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  1. I love that Dan Koch is sticking with the classics when adding to the park right now! It is wonderful to see the Scrambler and Tilt-a-whirl now at the park and I have no doubt that there will just as many adults as children enjoying those two classic rides. This got me to thinking about what other classic rides I would love to see added to Alabama Splash Adventure as time passes. So I decided to list my favorites here and please add your own favorites to the discussion. Naturally, I would love to see a Grand Carousel....one that was fully restored and would make the other amusement parks envious! Next would be.... a fun "dark ride" like the classic "Ride the Pretzel"... a large adult size "Flying Scooter" ride like the one that used to be atKiddieland Park at the old Alabama State Fairgrounds, along with "The Looper" ride and"The Caterpillar" with it's closing canopy! A well themed "Log Flume" would be refreshing during those hot Alabama summers! IMO, ASA should add a giant Wonder Wheel-Ferris Wheel but of the "eccentric wheel" style! I think that those moving passenger cars would provide plenty of thrills to those park guest brave enough to climb aboard! Also, I would love to see the park add a big Carnival Games section! One with all type of carnival game of skill that one could play to win prizes. Those are just the few I could think of ..I am sure there are many many more classics ride that many of you would love to see added to ASA as time passes....
  2. I see that the park now has a Live Cam: http://wiat.com/weather/webcams/ Not the best location for a nice view of the park, in my opinion, It doesn't show anything that would motivate me to visit the park. I think they need to relocate the Live Cam to a location that at least shows people having fun. The park is actually a nice place and it is a shame that their Live Cam does not do it justice.
  3. I saw where Six Flag's Magic Mountain is taking down the amazing woodie 'Colossus'. I rode 'Colossus' and it was an amazing experience. I wish I could have done so once again before it comes down. It is a shame it could not have been moved here. Sorry I wasn't intending to yell. I made it large so I could read/see it before I submitted it. I forgot to switch it back to normal before I hit the submit button. Sorry, some of us do not see as well as others.
  4. I just found out that the 104-year-old Dentzel Carousel in Seasiden Heights is now facing the possibility of being dismantled and auctioned off in parts. The current owners are trying to find this historic and spectacular carousel a new home, but if they are not able to achieve that, the other option would be to auction it off piece by piece. This means it would no longer and forever operate as a carousel, but would rather be 58 figurines in 58 different living rooms. It would no longer be the great piece of American history it is, which is truly one of the greatest carousels ever made and is also certainly one of the greatest to have survived this long." Today, the Dentzel Carousel is one of only approximately 150 vintage carousels still in operation in the United States. And at about 25 feet tall, 54 feet wide and 51,000 pounds - and featuring a Wurlitzer Military Band Organ in its center - it is without question one of the grandest ever made. How wonderful it would be if this national treasure were to find a new home here at Alabama's own Splash Adventure Park! So I am asking for all of my family and Alabama friends please contact the new owners of Alabama Splash Adventure Park...The Koch Family...and encourage them to look into bringing this treasure of a carousel to Alabama. They could build a big Monolithic Dome to house the carousel and protect it from the weather...especially tornados. It could be the centerpiece of the whole amusement park. They could then start looking for other old rides that need to be saved. People love amusement park nostalgia. Parents and Grandparents enjoy being able to show their children & grandchildren what they used to ride when they were young! I so hope The Koch family will look into getting this carousel. What a crown jewel that carousel would be for the Koch Family's park!
  5. It is exciting to see that the park FINALLY has owners who are knowledgeable, experienced and COMPEDENT! It is wonderful to see their enthusiasm. If this park is ever going to prosper and GROW...this is it's BEST chance. I wish Daniel Koch, his family, and crew all the best and am hoping that each season is better than the last!
  6. Saw this today: http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/splash_adventure_waterpark_in.html
  7. I just saw this announcement: I am not thrilled with this news. I think that the water park needs more water rides not a trampoline park!
  8. I just checked the Splash Adventure website and saw that they are advertising a "New Sea Lion Show" for the 2013 season: http://www.splashadventurewaterpark.com/ I wonder ig there local animal rights protesters will be at the main gate with thei signs when the park opens this seeason? It is a shame there are no new water ride additions. A new slide, or water ride, would be a better addition than a sea lion show!
  9. Just saw the latest on the park.... Here is the New Story: http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/08/alabamas_splash_adventure_clos.html
  10. The fountain has been removed..... I can see several bobcats and backhoes working on the Fox 6 web cam. Work is progressing....slowly. LOL!
  11. Any photos and updates? I checked the Live Cam on the Fox Six web site today and the place looked like nothing was going on. I did not see anyone on the camera. I wish the live cam was the type that was live and not refreshing evey 60 seconds.
  12. I just checked out the park's web site and saw that it was supposed to open today. Anyone heard how it went? Rain was predicted for today but it held off until late afternoon. I wonder if anyone showed up for opening day and am curious when it comes to what they saw and experienced....
  13. That would be great if they were interested! All AA needs is a investor with money and willing to put some of that money into updating the park with a larger variety of rides and attractions. Since the water park seems to be the main draw, and moneymaker, hopefully, it could(will) be enlarged, better rides and water features added, along with serious consideration being given to extending that section of the park's season....perhaps constructing the park so that part, or all, can be covered with a dome for year around use. Other year around water parks are doing a good business. Why not let Alabama Adventure become the premier indoor/year around water park in the USA...?...!!!
  14. Sorry, but I do not know what a GP comment is. I was just speaking "in general" and what I was attempting to say is that I just wish that Alabama had some great amusement attractions and was using the ones like you find on the west coast....like Knotts Berry Farm...as a example. I do not care who buys AA...I only want it to continue to stay open and GROW! The poor park seems to go from owner to owner and sadly those who do not seem to actually care about the park's long term life and growth. Langford almost killed the park simply because he was unwilling to turn it completely over to people who knew how to manage it. He wanted to keep control of the park and his doing so almost killed the park before it got going good. I had hopes that the current owner, Adrenaline Family Entertainment, was going to do good things with AA. Sadly, it is now obvious that they only bought it to "flip it." While I understand that this is a business and a nice profit is the goal...I just wish that some company would buy the park who was willing to set up a nice 1o year plan for expansion and the addition of great new rides.... and..... had to money to follow through. Like I said eariler the park has potential and I just hope and pray that there is a company somewhere willing to invest their time and money in Alabama Advanture for the long haul! At this point I do not even care if some company in Japan purchased the park........ as long as they keep it open...and expanding!
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