Photo TR: Denver - Elitch Gardens and Lakeside

[jynx242I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

Thanks for taking the time to post these pictures. They were great. From your report on Elitch, sounds like Adventureland is the better. I have been to Adventureland and absolutely loved it.

David

[kenshinmacRandom Ranter]

Wow - SF sold the park before they could remove the Chaos ride.

Actually they did remove the Chaos. What you see now in the park is the second Chaos ride that Elitch Gardens has had which was added the first season the PARC group owned it. They actually used the cars from the old one for the last few years as part of the Fright Fest themeing.

I also wholeheartedly agree that Elitch Gardens needs a signature ride. Right now it just feels like clone central and it really does the park a disservice. A number of coasters could really suit the park but honestly I think the best fit would be a good Eurofighter. That said I do have to wonder how well the park could keep one running as this year has had a lot of downtime on several of the rides.

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

Did you notice if Lakeside still has their Starship 2000? I don't see it on their website, but not all rides are listed there.

I added your Heart Flip and Sports Cars pictures to the Park Index, thanks.

[MayTheGForceBeWithYouStar Wars is gay.]

Did you notice if Lakeside still has their Starship 2000? I don't see it on their website, but not all rides are listed there.

It's typically there for only a few weeks out of the season.

[coasterfergHarry Potter is a sick donkey.]

I didn't see a Starship 2000. Is that a gravitron? No, I didn't see one.

^And yeah, there were a few flats down. They weren't running their Matterhorn, Flying Dutchman or Spider.

[cal1br3ttoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Wow, Lakeside looks even more beautiful than I had always thought! I must get there as soon as possible. It seems to have a great collection of classic flats, especially for the western United States.
I'd probably check out Elitch's as well if I had the chance, for the Arrow shuttle if nothing else.
Thanks for the TR!

[davisal771Flap, Flap, Flap. I'm a sexy girl!]

^^^^^ I think the park could use either a Euro-Fighter or an El loco. I just don't think they could fit a Euro-Fighter in there.

^ Yes! The Arrow shuttle is so worth it. It's amazing.

[themeparkman25I get wet for Manta!]

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

Lakeside looks awesome. Nice report.

[angryemobeaverI own the website www.donkey.com]

Lakeside reminds me of Indiana Beach only in the west. If I was to ever become a billionaire I would buy Lakeside and add to it. Not modernize it, but add maybe another woodie (GCI, but try to make it look as classic and old as possibly), and some classic flat rides, and even more of those awesome signs and lights!

I'm pretty much a credit whore, but if I was in Colorado and for some reason couldn't visit both parks, I'd chose Lakeside for sure. Elitch looks pretty run down, I'm surprised it's still open.