Visionland reopening brings unexpected attendance, record crowds

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2003 8:50 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Riding the wave of an unexpectedly successful Memorial Day weekend reopening and the highest Sunday attendance in the park's history, the new Visionland is alive and well. Opening weekend estimates were topped by at least 20 percent as the public encountered a revamped Visionland, including the Magic Adventure Theme Park, Splash Beach Water Park and Celebration Street. The financially troubled park was purchased by new owner Team ProParks less than a year ago and has since seen $5 million in improvements.

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StarCoasters

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 11:49 AM

This is great news. Hopefully this will continue all season long and this park won't see any repeats of its past mistakes. Looking foward to my visit this year...

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bigkirby

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 11:59 AM

All I can say is way to go guys. Hope the future continues being as successful.

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Atrace

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 2:29 PM

Surprises me, considering I was there the second weekend and no one was at the park. The midways were empty and no lines for anything. It was early in the day though, so maybe it picked up after I left. I'm glad it's been a success so far.

Rob Ascough

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:24 PM

Great to hear... lets hope this maintains!

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-Rob

Bosshawk

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:44 PM

If you came on a Sunday, the park is always dead on Sunday mornings.

Steve Perry

Thursday, June 19, 2003 11:46 PM

I have been 3 times this year. I found the water park to be very crowded and a steady flow to the theme park side all 3 times. The Rampage is running great!

Godsentone

Wednesday, June 25, 2003 9:31 PM

Hey I'm from Tuscaloosa and I am dying to get out to the "new" Visionland. Tell me more of what I can expect differently.

Steve Perry

Friday, June 27, 2003 10:17 PM

The park is much cleaner and friendlier than before. The main street is updated and looks great. The new 80+ feet drop slide is open and the wave pool is half way to completion. The Rampage is running great.

Dudeman

Tuesday, July 1, 2003 6:03 PM

The wave pool will be done tomorrow and the drop slide is finally fixed so it doesnt hurt your back as much as it use too

Railrider

Sunday, July 6, 2003 8:16 PM

I am looking forward to visiting Visionland again and I am just wondering if the stratospere screamer is still there and what is the patriot.

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