29yrswithaGApass Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Photo #6 - August 5, 2012: August 1975 Great Adventure's second flume ride often suffered from an identity crisis through the years. The ride had numerous names including the Hydra Flume, Hydro Flume, Moon Flume, Ride the Rapids, Splash Down, Irrawaddy Riptide, Poland Spring Plunge, and simply Riptide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 execllent shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 This is a great photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees99 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have not seen this photo since 1976. I once had the press kit for that season and it featured this photo in it. Wish I still had that press kit. Would have sent it to you to add to the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 ^The press kit I have didn't have this photo. Thanks for thinking of our collection - I would have loved to check out your press kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkRider Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I miss this ride. In my opinion it was worth keeping around, especially now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly flyers rule Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Amazing. I mean, absolutely amazing. One of my all-time favorite rides and one that was underrated even back in the day. On another note, this "photo of the week" is becoming my favorite part of this site. Please keep them coming! i want to go on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Photo #7 - August 13, 2012: July 1982 In 1976, Great Adventure relocated its main entrance closer to the park's centrally located fountain. The historic style entry featured iron gates, colonial brick, and ornate woodwork. These gates would remain at the park until the 1988 season when they were replaced to incorporated metal detectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees99 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 What year was this at the front entrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 What year was this at the front entrance? These entrance gates were at the park from April 1976 through October 1987. This photo is from July 1982. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wow, I wish our entrance looked this nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepolak90 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Its funny how now the metal detectors are located prior to the entrance gate. Those gates look so much nicer then the ones we have today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 i think we could see an entrance remodel soon, along with a SP entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Photo #8 - August 20, 2012: Winter 1981 The construction of Roaring Rapids required the removal of 20,000 cubic yards of dirt from a 5.5 acre site. The ride made use of 3,500 cubic yards of concrete and 32,000 lbs of reddish brown toner to color the 60 tons of fabricated rockwork. Roaring Rapids opened on June 16, 1981 and was renamed Congo Rapids when Adventure Rivers opened on June 6, 1991. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 They should really intensify the rapids again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 BRING BACK THE FALLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Photo #9 - August 27, 2012: May 1974 Located today near Blackbeard's Lost Treasure Train, a small pond was constructed in 1974 which was home to frogs and later fish. The height of the pond's stone walls originally was lower at ground level and surrounded by fencing. Taller stone walls were added in the late '70s and it is still possible to see this modification in the stonework today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Photo #10 - September 2, 2012: March 27, 1997 A drink stand at a theme park is not that unusual, but one located within the Safari is quite unique. In 1997, an Ice Cold Drinks stand was installed just outside of the Australian section while a small gift kiosk was positioned within the North American area- both conveniently located for all of your Safari needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 did they actually let people out of cars to buy stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 did they actually let people out of cars to buy stuff? Guests did get out of their cars by the drink stand because that was located in the bird sanctuary where there weren't any animals to harm guests. However, guests had to stay in their vehicles in the North American section where the gift kiosk operated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Photo #11 - September 11, 2012: March 1974 The entrance area to the Safari Park was one of the first regions to be carved out of the heavily wooded Great Adventure property. Access to the ticket plaza was originally straight ahead at the end of the property's winding entry road, encouraging guests to explore the animal park before visiting the theme park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 That may be a sight we see again soon in the safari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Tomorrow's new "Photo of the Week" will bring back memories for the park's veteran guests. It is simple but memorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Photo #12 - September 18, 2012: July 1977 How many people remember these? Gum chewing must have been very popular in the 1970's, and what did you do with your gum when it lost its flavor? You stuck it onto one of the many guest-invented gum trees around the park mostly located next to a busy queue line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 That's hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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