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Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« 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
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #1 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!
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #3 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?

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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2016, 10:18:26 AM »
Abandoned theme parks and ski areas evoke strong nostalgia in me.
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2016, 06:41:08 PM »
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siamesedream

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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2017, 12:02:44 PM »
I stayed up until 2:30am watching all of the Abandoned videos.  Crazy...but good.
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #13 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://deadspin.com/theyre-finally-finally-making-an-action-park-documenta-1838404269

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

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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.”

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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2020, 07:27:31 PM »
This thread has new relevance!
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #15 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.
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The scientific consensus might, of course, be wrong. If the history of science teaches anything, it is humility. But our grandchildren will surely blame us if they find that we understood the reality of climate change and failed to do anything about it.

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« Reply #16 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
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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2020, 01:01:50 PM »
then I say to you good day sir!
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The scientific consensus might, of course, be wrong. If the history of science teaches anything, it is humility. But our grandchildren will surely blame us if they find that we understood the reality of climate change and failed to do anything about it.

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« Reply #18 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.

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Re: Abandoned theme parks: The rise and fall of River Country
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2020, 01:56:42 PM »
sorry, did you type that I made your bidet?
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The scientific consensus might, of course, be wrong. If the history of science teaches anything, it is humility. But our grandchildren will surely blame us if they find that we understood the reality of climate change and failed to do anything about it.
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