person's copy of this game:

Too little too late...

I have to agree - money and attention may still be needed then, but the reality is that they need the help now.

I'll bet they never saw the movie WestWorld!

...available on Blu-Ray on March 5th!

I've said it before: why would a park choose not to use a theme element that costs nothing and is maintenance-free???

Shows, without question.

For anyone who enjoys things like TVLand or Antenna TV as well as Christmas, might I suggest the three DVDs below...

You had me at "That Girl" and "Bewitched"

IMHO I thought the parade was a waste of resources at the time that could have used for new flats.

...but there were still rides to ride. This parade came at a time when the park's entertainment offerings were also plummeting: Showcase had already been closed off, Temple of the Tiger was already stripped of its initial creativity, and the only other offerings that come to mind were at Fort Independence (shows twice a day if you're lucky) and children's shows at the Wiggles World stage and in Looney Tunes National Park - no thank you.

It's okay to want flats to balance the thrill rides... but some of us have really liked the shows there, too, which further diversify the day's experiences. It's the main reason that, until recent years, BGW has been my favorite park - it had a perfect balance of all.

Anyway - definitely the best entertainment I've seen at GA and, without question, gone too soon.

Did the park have a parade route with rails or was it like SFNE and Just rope off a trail?

There were ropes that clipped from one trash can to the next.

Lady Elaine always scared me!

I always liked her, toots!

"That puppet with rosacea really NAILED it!"

Awesome TR, D!!!

^Rolling Thunder could look that great at night, were it properly lit...

Interesting, and if it's true, VERY welcome news!

If it's true, I know someone who will be very happy!!!

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