Archive for the ‘Florida Attractions’ Category
Cypress Gardens Closed….Again.
September 23rd, 2009
Not really a surprise but still a sad announcement, Cypress Gardens has closed. This has happened a few times before but possibly this is the final nail in coffin.
From the earliest moment that our firm purchased Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark, our highest priority has always been to maintain the park’s beauty and protect its proud traditions as a mainstay of the State’s history and natural treasures. It is with these ideals in mind that we must announce that the park will be closed for business as of Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
During the last two years, Land South Adventures, LLC, has explored numerous management frameworks and exhausted every possible approach to keep the park running in its traditional form. Now, we are in the process of negotiating with several potential purchasers and lessees for all or part of the property, and do not feel it is fair to our employees, the guests, or the public to continue operations heading into the fall with the future of the property in flux. We are optimistic that the outcome will be in the best interests of both the park and the residents of Polk County and the State of Florida.
I hope someone does resurrect it as we have had some good times there.
Manta Ray At Seaworld Open For Preview Days
May 4th, 2009
As every member of my family will tell you, I hate roller coasters. Apparently some people like them. If this includes you then this little piece of information may brighten your day.
I received this in my inbox:
I wanted to let you know that Manta is OPEN here at SeaWorld, Orlando!! Manta, the next generation of SeaWorld thrills, will take you on an extraordinary journey of “seeing to being”. An all-new breed of mega-attraction, Manta combines the best of the sea and the sky, immersing you in the beautiful and mysterious world of rays and then allowing you to grab on for the ride of your life aboard a manta-inspired flying roller coaster. Fly, glide and soar headfirst like a ray aboard this unparalleled experience that only SeaWorld could create.
This mega-attraction, originally scheduled to open May 22nd, has opened early for its Preview Days. The ride will be open after noon every day beginning tomorrow, May 5th. Just remember it is Preview Days, so we might experience periodic closures… Also, feel free to visit our website www.RidetheFlyingRay.com, it’s loaded with facts, fun and a contest where fans can win ride photos and even front-of-the-line access on Manta.
I look forward to seeing you there. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
So there you go. Get down to Seaworld in the afternoon after May 5th and ride the Manta. Why you would want to, I don’t know, but one man’s meat is another man’s poison and all that.
