KI Kidd Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Here's a couple more articles detailing the extent to which the park has deteriorated. http://www.whas11.com/community/Bluegrass-Boardwalk-development-plan-details-deteoration-of-structures-many-attractions-inoperable-155800985.html http://www.wlky.com/news/local-news/louisville-news/Bluegrass-Boardwalk-opening-delayed-until-2014/-/9718340/14344798/-/3l6j1oz/-/index.html The first one states that some bathrooms even had unflushed toilets. Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Lets face it...the park is done. The waterpark will survive, but the rides section is done for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetrial3141592 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I have a friend in Kentucky. He recently suggested to the Kochs that they build a Mega-Lite in Bluegrass Boardwalk. They said, and I quote: "That's not a bad idea." Granted, this is complete hearsay, but if Bluegrass Boardwalk does get a Mega-Lite, you heard it from me first. Again, this is just based on a phone conversation with someone who submitted a suggestion and got a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 ^^^TMI KI Kidd,TMI!!! I feel sorry for whoever had to get that "insider information" for that report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Why am I not shocked in the least. I have a feeling it will be just the waterpark with a limited amount of rides for a few years until they can build up the capital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I have a friend in Kentucky. He recently suggested to the Kochs that they build a Mega-Lite in Bluegrass Boardwalk. They said, and I quote: "That's not a bad idea." Granted, this is complete hearsay, but if Bluegrass Boardwalk does get a Mega-Lite, you heard it from me first. Again, this is just based on a phone conversation with someone who submitted a suggestion and got a response. I remember on Holiday World's Facebook page that they were "Researching" on Intamin and BGT's Cheetah Hunt. They may be looking into Intamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kidd Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Opt-ed piece from the one and only Ed Hart. http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120531/OPINION02/305310018/State-fails-Kentucky-Kingdom-s-next-act?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cs&nclick_check=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Pretty interesting article there by Ed Hart, does raise a few questions about the history of this project. I agree with most of his points, except I have to think that the team that won the bid to operate the park (Holiday Workd/Kochs) had the places best interest in mind all along. Well see what ends up happening with this place, but after these recent reports of the existing condition of the property I can't get my hopes too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Pretty interesting article there by Ed Hart, does raise a few questions about the history of this project. I agree with most of his points, except I have to think that the team that won the bid to operate the park (Holiday Workd/Kochs) had the places best interest in mind all along. Well see what ends up happening with this place, but after these recent reports of the existing condition of the property I can't get my hopes too high. What can we expect what with the way SFI just took what they could as fast as they could & then left the rest to rot?I applaud the Kochs for wanting to take up the challenge of turning the place around & bringing it back from the dead...too bad this couldn't have been done with GL & or SFAW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Pretty interesting article there by Ed Hart, does raise a few questions about the history of this project. I agree with most of his points, except I have to think that the team that won the bid to operate the park (Holiday Workd/Kochs) had the places best interest in mind all along. Well see what ends up happening with this place, but after these recent reports of the existing condition of the property I can't get my hopes too high. What can we expect what with the way SFI just took what they could as fast as they could & then left the rest to rot?I applaud the Kochs for wanting to take up the challenge of turning the place around & bringing it back from the dead...too bad this couldn't have been done with GL & or SFAW. Geauga Lake is still kinda open. Too bad Cedar Fair won't add any waterpark attractions to it since 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandeSte Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Appears that there is an update to the SFKK saga. FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority has approved incentives for Bluegrass Boardwalk to open in Louisville. After hearing a presentation from their consultant, the Authority unanimously approved the 3.9 million dollar incentive package. Kentucky Tourism Secretary Marcheta Sparrow says the impact of the park on tourism will be tremendous, and a great addition for the state's largest city. Bluegrass Boardwalk co-owner Mike Kamp says they are pleased by the Authority's action, and their next step is to go to the State Fair Board at their June or July meeting, to get an extension for the opening to 2014. The park was last open as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in 2009. Read more: http://www.whas.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=283307&article=10198628#ixzz1xidt81sk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 It's like a race to see what's delayed the longest. So...what will open first: 1.Voyage with timberliners 2.Flying Turns or 3.Bluegrass boardwalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yeah - this is starting to feel like a "oh crap, we took on WAY more than we bargained for" situation. I feel like if this gets pushed back to 2014 that it might fall through all together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 ^I don't necessarily think so. I would think that from a maintenance standpoint water park attractions would be a lot easier to get fixed up and reopened that amusement park rides would be, and if their new plans are to just get the water park open first then I think 2014 is still feasible. I get the impression that the damage across the whole park was more severe than they originally thought and that they have had to revise their initial plans for the property. The recent tax incentives are probably the most promising news for this place yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Something tells me that Ed Hart is pretty mad that it was approved for them and not him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 ^Of course he's mad about it. But his point about the Koch family's proposed intial investment being inadequate to get this park going again is accurate. It's going to take a pile of cash to reopen this park after years of Six Flags neglect followed by the park sitting around rotting. This is way beyond repainting buildings and putting in free soft drink machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I've only been to the park once, so I can't remember but did the water park have an exterior entrance or do you have to enter the theme park first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You had to enter the park first. But than you had to cross the bridge and walk around to the side of the water park so it was a hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Ed Hart is just pissed he's not the one getting to spend other peoples money. I doubt even his amount of money would have gotten the park fully up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You had to enter the park first. But than you had to cross the bridge and walk around to the side of the water park so it was a hike. Yeah, that would be kind of awkward if they just opened with the water park and you would have to walk through a deserted theme park just to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I get the impression that the damage across the whole park was more severe than they originally thought and that they have had to revise their initial plans for the property. Then the Koch's didn't do their homework. And that's pretty scary when you're putting up millions of dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Ed Hart is just pissed he's not the one getting to spend other peoples money. I doubt even his amount of money would have gotten the park fully up and running. This was more of what I was thinking, although I couldn't guess where the money was truly going to go. You had to enter the park first. But than you had to cross the bridge and walk around to the side of the water park so it was a hike. Yeah, that would be kind of awkward if they just opened with the water park and you would have to walk through a deserted theme park just to get to it. There is a small grassy lot behind the spot where Chang stood. I bet they're going to use that. I posted a photo of it a few pages back. Using it means that people can avoid having to pay the price of parking issued by the State Fair Board (IIRC, it was $15) and having to hike your way to the opposite side of the park. The only downside to is that it's sorta limited in the amount of space available. Edit: Found the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The park already announced there will not be free parking because "they won't have control over the parking lot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Poor Kochs. They planned for so much, but could only do so little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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