Wednesday - March 23rd, 2016
Opening Day 2016! It seems like it was just yesterday that it was
Holiday in the Park. Even with an extremely abbreviated
off-season, the park really brought everything together in just a few
months, offering guests a wonderful kick-off to the new season.
Add in a dose of above normal temps and some glorious sunshine and whamo
- a great day at the park!
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Stage Coach track meets Superman track! |
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Get your dining plan! |
The Joker can be seen from the front gate. |
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Move over Fright Fest, they are already advertising Holiday in the
Park! |
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Smile, you are on camera! |
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The Joker was topped off before opening day! Nice! |
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All the Christmas lights have been removed from the trees (and
buildings). |
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The Villain Cafe is taking over the old Aqua Snacks. |
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Blackbeard's Lost Treasure Train is transforming into Harley Quinn's
Crazy Train. |
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New planters have been added to some trees. |
One of the trees received a circular bench. |
Several of the fences were repainted. |
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The old Chicago Shootout will soon be home to the Sky Bar. |
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The Big Wheel's loading platform receives some TLC. |
The Nutcrackers are gone! |
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Jolly Roger is being regurbished. |
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New paint in the fountain. |
The HITP lighting supports are still in place. |
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Load It Up is now the Go Fresh Cafe. |
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No more firepits. |
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The Chiller station is gone and the Asylum and Musik Express queue bars
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The once Spin Meister drink stand has been removed. |
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All the scary clown ads are gone. |
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Bugs Bunny National Park is still closed. |
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New light fixture next to Tango. |
The last remaining Bugs Bunny Land light fixture. |
The one and only funky solar light fixture has been replaced with a more
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Super Hero Snacks is now just Super Hero! |
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The Green Lantern trains looked all shiny and new. |
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A new entrance to the Safari Discoveries area has opened called The Wild
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The Tea Cups sign has returned but without the cup and saucer. |
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Forgot one! Probably the only one! |
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