Thursday - May 9th, 2013
Between it being a spring weekday and a risk of thunderstorms in
the forecast, crowds were pretty light at the park today. Work
continues at a fever pitch as the May 23rd season pass holder opening of
the Safari Off Road Adventure quickly approaches.
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A new "KINGSLAND" sign on the former gate control house now marks the
entrance to the lion section of the Safari. |
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Camp Aventura work progresses. |
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The fourth of the six slides which make up the Big Wave Racer mat slide
tower is almost complete. |
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A crew of workman were all over the Log Flume. |
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The Safari station blends in nicely with the western surroundings. |
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Safety poles mark the curving Safari roadway. |
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The old bridge is being dismantled. |
A new bridge will lead guests to the former shootout area where the
queue line will be located. |
The Safari Off Road Adventure queue pads were being poured. |
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^ The exit ramp is under construction. |
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A ton of warning signs have been posted all around the park. If it
is not Restricted it is High Voltage! |
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Blu ads are back in some of the smoking areas. |
The Safari Discoveries area was closed today. |
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Before...... |
.... After! Nice! |
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Rapids sports a lot of new wood. |
Doorways are being installed on the Studio 28 Arcade. |
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