Author Topic: Construction at Worlds of Fun (Read 2960 times)

sawblade5 · « **on:** May 15, 2006, 09:15 »

Well If you didn't see my post at wof.org:

Well I went by the park today and I noticed that there seems to be some Construction going on right behind the Forum Amphitheater Stage coming up on the the pathway.

The Fence behind the Forum has been removed along with some sections of fencing along the main pathway going towards the Mamba from the Forum road.

I don't think this is for a new ride for 2007 or a new laser show, What I am thinking is going on here is that this is where the new Clown House is gonna be for the Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns.

I did take a picture of this with my cell phone camera as it was the only camera I had with me today. When I took the photo of the site the workers seem to have a candied expression on their faces.

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Cory · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2006, 09:21 »

That seems like a tight fit for a new haunt, with as crowded as they get. This being the new site for CoCC makes sense, but it's awfully close to the beginning/end of Dominion of Doom (remember they changed mid-Halloweekends last year, I'm not sure which one they will stick with). Could it possibly be an addition for Doom, as it was a little boring last year?

Or, we could just speculate that a 250-foot Screamin' Swing will be here in '07, and this is just prep work.

Jason · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:55 »

I also doubt that it involves anything ride related but it is an interesting event.

Thanks for the pics.

Nacho · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2006, 07:16 »

Hmmm

I'm having trouble believe the Halloweekends angle. It's really early to be working on a Haunt.

I'm not saying that I think it's a new ride but I will be curious to see what comes of it.

caddesigner · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2006, 09:04 »

It is going to be a new game...

Jason · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2006, 09:10 »

That takes the excitement out of it.

I wonder if this is the begining of the end for the forum though.

SarahAnn · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2006, 09:21 »

A game? What a let down. Oh well, at least there will be something to fill in that long walk btwn Detonator and Mamba.

Dustijn · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2006, 08:17 »

Quote from: Jason on May 16, 2006, 09:10

That takes the excitement out of it.

I wonder if this is the begining of the end for the forum though.

Beginning of the end? No, that started when they put in Monsoon. I would say that we are nearing the bottom of the tip of the iceberg though.

Jason · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2006, 05:52 »

You're right. The begining of the end started a long time ago.

So this is probably the begining of the middle of the end.

Dustijn · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2006, 07:03 »

Monsoon was the beginning of the end because it created a path around Fury which made it very incovenient to get semis to the back of the stage for the concert series. When Mamba was added that problem became even greater. Coasters Drive-In then invaded what little space there was left to put a semi behind the stage and now with the entire backstage area looking to disappear -- I would say it is all in due time that the entire thing does as well.

With that being said let the rumours begin on what will go there... I know of a certain rumor that came up from the mechanics awhile back that said something about a coaster that used the same stuff as that new one at Cedar Point (this was the year TTD came out) but would not be as high and would feature loops (ala Storm Runner) that was being planned for this area, but not before a huge coaster was built over by the Go-Carts.

Jason · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2006, 07:29 »

I've always thought that the forum would be the perfect place for a rocket. The launch could head up forum road.

If we go much further we may have to move this to the rumor board.

Dustijn · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2006, 09:14 »

Well it is for one of those 3-point shoot out games that is making so much money up at CP. I guess if you hit so many 3pointers in a row you win an iPod or something like that.

My question -- I've heard there is more construction going on at the top of the hill with footers 9' deep and 4' wide. Any more info?

Ben · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2006, 11:20 »

Those are some big friggin footers, that sounds interesting...

Jason · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2006, 05:59 »

I don't have anything going on until 1pm so I might head up there and see if I can confirm the "hole" rumor.

Dustijn · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2006, 06:53 »

I can neither confirm or deny the validity of the report so if you could do that Jason I would appreciate it.

SarahAnn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2006, 09:12 »

Ooh, now I'm all excited.

Can't wait for Jason's report.

Jason · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2006, 10:58 »

The new game looks to be nearing completion (photos below).

I can also confirm that there is absolutely NO construction happening anywhere else in the area. No holes have been dug and there is no sign of any activity on top of the hill or in the forum area (other than the game of course).

That is all.

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SarahAnn · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2006, 01:22 »

aargh! Stuipd rumor mill, although I think we all knew it was too good to be true. Thanks for the pics anyways.

Dustijn · « **Reply #18 on:** May 18, 2006, 07:49 »

This might just be me, but still...

I thought it was poor taste to have the grave digger wagon in view behind a wall. Now with the wall gone it is in plain sight. How hard is it to take it to the warehouse with the rest of the halloweekend decorations? OR even off-stage by the warehouses closest to the front gate?

Jason · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2006, 07:51 »

I would think that something will be done with that. The back side of the forum isn't very pretty to begin with.

Dustijn · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2006, 08:07 »

Perhaps they should have Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrap the Forum to make it look nicer?

caddesigner · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2006, 02:00 »

As dustijn had said it is going to be a new basketball shoot-out where for $5 you have to make 12 baskets in 45 seconds. If you do you win an Ipod. They are doing this because CP built one and paid for itself in a week.

Ben · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2006, 02:48 »

they should build 5 then!

Actually I think it sounds like a pretty good idea, I would never do it, I wouldn't make the first one however I know a lot of people who would have a legitemate shot (pardon the pun) and ti.

caddesigner · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2006, 10:13 »

They had it open last night for a buy out and it ended up just under $1000 last night. It had a queue line and a rather large crowd of spectators.

Dustijn · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2006, 07:20 »

I know at Coaster Mayhem it sure was busy. It is a good location for the game as well. Mr. Bender was there in the morning helping out with the game which I thought was pretty neat. (I have photographic proof that I will show in my update later today). Had a great day yesterday and I am looking forward to the rest of the season as well as next...

Jason · « **Reply #25 on:** May 21, 2006, 05:46 »

Here's the new sign for Skyliner.

It's purdy.

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michaelf · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 3, 2006, 09:54 »

It's nice that WoF decided to make Skyliner at least look nicer.

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