Customized Bumper Cars


Another One.

Bendos radio-controlled bumper cars.

A fitting last ride for a ride theorist.

Here is a novel way to goof off at work; make flowcharts while playing Mornington Crescent. (NOTE: I suspect that this post will only make sense to British ride theorists.)

An update on the beautiful recreation of the Listowel-Ballybunion monorail.

Faster than Fastpass: the easiest way to go to the front of the line at Disneyland? Cheat.

John limped into City Hall on Saturday and asked for a “front-of-the-line pass.” When asked why he needed special assistance, John said that he could not wait in long lines. The cast member gave John the new standard explanation, and suggested that he rent a wheelchair. “Can I get the pass if I rent a wheelchair?” John asked. The cast member cautiously replied, “If you need to use a wheelchair, then we would give you a pass for the lines that are not wheelchair accessible.”

John left City Hall and reported his failure to Mary:

Mary: “What do you mean it didn't work? That's how [name deleted] always does it!”

John: “I don't know, they said that the rules changed, and I need to rent a wheelchair.”

Mary: “So go rent one—it's only $7, it's worth it!”

John thus went over to the stroller shop and rented a wheelchair—one of the last three chairs remaining at the stand. He then returned to City Hall with the wheelchair. Mary put their son into the chair, wheeled him inside, and returned a few moments later with the pass. “See? I told you it was easy!” she said. John then took the wheelchair back to the stroller shop to return it. Seven dollars and 15 minutes later, and John and Mary had a valid Special Assistance Card.

David Koenig offers a sympathetic critique of Roy Disney's coup attempt. Very insightful, unlike most of the stuff I've read on the subject.

"According to Disney's investor relations department, a time and a place for the 2004 meet could be announced by the end of the year. Two things you can bank on, though: First, the late winter session will be held in some remote location to reduce access by angry shareholders and coverage by the media. Second, Eisner will find some flimsy justification for the site ('No, no, we selected Fargo because 2004 is the 50th anniversary of The Vanishing Prairie, which was partly filmed in Canada, which borders North Dakota...')."

Another Santaland kiddie monorail: The Bumblebee Monorail.

Portand had a monorail before Seattle, the Meier & Frank Department Store Monorail, which opened in the late 1950s, and still runs today. It runs above the store's Santaland, and is for kids only.




An even more bizzare holiday kiddie monorail is Atlanta's Pink Pig. More here. (Requires login)

Happy Holidays Everyone!
Santa Lands...
Ho Ho Ho
Ewwww - even I don't wanna go to this one...
R.I.P.

In the spirit of the last post, Danny's Land reminds you to worship at the Theme Park of your choice...
Eureka Springs Bibleland
Forest Lawn Glendale
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
Marianland
From Drive-Ins to Glass Towers...
Knott good news...
Knott there anymore...
Holy Holy Holy... Lord God Almighty....
New & Improved Holy Holy Holy...
Living Bible Museum
The Museum Of Woodcarving
Thou Shalt Not...
Big Scary Jesus
Putt-putt in the Holy Land
R.I.P.
And again...
Mr. Terry Taylor

The Holy Grail

Good news! It used to be that people would go to the Grand Canyon just to look at it, or to study the geological record. Hard to believe, isn't it? What that park needs is a theme! Some colorful stories to explain how it was made and what it all means, maybe a little magic dust to liven things up, and a strong moral message at the end. Hey presto - Welcome to The Grand Canyon - A Different View!