GAcoaster Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 This is your thread to introduce yourself and possibly re-connect with old friends! Welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I guess I should start things off in this thread... My name is Tom, and I was in Show Ops from 1987-1991. I primarily worked in On-Grounds Entertainment, but also worked Concerts, Laser Show, Adventure Theater and just about anywhere else in Shows. I loved my time working at the park, and learned many valuable life lessons which have continued to serve me in every job I have had since leaving GA. My favorite GA memory (as an employee), the GASM employee party, and riding over and over (when it was still smooth). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I just upload a bunch of pictures of the On-Grounds characters and clowns from the years I worked at the park. Here are a few previews, but make sure you check out the whole gallery! Click here for the On-Grounds Gallery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkridedan Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 These are great pics Tom. I love the pictures taken infront of the garden where Looney Tunes Shoppe stands today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 As much as I love the Looney Tunes Shoppe, I miss that landscaping to use as a picture background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Pretty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I didnt work ops but i had a friend who worked the dive show.One day when we were off and hanging out with the divers we got to go swim in the pool. We climbed up the high dive tower and jumped. I only made it to the first platform i think was 60 ft. All i remember was people yelling from the sky ride to jump. My hats off to the divers who did flips from 100 ft. you guys are nuts. While screwing around in pool that day one of the divers was videoing us. I did a stupid flip twist belly flop and if anyone knows any of the divers from the 95 or 96 season you should see if they have that tape. I swear its funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest warnerleroy Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Does anybody know what happened to the old park mascot costumes, including Looney Tunes? Edited August 30, 2008 by warnerleroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Some are kept, some are destroyed, and the Looney Tunes costumes are sent out to be reconditioned periodically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest warnerleroy Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Anybody have any pictures or information on Wardrobe department, I'm interested to learn what happened to those Looneyn Tunes Costumes. Edited August 31, 2008 by warnerleroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 The Looney Tunes costumes are being used. Periodically the heads are reconditioned and the bodies are replaced (the fur wears out). Worn out costumes are drestroyed because they are copyrighted material and cannot be sold or given away after they have been retired from service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest warnerleroy Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the info.... p.s.-The picture of Sylvester "eating" Tweety is one of the funniest things on the site. I wonder if the picture can be recreated today. Edited September 2, 2008 by warnerleroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) I know what you mean by "destroyed" Edited September 8, 2008 by warnerleroy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 One of our newer members Missy333 was kind enough to send us a picture of her band, the "Maiden Voyage". They were the first band to play in the Bandstand when Great Adventure first opened! Welcome Missy and the band to GreatAdventureHistor.com! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I believe they may be the band shown in the Bandstand in the "Where You're Part of the Fun" commercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 ^ It surely could be! Missy, is this Maiden Voyage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Maiden Voyage can also be found referenced in the park's original press release about entertainment located HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy333 Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 ^ It surely could be! Missy, is this Maiden Voyage? Yes! Indeed it is. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald bale Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I didn't get over to the theme park very often with working 6 days a week in the safari but i do remember going there just to see Maiden Voyage - the all girl band- play. They played good music but i enjoyed watching them even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caprice Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Tom I love these photos!! Do you know who is in the costumes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I remember who some of them are. Was there one in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caprice Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Yes, who is standing next to me in Sylvester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caprice Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 BTW I love this website! Awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hmmm...I can't remember who it was in that one. Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dont know how i just discovered this forum. I didnt work ops but i had a friend who worked the dive show.One day when we were off and hanging out with the divers we got to go swim in the pool. We climbed up the high dive tower and jumped. I only made it to the first platform i think was 60 ft. All i remember was people yelling from the sky ride to jump. My hats off to the divers who did flips from 100 ft. you guys are nuts. While screwing around in pool that day one of the divers was videoing us. I did a stupid flip twist belly flop and if anyone knows any of the divers from the 95 or 96 season you should see if they have that tape. I swear its funny! If the first platform is the one that is still there for the sealion show, its only 30ft. Just a few weeks ago when me and my coworkers were swimming we got to jump off it and it is kind of scary but once you do it once its not as bad. But like you said i give major props to the divers that did things off that platform and even higher ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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