Mark's Postcard Paradise

[BudtheWeiserI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

Quality postcards there shane reminded me of lots of happy days at Margate Looping star was my first ever coaster all those years ago

There is none more sleek and gorgeous than Schwarzkopf. I was not familiar with Bembom, so thanks for sharing those cards Shane.

It's October and that can only mean one thing...time to resurrect the SCAREadise postcard series! Let's get things kicked off with a revisit to one of the staples of this month long series, Demon at Paramount's Great America, along with a look at the park's 1978 brochure.

This week's SCAREadise update comes from another Cedar Fair park, Kings Island, and The Beast. This postcard is from the mid-1980's when The Beast was sporting 4 bench rolling stock with no head rests. Notice anything different about the first tunnel?

Is everybody ready for more Halloween tricks and treats? Sink your claws into this week's SCAREadise update with Talon and a look back at Dorney Park circa 1979.

So far this year the SCAREadise has been haunted by 3 Cedar Fair operated parks, so it's time to take a look at an indie park for a change: Ghost Town in the Sky. Reports are that this park may be on the verge of being resurrected from the grave again, but time will tell if the Grim Reaper will have his way or not. Let's hope the ghosts live on at this most unusual park.

[let1greI wrote the book about donkeys!]

Ghost Town in the Sky is one of those parks that I have heard so little about that I'm not sure if really exists or not.

[Guy T. KoeppNow with Extra Retarded Flavor]

It may never exist again. I think it's days are numbered.

Guy you may be correct, but this news article seems to show some hope for Ghost Town:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/remodel-auction-to-acquire-scenic-railroad-and-land-assets-for-245-million-in-cash-and-preferred-stock-2010-10-18?reflink=MW_news_stmp

"One more ghost to reach a thousand...."

Happy Halloween from Tokyo Disney. This postcard was sent to me last year by none other than The Brit Crew's very own Southern Steve...thanks again Steve! Out of all the parks I've ever visited, I have to say that TDL is the very best (sorry Rich). I loved everything about the place. When I visited with TPR in 2007 it was the first day of their Halloween season, and it was really interesting and amusing to see the Japanese public dressed up in Disney character costumes. Most of their costumes were done so well it was really hard to tell if they were employees or visitors! I also really enjoyed the Haunted Mansion overlay with "The Nightmare Before Christmas" theme. At DisneySea the theming is impeccable, and I really can't recommend visiting enough. Yes, it's an understatement to say I am slightly jealous of all you going on the 2011 TPR Japan trip.

I hope you've all enjoyed the SCAREadise this year!