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Title: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on June 16, 2015, 05:01:12 PM: I went to River Country back in 1978 as a kidlet, this is an interesting article.

http://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20150323/30074/abandoned-rise-fall-and-decay-disney-s-river-country (http://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20150323/30074/abandoned-rise-fall-and-decay-disney-s-river-country)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: blue sleep on June 17, 2015, 09:50:56 AM: My family went to Disney when I was 9 or 10 years old. River Country was, by far, my favorite part of the trip. I always wondered what happened to it. Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on June 17, 2015, 10:47:30 AM: Quote from: blue sleep on June 17, 2015, 09:50:56 AM
My family went to Disney when I was 9 or 10 years old. River Country was, by far, my favorite part of the trip. I always wondered what happened to it. Thanks for posting!

You're welcome, glad you liked it.
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on June 17, 2015, 05:00:34 PM: Quote from: RandMart on June 17, 2015, 04:27:21 PM
It's not Traction Park, that's for sure

This whole thread is a metaphor for the open pub, you see. Wasn't that clever?

<rubs hands together gleefully>
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: i am party on February 15, 2016, 10:18:26 AM: Abandoned theme parks and ski areas evoke strong nostalgia in me.
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on August 18, 2016, 06:41:08 PM: Quote from: RandMart on June 17, 2015, 04:27:21 PM
It's not Traction Park, that's for sure

I just got that joke.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park#Land_vehicles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park#Land_vehicles)]
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on July 15, 2017, 06:51:10 PM: One that never was. Abandoned is an interesting series, they cover everything from the decline of Blockbuster to various malls and department stores that went under.

Abandoned - Disney's America (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6MlVDBSmR8#)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on July 15, 2017, 07:00:33 PM: And this!

I got there first, But I didn't make a youtube vid.

Abandoned - River Country - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqo1qvMVO6I#)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on July 26, 2017, 03:46:15 PM: Abandoned - Chernobyl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojWJPYd0d1E#)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: ZiggyStardust on August 01, 2017, 02:26:06 PM: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/os-theme-park-closings-pictures-photogallery.html?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Contentutm_content=597eea8c04d3012d774e4455utm_medium=trueAnthemutm_source=twitter
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on August 01, 2017, 03:07:42 PM: I found an old Grantland article!

http://grantland.com/features/the-wet-stuff-verruckt-waterslide-schlitterbahn/ (http://grantland.com/features/the-wet-stuff-verruckt-waterslide-schlitterbahn/)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: siamesedream on August 17, 2017, 05:29:44 PM: http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/philosophers-at-theme-parks (http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/philosophers-at-theme-parks)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: Noley on September 10, 2017, 12:02:44 PM: I stayed up until 2:30am watching all of the Abandoned videos. Crazy...but good.
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on September 25, 2019, 04:42:13 PM: Quote from: RandMart on September 25, 2019, 09:38:39 AM
I just got that joke.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park#Land_vehicles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park#Land_vehicles)]

https://deadspin.com/theyre-finally-finally-making-an-action-park-documenta-1838404269

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9TACAdTiCc

****

Here's a mini-doc on it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKDx_piZvsg

"Ruled by drunk teenage employees and frequented by drunker teenage guests ... the end result lay somewhere between Lord of the Flies and a Saw movie.”

:roll:
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 18, 2020, 07:27:31 PM: This thread has new relevance!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 08:21:52 AM: Quote from: PWWP on March 18, 2020, 07:27:31 PM
This thread has new relevance!

please expand about said new relevance.
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 09:38:26 AM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 08:21:52 AM
please expand about said new relevance.

No. Not to you, Jackeroo
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 01:01:50 PM: then I say to you good day sir!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 01:04:17 PM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 01:01:50 PM
then I say to you good day sir!

Thank the lord. You've made my day.
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 01:56:42 PM: sorry, did you type that I made your bidet?
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 02:12:10 PM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 01:56:42 PM
sorry, did you type that I made your bidet?

God, you're quick.
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 05:17:17 PM: Quote from: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 02:12:10 PM
God, you're quick.

oh, I'm soooooooooorrry. have you been waiting for me?

(in all seriousness - I'd love to banter more but I've actually been busy this morning - sometimes work actually is work)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 06:26:41 PM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 05:17:17 PM
oh, I'm soooooooooorrry. have you been waiting for me?

(in all seriousness - I'd love to banter more but I've actually been busy this morning - sometimes work actually is work)

Waiting? Why, I'm on pins and needles!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 06:42:17 PM: Quote from: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 06:26:41 PM
Waiting? Why, I'm on pins and needles!

that sounds neither safe, nor comfortable.

(logging off now - work day almost over, i'll be back tomorrow - weather permitting, same CH time, same CH channel)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 19, 2020, 07:23:21 PM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 19, 2020, 06:42:17 PM

that sounds neither safe, nor comfortable.

(logging off now - work day almost over, i'll be back tomorrow - weather permitting, same CH time, same CH channel)

You promise? I need a promise!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 07:14:37 AM: maybe...

hokay, i'll pinkie promise to come back this mourning. how can I say no to you?

(nobody tell PWWP that tonight I start three (3) days off and won't be back till Tuesday - I worry about him)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 20, 2020, 10:03:04 AM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 07:14:37 AM
maybe...

I'm pretty safe and snug, I can ride this out. I'm just in this abandoned thread for....the amusement.

hokay, i'll pinkie promise to come back this mourning. how can I say no to you?

(nobody tell PWWP that tonight I start three (3) days off and won't be back till Tuesday - I worry about him)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 01:37:24 PM: maybe that's all we are, two birds chirping at each other in order to provide comfort.

if so, we're doing a poor job of it....
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 20, 2020, 01:45:29 PM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 01:37:24 PM
maybe that's all we are, two birds chirping at each other in order to provide comfort.

if so, we're doing a poor job of it....

I just ran in 80 plus degree weather. Endorphin rush!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 04:11:29 PM: shiiiiiiiiiit. we were hoping to hit up a local restaurant still offering take out food for breakfast this weekend and then go enjoy it in a park.

it's gonna be forties with rain today and snow on Monday.

I hate the weather in new England.

(glad you enjoyed your outdoors)
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: PWWP on March 20, 2020, 04:20:25 PM: Quote from: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 04:11:29 PM
shiiiiiiiiiit. we were hoping to hit up a local restaurant still offering take out food for breakfast this weekend and then go enjoy it in a park.

it's gonna be forties with rain today and snow on Monday.

I hate the weather in new England.

(glad you enjoyed your outdoors)

Well, time to sharpen your culinary skills. Make some Peking Duck!
Title: Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
Post by: morefoolyou on March 20, 2020, 06:21:19 PM: Quote from: PWWP on March 20, 2020, 04:20:25 PM
Well, time to sharpen your culinary skills. Make some Peking Duck!

Duck à l'orange; i'll get a duck and just a l'orange it.