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1975 Yearbook - Season #2
Started by 29yrswithaGApass, Jul 13 2012 08:37 PM
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Posted 13 July 2012 - 09:06 PM
the year book section of the site is my new favorite thing!
R.I.P GASM, glad i got to operate you!
STAND UP TO YOUR FEAR>>>GREEN LANTERN 2011
STAND UP TO YOUR FEAR>>>GREEN LANTERN 2011
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 02:55 AM
Freak, the more I think about it, the more I agree with you. This is an absolute treat to see things like this. It keeps me young 
and vibrant!!!!!
and vibrant!!!!!
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 09:15 PM
Fun fact...
Robert Freeman joined Great Adventure as their head man in 1975 having come from Six Flags Over Texas. Interestingly, one of the first additions that he wanted to add to Great Adventure was an observation deck similar to the oil derreck at the Texas park. Unfortunately plans (and management) changed before this could become a reality.
Robert Freeman joined Great Adventure as their head man in 1975 having come from Six Flags Over Texas. Interestingly, one of the first additions that he wanted to add to Great Adventure was an observation deck similar to the oil derreck at the Texas park. Unfortunately plans (and management) changed before this could become a reality.
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 03:12 PM
I agree, yearbook section is the best.
My first job was on grounds in “Fun Fair”. Everyone called it New Rides section and we never found out it was Fun Fair till mid- July when new maps came out. We all called it New Rides for the next 5 years anyway.
We kept all our brooms and pans behind the hot dog stand. Had a bench and a little “camp” set up. Would commander 5 gallons of ice cream from Gingerbread and eat it all night.
Coming from the Giant Wheel, you take a spin on Schwabinchen, Enterprise, then the Rotor and you will be guaranteed to hurl. We went through cases of Z-Goup ( treated sawdust to absorb almost anything).
The new bathroom had air-conditioning, none of the other bathrooms in the park did then. Employees from all over the park would come to use it (and sneak a quick cigarette).
In July the park stayed open till midnight on weekends. The first night open late, at 10:30 every rabbit, squirrel and even a deer came out on the path between the bathroom and Gingerbread to eat. I guess they were used to the park being closed then.
The first 3 years there was no employee dining, so we just ate in the park. If you look at the crowd at the Pizza stand, you can see some of the employees eating at a table in the middle.
My first job was on grounds in “Fun Fair”. Everyone called it New Rides section and we never found out it was Fun Fair till mid- July when new maps came out. We all called it New Rides for the next 5 years anyway.
We kept all our brooms and pans behind the hot dog stand. Had a bench and a little “camp” set up. Would commander 5 gallons of ice cream from Gingerbread and eat it all night.
Coming from the Giant Wheel, you take a spin on Schwabinchen, Enterprise, then the Rotor and you will be guaranteed to hurl. We went through cases of Z-Goup ( treated sawdust to absorb almost anything).
The new bathroom had air-conditioning, none of the other bathrooms in the park did then. Employees from all over the park would come to use it (and sneak a quick cigarette).
In July the park stayed open till midnight on weekends. The first night open late, at 10:30 every rabbit, squirrel and even a deer came out on the path between the bathroom and Gingerbread to eat. I guess they were used to the park being closed then.
The first 3 years there was no employee dining, so we just ate in the park. If you look at the crowd at the Pizza stand, you can see some of the employees eating at a table in the middle.
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 07:51 PM
It's funny but when I worked at the park in the late 80's they still called that area "New Rides". 
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 08:42 PM
I agree, yearbook section is the best.
I find these Yearbook Spotlights to be the most rewarding to put together. I love the way they tie in everything and provide a snapshot of a season.
Question... Do you recall from your time in Fun Fair if the Matterhorn or Enterprise cars traveled in reverse?
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