mrceagle

This is surprising. I guess they felt the rides weren't needed with the new kiddie land coming in

Looks cool. though the main pod is something that exists. not sure if the secondary movement platform would be practical.

I was a very good event and the park is eager to have it grow. they are hoping to add more displays and possibly a new haunt next year. I can deal with the busiest rides shutting their lines cannonball for example often closes 15 minutes early. but the flats that would be over at or barely after closing should be open till the last minute. It is possible since the event went till 11 that the city had something to do with it.

I'll believe that when I see it. often their idea of Awesome themeing falls flat.

I completely agree. if it's a huge line fine. but a short of non existent line should have a open gate will closing is announced. especially if the ride would be over at or just after closing. Here are the photos from my trip: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2500...mp;l=e4545fd210

Having only one ticket left I wanted till closing weekend to make my last trip to Canobie lake Park and check out its Halloween event Screeemfest. I got at the park at 3:30, though the park didn’t open till 4. They opened the gates about 15 minutes later and I made my way around the parks to get pics of the parks scattered sets. The park closed at 11 of I had 7 hours to take everything in. Rides were not a priority but over the course of the day I hit Cannonball, Davinci’s Dream, Tea cups, and Start blaster. I would have hit more but it seems every ride in the park closed down 10 minutes early. My last try was Whip out at 2 minutes of 11. They said the park was closed yet needless to say no announcement was made till 2 minutes later. Canobie was broken up into 2 sections Oktoberfest and Screeemfest. And I spend some time in both. They were also the focus of my trip. Oktoberfest It was Located in the center of the park, stretching form the International food pavilion to the edge of kiddie land. The park offered variety of German inspired Food as well as a wide selection of beers. The area was covered by a large tent and filled with picnic tables. There was even a German Oompah band. Though the main Show for the event was a Prince Tribute show. To introduce the show and also Screemfest an Ozy Osborn look alike. Both performers were top notch which is normal for the shows and performers brought in by Simon Will productions. There were some great songs covered but they seemed to be only about half the songs. They even covered Bat dance which is my favorite Prince song. This show could have been much bigger and seemed confined in the midway stage. It was well worth the time to watch it and I saw half of the first show and all of the second. I did not buy any Oktoberfest food or beer. I did however take a try at the Mug Slide. I had a ticket to try it free. I didn’t win. I did get a refill of soda which was $1 dollar. Screemfest Screeemfest consisted of 3 haunts, 2 shows, 2 themed games, and the Monster parade. The event took up nearly all the park outside of the October fest area. 2 sections of the park were closed for the season. The haunts were moved into the parks old Roller Rink building that has been used for storage for as long as I can remember. The shows were both located in the Dance hall theater which held the haunts last year. The 2 shows were Monster Bash a monster rock show and Circus of the Strange a magic and vaudeville style show. Both shows were very enjoyable but seemed small for the venue. I get the reasoning behind the show locations but feel they should have been reversed. The circus I watched all the way through and felt most trick were worth the time. The Rock show I watched the first half. Only. The performer Brandon is an amazing singer and an energetic showman. Though this is a Halloween show and pushing Superstitious as a seasonal song they were performing run of the mill songs, Some Body to Love for example. The joking and talk between songs seemed to draw out the shows main draw the fantastic performers. I did not see the monster parade this year. The haunts were the key attraction for this trip. The Haunts are included with your Admission so I had no hesitation to hit each of them twice. I did play the Autopsy game which is a life size operation game. I did try the Last ride. I had a ticket for this attraction wish is a simulated ride to the grave. It has audio, smells, and simulated movements and feels. It was a lot of fun. The Village This was the least impressive of the 3 haunts. The majority of the Ye old Canobie Village is closed to house this Haunt. Much of the courtyard as well as the flumes over flow queue was used to house the Ride queue which stayed at 30-40 minutes all night. The haunt consisted of corn cob lined fences as well as trestle fencing that was set up to create corridors. Unlike last year the entire haunt was outdoors which made it feel smaller. The lack of A large graveyard also took a lot away form the haunts themeing. The haunt was well staffed but the majority of performers were bunched into the back and end section. Rating - 2 out of 5 Merriment Incorporated Now housed in the Roller rink the attraction got a new evil clown entrance prop. The haunt was very well themed same as last year and a new room was added. This arcade used old Video games that were stored in the building and added a little extra. The Haunt was well staffed I counted 15 performers. Though the performance level was mixed, a few simply walked pardoned made no effort to frighten me. The haunt ends with a white strobed claustrophobic chamber. Thing it you then had to walk the stretch of the building to get out with little light and nothing to direct you except park security. Rating - 3.5 out of 5 Dead Shed This was also located in the Skating rink. The Entrance from last year was moved outside and corn cob lines fencing lead you to the haunts entrance. While this was the best themed of the 3 haunts it’s lighting was terrible so much of it was missed. It was the most frightening of the 3 but I attribute that to the many performers (18) that made a point to make you jump. The scenes with the best lighting were also the ones with the most props. These scenes also had smells such a s chicken feathers, rotted meat and well a cow droppings smell. The fully immersive haunt was fantastic except the darkness got me last I actually walked through an actors portal instead of going through the opening I should have. The parks best haunt in my mind. Rating - 4 out of 5 I ran into 2 members of Canobie fan justplainsteve and Garnder14. I also ran into 2 of the park owners Anthony and Carl Bernie. Carl confirmed that the USA mission will be removed for the new coasters entrance. I later in the day got a chance to talk worth him about the haunts. I spent most of the tie talking to Anthony. He gave me the coupons I used on the games and told me the USA mission ride might be relocated if they can find a spot for it. We talked about the Screeemfest event as well as the coaster. Seems the coaster was discovered not though many pleas on the Canobie forums but after visiting a park in Europe with family that had a euro fighter. They were most impressed by the lack of noise and new it was a perfect fit for the park. We also talked about Corkscrew as Future attractions. He even asked me what I would add if it was my choice. In all it was a very good day expect of the rides closing early. It’s always sad to make your last trip of the season but I have so much to look forward to in 2011.I said a few goodbyes on my way out wishing them a great of season and insuring I would see then next year.

