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[Swoosh]

It is still there as of today -- now that "other thing" that we all talked about awhile ago... it has mysteriously disappeared.  Wonder where it could have gone.

[DianaGail]

Ok.  This is the 6th time I've tried to post this and it keeps timing out.  Ugh.  Took photos from the train today but my files are too big it says.  I'll try to post them tomorrow from a computer.  Doesn't look like much has changed since the last photos were posted.  Dad talked to someone "in the know" who asked what rides they are putting in.  Then dad let it slip that he would put it on here.  So, he told us but said that I can't tell you which of the rides is being brought back to life for the new section.  However, I cannot stop you all from speculating and guessing.  I am so excited this is making a a return!  The official announcement on the train said that we will all be excited to hear the formal announcement in the fall and to watch for the changing landscape. 

[History Buff]

Balloons?

[DianaGail]

 

[History Buff]

So is this where we're leaning?

[DianaGail]

We asked about the theme.  He said that he has not heard a definite on that yet.

[chittlins]

We asked about the theme.  He said that he has not heard a definite on that yet.

Five rides?

Possible Repurposed Rides
S&S Shot Tower from CC?
Shoot the Chute From CC?
Balloons from old Tom And Huck Landing?

New Rides,
Kiddie Ride?
And....... I hope and hope a quality  extreme flat like a Zamperla AirRace?

[runner1960]

Sorry to be negative. But, this is really turning out to be a big disappointment to me. We are skipping this year and I see nothing on the horizon to bring me back in 15. I can only hope the speculation is wrong.

[Swoosh]

We asked about the theme.  He said that he has not heard a definite on that yet.

Five rides?

6 rides.  Pretty sure 4 will be new.  I know of 2 "used" rides coming to the area.
We've been calling it "Grand Expo 2"

Speaking of which, the "boundaries" of Grand Expo have shrunk.  The RGHH and Courtyard are no longer considered part of that area.  The new boundary is next to the ice cream shop

[History Buff]

^Why would the boundaries change?  Is there to be another entrance/connection to the new space?

^^Runner, we'll just wait and see.  I'm happy to get rid of GG, but I'm afraid of the carnival that is coming.  No doubt there will be added upcharge games, tattooing and face painting, slushies and trinket stands, but nothing substantial to maintain a tight theme.  Yes, they will do whatever it is well, but we're on a slippery slope now and downward speed appears to be increasing.

[Swoosh]

The boundary change was due to removal of GE props that were in the RGHH courtyard.  Since that is now used as a holding corral those things had to go.  You'll notice that the RGHH sign has been changed as well due to the change AND most importantly, the GE marquee that was located near the Culinary School has been removed for good.

[DianaGail]

I did notice that the marquee was gone.  And I also noticed that the courtyard was really the only international themed area in the park.  the rest of the international part was just kind of stuck to the side everywhere.  I wonder if world fest will soon go the way of kids fest.

[sanddunerider]

I also noticed the "lack" of park wide worldfest decorations... they had all the shows, food, frisco barn as usual..

I would not mind if they did away with Worldfest and extended bluegrass and BBQ 3 weeks!!

[Swoosh]

The lack of "World Fest"-ive decorations is due to the park-wide theme for this year.  Believe me, World Fest isn't going anywhere anytime soon.  Sorry, but let's squish that rumor right now.

*chop chop*

[DianaGail]

Good!  We really do enjoy world fest and I would hate to see it go away.