29yrswithaGApass Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Photo #25 - December 23, 2012: 1980's Christmas From all of us here at GreatAdventureHistory.com, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Thanks Guys! Have a great Christmas and New year too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Photo #26 - January 4, 2013: September 1980 Great Adventure's first roller coaster for children was added in 1976 when the Screamer joined many of the other relocated rides from Ride-a-Rama in a brand new Kiddie Kingdom section. The ride was renamed as Lil' Thunder in 1979 when Rolling Thunder was built, and completely removed at the end of the '83 season to make way for Shirt Tales Land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I love those old carnival rides, wasn't there something passed that they are not allowed to be build them in parks or even places like seaside can't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 The canvas roof covering the station looks very low. I don't think I could stand up in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Did anyone ever see The Omen? Just sayin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Justin Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 The canvas roof covering the station looks very low. I don't think I could stand up in there. My heart goes out to the employees who had to load/unload that coaster. Their backs must be horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Photo #27 - January 14, 2013: May 1974 Great Adventure acquired its antique Carousel ride from the Jimmy Williams traveling show company in England. In addition to the beautiful ride itself, the moving van which transported the Carousel from fair to fair was included in the sale. Look closely and you can see that the steering wheel is on the right side of the European truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 wonder if that truck still exists.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Yeah I wonder if this truck is still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Photo #28 - January 24, 2013: April 1990 The Shockwave was installed in 1990 and occupied the former site of the Garden of Marvels Miniature Village which later became a miniature golf course. As seen in this aerial photo, remnants of the Garden of Marvels including the Koi Pond and inclined rampway survived the coaster being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Photo #29 - January 29, 2013: Summer 1985 The Looping Starship opened in the spring of 1985. Originally, the word Challenger graced the nose of the space shuttle, named after the second of NASA's fleet of orbiters. On January 28, 1986 the spacecraft was destroyed on lift-off and the name was removed before the start of G.A.'s season that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertleax Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) How many people remember the 1st year it was out? It was atleast an hour wait and it seemed that almost every cycle someone was throwing a dollar bill or 2 out of the ship and into the line where people were waiting. The chaos over a dollar bill!!! Edited January 30, 2013 by robertleax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 ^I don't remember dollars being thrown but I do recall everyone's change falling out of their pockets when the ship hung upside down. I worked the ride several times in 1985 while doing a double shift and I recall the ride's pit had a lot of money in it at the end of the day from "contributions" from the riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Great photo! I miss this ride so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Photo #30 - February 5, 2013: July 1995 Viper was added to Great Adventure's coaster arsenal in 1995, built on the former site of the Ultra Twister. Both rides featured Togo International's signature heartline rolls, although Viper proved to be a much rougher riding experience given its tight track layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyc98 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Although I never rode it, my mom sure is happy its gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I always thought Viper was a unique coaster. Even though it hurt, those heart line inversions were really awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Oh viper......How i remember coming off of you all red and in pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I never rode Viper but would have liked to have tried the coaster at least once to see how painful it really was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 It really wasn't horrible for the first year or two. I think it (and GASM) suffered more from having B&Ms to compare them to than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Not sure if I should be pleased or bummed out that I missed out on this ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthewanderer Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Aahhh,Viper-The Drachen Fire of Great Adventure !!!!!Actually it seemed tolerable at first,but it certainly didn't age well:the last couple of years it stood,I could only manage like 1 ride per season.Anyone else remember when the old Coaster Celebration(s) actually had SCHEDULED ERT on Viper? :rolllaf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 ahhh viper...i spent many mornings watching the maintenance crews weld you back together.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Photo #31 - February 12, 2013: July 1996 Starting in 1996 guests were invited to plunge into high-powered fun and experience the all new action-packed Lethal Weapon Water Stunt Spectacular. The popular show was performed up to four times daily at the Great Lake Grandstand from May 1996 to September 2001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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