Indiana Beach Closes alongside other Apex parks (or maybe not!)
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MestnyiGeroi
Giga Poster
Plus the three-million-dollar sweetener put up by the county. I’m just glad the “cooperation” with local government and now liquidation have forced Apex to be a little more transparent with other agencies, because I never trusted their pat assurance that they’d done everything to find a buyer; it always seemed as if they needed a public line to give before they looked to unload the park in pieces for a quick buck.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
So its going back to being an independent family run park.
MestnyiGeroi
Giga Poster
FANTASTIC NEWS
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Will all the rides be there or has some stuff already been sold/removed?
Shame about Fantasy Island but meh.
Shame about Fantasy Island but meh.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
Trust me on this one, it's really not...
AS for the rides I don't think anyone truly knows. we'll just have to wait and see when the park reopens.
MestnyiGeroi
Giga Poster
Aw, come on — maybe not the most impressive park overall, but Silver Comet was a true hidden gem.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
I found it mediocre at best. I could see where the potential was but it never provided.
VonRolland
Giga Poster
Hopefully they'll survive the forthcoming and prosper
MestnyiGeroi
Giga Poster
I marathoned it in 2018 and had a blast. You are sorely mistaken, sir.
VonRolland
Giga Poster
Finally some good news
Antinos
Slut for Spinners
I mean I did the same thing in 2017. The initial run out was good and the return run was a strong finish, but everything in between lacked substance. There wasn't much airtime and the turns and valleys in the middle of the ride are relatively high so the pacing slows. There wasn't even much in terms of lateral Gs in the ride's figure-8. I guess it's possible that I visited on an off day, but from my experience it felt like a middle of the pack CCI.
MestnyiGeroi
Giga Poster
I got pops of airtime galore and wild laterals. The only slight negative was the most violent sudden stop on the final brake run I’d ever experienced. Yeah, I loved Silver Comet.
At any rate, let us not speak ill of the dead. ??
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
To add, I did it in 2019 and thought it was quite good for what it was and considering it's location. It was better than I had expected. Definitely the biggest loss of the closure by far but I can't see anyone buying it.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
News article regarding Fantasy Island
A couple of notable quotes:
"“I am upset Apex made this decision without consulting town officials first. We may have been able to help them,” explained Whitney, who knew the park had been deteriorating the past couple of seasons."
"Every attraction but the Silver Comet and a water park have been sold. The iconic Ferris Wheel, which sits adjacent to Interstate 190, will be disassembled and transported its new owner in Italy."
www.wnypapers.com
A couple of notable quotes:
"“I am upset Apex made this decision without consulting town officials first. We may have been able to help them,” explained Whitney, who knew the park had been deteriorating the past couple of seasons."
"Every attraction but the Silver Comet and a water park have been sold. The iconic Ferris Wheel, which sits adjacent to Interstate 190, will be disassembled and transported its new owner in Italy."
Grand Island gifted items from Fantasy Island
John C. Whitney, P.E., was attending his first Association of Town Meetings in New York on Feb. 18 as the newly elected supervisor of Grand Island when his assistant, Rhonda Diehl, called with an urgent message:
www.wnypapers.com
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Update on Fantasy Island, not quite was I was expecting!
Apparently the group "Empire Adventures Inc" are looking to buy or least the park to reopen it.
www.wkbw.com
The group has a Facebook page and it's very reminiscent of the Indiana Beach takeover with the group asking for people to "give them a chance" and that they're going to try their best.
Apparently the group "Empire Adventures Inc" are looking to buy or least the park to reopen it.
What's next for Fantasy Island?
It looks like the beloved park could be back in business again with potential new owners and a fresh vision, according to the Grand Island Town Supervisor.
www.wkbw.com
The group has a Facebook page and it's very reminiscent of the Indiana Beach takeover with the group asking for people to "give them a chance" and that they're going to try their best.