I doubt they will make an effort to change out the signs. I have seen SFI loose records in the past and take years to change signs to be requested.

Here are the pics from my trip http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2481...mp;l=948e247c90

This is only the second year the park has hosted a Halloween event. Last year they did a one-day trial and nature didn’t cooperate. But there was such positive feedback they opted to have it return and expand it to 3 days. Originally called Ghosts of Christmas past the name was changed this year to a much more genetic “Silly Spooky Halloween Extravaganza.” Not sure it has the same impact. I arrived at noon with my parents and Niece. I was expecting alight crowed but was surprised to find the entire main lot filled and the lot across the street half filled. I also noticed they did some land clearing in the back of the lot. Guess they needed more parking after this years additions. Before going in we took a second to talk with Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, which was dressed as a farmer. Seemed like a nice tough at this not so scary Halloween event. The park also had Halloween themed music playing throughout the park. Other displays were coffins lined with green and orange lights. Many plastic pumpkins topped fence posts and served as themed lights. All the buildings had Red Orange and green lights on them, Small grave stone set ups, the Whale fountain was colored red and has a pair of legs + a head floating in a life ring, and more. The big set up was a low scare lever haunted barn set up in the parks reindeer barn. It was a lot of fun and used a variety of prop styles. There were a few live actors that would simply move add some life to the haunt without scaring the kids. One employee did make a point to scare me, which I respect. My niece was far enough up that she did not jump. While nearly every ride saw a change of name to reflect the season only 3 rides were given Halloween makeover. Humbug adventure had a few added props to spook it up. The car ride had a few themed displays and an escaped prisoner out side of the police station. The Himalaya (Screamalaya) had the most impressive makeover with A closed in building, Fog, Orange lights and a strobe light. The operator made a point to switch the lights on and off along with a slowing and speeding up the ride. In all we hit a fair number of rides and one show. Rides: ( Halloween names) Himalaya (Screamalaya) Skyway Sleigh (Scarecrow monorail) X2 Bumpercars (Pile of Bones Junkyard) X2 Train (Pumpkin Express) Humbug Adventure (Scrooge’s Haunted House) X3 Peppermint Twist (Shipwreck Island) X5 Reindeer Carousel (Mardi Gras Carousel) – The reindeer has Mardi Gras masks on Car ride (Mum’s Taxi) Drummer Boy (Clawnin’ Around) – Soldiers had Clown costumes on. Rockn’ Round the Christmas Tree (swinging Spoo-ville) – Operated wore a Grinch costume Rudy’s Rapid transit (Rocket to the Galaxies) – Star wars theme X2 The train was the last ride of the night. Show – We saw the rehabbed version of Jingle Jamboree. It was nice to see the show back. The new animatronics had similar movements but a much fresher look form the old show and the Santa Animatronic looked great and the Rudy one was ok. The soundtrack sounded like a rehabbed version of the old show rather then a new recording. The new theater was well constructed and now features a Snack stand. There was Trick-or-Treating around the park though I expected there to be more locations there are many buildings that would have been good treat spots. Though Santa’s house was the location of the Silly Nilly Witch who handed out candy. 2 other major projects that went on for this yea is a new customer services area it’s much larger and houses more nursing and changing rooms then before. The New Polo Expreso Food location took over the old customer service area and looks great with a nice selection of snack and drinks. Overall it was a really good day. The park looked good and it will be nice to see how they expand the displays and event in the future. We left at 6:30 just before the park was open to 7 but it was getting very cold. The temp was in the low 40’s all day and dropped at night. I will be back though for the Christmas event. The parking lot was very empty when we left. Though as we drove by Six Gun City their parking lots were packed. I wonder if people went forward with my first idea to hit both parks in one day. Six gun was open later into the day.

The Drawings of the station and Theming diagram were done by one of the park owners. He also designed the parks Flue. I'm sure you would like the park it has a lot to offer. NH in general has a lot to offer.

From what I have heard the coaster is more comfortable for taller guest then it is for shorter ones. Not sure what the Maximum Height allowance is.

