MARFleparks - Echenima Resort [RCT2]

[BigDipper 802 + 2 = donkey!]

Bendigo Grill? I'd love to eat there! Glad to see that a certain "new area" finally nearing completion! Fantastic park, as always.

Side thought- will the Studios ever be available for download? I downloaded the other park and loved it. Your decision, of course. I'm not pushy.

[Kraken & MantaIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

Totally missed this update.
Again, I must say I'm insanely impress by how much detail and effort you put into every single update you post! It's amazing! And of coarse the parks in which you put effort into are awesome!

The new coaster is coming along great! And is that B&M track I see?

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

Bendigo Grill? I'd love to eat there! Glad to see that a certain "new area" finally nearing completion! Fantastic park, as always.

Side thought- will the Studios ever be available for download? I downloaded the other park and loved it. Your decision, of course. I'm not pushy.

Lol, thanks! Unique Aussie cuisine in that grill. As for a scenario? Probably not for a while - much of the map is still blank and incomplete.

Totally missed this update.
Again, I must say I'm insanely impress by how much detail and effort you put into every single update you post! It's amazing! And of coarse the parks in which you put effort into are awesome!

The new coaster is coming along great! And is that B&M track I see?

Thanks! And yes, that it B&M track. K9-Falliday Studios serves as a track storage area for the resort, so the track you see might not be for the Studios, might not even be for Echenima Park.



In fact, it might be for a whole new park altogether.

[CoasterCreator9A donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

Love the wintery section so far!

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

Long time, time to check up on things! We're gonna be switching things up for today. Normally Resort updates will show Echenima Park first and then the K9-Falliday Studios. However, as the latter has been on a burst of construction, we shall be beginning with the Studios:



Yes, that is a functioning backlot, just to prove that this is more than just another movie park.


As was hinted at by a then-recent visitor (see previous two updates), the much-anticipated North Gaurd Section has opened:




Announced mid-summer of 2010 during MARFest, and having its construction long-halted until Winter, this sub-section, along with its attraction fills the (attendance and contractual) quota, with the hopes that it will draw more guests into the then-fledgling Studios.

Based on a fictitious film based on an actual comic, the main attraction - Yukon Adventure, starts off as a dark ride moving past black-lit settings around tight-curves before climaxing thru an outdoor run:



Jacob Crathan, head MARFinvisionist of the attraction, said that it was a "bit of a challenge trying to get timing of the scenes just right. We had experiment with controlling the speed and sled (nickname for the attraction's vehicles) length so that all everything is seen in full by the most number of people".

Indeed, Yukon, has the longest vehicle length of any attraction designed for MARFleparks - 5 sled-shaped 'cars'.

On opening day, just as expected, the attraction was a hit:



But wait, where are the crowds? That line is empty!



Alas, the short line is merely an illusion.


Moving on to the other end to another (intended) opening, in Tinseltown, Mystique of Highland. Recreating the Historic but long-gone Hollywood Hotel, this attraction utilizes LIMs and dark ride elements to create a unique experience:



However, after weeks of being soft-opened (it's not yet even marked on the maps), the attraction suffered from several technical problems, causing it to practically break down several times a day. Because of this, the attraction has been closed one day prior to its (now postponed) grand opening, for further inspection and repair.


Speaking of repair, we have spare track in the Studios:




We shall end of the Studios with a look at the Crossroads Hub:



Who doesn't enjoy a hub pic?


Moving on to Echenima Park, parade gates have been added to Harbor Cove, along with some path changes in anticipation for upcoming parkwide show:




In terms of subtle changes, Futura Dome has reopened with a new 4D show as well as a new, less-cluttered front:




And finally, Central Park flowers have been planted in time for a certain Holiday:




And that should do it fo- *gets a call* Pardon me for a sec...


Hello there! Hows it going?

What?! What do you mean he- Alrighty, shall we announce this now or wait until next time? Certainly. What about severance pa- oh right, he quit. Alright, hasta tu muerte!
*hangs up*

Sorry about that, where was I?

Oh right! Until next time, seeya!

[Ace Of SpadesAm I allowed to eat donkey during lent?]

Loving every shot Folf, your style is downright impeccable.

Also, good to know that was your phone, thought I was getting a call for a sec. Heh, guess we have similar ringtones.

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

Thanks! ^^ Glad to know! And I didn't know you set your phone to vibrate mode

[CoasterCreator9A donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

Very nice coaster!

[MeMeMeDonkeys are my way of life!]

^Yes indeed. Simply great. These are some of my favorite parks on the forums.

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

Long time no see. I have been busy with other things of higher priority, thus leaving this on the wayside for a few months. But alas, I have found time to return to this. Just expect updates to be smaller and more spread out in the future.

Now then, let's check up on things!

First off, the Studios!

The spring showers have dampened the tourists, but regardless, the (Casting) show must go on!



Alas, park drainage still works!


Now, with the sun out, temps rising, and flowers alive, Tinseltown is as pretty as ever:






In good news, Mystique of Highland, an advanced dark-ride type coaster, has reopened after some fine-tuning. Ideally, all tech problems have been resolved:



For those curious:




Trees, is there anything they can't' cover up beautifully?




How about the casting and costuming center for the park?





Moving on over to Echenima Park, some new infrastructure has been added to the lake:



And that should do it. Yes, it's short, but at least we're back!