Monthly Archives: August 2009

Circus Trees and Enchanted Wings

Posted on August 9, 2009 in Uncategorized by

Gilroy Gardens is home to the most incredible trees ever created.  These trees are known as Circus Trees and are twisted and formed to make spectacular shapes.  These trees are the reason Gilroy Gardens was made, they are the parks icons, and are truly amazing.  Here are some photos:

Gilroy Gardens also houses a bird show with different exotic birds.  Enchanted...

Happy Valley Park Goers are Very Un-Happy

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During the park’s VIP preview day, things went haywire and it turned out disastrous.  Everything from incredibly long lines for fast food to several injuries, it was just not the parks day.  Unfortunately, this is a terrible start for what was turning out to be a great park.

The landmark wooden coaster, Fireball, by the highly respected Gravity Group broke down...

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Part 1

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Northern California’s best theme park is Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (pathetic, right?) and on July 23rd I had a chance to take a trip to the magical kingdom.   While some of the coasters here are clearly very good, it is no world class theme park by any means.  However the park is great fun for anyone within a two hour...

40 Years of Ghoulish Haunts

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This years issue of Disney Twenty-Three Magazine features a frightening Haunted Mansion artwork photo that shows a glimpse of how spectacular the ride truly is.

This years issue of Disney Twenty-Three Magazine features a frightening Haunted Mansion cover. The artwork features many ghost from the ride including the Hatbox Ghost (entering the gates), the opera singers (left), as well as the ghostly figures rising from the mansion.

Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the famous Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland California. The beloved ride has been...

Man Dies after riding Fire Hawk (King’s Island)

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Today is a tragic day as a park guests tragically died after riding the park’s coaster Firehawk.  All of us at Park Thoughts have our hearts out to the families and hope the best of wishes.

MASON, Ohio (BNO NEWS) — A passenger died after riding the Firehawk roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio on Saturday afternoon, a spokesman...

Gilroy Gardens Part 2

Posted on August 7, 2009 in Uncategorized by

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At lunch I had a rib sandwich and my brother had a BBQ Chicken Sandwich. The Chicken sandwich was much better and it also wasn’t too overpriced. Overall, I felt it was a decent lunch.

Once we ate, I took on the Mushroom Swings. This Wave Swinger is designed to be similar to a mushroom. It really makes this ride stand...

Gilroy Gardens Part 1

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Just yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Gilroy Gardens in Gilroy, California.  The park is easily the most beautiful park on the West Coast and features a great variety of family attractions.  While the park isn’t exactly what I call thrilling, for anyone who has toddlers as relatives, this is a great place to visit.  Lots of stuff for...