Canobie Lake Park has Officially announced a new Coaster for the 2011 season. The park has also released the name of the new coaster Untamed Get more information and photos at the link above ^^

While I agree they need to focus on the big park this move is a bit Glutinous. The new Family coaster and Supeman rehab would have been plenty to market. They could have saved the 7 million Dollars and invested it or more in 2012. The Zac Spin would have been better at SFNE with the mouse going to Another park, TGE perhaps. The mouse will do little to nothing for SFNE. It has received a huge backlash. On top of that it will be Competing again st 2 other new Coaster; Quassy is adding Wooden Worrier, a wood Family coaster which will only be a little smaller. Canobie Lake Park Which is on top of Some of SFNE's major markets like Worcester and Boston is adding Untamed a new Euro Fighter. Lake Compounce is also looking at a new attraction but will most likely be a Flat.

This was surprising news. Not the type of thing you expect to hear about. they did have it out quickly and the damage was very mild Saw a report that said 5,000 in damage. I was a bit surprised they rushed to fix the burn marks on the building. I would think they would have kept it as extra themeing and fixed it at the end of the month.

It seems every time there is a park it;s fans have to have big ideas of them being purchased by some one bigger. non corporate parks like my home park, Canobie Lake keep seeing rumors they are being bought out by SFI and CF. They think it's true though we all know SFI isn't buying any parks. Both those chains are not in the habit of buying out other parks. They would build their own Great adventure before buying this one. Back on topic. I an disheartened by the removal of the tiger show. I have heard so many good reports of it. i was looking forward to seeing it for myself. But it seems cutbacks will keep me from experiencing much of what good attraction the parks had to offer.

Lantern will likely be my first. SFOG added Scorcher a couple years after I left the area.

I can see this move on a business standpoint. Though I think it 's a bit wrong given the distance of the nearest fire station. This could hurt then if there was ever a big problem.

Adults do watch stunt shows. I Often went to the Stunt shows at SF parks. SFGAdv, SFNE, and SFOG. I was many adults in line with and without a family. There is little to nothing to alienate anyone form wanting to see it. When I said Musical Review I did not specifically mean Broadway. I'm talking music shows in general. Normally the stile or subject will appeal to s specific age group. though there are some performers and songs that have spanned multiple generations. but lets talk Musicals. Musicals very in style and appeal. Were the park is located should mean nothing. Rye Playland is located closer to NYC and Broadway then SFGAdv. But they have offered amazing Musical reviews on all of my trips. Santa's Village in Jefferson NH offers a live music show which has been either top spot to a winner for the brass ring awards at Iaapa. My home park Canobie lake park offers many shows. 2 dance party nights, and the Thursday night Talent search. These are inexpensive shows but offer a lot of extra entertainment to the parks line up. Their more costly shows include Saturday night fireworks and of 2010 they offered A tribute to Faith and Tim, Wildlife Encounters, Diva's of pop, King of pop(with Eddie Moss(Scary movie 2/3 etc) and King of rock(Elvis show featuring Matt Lewis). The top shows except for Wild Life were produced by Matt's Simon Will Productions company. Matt is a Producer of the Legends live show in Vegas as well as shows around the US. he is also bringing in a Prince impersonator. It's not specifically the show in general but the quality. Playland, Santa's, Canobie Busch Disney have high end and quality shows. and people come and watch them. and in some cases like Canobie they become an attraction in itself.

I just posted the station art as well as the Themeing/lot proposal on the Whalom forums. The coaster will be build at the mouth of the field entrance between USA Mission and the Canobie mall. The coaster will then run along the side of the Canobie mall in what is now open field/picnic grove. check them out at the Whalom forums - Link posted above^

Nice to see pics of the coaster on site. glad to see I'm not to only one that wished for a different name.

Interesting commercial. thanks for posting it.

The dance parties can be good. My home park, Canobie lake park, Has Dance parties on 2 nights Wednesday and Friday. Wednesday Night is a techno party at the Extreme Frisbee and Friday night is at the midway stage with a large open area. While shows don't really get new guest they offer a lot to the guest experience. A Stunt show will appeal to a border audience then say a music review.

It's a very interesting idea. In all it doesn't matter what theme the area is. People will go in or not go in based on the rides. Though not sure if using older characters would be worth the cost of investment since thy woudl need to pay for the character rights. The areas rides mostly stink. roadrunner is a terrible coaster and barnstormer is just a dull ride even for kidde/family ride standards. the only way to make the area better would be to work in worth while rides both the kids and adults will want to ride. right now the rides are simply there and might as well not be. To justify my comments about characters lets look at 2 Disney rides. Mr toads Wild ride - the highly popular ride still operates on CA and is greatly missed in FL but the character is not all that well known. The biggest example is Splash Mountain. The attraction is based around a movie that is not even available in the US and has had little to no publication world wide in the last 30 years.

I think it would have had to be earlier then 2000. but it is Fun to look though the books and see the winners for the parks.

Well with the recent new reports of cut back, my guess will the the Tiger habitat.