Summer 1976
It is time to go "Retro" once again and today we are traveling back to
the summer of 1976 as we join a family enjoying the park.
Thanks to Bob Gilinsky for the photos!
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A large scale western productions was still offered at the Great Arena. |
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The sheer grandeur of the Super Tee Pee was always an impressive site. |
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Musical groups and a magician show were part of the 1976 entertainment
lineup at the Bandstand on the Lake, today located in Bugs Bunny
National Park. |
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Fortune Festival, the predecessor of today's Boardwalk, was the park's
central games area. |
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The Flying Wave offered high speed flight back in 1976 compared to a
much slower spinning experience in later years. |
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In 1976, the Big Fury was still the wildest coaster at the park. |
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The Fun Fair section of the park offered a wide variety of rides to flip
and toss guests including the Matterhorn, Wild Rider (originally name
Wild Flower), the Rotor, the Enterprise, and the Schwabinchen. |
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For a brief time the Dream Street Sky Ride station was painted bright
orange. |
The darkness of night was illuminated with thousands of miniature lights
found both on the buildings and almost all the rides. |
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