(the rest of) 2008 Holiday World Announcement...

I heard they have gotten the Mindbender from SFOG. Now they will have the ultimate wood and steel coasters! Kick butt!!!

a couple kiddie or family rides, I think thats the nail on the head. Mindbender from SFOG are u kiddin me? Did I just make a pun? I mean if you are going to post a lie at least do it about a ride thats not still operating.

I say two more rides....probably flats...my guess one will go in the Thanksgiving section and the other in Fourth of July....and it is a 10 minute video so maybe a few other things will be announced as well...

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john peck said:

A Giant Wheel

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Today's Holiblog about the announcement ends with

"And afterwards, please don't email me asking what's the deal with Mrs. Koch and cheese."

Wheel of cheese? I have no idea what that would be other than something worth laughing about tomorrow.

just a thought *** Edited 11/29/2007 1:58:52 AM UTC by JoelWhy***

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woohooboy said:
a couple kiddie or family rides, I think thats the nail on the head. Mindbender from SFOG are u kiddin me? Did I just make a pun? I mean if you are going to post a lie at least do it about a ride thats not still operating.

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It was kinda a joke/dream of mine. Sorry if anyone took it seriously. Holidayworld is NOT getting Mindbender from SFOG. But good ideas start somewhere! *** Edited 11/29/2007 2:14:15 AM UTC by J7G3***

If it's a carousel, I think HW may find a way to fit it into the Christmas section.....

^ There isn't enough room to fit a Carousel in Christmas unless they seriously rearrange some stuff.

They looked at placing one where the fountain is, but the space was too tight.

The announcement is up, but unfortunately I can't see the video here at work.

According to the New for 2008 page on Holidayworld.com, the "Star Spangled Carousel" is going in the 4th of July section, and a new "Reindeer Games" (looks like a S&S Frog Hopper), is going in Rudolph's Reindeer Ranch.

And another welcome addition will be a tram for the Legend lot! (See the Press Release for more info)

*** Edited 11/29/2007 1:49:10 PM UTC by Mark Small***

Will the Carousel be under a Pavillion?

Any word on who will be building the carousel? Or are we lucky enough to see a classic removed from storage and restored?

I wonder where the carousel is going. I hope it's not replacing the Thunder Bumpers...

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Mark Small said:
"Reindeer Games" (looks like a S&S Frog Hopper)

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Reindeer Games is a Moser Spring Ride.

Paula

ha ha ha! I get the broken clock joke now. :)

I knew you'd be *watching* for it. :)

Paula

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Raven Maven said:
Reindeer Games is a Moser Spring Ride.
Paula

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Thanks. It was hard to tell from the picture. Looks like fun though.

I am very pleased with this announcement.

My only questions are:
- Will the Carousel be housed/pavillion or open (from my question above)
- Who is building the Carousel or is it used
- Will the Carousel replace anything/where is it going in 4th of July?
- Where will reindeer Games be going
- will RG replace anything?
- Is anything thing else in the park changing in terms of rides?

Will is such a mean son for withholding his mother's ride wishes for so long. ;)

My favorite comment: Mrs. Koch: "I don't care what you call it; I've got my ride!"

Apparently Mrs. Koch agrees with a lot of people on here that rides names don't mean a thing. :)

Good choice with the Moser ride. The S&S Hoppers are fun, but really are geared toward children...the Moser rides, OTOH, are "fun for all ages".

VERY happy that Pat is *finally* getting her Carousel. Have to chuckle a lttle though, I really wanted HW to get a replica of the (admittedly small) antique one located at Santa's Workshop on Pike's Peak. It was small enough to fit in the Christmas section - but probably too small for HW's needs.