Sorry not sure where to post this but tidying up and found a collection of theme park maps from around 1989-99, not sure if they have any value or if people would just be interested in seeing them! Can take some photos if the latter. Mostly Alton Towers, American Adventure and Disneyland.
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Vintage Theme Park Maps
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Nicky Borrill
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Would love to see the American Adventure ones!!!
Especially 1995 - 1999 when I spent almost every Saturday and Sunday in the park, yet somehow managed to save nothing!!! (We didn’t use maps!!! Maps are for old people… Who needs maps at 12 to 16 years old!!!)
Also, so many people I talk to can’t remember the Slingshot ride in front of the sky coaster / near the buffalo, I think it was called Ejector Seat, so it would be interesting to see if it was on any of the maps with it being so temporary. Though this was later, maybe 2001???
Especially 1995 - 1999 when I spent almost every Saturday and Sunday in the park, yet somehow managed to save nothing!!! (We didn’t use maps!!! Maps are for old people… Who needs maps at 12 to 16 years old!!!)
Also, so many people I talk to can’t remember the Slingshot ride in front of the sky coaster / near the buffalo, I think it was called Ejector Seat, so it would be interesting to see if it was on any of the maps with it being so temporary. Though this was later, maybe 2001???
I don't remember that one either tbh but think i only visited in the 90s. Do you know why the park closed?
Sure thing, will see if i can figure out how to get photos on here later! I have a few of the "souvenir guides" too though there's a lot of pages to scan there unfortunately.
Nicky Borrill
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Oh so many issues, neglect, subsidence of the grand entrance, Granada, neighbour issues leading to planning permission struggles, problems with their last big investment (flying island, the problems were more than just maintenance issues, again, neighbours complained constantly and very publically, going to the local press on multiple occasions,) broome ultimately failing with his plans, the list could go on...
But ultimately a string of misplaced investments, at a time when they had some momentum in the early-mid 90s, is what struck the mortal blow. Then a period of very little investment is when the life support was turned off altogether. Those last few years of 'changing direction to a more family focused park' were just the park's 'death rattle.' It's fate was pretty much sealed when Broome couldn't deliver and dropped out.
On the plus side, the houses are flying up on the site fast now, and it seems like we get more and more new regular customers each week.
(at least until we have to put prices up beyond the reach of normal human beings!!!)If you're interested, this is a very good little documentary on the park, with most details included and accurate.
Sorry! I did have another go, for some reason even third party hosting sites won't accept the images from my phone (i was going to post links).... if you have any suggestions i've got a couple of the images still saved.
Oh so many issues, neglect, subsidence of the grand entrance, Granada, neighbour issues leading to planning permission struggles, problems with their last big investment (flying island, the problems were more than just maintenance issues, again, neighbours complained constantly and very publically, going to the local press on multiple occasions,) broome ultimately failing with his plans, the list could go on...
But ultimately a string of misplaced investments, at a time when they had some momentum in the early-mid 90s, is what struck the mortal blow. Then a period of very little investment is when the life support was turned off altogether. Those last few years of 'changing direction to a more family focused park' were just the park's 'death rattle.' It's fate was pretty much sealed when Broome couldn't deliver and dropped out.
On the plus side, the houses are flying up on the site fast now, and it seems like we get more and more new regular customers each week.
If you're interested, this is a very good little documentary on the park, with most details included and accurate.
Oh wow, thanks for the informative answer! Sounds like you have a business locally?
Thanks for the link too, will give that a watch. Looks like they have lots of other interesting videos there too
Edit: Finished! Found that really upsetting for some reason. I suppose it's sad seeing treasured childhood memories destroyed. Although seeing Buzz Aldrin go on The Missile when he must have been in his 60s gives me hope i have a few more decades of rollercoaster riding in me!
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davidm
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Incidentally, TowersTimes have an archive of old Alton maps so if anyone is interested could just head over there ; https://www.towerstimes.co.uk/history/old-park-maps/
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davidm
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RCT maps
Yeah i did try that and it still didn't work, said the image was too large.
Those ones you linked to are better quality anyway!
I'll have another go on the American Adventure one.